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  • Roadmap Rundown Special - New Microsoft Teams Features, our Summer Roadmap Rundown
    Sep 2 2025

    In this special Roadmap review, we're bringing back an old format for a look at new features coming to Microsoft Teams. Tune in for message center updates on Collaborative Annotations, New Meeting Controls, Countdown Timers in Teams and more.


    #microsoft #teams #microsoftteams


    🔖 Chapters

    Intro 0:00:00

    New Teams Features 0:00:59

    Annotations Controls for All 0:04:59

    New Organizer Controls 0:08:03

    Countdown Timer for Meetings 0:13:38

    Pinning Loop Pages to Channels 0:15:53

    Shared File Changes 0:16:54

    Noise Suppression for Dial In Users 0:19:01

    Taking Advantage of the Message Center and Roadmap 0:19:58

    Keeping up with Changes + Ignite 2025 0:21:19

    Outro 0:24:51


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    Collaborative Annotations MC1019312 / 89975

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1019312

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=89975

    New Organizer Controls MC1139490

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1139490

    Countdown Timer MC1102785 / 494842

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1102785

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=494842

    Popout Core Apps MC1084035 / 495003

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1084035

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=495003

    Dial-in Noise Suppression MC1135397 / 496150

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/?ref=MessageCenter/:/messages/MC1135397

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=496150


    Links to Message Center and Roadmap

    https://admin.cloud.microsoft/#/MessageCenter

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap


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    Virteva’s mission is to help companies serve and be served in the age of the Digital Enterprise. Our focus is high touch customer experiences for organizations who require always available, secure, and technology dependent employee support.

    🔗 Website - https://www.virteva.com

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  • Episode 34 - Windows 10 End of Support, Plus New AI Features for File Management
    Sep 2 2025

    On this month’s podcast, we dive into the upcoming end-of-life dates for Windows 10, Office, and more and discuss how you can maximize the value of your existing licenses to better manage endpoints and software. From there, we shift back to Copilot, highlighting the latest features rolling out across OneDrive, SharePoint, and beyond.


    #windows #microsoft #copilot #ai #onedrive #sharepoint #sharepointonline #microsoftintune #intune


    🔖 Chapters

    Intro 0:00:00

    October 2025 End of Life Reminders 0:04:21

    Device and App Management w/ Msft Intune 0:09:32

    Getting the most from your Microsoft Licenses 0:12:16

    New AI Features for File Management 0:18:37

    Audio Overviews for Files 0:25:34

    Extending AI Capabilities and Security 0:28:46

    Where's the New Teams Features? 0:32:39

    Outro 0:33:08


    🔗 Show Links

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/october-14-2025-products-end-of-support

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/windows-10-end-of-support

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/extended-security-updates


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    34 m
  • Episode 33 - Microsoft Copilot’s NEW Game-Changing Mode Explored + Scheduled Prompts Use Cases
    Aug 4 2025

    On this month's episode we're exploring the new Copilot Mode in Edge which can browse websites for you and take actions autonomously based on your prompts, talking through what to expect out of ChatGPT 5 and exploring Copilot Actions.. erhh "Scheduled Prompts" as it makes its way back into the UI in a new place and we talk use cases. All this and more in our August 2025 episode!

    🔖 Chapters

    Intro 0:00:00

    Welcome back Chris Strong! 0:00:31

    New Copilot Mode in Edge 0:06:06

    Demoing Copilot Mode (ChatGPT Operator/Agent) 0:11:25

    Taking Control from Copilot in CPM 0:20:16

    Copilot Scheduled Prompts 0:24:48

    Outro / Virteva at Ignite 2025 0:30:05


    🔗 Show Links


    Introducing Copilot Mode in Edge: A new way to browse the web

    https://blogs.windows.com/msedgedev/2025/07/28/introducing-copilot-mode-in-edge-a-new-way-to-browse-the-web/

    Copilot Mode in Microsoft Edge

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/ai-powered/copilot-mode?form=MG0AWI&cs=1239265050

    Copilot Discord

    https://discord.com/invite/go-copilot?form=MA140O&OCID=MA140O

    OpenAI ChatGPT 5 News

    https://openai.com/news/


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    📩 Email - letstalk@virteva.com


    #ai⁠ ⁠#chatgpt⁠ ⁠#agent⁠ ⁠#microsoft⁠ ⁠#copilot

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    31 m
  • Episode 32 - Demystifying Microsoft Copilot's Capabilities, plus our look at Researcher
    Jul 1 2025

    Is Microsoft overselling Copilot's capabilities, or are we expecting too much? In this month's Let’s Talk Podcast, Holly and Scott demystify the AI capabilities of Copilot, talk about what sets it apart from ChatGPT, Google and others and talk about how you set the right expectations during adoption and how to monitor how it's actually being used in your organization. During the back half of the show, we'll talk about the new Deep Reasoning white paper going around and do our own Deep Thinking Analysis to give you a better idea of what to expect. All this and more in our July episode!


