Show 39 – Part 1: Inspire news and a new SharePoint – YouTube
Jul26

Show 39 – Part 1: Inspire news and a new SharePoint – YouTube

Show 39 – Part 1: Inspire news and a new SharePoint Microsoft Inspire was last week so we cover the latest news including our wish coming true for Dynamics in Teams and a new version of SharePoint. Microsoft Inspire was last week so we cover the latest news including our wish coming true for Dynamics in Teams and a new version of SharePoint. source

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Show 39 – Part 1: Inspire news and a new SharePoint

Microsoft Inspire was last week so we cover the latest news including our wish coming true for Dynamics in Teams and a new version of SharePoint.Microsoft Inspire 2021 Book of News  From collaborative apps in Microsoft Teams to Windows 365—here’s what’s new in Microsoft 365 at InspireEnrich your employee experience with new Viva partner integrationsIntroducing a new era of hybrid personal computing: the Windows 365 Cloud PC Windows...

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Show 38 – part 2: a retrospective on modern workplace in the pandemic – YouTube
Jul19

Show 38 – part 2: a retrospective on modern workplace in the pandemic – YouTube

Show 38 – part 2: a retrospective on modern workplace in the pandemic On “Freedom Day” in the UK (yes, we are using quotes and yes we’re not convinced either), we decided to look back and do a retrospective on the modern workplace in the pandemic. There were no post-it notes involved and thankfully no-one has been assigned a load of tasks to do next but we did talk about: What went well What went badly What...

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Show 38 – part 2: a retrospective on modern workplace in the pandemic

On "Freedom Day" in the UK (yes, we are using quotes and yes we're not convinced either), we decided to look back and do a retrospective on the modern workplace in the pandemic. There were no post-it notes involved and thankfully no-one has been assigned a load of tasks to do next but we did talk about:- What went well- What went badly- What should we do more of- What should we do less ofBelow is a list of what we...

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Show 38 – part 1: being an ally, hi-fi in Teams and latest Viva news – YouTube
Jul13

Show 38 – part 1: being an ally, hi-fi in Teams and latest Viva news – YouTube

Show 38 – part 1: being an ally, hi-fi in Teams and latest Viva news Show 38 and the three of us cover the big news from the last couple of weeks, starting with highlighting the campaign to become allies for women and stop the ridiculous messaging on social media before returning to regular fare with Team high fidelity and latest Viva updates Show 38 and the three of us cover the big news from the last couple of weeks, starting...

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Show 38 – part 1: being an ally, hi-fi in Teams and latest Viva news

Show 38 and the three of us cover the big news from the last couple of weeks, starting with highlighting the campaign to become allies for women and stop the ridiculous messaging on social media before returning to regular fare with Team high fidelity and latest Viva updates. Toxic male behaviour – we can and must do better | Mcd79 bloghttps://unbreak.tech/⚡️ Salma (@whitep4nth3r) / Twitter Microsoft Teams high fidelity audio...

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Show 37 – part 2: The PnP Community Blog – YouTube
Jul06

Show 37 – part 2: The PnP Community Blog – YouTube

Show 37 – part 2: The PnP Community Blog This week we are joined by Luise Freese who shares with us the joy of community and how you can get involved by reading and even possibly writing content for the PnP Community Blog. Table of Contents: 29:29 – Marker 3 This week we are joined by Luise Freese who shares with us the joy of community and how you can get involved by reading and even possibly writing content for the PnP...

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Show 37 – Part 2: The PnP Community Blog

This week we are joined by Luise Freese who shares with us the joy of community and how you can get involved by reading and even possibly writing content for the PnP Community Blog. Read the blogRequest access to write a blogMessage Luise on Twitter or LinkedIn for any queries on what to write Photo by Corinne Kutz on Unsplash Continue Reading Luise Freese’s Article on their blog...

