Consortium must assuage concerns about job loss due to AI
In response to -certainly not unwarranted- concerns about job loss due to the rise of AI, major technology companies have formed a consortium to prepare workers and organizations in the ICT sector for upcoming changes through upskilling and retraining. Cisco spearheaded the foundation of this aptly... Read more
Odido integrates Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile for business clients
Odido will be the first Dutch telecom provider to offer Microsoft Teams Phone Mobile. This will allow business customers to call and have online meetings with a single number via the mobile network and Microsoft Teams.
According to Odido, the new solution, actually a combined platform, is optimi... Read more
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) welcomes 45 new members
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) will add 45 new members to its growing community. The announcement was made during KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe in Paris. Among the new members are Aviatrix, ITQ and grocery delivery service Picnic.
According to CNCF's own statement, these new addi... Read more
New Microsoft Teams app lets users switch more easily between accounts
Users of Microsoft Teams will soon need only one application of the video conferencing platform for both work and private accounts, the company recently announced in the release notes of its Insider program.
Starting this April, Microsoft is rolling out a new version of its Teams app for Windows... Read more
Microsoft Teams app tests participating in work meetings with a private account
Microsoft Teams Insider program participants can now follow a work-related meeting from their private account in the Teams app. Microsoft announced this recently.
Users with a private account in Teams have always been able to participate in work meetings. But in this case, the name of the user w... Read more
What can we expect from Microsoft Teams in 2024?
A series of innovations will make Microsoft Teams faster, simpler and a more unified experience.
Microsoft is trying to make Teams more visually consistent and predictable. For example, each user will now have an identically-sized tile, irrespective of their webcam being turned on or not. Each p... Read more
KPN invests in Slovakian CloudTalk
CloudTalk has raised 26 million euros from investment companies for further growth and innovation. KPN Ventures, among others, has invested in the call center software provider.
Slovakia-based Cloudtalk has raised investment rounds totalling 26 million euros. Other investors include henQ, Point ... Read more
Microsoft Teams finally available for Android Auto
Microsoft has finally adapted Microsoft Teams for the Android Auto version used in cars. Users can soon participate in Teams meetings or make calls through this application while on the road.
Starting in February this year, Teams users can make meetings and calls through the Google Android Auto ... Read more
Microsoft Teams gets Intelligent Recap feature
Microsoft is adding some new features to Teams. Among them, Intelligent Recap becomes available to Copilot users, optimizing meeting summaries and providing an improved way to share contact information.
First, the Intelligent Recap feature is being introduced this month for Desktop and Mac users... Read more
Microsoft Teams now has more than 320 million end users
The "new" Teams is very popular, Microsoft states in a recent blog post. The videoconferencing application now has more than 320 million users worldwide.
According to Microsoft, tens of millions of end users began using Teams this year. Also, more than 2,000 different apps can now be downloaded ... Read more