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UCStatus Podcast

UCStatus Podcast

Hosted by Randy Chapman, Mark Vale & Shawn Harry

Episodes

10

Latest episode

Apr 2026

Language

EN

About the show

The UCStatus Podcast is your resource for news and insights for Microsoft UC, focusing on Teams and Skype for Business. It is presented by current and former Microsoft MVPs and experts in the Unified Communications & Collaboration space.

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10 recent
April 2, 202655 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 72: Recent Teams News

In Episode 72 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss upcoming Microsoft Teams features, covering AI interpreters, UI enhancements, security features, and changes in licensing. Key updates include simplified meeting passcodes, improved bot identification, video recaps, and enhanced device management, aiming to streamline user experience and enhance security.

February 6, 202657 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 71: Recent Teams News around ISE 2026

In Episode 71 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates in Microsoft Teams, including the transition of Android Device Management, new meeting features, and AI integrations such as Copilot. They also cover the retirement of Teams Live Events, new event management capabilities, and improvements in user experience for various Teams functionalities.

November 7, 202546 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 70: All the Latest Teams News before Ignite 2025

In Episode 70 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss recent Microsoft Teams updates ahead of Ignite. They cover new features like audio-only recording, AI workflows, full HD town halls, network indicators, and improved chat functionalities. The episode emphasizes privacy, efficiency, and admin support for Teams users.

October 13, 202556 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 69: Latest Teams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms News

In Episode 69 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates to Microsoft Teams features, including Express setup for auto attendants, new Graph APIs, and regulatory changes like KYC for phone numbers. They explore enhancements in Teams Rooms capabilities, device management challenges, and the importance of cross-team collaboration in compliance.

July 17, 202545 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 68: Teams Voice Special

In Episode 68 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss Teams voice updates, including new features like customizable ringtones and call transfer suggestions. They also highlight future enhancements for Teams in June 2025, and address Teams Rooms management changes. Listener feedback is encouraged.

June 12, 202540 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 67: Commsverse 2025 and other recent Teams news

In Episode 67 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss upcoming Commsverse 2025, emphasizing ticket availability. The episode highlights recent news including Android authentication changes, a new AI assistant for Teams Rooms, enhanced location sharing, and advancements in the Teams admin portal. Listener feedback is encouraged.

April 11, 202554 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 66: Teams new after Enterprise Connect 2025

In Episode 66 of the UCStatus Podcast, Randy Chapman, Mark Vale, and Shawn Harry discuss numerous updates following Enterprise Connect 2023. Key topics include new features for Microsoft Teams Rooms, enhanced management capabilities via the Pro Management Portal, and the introduction of face and speaker recognition on various devices.

February 12, 202549 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC

In Episode 65 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn welcome special guest Tom Arbuthnot from Empowering Cloud for a fluid discussion on Teams and M365, reflecting on past changes and future predictions.

December 3, 202456 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 64: Microsoft Ignite 2024 Special

UCStatus Podcast Ignite 2024 special. All the latest Teams and Teamd Rooms news from Microsoft Ignite 2024

November 9, 202456 min

UCStatus Podcast Episode 63: How to make a good cup of tea, and the latest Teams news

Hello Readers, I hope you’re well. Welcome to Episode 63 of the UCStatus Podcast. This episode features me (@randychapman), Mark Vale (@markvale83) and Shawn Harry (@shawnharry). This week was again a random list of stuff I found interesting in the Message centre and roadmap for Teams. Here’s the list Behind the scenes sneak peak I […]

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