Teams Phones Major Updates: Chicken or Egg?
This year, Microsoft will be making two (2) major changes to Teams Native phones: So where does the chicken and the egg fit into this? Native Teams Phones must be running Android 12 to be managed in Intune with AOSP. Teams administrators need to get ready to update their phones to Android 12 before the […]
Tips for Piloting Microsoft 365 Copilot
Ready to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot? This guide outlines pilot planning best practices, success metrics, and tips for maximizing impact.
Microsoft Disrupts UCaaS Market
Microsoft’s $3-per-user Teams Calling Plan introduces flexible, usage-based pricing—cutting costs for low-volume callers and giving IT leaders a new tool to optimize their UCaaS strategy. Microsoft recently released Pay-As-You-Go Calling Plans for US-based customers. This is a BIG DEAL for organizations whose users don’t make a lot of phone calls. Pay-As-You-Go plans for Microsoft Teams […]
Teams Android OS Devices Peacefully Coexisting (and Actually Working!) with Microsoft Security and Compliance Policies (Part 2)
This is the second article in this series. In the first part, we discussed the need to properly configure your Intune settings and policies for Teams Android devices. Here we will go over a few more items related to settings in Intune. We will also go over configuring Conditional Access Policies for these devices. Finally, […]
Teams Android OS Devices Peacefully Coexisting (and Actually Working!) with Microsoft Security and Compliance Policies (Part 1)
Learn how to configure Intune and Conditional Access for Teams Android OS devices—phones, panels, and rooms. Avoid sign-in issues and support Zero Trust.
A Maturity Model for Collaboration
Discover how your organization measures up across five collaboration maturity stages—from Ad-Hoc to Optimized—and build a roadmap for modern teamwork.
Deciding Between Direct Routing, Calling Plans, and Operator Connect
Learn the pros and cons of Direct Routing, Calling Plans, and Operator Connect in Microsoft Teams. Find the right PSTN option for your telephony needs.
Is Microsoft 365 E5 Worth It?
The short answer… Yes! Microsoft 365 E5 is the “Cadillac” of licenses. It provides the most capabilities and features within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. That also means it comes with the highest cost. For a lot of organizations, cost is a top factor in determining which licenses to procure—looking past the cost is a challenge. Microsoft […]
