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Randy @UCStatus

@randychapman.bsky.social
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UC & VC specialist focusing on #MicrosoftTeams & MTR | I blog & podcast at UCStatus.com | Microsoft MVP | Husband, father of 3. Youtube.com/UCStatus

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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Register now for Logi Launch! Final plug for the Logi launch tomorrow. It is the biggest VC launch in Logitech's history. So much amazing innovation to share and I can't wait for you to see it, then talk about it with you afterward. Register here: events.logitech.com/event/logila...
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Logi Launch 2026: Built for What’s Next
Video collaboration is evolving. Join us as we unveil the next generation of Logitech solutions built to redefine how your teams connect. We’ll debut groundbreaking
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus on how to migrate an Entra #MicrosoftTeams room account to a passwordless resource account, including password cleanup youtu.be/xZlTtb2YK_o
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Passwordless Resource Accounts in the Microsoft Teams Pro Management Portal
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In Episode 74 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates in #MicrosoftTeams from the Roadmap and Message Centre from August 2026 ucstatus.com/2026/09/07/u...
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 74: Microsoft Teams Updates Review
Explore the latest updates from the UCStatus Podcast discussing Microsoft Teams features, health signals, and productivity enhancements.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In Episode 74 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates in Microsoft Teams from the Roadmap and Message Centre from August 2026
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 74: Recent Teams News
In Episode 74 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss updates from the Microsoft Teams Roadmap and Message Centre. Key features include enhanced device health monitoring, new meeting functionalities, AI-powered call recaps, and improved support for multilingual meetings. They emphasize ongoing improvements in user experience and proactive issue detection.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus and Ditch the Box In this quick video I walk you through the out of the box setup of your Logitech for Business based video room solution as a #MicrosoftTeams Room youtu.be/Vkgks9qv_No
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Out of the box setup of Logitech Microsoft Teams Room
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus Now that the transition is underway for managing your #MicrosoftTeams devices in the Pro Management Portal instead of the Teams Admin Centre, I thought I would walk you through some of the requirements, what you can do, and some tips to get you started. youtu.be/OAyCKfodYfk
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Managing MTR on Android in Pro Management Portal
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
#UCStatus ep1 #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Android and Windows, and Teams phones are now fully manageable in the Pro management portal. Adjust individual settings or do them in bulk. MTR on Windows and Android also now support Entra passwordless resource accounts.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In Episode 73 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates in Microsoft Teams from the Roadmap and Message Centre
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 73: Recent Teams News
In Episode 73 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts discussed recent updates in Microsoft Teams, focusing on features like enhanced issue detection, multilingual recaps, and call transfer improvements. The episode also covered the migration of device management to the Pro Portal, emphasizing the benefits of passwordless authentication and building-level insights for optimizing Teams Rooms management.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Eight years as a Microsoft MVP. My 2026-2027 glass disk arrived along with stickers and pin. Thank you Microsoft. The next video will be #MicrosoftTeams related.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
in an effort to save water, energy and compute cycles in the vast data centres across the globe, I'm posting this as an AI free image of me looking pleased with myself for this lame but hopefully amusing dad joke. Use your imagination and I think you can see it 😆
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus Here's a quick feature run through for the new Logitech for Business Spotlight 2 presentation remote. youtu.be/SYsbMxtlU8M Logi Spotlight is pretty much the industry standard when it comes to "clickers". Spotlight 2 takes it up more than a few notches.
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Logi Spotlight 2 demo
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Commsverse - The Microsoft Teams Conference is in just over 11 days. I made this short video to tell you about the show and why you should attend. Go get your tickets at Commsverse.com
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Another friendly reminder that Commsverse - The Microsoft Teams Conference tickets are selling fast. But don't worry, you can still get yours at commsverse.com. Just 4 weeks to go. Go get them. I'll wait... #commsverse #MicrosoftTeams
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Did you know that Commsverse - The Microsoft Teams Conference is in just 5 weeks? Have you got your tickets? events.justattend.com/events/confe...
