AUO Display Plus, a subsidiary of AUO and a global provider of industrial and commercial display solutions, announced June 11 that it has joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP) as an original design manufacturer partner. The company revealed the move during InfoComm 2025, signaling a deeper push into enterprise-focused innovation and faster time-to-market for […]

In 2013, I was a guest on a debate podcast where we talked about the future impact of IP-enabled devices and software-driven solutions. One of my opponent’s main points of contention in that debate was that AV would always have a secure spot because we have the unique ability to create superior audio experiences in […]

With Microsoft’s recent announcement to retire Skype in May 2025, broadcasters worldwide are reassessing their remote communication tools. In response, QuickLink’s StudioEdge offers a seamless solution for integrating remote guests from multiple video conferencing platforms into professional productions, filling a critical need for the broadcast and pro AV industries. QuickLink’s StudioEdge provides multi-platform integration for […]

Crestron has joined the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), an open platform built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). MDEP allows device manufacturers and software developers to create solutions with built-in security, trust, and management features backed by Microsoft standards. “By joining MDEP, we’re advancing our ability to deliver purpose-built solutions that combine Crestron’s […]

Owl Labs has announced Microsoft Teams-certified products, TAA-compliant models, and an expanded suite of IT solutions. The company’s Meeting Owl 3 and Owl Bar are now certified peripherals for Microsoft Teams, while the Meeting Owl 4+ is in the certification process. The certification aligns Owl Labs products with Microsoft’s quality and performance standards. Owl Labs […]

Shure announced its new IntelliMix Room Kits. These complete Microsoft Teams Room systems, on Windows, are designed for deployment in small to large meeting rooms, up to 33 x 18 ft (10 x 5.5 m). In the workplace, AI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot rely on the intelligibility of the audio input to generate accurate […]

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 […]

Shure introduced the Shure MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit. The Audio Conferencing Kit comes in a single package that includes the MXA902 Ceiling Array Microphone with Built-In Loudspeaker paired and pre-routed with the ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Network Interface. The kit is certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms and Works with Google Meet. The […]

Logitech released a suite of Sync smart office tools including Auto Book and Auto Release features that  automatically reserve and cancel room bookings and Logitech View interactive, digital office maps. The idea here is to eliminate the time it takes workers, in large office spaces, to find meeting rooms. Auto Book and Auto Release aim to solve these […]

Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Microsoft Teams Tracker! Every month, I take a look at some of the latest and most impactful updates to the platform. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or someone integrating technology that complements it, this article is your go-to resource for staying informed. I’ll be highlighting a […]

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 […]

Welcome, readers, to this June 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

Welcome to my roundup of the latest updates to Microsoft Copilot, the company’s virtual AI assistant, as of May 2024. In this article, I will highlight a few updates to Copilot that I consider to be most helpful to those in the AV industry. I will also include the full list of updates at the […]

Welcome, readers, to this May 2024 Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you […]

Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

Remember Glue Collaboration? The cool head-and-torso avatars that made the metaverse seem like it was filled with legless players off a tabletop “foosball” field1? The parent company of Glue has now filed for bankruptcy. A letter from the CEO, Jussi Havu, explains that without a definite solution in sight the Glue service may be (soon) […]

Lightware Visual Engineering says its Taurus Switcher solutions can be integrated with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows to make BYOD solutions; sort of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) functionality and room control capabilities for Teams meeting spaces. The solution augments the Microsoft Teams Rooms experience by allowing users to integrate their personal laptops with the […]

In the summer of 2023, a Chinese hacking group tracked as Storm-0558 compromised Microsoft’s cloud, eventually leading to the breach of hundreds of thousands of emails, including those email accounts of U.S. government officials in charge of managing our relationship with China (Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, United States Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China […]

Welcome, readers, to this month’s Microsoft Teams Tracker article, where each month, I round up some of the latest and greatest updates to the application. Whether you’re an MS Teams user or you integrate tech that works with Teams, this will be a perfect monthly article for you to find all the information you might […]

Barco entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft around Teams devices that will enable ClickShare devices to provide data that will be available through Microsoft’s Teams Rooms Pro Management Portal. As you likely know, the Barco ClickShare solution enables users to host calls from their own laptop with their preferred videoconferencing platform, using the audio […]

AVer Information announced the VB350, a dual-lens enterprise-grade video bar, has been certified for Microsoft Teams. AVer’s VB350 integrates dual 4K lenses, delivering an expansive 113-degree field of view and versatile 18X optical zoom capability to capture vivid, detailed images across wide and deep perspectives. With its cutting-edge lens-shifting technology, the VB350 aptly captures all […]

Nureva announced that the HDL410, part of its pro series of audio conferencing systems, has “completed the rigorous certification process for Microsoft Teams.” Meeting the high standards of one of the world’s most popular collaboration platforms, the HDL410 becomes the first microphone and speaker bar solution certified for extra-large Microsoft Teams Rooms. It joins the […]

HP | Poly announced the Poly Lens App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows as well as the Poly Studio Base Room Kits for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows. The Poly Lens Room App for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows is a software solution designed to streamline device management for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Offering management […]

Q-SYS just launched the first Certified for Microsoft Teams solution for Microsoft Teams Rooms that supports spatial audio. This solution includes any Teams-certified Q-SYS Core processor, SPA Series amplifiers, AcousticDesign Series surface mount loudspeakers and the Sennheiser TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC2) beamforming microphone array. By adopting this solution, Q-SYS says organizations can enjoy “crystal-clear spatial […]

Biamp says that with the latest release of Project Designer, users are ready to integrate Biamp room control with any UC meeting room computer. Biamp released Project Designer 1.35 along with the Biamp UC Connect, a Microsoft Teams Room plug-in that “makes adding room control functions to your Microsoft Teams Room UCC easy.” Users can […]

Legrand announced new Microsoft hybrid conferencing spaces designed for Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North and Central America. Legrand claims Microsoft has become integral to the way we collaborate and learn. The company says creating a “premium in-room experience” with the complete conferencing platform is what the Signature Teams Rooms are all […]

Legrand and Microsoft have announced a partnership to create a new hybrid conferencing space with Signature Microsoft Teams Rooms featuring products from Legrand, North, and Central America. The Signature Teams Rooms are all about creating a premium in-room experience with the complete conferencing platform. Signature Teams Rooms were developed to be immersive and inclusive meeting […]

Complete Microsoft Teams Room and Zoom Room Solutions with Biamp UCC-Lenovo TSC started shipping today. Biamp partnered with Lenovo to deliver a compute device that enables Biamp to offer complete conference room solutions. Add smarter collaboration technology to meeting rooms of all sizes with the Lenovo ThinkSmart Core and Controller Kits. ThinkSmart Core Key Features: […]