Rephonic
Artwork for Microsoft Teams Insider

Microsoft Teams Insider

Tom Arbuthnot
Microsoft Teams
Copilot
Unified Communications
Audiocodes
Tampa International Airport
Telephony
Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Governance
User Experience
Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile
Microsoft 365 CAPE Team
Greenfield Office Design
Operator Connect
Customer Experience
Cavell
Ucaas
Employee Experience
Microsoft
Symity
Compliance

Microsoft Teams discussions with industry experts sharing their thoughts and insights with Tom Arbuthnot of Empowering.Cloud. Podcast not affiliated, associated with, or endorsed by Microsoft.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes161Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Technology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Microsoft Teams Insider

Latest Episodes

MVP Tom Arbuthnot shares all the latest Microsoft Teams and Copilot news and announcements in less than 15 minutes for March 2026.

Many thanks to Ribbon for their continued support.

PowerPoint Deck

Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 3​

Anthropic in M365 C... more

Mike Love, CTO at LabourNet, is joined by Janet Souter-Dantu, Co-founder at ScopServ Integrated Services (Pty) Ltd, and Vanesia Raborethe, Head of Sales at ScopServ Integrated Services (Pty) Ltd, to discuss LabourNet's move to a Microsoft Teams-based... more

Jeff Teper, President of Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms, discusses 25 years of SharePoint — from its humble origins as an intranet product to a cloud platform supporting over a billion users and exabytes of data.

• Origin story: How ... more

YouTube

Adam Jacobs, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, works in IC3—the real-time communications platform team behind Microsoft Teams. With four years at Microsoft and a decade at Polycom before that, Adam shares insights from the backend of one of the... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Buckleys
The BuckleysPlatform Media
The Artificial Intelligence Show
The Artificial Intelligence ShowPaul Roetzer and Mike Kaput
Grumpy Old Geeks
Grumpy Old GeeksJason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner

Recent Guests

Jeff Teper
President of Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Engage, Planner)
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft's Jeff Teper - SharePoint at 25, Past, Present, and AI Future
Adam Jacobs
IC3 Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: AI enabling real-time communications with Adam Jacobs, IC3 Principal Program Manager at Microsoft
Andrew Wigmore
Teams Product Owner at BAE Systems
BAE Systems
Episode: Scaling Microsoft Teams Phone and Teams Rooms at BAE Systems with Andrew Wigmore
Mahendra Sekaran
Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, leading IC3 (Intelligent Conversations and Communication Cloud)
Microsoft
Episode: Inside Microsoft’s IC3 and the future of AI Communications with Microsoft CVP Mahendra Sekaran
Jenny Hicks
Distribution expert, Midwich UK
Midwich
Episode: The role AV Distribution play in Microsoft Teams Rooms with Jenny Hicks
Henry Levak
Head of Product for Logitech for Business, responsible for conference room and desk solutions
Logitech
Episode: Logitech's New Rally AI Cameras and Multi-Camera Microsoft Teams Rooms with Henry Levak
Brennan McReynolds
Lead product strategy within the Places product and engineering group
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft Places in 2026: APIs, Desk Booking, and Copilot Context
Richard Sewell
IT Manager at the Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Housing
Episode: From PBX to Microsoft Teams and Voca Contact Centre at the Chartered Institute of Housing
Nirmal Saverimuttu
CEO of Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages
Episode: Working from Sea: Virgin Voyages Transforms Remote Work

Host

Tom Arbuthnot
Host and industry expert focused on Microsoft Teams discussions, sharing insights and experiences from a technology perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Brilliant up to date, expert insights

    I would highly recommend this podcast for staying up to date in the ever-evolving Microsoft Teams landscape!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    harsh.critic
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the expert insights and consider the discussions highly relevant for staying updated with the latest Microsoft Teams developments.
Many highlight the podcast's ability to simplify complex topics and offer practical advice for users.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#49
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#124
Brazil/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Microsoft’s IC3 and the future of AI Communications with Microsoft CVP Mahendra Sekaran
Q: What are the major challenges in deploying AI at scale for a platform like IC3, and how are you addressing them?
Challenges include scale, compute costs, and the need for robust evaluation frameworks due to probabilistic model behavior. IC3 focuses on model-first product thinking, layered experiences, and proactive evaluation to ensure reliability and user value.
Inside Microsoft’s IC3 and the future of AI Communications with Microsoft CVP Mahendra Sekaran
Q: How has AI entered the IC3 world and what are the practical implications for productivity and development?
AI unlocks information at your fingertips and, through models and evaluators, helps deliver higher productivity by reducing manual data processing, enabling self-serve analytics, and embedding AI into workflows to shorten cycles from questions to answers and decisions.
Inside Microsoft’s IC3 and the future of AI Communications with Microsoft CVP Mahendra Sekaran
Q: Can you give us a quick recap on IC3 and what the IC3 team does at Microsoft?
IC3 stands for Intelligent Conversations and Communication Cloud, and it's the core comms and collaboration platform across Microsoft. The team builds media, messaging, calling technologies, and multimodal interactions that underpin Teams and extend to other products like Dynamics, with a focus on enabling AI-native experiences and scalable, enterprise-grade operations.
From PBX to Microsoft Teams and Voca Contact Centre at the Chartered Institute of Housing
Q: How did you divide who was a standard Teams user?
They categorized users into those in traditional Teams roles who always answer phones versus Voca users who required flexibility in scheduling and reporting.
From PBX to Microsoft Teams and Voca Contact Centre at the Chartered Institute of Housing
Q: Can you give us a little bit of background about yourself and your role at CIH, and then we'll get into that journey story?
Richard described his role as IT manager, responsible for overseeing all technology at the Chartered Institute of Housing and mentioned the challenges of managing various tech needs across the organization.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Microsoft Teams Insider

What is Microsoft Teams Insider about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on Microsoft Teams and related Microsoft 365 capabilities, discussions frequently cover advancements in AI technologies, user experience, and integration of tools that enhance productivity in business communications. Episodes feature insights from industry experts, exploring topics such as cloud migration, business transformation, and innovative work solutions like remote work from unique settings. This podcast is distinguished by its emphasis on real-world applications and the evolving landscape of workplace technology, making it valuable for professionals navigating these changes.

Where can I find podcast stats for Microsoft Teams Insider?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Microsoft Teams Insider. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Microsoft Teams Insider and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Microsoft Teams Insider get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Microsoft Teams Insider, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Microsoft Teams Insider?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Microsoft Teams Insider, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Microsoft Teams Insider have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Microsoft Teams Insider has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Microsoft Teams Insider?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Microsoft Teams Insider:

1. Let’s Talk Microsoft 365 Copilot Podcast
2. The Buckleys
3. The Artificial Intelligence Show
4. Grumpy Old Geeks

How many episodes of Microsoft Teams Insider are there?

Microsoft Teams Insider launched 3 years ago and published 161 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Microsoft Teams Insider?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Microsoft Teams Insider?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Microsoft Teams Insider from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Microsoft Teams Insider?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Microsoft Teams Insider. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Microsoft Teams Insider?

Recent guests on Microsoft Teams Insider include:

1. Jeff Teper
2. Adam Jacobs
3. Andrew Wigmore
4. Mahendra Sekaran
5. Jenny Hicks
6. Henry Levak
7. Brennan McReynolds
8. Richard Sewell

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days