    #copilot #microsoft #microsoft365


    🔖 Chapters


    Intro 0:00:00

    Ignite 2025 Registration and 2025 Recap So Far 0:00:38

    Demystifying Copilot, Defining Capabilities 0:03:02

    Quality of Data is Important! 0:14:48

    Defining Your Adoption Strategy 0:19:14

    Explore and Create with Copilot 0:26:12

    Our Deep Dive into Researcher 0:27:41


    🔗 Show Links


    Microsoft Ignite 2025 Tickets on Sale Now - https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/home Introducing


    Researcher and Analyst in Microsoft 365 Copilot -https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/03/25/introducing-researcher-and-analyst-in-microsoft-365-copilot/


    "The Illusion of Thinking:Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Modelsvia the Lens of Problem Complexity" - https://ml-site.cdn-apple.com/papers/the-illusion-of-thinking.pdf


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    📩 Email - letstalk@virteva.com

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    47 m
  • Episode 31 - Copilot's New User Experience, a Deep Dive
    Jun 2 2025

    In this month's Let’s Talk Podcast, Holly and Scott dig deep into the new Copilot app experience and review all the new features and those coming soon. We look at AI Search, the New Chat experience, the improved Agent Store, Notebooks and more!

    #copilot #microsoft #microsoft365

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    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your window into the world of agents | Microsoft 365 Blog - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/micro...

    Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Spring updates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-taq...

    Explore Researcher and Analyst agents and the Agent Store - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xj5B...

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    40 m
  • Episode 30 - Microsoft Copilot Just Got Better, Spring 2025 Updates
    May 5 2025

    In this month's Let’s Talk Podcast, we'll discuss the latest updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot's Wave 2 Spring 2025 announcements. We'll compare consumer and commercial versions and their costs. Topics include enhancements to Copilot apps, M365 AI Power Search, deeper thinking agents, improved creation tools, and Copilot Notebook's return. We'll also cover Copilot administration updates and introduce the new Copilot memory feature.

    #copilot #microsoft #microsoft365

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    Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your window into the world of agents | Microsoft 365 Blog - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/04/23/microsoft-365-copilot-built-for-the-era-of-human-agent-collaboration/?msockid=25fb836081cd6aba154697a4807e6b55

    Copilot Chat or Microsoft 365 Copilot license? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItcvkU528AI

    Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2 Spring updates - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-taqarhCao

    Explore Researcher and Analyst agents and the Agent Store - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xj5BQUKQas

    New reasoning agents: Researcher and Analyst in

    Microsoft 365 Copilot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVDNStqUCk

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    22 m
  • Episode 29 - Microsoft Teams, What's New and Coming Soon
    Apr 1 2025
    In this episode of Virteva's Let's Talk podcast, Scott and Holly discuss the latest updates to Microsoft Teams, focusing on new features in chat and channels, enhancements in meeting transcriptions, the ability to rename the general channel and more. They explore how these changes improve user experience and collaboration within Teams, while also sharing personal anecdotes and insights from their consulting work. Here is a list of new features introduced to Microsoft Teams since July 2024, along with descriptions and links to official Microsoft documentation What's new in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support Feature Name Description and Link Redesigned Meeting Gallery The meeting gallery now displays all participants in equal-sized tiles, enhancing engagement and inclusivity during meetings. Learn more Custom Emojis and Reactions Users can upload and use custom emojis and reactions, allowing for more personalized and expressive communication within Teams. Learn more New Teams Calendar Experience The updated calendar integrates features like calendar sharing, month view, multi-day view, and support for multiple time zones, streamlining scheduling and planning. Learn more AI-Powered Speech Translation Teams introduces real-time AI-powered speech-to-speech translation, allowing participants to speak or listen in their preferred language during meetings. Learn more Combined Chats and Channels View A unified interface consolidates chats, teams, and channels into a single view under "Chat," simplifying navigation and organization of conversations. Learn more Introduction of Storyline Feed Teams integrates a Facebook-like feed called Storyline, enabling users to post updates and interact with colleagues' posts directly within the app. Learn more Enhanced Performance with New Teams Client The reimagined Teams desktop client offers improved performance, faster load times, and more efficient use of device resources. Learn more Focused Search within Chats and Channels Users can now use Ctrl+F to search within specific chats or channels, making it easier to locate information. Learn more Customizable Notification Sounds Teams allows users to adjust notification sounds for different alerts, helping to manage focus and minimize distractions. Learn more Presenter Toolbar Enhancements An improved toolbar for presenters provides easier management of presentations during meetings, enhancing the overall presenting experience. Learn more Support for App Integrations in New Teams The new Teams client supports integration with various apps, allowing users to bring their go-to tools into the Teams environment. Learn more Automatic Muting of Notifications During Screen Sharing Teams now automatically mutes non-priority notifications when a user is sharing their screen or has their status set to Do Not Disturb, reducing interruptions during presentations. Learn more Improved Channel Management Team and channel owners can now manage membership and settings of their shared and private channels more efficiently. Learn more Enhanced Meeting Recording Features Teams now supports recording meetings that include dial-in participants, ensuring comprehensive documentation of all meeting interactions. Learn more Automatic Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment The new Teams app automatically adjusts microphone sensitivity to equalize participants' voices during meetings, improving audio quality. Learn more Noise Suppression Feature Teams introduces noise suppression to block background sounds like barking dogs or leaf blowers, enhancing the clarity of audio during meetings. Learn more Account Switching Capability Users can now switch between multiple accounts within the Teams app, facilitating seamless transitions between different workspaces. Learn more Emergency Calling Support The new Teams app supports making emergency calls, provided the user is connected to the internet, enhancing safety features within the app. [Learn more](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/what-s-new-in-the-new-teams-app-efcc9353-d900-406
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  • Episode 28 - Copilot Agents, A Deeper Look
    Mar 3 2025

    In this month's podcast we're taking a deeper look at Agentic Copilot solutions, the new agent in app experience for Microsoft 365 apps, building a declarative agent of our own and taking a deeper look at how you can add additional customization layers to agents in Copilot Studio.

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    40 m