I was absolutely thrilled to see that Steph Beckett from rAVe and several other well-known AV companies were represented at Microsoft Ignite 2024. I don’t think this type of AV representation would have existed even five years ago at a conference such as Ignite. After all, back then, Microsoft was an IT company, and we […]

At this year’s Ignite, Microsoft introduced the Windows 365 Link, which I believe has potential to change classrooms and presentation spaces across campuses. It offers a potential step forward in efficiency and cost-effectiveness, offering colleges a streamlined approach to supporting computing in the classroom. Instead of equipping each space with a full-fledged computer, institutions can […]

Hi everyone! I can’t stop talking about Microsoft Ignite 2024. I don’t think I can reiterate enough how I had no idea what to expect, but the show surprised me and excited me in the best way! I think that there is a lot we can learn from Microsoft as we catapult ourselves into the […]

At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Copilot is the word on everyone’s lips. This became apparent to me as I sat down for the first talk of the show — the keynote — which kicked off bright and early Tuesday morning. The room was buzzing with excitement as Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, took the stage to […]

  As hybrid work continues to reshape the way businesses operate, the tools and platforms that enable seamless collaboration are becoming more important than ever. One of Microsoft’s boldest moves in this space is the introduction of the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), a standardized, Android-based platform specifically designed to address the challenges of managing […]

Shure announced its inclusion in the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP). MDEP is an Android-based platform designed to enable device manufacturers and software developers to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of all users. It is backed by Microsoft’s reputation for security, trust, and management. MDEP provides enhanced security, device pairing, accessibility, and management […]

Visix released version 1.87 of their AxisTV Signage Suite digital signage software. This latest update includes a new Microsoft Power BI widget, major speed enhancements, simplified content scheduling and other updates for a better user experience. The new Power BI widget lets clients show dashboards and reports in one zone of a screen or as […]

Biamp announced that its line of medium and large room conferencing bundles has received Microsoft Teams Room certification. Featuring the TesiraFORTÉ and Devio audio processors, features include AI noise reduction to suppress distracting background noises and Biamp Launch. Biamp Launch identifies and configures every device in the system, performs a tuning cycle, measures acoustic characteristics […]

Welcome to this month’s Copilot for Microsoft 365 roundup! This month’s updates range from implementation in forms and quizzes to new prompt collections in sales and new languages added, so buckle up. I will include the full list of updates at the end of this article via slides in case you’re curious. Improvements in Language […]

There’s a lot of talk about AI In our industry, typically around products and tools that we use to help customers have better meetings. We talk mostly about AI in microphones or cameras to improve audio quality, triangulate meeting participants, and create better camera shots of attendees as they speak. As integrators, we also help […]

Hello everyone and welcome to the June edition of the Microsoft Copilot Roundup where I highlight a few updates to Copilot, Microsoft’s artificial intelligence assistant, that I consider to be most helpful to those in the AV industry. I will also include the full list of updates at the bottom of this article for your […]