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Show 37 – Part 1: Latest news including Windows 11, planning in Github & more information protection – YouTube
Jun29

Show 37 – Part 1: Latest news including Windows 11, planning in Github & more information protection – YouTube

Show 37 – Part 1: Latest news including Windows 11, planning in Github & more information protection This week we are joined by the M365 Princess, independent Microsoft consultant, queen of stickers and open sourceress – Luise Freese! We talk about the latest news including our thoughts on Windows 11 and the associated Teams updates, get impressed by Vesku Nopanen rocking the HoloLens2 and discuss why printers are bad....

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Show 37 – Part 1: Latest news including thoughts on Windows 11, planning in Github and more information protection

This week we are joined by the M365 Princess, independent Microsoft consultant, queen of stickers and open sourceress – Luise Freese! We talk about the latest news including our thoughts on Windows 11 and the associated Teams updates, get impressed by Vesku Nopanen rocking the HoloLens2 and discuss why printers are bad.Windows 11 Summary – Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft and Microsoft: Windows 11 is a better...

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Show 36 – Part 1: Latest news including renaming of SharePoint domains, focus in Teams & smiling – YouTube
Jun22

Show 36 – Part 1: Latest news including renaming of SharePoint domains, focus in Teams & smiling – YouTube

Show 36 – Part 1: Latest news including renaming of SharePoint domains, focus in Teams & smiling After a brief interlude last week, we are back with a quick fire 1-2 to keep you going through the year. Al, Kevin and Garry chat about the latest news with some great new features and intriguing new possibilities. After a brief interlude last week, we are back with a quick fire 1-2 to keep you going through the year. Al, Kevin...

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Show 36 – part 2: Essential tools and techniques in a multi-tenant world – YouTube
Jun22

Show 36 – part 2: Essential tools and techniques in a multi-tenant world – YouTube

Show 36 – part 2: Essential tools and techniques in a multi-tenant world A few weeks ago, friend of the show (and co-host of the amazing Office 365 Distilled podcast) Marijn Somers asked about whether you could remove a connection to a tenant when your account had been deactivated. This kicked off an idea for the show to talk about how we manage access to multiple tenants and how you can make life easier for yourself. We cover:...

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Show 36 – Part 1: Latest news including renaming of SharePoint domains, some more focus in Teams and smiling in China

After a brief interlude last week, we are back with a quick fire 1-2 to keep you going through the year. Al, Kevin and Garry chat about the latest news with some great new features and intriguing new possibilities.Teams Rename your SharePoint domain – SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Docs  Universal Actions in Adaptive Cards on Microsoft Teams Introducing Headspace, a new focus mode, and quiet time settings with Microsoft...

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Show 36 – part 2: Essential tools and techniques in a multi-tenant world

A few weeks ago, friend of the show (and co-host of the amazing Office 365 Distilled podcast) Marijn Somers asked about whether you could remove a connection to a tenant when your account had been deactivated. This kicked off an idea for the show to talk about how we manage access to multiple tenants and how you can make life easier for yourself.We cover:- Cleaning up accounts you no longer have access to- Using Edge/Chrome profiles-...

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Show 35 – Part 2: Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 – YouTube
Jun07

Show 35 – Part 2: Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 – YouTube

Show 35 – Part 2: Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 We are joined by Simon Doy and Simon Hudson who are part of the team working on the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 and share with us what it is, who it is for, why you should use it and how to get started. Whether you are non-technical or technical, there is so much great stuff in there to help position where you want your processes to be in Microsoft 365 (and even beyond)....

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Show 35 – The Maturity Model for Microsoft 365

We are joined by Simon Doy and Simon Hudson who are part of the team working on the Maturity Model for Microsoft 365 and share with us what it is, who it is for, why you should use it and how to get started. Whether you are non-technical or technical, there is so much great stuff in there to help position where you want your processes to be in Microsoft 365 (and even beyond).Useful links: Maturity model for Microsoft 365Caring is...

