Randy @UCStatus
@randychapman.bsky.social
UC & VC specialist focusing on #MicrosoftTeams & MTR | I blog & podcast at https://UCStatus.com | Microsoft MVP | Husband, father of 3.
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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
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
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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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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
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
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
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
Unboxing the Logitech Signature Slim Solar+ K980 Keyboard
YouTube video by UC Status
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November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
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
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
Episode 69: This week we chat about the #MicrosoftTeams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms news
Listen wherever you get your podcast
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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October 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
Episode 69: This week we chat about the #MicrosoftTeams, Teams Phone, Meetings and Rooms news
Listen wherever you get your podcast
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
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
How to swap a Logitech Meetup for a Meetup 2
YouTube video by UC Status
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September 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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
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
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
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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July 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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
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
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
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
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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June 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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
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
#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
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
June 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#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
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
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
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Micros...
🔥 New features
- Preview of Facilitator agent
- Local PTZ controls
- Speaker recognition and attribution
...and more
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.
learn.microsoft.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Micros...
🔥 New features
- Preview of Facilitator agent
- Local PTZ controls
- Speaker recognition and attribution
...and more
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...
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...
Logitech Sync Portal
sync.logitech.com
April 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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...
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...
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus
This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc
This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc
Logitech Rally Board 65 Camera and Audio test (short)
YouTube video by UC Status
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
NEW VIDEO from UCStatus
This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc
This is a really quick audio and video demo of the @logitech.bsky.social Rally Board 65 youtu.be/bg5YtWz3mPc
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
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
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.
ucstatus.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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
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
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
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
Unboxing and Setup of the Airtame Hub
YouTube video by UC Status
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March 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
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
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?...
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?...
Logitech Rally Board 65 product tour
YouTube video by UC Status
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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?...
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?...
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...
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...
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 ...
hub.sync.logitech.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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...
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...
NEW BLOG POST
from UCStatus on using Vibe (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi/) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows
from UCStatus on using Vibe (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi/) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows
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.
ucstatus.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
NEW BLOG POST
from UCStatus on using Vibe (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi/) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows
from UCStatus on using Vibe (https://www.linkedin.com/company/vibefyi/) for digital signage for #MicrosoftTeams Rooms on Windows
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...
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...
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…
ucstatus.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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...
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...
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
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
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.
ucstatus.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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
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
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
youtu.be/faRAd1niZkc
The new Nureva Console app shown at ISE 2025
YouTube video by UC Status
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February 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
youtu.be/faRAd1niZkc
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
I chat with Ryan Willden US technical sales director at Inogeni about the new Toggle Rooms XT
youtu.be/6dFT0UZ02GE
Inogeni Toggle Rooms XT from ISE 2025
YouTube video by UC Status
youtu.be
February 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
I chat with Ryan Willden US technical sales director at Inogeni about the new Toggle Rooms XT
youtu.be/6dFT0UZ02GE
Quick demo of the flip on the Logitech Rally Board 65 on the cart
YouTube video by UC Status
youtu.be
February 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Very quick tour of the Logitech stand at ISE 2025
YouTube video by UC Status
youtu.be
February 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
New blog post on How to get more control in your Logitech BYOD spaces
hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
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. ...
hub.sync.logitech.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
New blog post on How to get more control in your Logitech BYOD spaces
hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
hub.sync.logitech.com/community-gu...
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
- 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
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....
techcommunity.microsoft.com
January 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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
- 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
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
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
youtu.be
January 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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
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