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
NEW VIDEO from USCtatus and Ditch the Box I show you the setup and first time use of a ScreenBeam EMEA 1100 Plus wireless display solution, for wired and wireless screen sharing and BYOD with a Logitech for Business Meetup 2. youtu.be/Z5WGFu04EeA
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ScreenBeam 1100 Plus, Setup and First Use with Logitech Meetup 2
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus on the April 2026 update for #MicrosoftTeams Room on Android, which includes - Digital Signage support - Ad-hoc room reservations from the touch console - Live Transcription controls to start and stop transcription and or recording youtu.be/ez_n_oZ6-xs
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MTR on Android April 2026 update
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Unboxing the new Apple Macbook Neo youtu.be/sbG-lftLvVw
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Unboxing the new Apple Macbook Neo
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus I give you a quick tour of the brand new Rally AI Cameras from Logitech for Business youtu.be/yyjjRGAqsHM
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Ditch the Box - Logi Rally AI Cameras
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
In Episode 72 of the UCStatus Podcast, hosts Randy, Mark, and Shawn discuss recent updates in Microsoft Teams from the Roadmap and Message Centre
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 71: This week we chat about the latest #MicrosoftTeams news from the Message Centre and Roadmap since Microsoft Ignite and ISE Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 70: This week we chat about the latest #MicrosoftTeams news from the Message Centre and Roadmap before Ignite 2025 news takes over Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
NEW VIDEO unboxing of the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard No batteries or cables needed, ever! Charges with any light, has dedicated keys for camera & mic mute which works with #MicrosoftTeams & Zoom out of the box, Action Ring & #MicrosoftCopilot youtu.be/4b-mg9BTwTI
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Unboxing the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 69: This week we chat about the #MicrosoftTeams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms news Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
NEW VIDEO on how to quickly swap out a Logitech for Business Meetup for a Meetup 2 Meetup is a great device but its been around since 2017. Meetup 2 is a massive upgrade for your BYOD rooms or #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows, Zoom Rooms or Google Meet Rooms youtu.be/Hc_HoSWrpIg
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How to swap a Logitech Meetup for a Meetup 2
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 68: This week we chat about #MicrosoftTeams voice stuff so Mark didn't get bored. I scoured the interweb and only found 14 things. So I added the latest MTR news Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 67: This week we chat about #Commsverse which is next week, plus some of the latest #MicrosoftTeams & MTR news Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
#RoadmapWatch If you run #MicrosoftTeams Android devices, such as Phones, Panels, Displays, & Rooms. To enhance security capabilities Microsoft is transitioning these devices to modern, secure authentication using Entra ID (AAD) based tokens. Check out the message centre for full details
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Android May 2025 update is starting to roll out now. 1449/1.0.96.2025126202 learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Micros... 🔥 New features - Preview of Facilitator agent - Local PTZ controls - Speaker recognition and attribution ...and more
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Release notes for Microsoft Teams Rooms - Microsoft Teams
Admin can read the release notes for Microsoft Teams Rooms, which list cumulative improvements in Microsoft Teams Rooms.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
NEW BLOG POST I'm going to keep going on about this until I'm confident you're all prepared for the AOSP migration. But if you use #MicrosoftTeams Android devices you need to read this. Thanks sync.logitech.com/hub/communit...
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Logitech Sync Portal
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc
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Logitech Rally Board 65 Camera and Audio test (short)
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark (@markvale83) & Shawn (@shawnharry) Episode 66: This week we bring you all the latest #MicrosoftTeams & MTR news from Enterprise Connect 2025 and more Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus Unboxing and setup of the ⁦‪@airtame‬⁩ Hub. This is the first of at least two videos on the Airtame Hub, a wireless casting and BYOD solution. Stay tuned and subscribe for more. youtu.be/u92GvZsjE10
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Unboxing and Setup of the Airtame Hub
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
NEW VIDEO On the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65. I give you a full product tour and a run through of all the specs and features. You really need to see it in person so reach out to your Logi rep to book a demo. youtu.be/HrY2eZN-SGE?...
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Logitech Rally Board 65 product tour
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
NEW BLOG POST On the @Logitech Sync Hub community guides. I explain the difference between two similar sounding features for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms. Multi -Stream and Multi-Camera I explain the features, the configuration and what they give you hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
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What’s the difference between multi-camera and multi-stream in MTR on Windows?