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Show 35 – Part 1: The Big Microsoft 365 Build Roundup – YouTube
Jun01

Show 35 – Part 1: The Big Microsoft 365 Build Roundup – YouTube

Show 35 – Part 1: The Big Microsoft 365 Build Roundup With Microsoft Build last week, Kevin, Al and Garry cover the key updates from their perspective. Whether it was a huge number of Microsoft Search updates, building apps for Teams or the amazing developer keynote with Scott Hanselman and friends, there was plenty to keep devs and non-devs enthused. Don’t forget to vote for us at the Commsverse Tech Community Awards too!...

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Show 35 – Part 1: The Big Microsoft 365 Build Roundup

With Microsoft Build last week, Kevin, Al and Garry cover the key updates from their perspective. Whether it was a huge number of Microsoft Search updates, building apps for Teams or the amazing developer keynote with Scott Hanselman and friends, there was plenty to keep devs and non-devs enthused. Don't forget to vote for us at the Commsverse Tech Community Awards too!Developer Velocity Lab – Microsoft ResearchContinuous...

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Show 34 – Part 2: Some thoughts on hybrid working – YouTube
May24

Show 34 – Part 2: Some thoughts on hybrid working – YouTube

Show 34 – Part 2: Some thoughts on hybrid working As many of us start to think about returning to the office, we are joined by Paul Dredge to talk about Hybrid Working. No, we don’t mean sitting in the back of a Prius trying to get the latest reports out but what do we mean? Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-34-part-1-teams-for-personal-webinars-syntex-samples-and-a-lack-of-digital-skills-not-us As many...

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Show 34 – Part 2: Some thoughts on hybrid working

As many of us start to think about returning to the office, we are joined by Paul Dredge to talk about Hybrid Working. No, we don't mean sitting in the back of a Prius trying to get the latest reports out but what do we mean? We were able to cover: What is hybrid working?What will change?The wellbeing of hybrid workingThe tools supporting hybrid working    Related links (that we either discussed or just think are great on this...

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Show 34 – Part 1: Teams for personal, webinars, Syntex samples and a lack of digital skills (not us) – YouTube
May18

Show 34 – Part 1: Teams for personal, webinars, Syntex samples and a lack of digital skills (not us) – YouTube

Show 34 – Part 1: Teams for personal, webinars, Syntex samples and a lack of digital skills (not us) This week we are joined by Paul Dredge, Senior Technical Consultant at Hable, as we discuss the latest news on Teams for Personal, Webinars, Syntex samples and more. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-34-part-1-teams-for-personal-webinars-syntex-samples-and-a-lack-of-digital-skills-not-us This week we are joined...

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Show 34 – Part 1: Teams for personal, webinars, Syntex samples and a lack of digital skills (not us)

This week we are joined by Paul Dredge, Senior Technical Consultant at Hable, as we discuss the latest news on Teams for Personal, Webinars, Syntex samples and more.Microsoft Teams now brings family and friends together to call, chat, and make plans Introducing Webinars in Microsoft Teams: Easy, professional webinars to engage customers Five new features enhancing Adaptive Cards in Microsoft Teams Migration Manager: Dropbox migrations...

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Show 33 – Part 2: Book Club 2

This week we are joined by Ryan Yates as we have Book Club 2, discussing our favourite books we've read or listened to in the last year. Whether it is to find out more about how we can sleep better, building habits or celebrating that humans are nicer than we think, we dig into the topics and occasionally touch on the importance of the topic to the Modern Workplace.Ryan's choices The Idiot Brain: A Neuroscientist Explains...

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Show 33 – Part 1: News on SharePoint, Viva, Teams and a change of role – YouTube
May04

Show 33 – Part 1: News on SharePoint, Viva, Teams and a change of role – YouTube

Show 33 – Part 1: News on SharePoint, Viva, Teams and a change of role This week we chat about intros as Al works out how to intro his new role and then we cover news on SharePoint functionality, a change in model for SPFX releases, new stuff for Viva and record numbers for Teams. And we laughed at Kevin’s sunburnt head. This week we chat about intros as Al works out how to intro his new role and then we cover news on...

