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Nicole Herskowitz
Corporate Vice President, Productivity and Collaboration Copilot
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10 min read

Microsoft Teams Premium: Cut costs and add AI-powered productivity 

Today, we're announcing that Microsoft Teams Premium is now generally available. Built on the familiar, all-in-one collaborative experience of Microsoft Teams, Teams Premium unlocks new experiences for customers looking to make meetings more intelligent, personalized, and protected—whether it’s one-on-one, large meetings, virtual appointments, or webinars.
Remote attendees participating in a Microsoft Teams Room (MTR) meeting while people in a conference room are viewing PowerPoint content on the front of room (FoR) screen displaying remote participants in Front Row.
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4 min read

Meet Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro 

Now more than ever organizations need a single, integrated experience that makes working together easier and more engaging for their employees whether they are all in the same room, remote, or—for many of us—a mix of both. Because of this, Microsoft is happy to announce changes to our Microsoft Teams Rooms licensing model.
A man talking on his mobile phone, using Teams phone, while sitting in the backseat of a vehicle​.
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4 min read

Discover how Microsoft Teams Phone keeps 12 million PSTN users connected 

With Microsoft Teams Phone, we have been unabashed in our belief that the future of calling is built on VoIP calling that delivers rich voice and video experiences across organizational boundaries. Teams Phone VoIP calling capabilities are complemented by an enterprise-grade PSTN service that provides customers with the ultimate flexibility in how they communicate and collaborate.
A woman presenting in a Microsoft Teams meeting at her desk in an open office setting​.
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3 min read

How Microsoft Teams uses AI and machine learning to improve calls and meetings 

Disruptive echo effects, poor room acoustics, and choppy videos are some common issues that can detract from the effectiveness of online calls and meetings. Through AI and machine learning, which have become fundamental to our strategy for continual improvement, we’ve delivered innovative enhancements in Microsoft Teams to address audio and video challenges in ways that are both user-friendly and scalable across environments. Today, we’re excited to cover some common meeting scenarios and the AI and machine learning audio and video improvements enabled in Teams.
People in the conference room joining on a laptop via Companion Mode while a remote participant presents during a Microsoft Teams Room (M T R) meeting​.
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9 min read

3 ways to meet new hybrid expectations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 

Five years ago, we embarked on an exciting journey with Microsoft Teams, building a hub for collaboration and teamwork. Video meetings were not the workplace norm, but it was clear from the beginning that the combination of async and sync collaboration in a single product presented a unique opportunity to reimagine how we work, learn, and connect with others.