In today’s article we talk about the updates and new features for Microsoft Teams Phone System for admin and end users. These announcements provide capabilities for speakers and attendees to be more engaged with the audiences, through a first-class calling and meeting experience.
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Transcription for 1:1 Calls
Transcription of one-to-one calls on Teams is now available. This can be enabled via the control bar within the Call window.
1:1 VoIP and PSTN Call Recordings and Transcriptions Available in Call History
Call recordings and transcriptions are now available in the call details panels for both VoIP and Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) calls. This provides an easy way for you to reference recording and transcription from previous calls.
Devices
Walkie Talkie app in Teams is available on Zebra android devices and all iOS mobile devices
Walkie Talkie app in Microsoft Teams has a dedicated push-to-talk button on a wide range of Zebra mobile devices. This app is also available on any iOS mobile device. Frontline workers can enjoy clear, instant, and secure communication at their fingertips. Also, they can collaborate seamlessly with anyone from anywhere across geographic locations. This will be helpful as this new feature will reduce stress, help with training execution, and modernize the frontline worker experiences.
Calling app update for Teams Rooms on Windows
Making a call from Teams Rooms is now updated with a new Teams calling app. All peer-to-peer calling and group calling functionality is now under “Call” button. Using the Teams Rooms console, “Call” lets you dial a number using dial-pad where a calling plan or direct routing is configured for the room account.
Front row layout for Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows
Front row is designed to enhance hybrid meetings and provide in-room participants with greater context of what is happening across the meeting. With front row, remote attendees are seen in the room at eye level. Also, additional meeting experiences including chat are brought to the front of room screen.
Switch between multiple video cameras in Teams Rooms on Windows
During meetings in Teams Rooms with more than one video camera attached in the space, people can switch between cameras—by choosing from the list of available cameras.
Lenovo Go Wired Headset
Lenovo Go Wired ANC Headset brings several must-have features to the table. With Teams Certification and innovative ANC/ENC technology, workers will have the Teams certified tools they need to tune out distractions.
Lenovo Go Wired Speakerphone
The Lenovo Go Wired Speakerphone brings enterprise-grade audio to the remote workforce. When you pair the omnidirectional far-field dual-microphone array with the in-call controls, you will get a remote-friendly working companion.
To learn more about new features and to make the most out of collaborating, video conferencing, or calling on Microsoft Teams, please reach out. Our cloud specialists can assist you through any Teams transition or optimization.