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Show 33 – Part 1: News on SharePoint, Viva, Teams and a change of role

This week we chat about intros as Al works out how to intro his new role and then we cover news on SharePoint functionality, a change in model for SPFX releases, new stuff for Viva and record numbers for Teams. And we laughed at Kevin's sunburnt head.SharePoint/OneDrive Immersive Reader in SharePoint – SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop April 2021 WhiteBoard moved into OneDrive  – Enable Microsoft Whiteboard for your...

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Show 32  Part 2 – Security and Identity in Azure with Christos Matskas – YouTube
Apr26

Show 32 Part 2 – Security and Identity in Azure with Christos Matskas – YouTube

Show 32 Part 2 – Security and Identity in Azure with Christos Matskas What a great chat this week with Christos Matskas about the best of Security and Identity in Azure. Christos is a PM at Microsoft and Developer Advocate and shared with us some of what is going on with the team and the impressive developer experience that you can get. Christos inspired us to dig further into what can be built and to stop building anything...

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Show 32 – Part 2: Security and Identity in Azure

What a great chat this week with Christos Matskas about the best of Security and Identity in Azure. Christos is a PM at Microsoft and Developer Advocate and shared with us some of what is going on with the team and the impressive developer experience that you can get. Christos inspired us to dig further into what can be built and to stop building anything else!You can hear more from Christos on the 425 show either on Twitch or YouTube...

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Show 32 – Part 1: News on Nuance, security updates and easier deployments for Power Platform – YouTube
Apr19

Show 32 – Part 1: News on Nuance, security updates and easier deployments for Power Platform – YouTube

Show 32 – Part 1: News on Nuance, security updates and easier deployments for Power Platform We are joined by Christos Matskas for the news this week – as a Developer Advocate for Security and Identity at Microsoft, he shares with us his thoughts on the latest news. This week we talk about Microsoft’s purchase of Nuance, some interesting articles on security and more Power Platform updates to improve the governance...

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Show 32 – Part 1: News on Nuance, security updates and easier deployments for Power Platform

We are joined by Christos Matskas for the news this week – as a Developer Advocate for Security and Identity at Microsoft, he shares with us his thoughts on the latest news. This week we talk about Microsoft's purchase of Nuance, some interesting articles on security and more Power Platform updates to improve the governance and deployments.Our big news – we have a custom YouTube URL –...

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Show 31 Part 2 – The Power of Data – YouTube
Apr13

Show 31 Part 2 – The Power of Data – YouTube

Show 31 Part 2 – The Power of Data This week, we are joined by Laura GB to talk about all things data, especially with the world of Power BI. We covered why tools like Power BI are so useful when working with data, how you can tell stories using them to answer questions with data and the latest updates from Power BI to inspire you. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-31-part-2-the-power-of-data This week, we are...

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Show 31 – Part 2: The Power of Data

This week, we are joined by Laura GB to talk about all things data, especially with the world of Power BI. We covered why tools like Power BI are so useful when working with data, how you can tell stories using them to answer questions with data and the latest updates from Power BI to inspire you.Quick Create – Easily Create Power BI Reports from Lists Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365 The Microsoft 365 Roadmap lists updates that...

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Show 31 – Part 1: News on Viva, Power Platform and mixed reality – YouTube
Apr05

Show 31 – Part 1: News on Viva, Power Platform and mixed reality – YouTube

Show 31 – Part 1: News on Viva, Power Platform and mixed reality This week we chat about a huge amount of news, covering latest Viva updates, Power Platform and real sales for Mixed Reality. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-31-part-1-news-on-viva-power-platform-and-mixed-reality This week we chat about a huge amount of news, covering latest Viva updates, Power Platform and real sales for Mixed Reality. Full...

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Show 31 – Part 1: News on Viva, Power Platform and mixed reality

This week we chat about a huge amount of news, covering latest Viva updates, Power Platform and real sales for Mixed Reality.Viva Workplace Analytics – Apr 2021 Personal productivity and wellbeing – Microsoft Viva Insights What's the digital maturity of your internal communications?  Inside the Viva Connections App PowerApps Print() screens in your canvas app Power Apps Code Review Tool Build your own home office room...

