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Microsoft Teams Insider

Tom Arbuthnot
Microsoft Teams
Copilot
Microsoft
AI Integration
Unified Communications
Microsoft 365 Copilot
Teams Rooms
Microsoft Teams Rooms
Teams Phone
Microsoft 365
User Experience
Telecommunications
Artificial Intelligence
BYOD
Hybrid Work
Microsoft Copilot
Converged Communications
Video Conferencing
Ucaas
M365 Copilot

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.

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Latest Episodes

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

Many thanks to Pure-IP for their continued support. 

• The Copilot Super App Is Coming

• Scout and Autopilots

• NVIDI... more

Madhu Sudan, Partner Director of Engineering at Microsoft, discusses Microsoft Teams Facilitator, a first-of-its-kind group AI agent built to actively collaborate with entire teams during meetings.

• How Facilitator differs from Copilot: group-level... more

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James Parkes, Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Teams Call Quality Management, Siunie Sutjahjo, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Teams Meeting, and Victor Guzman, Senior Technical Program Manager, all at Microsoft, discuss the latest advanc... more

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Brian McGough, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, gives a behind-the-scenes look at how change communications work across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem and what's coming next.

• How Message Center has grown from 50 posts a month to over 225, and ... more

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Recent Guests

James Parkes
Microsoft employee focusing on supportability for Microsoft Teams and CQD tools
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft Teams Call Quality Dashboard (CQD): Intelligent Classifiers, Silent Test Call and Power BI
Siunie Sutjahjo
Shipped CQD, advanced CQD, CQD version 2; involved in CQD reporting and Power BI integration
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft Teams Call Quality Dashboard (CQD): Intelligent Classifiers, Silent Test Call and Power BI
Victor Guzman
MCS engineering leader, Get to Green program, customer-facing quality focus
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft Teams Call Quality Dashboard (CQD): Intelligent Classifiers, Silent Test Call and Power BI
Brian McGough
Principal Program Manager, Microsoft 365 Change Management
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft 365 Message Center and M365 Change Explained with Brian McGough, Principal Program Manager
Graham Hosking
Advisor/engineer focused on Microsoft agentic workflows and Copilot tooling
Independent (appears on podcast)
Episode: Microsoft 365 Agents Explained - Declarative, Copilot Studio, Pro-Code or Skills in Copilot Cowork?
Brett Johnson
Microsoft UK Copilot Global Black Belt
Microsoft
Episode: What is Microsoft 365 Frontier, Work IQ, Cowork and Agent 365 with a Copilot Global Black Belt
Bas Brekelmans
Engineer on Copilot Cowork at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork Explained with Bas Brekelmans, Software Engineer at Microsoft
Damian Lewis
Lead for everything Teams at BSI
British Standards Institution (BSI)
Episode: Damian Lewis at BSI on Creating a First Class Microsoft Teams Rooms Experience at Their New London HQ
Stewart Wright
Business Development Director for Spectralink across EMEA
Spectralink
Episode: Microsoft Teams for Frontline Workers: Market Opportunity and Enterprise Mobility with Spectralink

Host

Tom Arbuthnot
Host of the show and contributor at Empowering.Cloud, frequently guiding discussions on Microsoft Teams, AI in workplace, and enterprise collaboration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 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

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Engaging guests with practical, real-world insights.
Strong up-to-date coverage of Teams and AI in the workplace.
Great for listeners who want actionable adoption and rollout guidance.
Industry insider perspectives and vendor context are valuable for sponsorship pitches.

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#167
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Apple Podcasts
#249
Denmark/Technology

Talking Points

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Microsoft 365 Message Center and M365 Change Explained with Brian McGough, Principal Program Manager
Q: Can you summarize what the modernized change management approach is trying to achieve for admins?
The approach aims to give admins more control, clarity, and confidence by providing structured release options (fast or deferred), ensuring documentation up front, and delivering a cleaner, more consistent post format that includes rollout timelines, platforms, and impact.
Microsoft 365 Agents Explained - Declarative, Copilot Studio, Pro-Code or Skills in Copilot Cowork?
Q: When should an organization consider using Copilot Cowork versus Copilot Studio or pro-code development?
Use Copilot Cowork for multi-threaded orchestration and when you want to combine data from multiple sources into automated workflows. Move to Studio or pro-code when you need deeper customization, complex logic, or heavy orchestration that goes beyond declarative skills, especially for large-scale enterprise processes.
Microsoft 365 Agents Explained - Declarative, Copilot Studio, Pro-Code or Skills in Copilot Cowork?
Q: What are skills in Copilot Cowork, and how do they differ from other agent tools?
Skills are reusable blocks of instructions that define repeatable processes or tasks. They can be updated over time and used to automate complex workflows without resorting to full-blown development, acting as a middle ground between declarative agents and pro-code solutions.
Microsoft Teams for Frontline Workers: Market Opportunity and Enterprise Mobility with Spectralink
Q: Patrick, back to the research, like which verticals do you think partners should be looking at?
Patrick explains that healthcare, manufacturing, and retail are the primary target verticals, with a broader opportunity in secure facilities; he highlights that many frontline workers remain untapped even after migrating desk-based users to Teams, and emphasizes the need for DEX solutions to fully capture this market.
How to RFP for Global Microsoft Teams Migration and Managed Services
Q: Can you intro us to yourself and your role at Clifford Chance?
Chris introduces himself as the service owner for Unified Communications and Collaboration, responsible for all UC and collaboration tools including telephony, meeting platforms, and meeting room experiences.

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A tech-focused show delivering practical insights on enterprise collaboration, with a heavy emphasis on Teams-powered deployments, AI-enabled workflows, and room and device strategies. Episodes frequently cover real-world deployments (from large financial services to defense contractors), vendor ecosystems (hardware, software, and licensing), and the evolving role of AI in meetings, transcription, and workflow automation. Notable strengths include deep dives with practitioners who share rollout timelines, governance considerations, and change-management tactics, plus a steady stream of partner perspectives and product context that helps listeners assess how to scale and sustain collaboration initiatives in large organizations.

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Recent guests on Microsoft Teams Insider include:

1. James Parkes
2. Siunie Sutjahjo
3. Victor Guzman
4. Brian McGough
5. Graham Hosking
6. Brett Johnson
7. Bas Brekelmans
8. Damian Lewis

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