Microsoft is adding features to Teams Rooms every month. Some of the features sound similar but are actually quite different. Two of the features I get asked about a lot recently are multi-stream and ...
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
NEW BLOG POST from UCStatus on using Vibe (www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows
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Vibe Digital Signage for Microsoft Teams Rooms
This post explores using Vibe for digital signage in Microsoft Teams Rooms. It outlines the requirements for URL-based signage, how to create and customize slides and playlists, and the steps to integrate Vibe with Teams. The author highlights the platform's features and encourages further exploration of Vibe's capabilities.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
NEW EPISODE of the UCStatus podcast Episode 65: Teams Insider crossover with Tom Arbuthnot – thoughts on 2025 from a combined 50+ years in UC with Shawn Harry and Mark Vale ucstatus.com/2025/02/12/u...
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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 an…
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
NEW Episode of the @UCStatus Podcast with me, Mark & Shawn Episode 65: This week is a crossover episode with Tom Arbuthnot & the Teams Insider Podcast. We take a look back, have a guess at what's next Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I chat with Adrian Doughty from Nureva Inc. at ISE 2025 about their new cloud console and get a demo of real time people tracking and camera switching youtu.be/faRAd1niZkc
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The new Nureva Console app shown at ISE 2025
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
NEW VIDEO from ISE 2025 I chat with Ryan Willden US technical sales director at ⁦‪Inogeni‬⁩ about the new Toggle Rooms XT youtu.be/6dFT0UZ02GE
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Inogeni Toggle Rooms XT from ISE 2025
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Quick demo of the flip on the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 on the cart youtu.be/Ms5UKPfB9ew
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Quick demo of the flip on the Logitech Rally Board 65 on the cart
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
NEW VIDEO Very quick tour of the @logitech.bsky.social stand at ISE 2025 youtu.be/Z9qX1NTxRIk
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Very quick tour of the Logitech stand at ISE 2025
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
New blog post on How to get more control in your Logitech BYOD spaces hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
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How to get more control in your BYOD spaces
One Device, Three Use cases You’ll hopefully know that Logitech’s portfolio of appliance based meeting bars can operate in three separate modes. USB, Appliance and Bring your Own Device (BYOD) modes. ...
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Some big things coming to #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microso... - Express Install for MTR - Edge Browser Support for MTRoW-based touch boards - Miracast support - Multiple camera view - Cloud IntelliFrame video feeds on MTRoA & Mobile - Start or stop recording
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New capabilities to help scale up modern meeting spaces for users and IT | Microsoft Community Hub
Modernizing the office to new ways of working is a big priority for organizations this year as they continue to optimize their workspaces post Covid....
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus While at Bett Global in London I chat with Jay Lyons, product manager at Logitech ppl for Business about the new Logitech Rally Streamline Kit youtu.be/hRjBCmZ7TjQ
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
SOMETHING BIG is coming and in just under 2 weeks there's a Logitech for Business virtual launch event you don't want to miss. Register here events.logitech.com/event/LogiLa...
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Logi Launch: The Smarter Workplace
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
NEW BLOG POST XOGO Digital Signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms In this post I tell you all about XOGO, how to set up your playlist and how to use it as digital signage for your Microsoft Teams Room For more information about XOGO visit www.xogo.io
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XOGO Digital Signage for Microsoft Teams Rooms
This post introduces XOGO, a digital signage provider certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms. Founded in 2015, XOGO offers cloud-hosted services and scheduled content delivery. Their affordable pricing, client success, and usability for Microsoft Teams highlight their commitment to digital signage solutions.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
NEW BLOG POST: Microsoft has finally added Digital Signage to #MicrosoftTeams Rooms, starting with MTR on Windows. In this detailed post I show you all how to enable it, the options on and how to configure each source type and what it looks like
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Digital Signage on Microsoft Teams Rooms
Microsoft Teams Rooms now supports digital signage, allowing customizable displays for branding and information sharing via various content sources.
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Randy @UCStatus @randychapman.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
#RoadmapWatch: Soon you will be able to send and receive SMS text messages in #MicrosoftTeams. Starting in the US and Canada then it says "worldwide" GA by late February. Although I am not sure on that
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