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Microsoft Enterprise Solution Architect www.shawnharry.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnharry?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app #M365 #MicrosoftTeams #Intune

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Deskilling in IT due to the Cloud - Shawn Harry One of the intended or unintended consequences of 'automation' which the Cloud has foisted upon Information Technology in the work place is the loss of expertise. I think we can agree that this deskil...

Listen to your friend. This path was always inevitable as IT is now a commodity. Automation has ensured a reduction in labor. This is a global phenomena. Its the same in the UK. shawnharry.co.uk/2019/01/28/d...

shawnharry.co.uk/2018/01/11/w...

15.12.2025 16:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I have a friend who recently gave me a speech similar to the below. He ended it with the analogy that if your career didn’t turn into a rocket ship between 2010 - 2022 then at this point you missed it and your job is to land the plane.

Careers in tech are only going to get harder not easier.

15.12.2025 13:29 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 3
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 69: Latest Teams, Teams Phone, Meetings and RoomsΒ 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.

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

13.10.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 70: All the Latest Teams News before IgniteΒ 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.

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

07.11.2025 17:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Microsoft Teams Optimization for Amazon Workspaces in Public Preview | Microsoft Community Hub We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) optimization for Microsoft TeamsΒ inΒ AmazonΒ WorkSpaces for...

ICYMI: Microsoft Teams Optimization for Amazon Workspaces in Public Preview | techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft... by the @teams.microsoft.com team! #MicrosoftTeams

10.09.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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60 days

14.08.2025 17:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Soylent Green is now.

11.08.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UCStatus Podcast Episode 67: Commsverse 2025 and other recent TeamsΒ 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.

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

12.06.2025 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

06.06.2025 18:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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…

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...

12.02.2025 20:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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....

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

30.01.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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. ...

New blog post on How to get more control in your Logitech BYOD spaces

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31.01.2025 18:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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here, have some fish from 2002

20.01.2025 17:46 πŸ‘ 14773 πŸ” 2538 πŸ’¬ 369 πŸ“Œ 150

Sort of. My point is there were no addicts before the Industrialists created the market and thus demand by giving it away for free then fully monetising in time. AI is treading a similar path. Give it away. Embed it in everything and create a market and thus the demand. Mercantalism 101

16.01.2025 19:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

🀣 Alas that's what most of the Opium addicts said too before they were made into addicts

16.01.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This tactic is century's old. Worked very well in the creation of the global drug trade of the British Empire by creating new markets and thus addicts for Opium. AI is no different. Once embedded its very difficult to pivot or wean off the product by which time the market is secured

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Digital Signage on Microsoft TeamsΒ Rooms Microsoft Teams Rooms now supports digital signage, allowing customizable displays for branding and information sharing via various content sources.

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

06.01.2025 18:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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XOGO Digital Signage for Microsoft TeamsΒ 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.

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 https://www.xogo.io

07.01.2025 18:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0