- New Microsoft Teams Rooms features transform meeting spaces into communication hubs
- Flexibility for hybrid meetings with third-party platform integration
- IntelliFrame technology optimizes engagement and visibility for remote attendees
As demand for hybrid work solutions grows, Microsoft Teams Rooms is adding digital signage and advanced AI tools aimed at fostering greater collaboration in the workplace.
The new features allow displays to operate in signaling mode when not in active use for meetings. It also allows organizations to transmit company information, announcements or multimedia content, transforming meeting spaces into communication centers.
Additionally, it integrates two content management systems (CMS), Appspace and XOGO, allowing for streamlined onboarding and management of Teams Rooms devices within these CMS platforms.
Microsoft Teams room digital signage
In a blog post, Microsoft described how it launched signaling mode to boost communication. When a display is not in use, it can be set to signaling mode, allowing it to intermittently display specific information such as upcoming events, company news, internal campaigns, etc.
Additionally, through the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, users can configure digital signage settings, select preferred CMS providers, and manage content from a central location. For organizations using different CMS systems, custom web URLs can be added as pointing sources, providing flexibility beyond pre-integrated solutions.
Additionally, the signaling mode can be activated based on a timer, which specifies the idle display time, automatically turning off before scheduled meetings to prepare for use.
Microsoft is also rolling out new AI-powered features designed to improve online collaboration in Teams Rooms, using Copilot to provide intelligent meeting summaries and action items, aiming to improve information retention and boost productivity for both online meetings. person as remote and hybrid. .
Teams Rooms will use Microsoft’s speaker recognition technology to isolate individual voices, even in noisy environments, allowing participants in shared or crowded workspaces to communicate more effectively. These Copilot capabilities will eventually extend even to impromptu meetings held in person, allowing users to activate the assistant even without a formal meeting.
To ensure an inclusive experience for remote attendees, Microsoft has implemented IntelliFrame, a feature that individually frames participants to improve engagement and visibility, including automatic camera switching and selecting the best view based on multiple viewing angles. camera in the room, promising a more immersive experience for remote attendees. remote assistants.
Recognizing the changing nature of the workplace, Microsoft has introduced improvements to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) meeting rooms and reservable desktops. New updates, such as shared viewing mode, allow users to easily share content while preserving the privacy of desktop items, and also add smart audio features, including speaker recognition.
Additionally, IT administrators can access valuable data for inventory management and space planning through the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. New portal remote management features provide a centralized solution for monitoring Teams Rooms and Surface Hub devices, allowing IT staff to configure software, troubleshoot, and maintain system performance remotely.
For cross-platform collaboration, Microsoft is expanding SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) support, allowing Teams Rooms to seamlessly connect with third-party conferencing services like Google Meet, Zoom, Cisco Webex, and others.