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Show 30 – Part 2: Getting Testy – YouTube
Mar28

Show 30 – Part 2: Getting Testy – YouTube

Show 30 – Part 2: Getting Testy This week, we got chatting about testing, covering a few different areas like how you can do it, why it’s so important and the different types. Many people think about testing as something you do as part of a development project but whatever work you do, there are always elements of testing you should be doing. Why would you not? Actually, we cover that too. This week, we got chatting about...

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Show 30 – Part 2: Getting Testy

This week, we got chatting about testing, covering a few different areas like how you can do it, why it's so important and the different types. Many people think about testing as something you do as part of a development project but whatever work you do, there are always elements of testing you should be doing. Why would you not? Actually, we cover that too.During the chat, we talked about making sensible decisions on how much...

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Show 30 – Part 1 News on Discord, Viva Connections and Teams Dev updates – YouTube
Mar23

Show 30 – Part 1 News on Discord, Viva Connections and Teams Dev updates – YouTube

Show 30 – Part 1 News on Discord, Viva Connections and Teams Dev updates This week we discuss the latest news in part 1 as we share our thoughts on why Microsoft might buy Discord, hybrid work, enabling Viva Connections and plenty of Teams dev news. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-30-part-1-news-on-discord-viva-connections-and-teams-dev-updates This week we discuss the latest news in part 1 as we share our...

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Show 30 – Part 1: News on Discord, Viva Connections and Teams Dev updates

This week we discuss the latest news in part 1 as we share our thoughts on why Microsoft might buy Discord, hybrid work, enabling Viva Connections and plenty of Teams dev news.Microsoft said to be in talks to buy DiscordThe next great disruption is Hybrid Work Add Viva Connections for Microsoft Teams desktop – SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Open source tool for managing large groupsFour device capabilities developers can utilise...

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Show 29 Part 2 – the joy of community – YouTube
Mar16

Show 29 Part 2 – the joy of community – YouTube

Show 29 Part 2 – the joy of community Aaron Rendell joins us as we talk about our first steps in community, the benefits of getting involved and how you can get involved yourself. Aaron Rendell joins us as we talk about our first steps in community, the benefits of getting involved and how you can get involved yourself. source

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Show 29 – Part 2: The joy of community

Aaron Rendell joins us as we talk about our first steps in community, the benefits of getting involved and how you can get involved yourself. Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash Continue Reading Kevin McDonnell’s Article on their blog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1455661/8149963-show-29-part-2-the-joy-of-community.mp3 Blog Syndicated with Kevin McDonnell’s...

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Show 29  Part 1 – Ignite 2021 Roundup – YouTube
Mar09

Show 29 Part 1 – Ignite 2021 Roundup – YouTube

Show 29 Part 1 – Ignite 2021 Roundup With Ignite last week, Al and Kevin are joined by Peter Rising to discuss the big topics across the keynote, Power Platform, Security and Compliance, Teams and Viva. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com With Ignite last week, Al and Kevin are joined by Peter Rising to discuss the big topics across the keynote, Power Platform, Security and Compliance, Teams and Viva. Full show notes...

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Show 29 – Part 1: Ignite round-up

With Ignite last week, Al and Kevin are joined by Peter Rising to discuss the big topics across the keynote, Power Platform, Security and Compliance, Teams and Viva.Microsoft Ignite 2021 Book of News Microsoft MeshResources for Getting Started with Mixed Reality for Unity Announcing new Power Platform capabilitiesIntroducing Microsoft Power Fx Solve IT governance & admin challenges with new features for Power PlatformAutomate...

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Show 28  – Part 1: News and Front of Mind – YouTube
Feb23

Show 28 – Part 1: News and Front of Mind – YouTube

Show 28 – Part 1: News and Front of Mind The first in a new model for us as we start to release weekly. This means that it’s just news this week and then part 2 will follow next week with Rabia Williams telling us about what it means to be a Microsoft Dev Advocate. First the news as we find the mythical beast that is intelligent meetings and debate what low low code might be among other things. Full show notes at...

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Show 28 – Part 1: News and front of mind

The first in a new model for us as we start to release weekly. This means that it's just news this week and then part 2 will follow next week with Rabia Williams telling us about what it means to be a Microsoft Dev Advocate.First the news as we find the mythical beast that is intelligent meetings and debate what low low code might be among other things Microsoft to add new webinar and 'meeting intelligence' capabilities...

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Show 27  Part 2 – Living la Viva Loca – the business value of Microsoft Viva – YouTube
Feb09

Show 27 Part 2 – Living la Viva Loca – the business value of Microsoft Viva – YouTube

Show 27 Part 2 – Living la Viva Loca – the business value of Microsoft Viva On 4th February, Satya Nadella announced Microsoft Viva and something changed. This wasn’t a pure focus on new technology, this was a focus on Employee Experience, this was a platform to bring together a set of services in a simple way to improve life for employees. We are joined this week by Steve Adams, CEO for CPS, to talk about what this...

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Show 27   Part 1 – Microsoft 365 news and spinach – YouTube
Feb09

Show 27 Part 1 – Microsoft 365 news and spinach – YouTube

Show 27 Part 1 – Microsoft 365 news and spinach On 4th February, Satya Nadella announced Microsoft Viva and something changed. This wasn’t a pure focus on new technology, this was a focus on Employee Experience, this was a platform to bring together a set of services in a simple way to improve life for employees. We are joined this week by Steve Adams, CEO for CPS, to talk about what this means. First the news as we talk...

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Show 27 – Part 1: News and front of mind

On 4th February, Satya Nadella announced Microsoft Viva and something changed. This wasn't a pure focus on new technology, this was a focus on Employee Experience, this was a platform to bring together a set of services in a simple way to improve life for employees. We are joined this week by Steve Adams, CEO for CPS, to talk about what this means.First the news as we talk about Microsoft Lens, some upcoming deadlines to plan for...

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Show 27: Part 2 – Livin La Viva Loca

On 4th February, Satya Nadella announced Microsoft Viva and something changed. This wasn't a pure focus on new technology, this was a focus on Employee Experience, this was a platform to bring together a set of services in a simple way to improve life for employees. We are joined this week by Steve Adams, CEO for CPS, to talk about what this means.We cover: What is Microsoft Viva?What is the business value of employee...

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Show 26   Part 1 – YouTube
Jan25

Show 26 Part 1 – YouTube

Show 26 Part 1 How many times have you had to consider third party tools for your Microsoft 365 environment? What should you think about when choosing tools? We are joined by Michal Pisarek, CEO of Orchestry and 6 time MVP to talk about these things. First the news as we talk about Microsoft’s latest sharing of meeting science, new DLP playbooks, big numbers for Teams usage in the UK and Kev’s dream robot. Full show notes...

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Show 26   Part 2 – YouTube
Jan25

Show 26 Part 2 – YouTube

Show 26 Part 2 Show 26 – Part 1: News and front of mind How many times have you had to consider third party tools for your Microsoft 365 environment? What should you think about when choosing tools? We are joined by Michal Pisarek, CEO of Orchestry and 6 time MVP to talk about these things. Full show notes at https://www.greyhatbeard.com/show-26-part-1-news-and-front-of-mind Show 26 – Part 1: News and front of mind How...

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Show 26 – Part 1: News and front of mind

How many times have you had to consider third party tools for your Microsoft 365 environment? What should you think about when choosing tools? We are joined by Michal Pisarek, CEO of Orchestry and 6 time MVP to talk about these things.First the news as we talk about Microsoft's latest sharing of meeting science, new DLP playbooks, big numbers for Teams usage in the UK and Kev's dream robot.WorkLab Microsoft 365 Information...

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