Welcome to Collabra Networks

Success is about people. Business leaders recognize that people are central to how their companies operate and empowering people is imperative to innovate and grow in any competitive landscape. Implementing a Modern Workplace should not be considered a “nice to have” – but a top priority.

And people love their PCs and Macs! Mobile phones are great for communication and light productivity on the go. Tablets are great for interacting with content. But when users really need to get work done, they choose a PC or a Mac.

So could your organization be more successful with your actual PCs? If your company is still using Windows 7 & Office 2010, it’s key to consider that since their introduction the world has changed:

  • We’re observing a shift from traditional offices to open physical environments and collaborative workspaces.
  • Teamwork has become essential to the way work gets done and organizations are more networked.
  • The workforce and business landscape are changing, and employee and customer expectations are evolving.
  • At the same time, companies are faced with the challenge of protecting their people and IP in a more complex threat environment

Having the right technology in place and enabling employees to do their best work, from anywhere, is a critical part of digital transformation.

This is where the Modern Desktop fits in.

Microsoft Teams Premium | Intelligent Recap and other new features

By Mike Tholfsen
Mike Tholfsen

A step-by-step Microsoft Teams Premium tutorial showing the new Microsoft Teams features that have recently been added to this new offering including the Intelligent Recap feature using AI. Teams Premium. Teams Premium makes every meeting from one-on-ones to large meetings, to virtual appointments to webinars, more personalized, intelligent, and secure. With Teams Premium, you can: 1) Extend your organization’s brand and company culture across meetings with branding, organization backgrounds, and organization together mode scenes. 2) Use AI to make the meetings you attend (and miss) more productive and impactful through live translation for captions to remove language barriers and intelligent recap features that offer smarter recordings with autogenerated chapters, AI-suggested action items, and insights to quickly catch up on missed meetings where your name was mentioned. 3) Apply advanced meeting protection such as Watermark, End-to-end encryption for meetings, and Sensitivity labels for meetings with prevent copy/paste of meeting chat to better protect your virtual meetings. 4) Deliver a high-quality webinar experience through advanced capabilities to streamline event workflows with registration waitlist and manual approval, facilitate behind-the-scene actions through virtual green room for presenters (separate from attendees) before the event begins, and manage the attendee experience so they only see shared content and participants brought on-screen. 5) Manage the end-to-end virtual appointment experience with advanced features like text reminders, custom branded virtual appointments, and a centralized Virtual Appointment dashboard for a quick view into schedules, queues, and analytics to keep track of key usage insights such as no-shows and wait time information per appointment ✅ Detailed Microsoft Teams Premium blog https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t… ✅ IT Admin overview page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/Mic… ✅ Try Teams Premium for free: https://signup.microsoft.com/get-star… ✅ Buy Teams Premium: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/micro… 📝 Table of contents 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Intelligent Recap using AI 3:33 Custom branded meetings, custom backgrounds and Org defined backgrounds 4:20 Translated captions in a Teams meeting 5:40 Advanced webinar features 6:36 Advanced Virtual appointment features 7:41 Advanced meeting protection and security 🌍🌎🌏 Supported Caption translation languages include: languages include: English (US), English (Canada), English (India), English (UK), English (Australia), English (New Zealand), Arabic (Arab Emirates) (Preview), Arabic (Saudi Arabia) (Preview), Chinese (Simplified China), Chinese (Traditional, Hong Kong SAR), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) (Preview), Czech (Czechia) (Preview), Danish (Denmark), Dutch (Belgium) (Preview), Dutch (Netherlands), French (Canada), French (France), Finnish (Finland) (Preview), German (Germany), Greek (Greece) (Preview), Hebrew (Israel) (Preview), Hindi (India), Hungarian (Hungary) (Preview), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (Korea), Norwegian (Norway), Polish (Poland) (Preview), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal) (Preview), Romanian (Romania) (Preview), Russian (Russia), Slovak (Slovakia) , Spanish (Mexico), Spanish (Spain), Swedish (Sweden), Thai (Thailand), (Turkey) (Preview), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Vietnamese (Vietnam) *Connect with me on Social: Twitter:   / mtholfsen   LinkedIn:   / miketholfsen   Instagram:   / mtholfsen   Pinterest:   / miketholfsen   TikTok:   / mtholfsen   Wakelet: https://www.wakelet.com/@mtholfsen *Distance Learning Resources: Microsoft EDU Remote site: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/educa… Teams EDU Quick Start Guide: https://aka.ms/TeamsEDUQuickGuide Webinar series: https://aka.ms/RemoteLearningPlaylist Resource, training and tips collection: https://aka.ms/RemoteLearningWakelet

Become the Best Microsoft Teams Meeting Host – Tips & Tricks

Welcome to our YouTube video, “Become the Best Microsoft Teams Meeting Host – Tips & Tricks.” Whether you’re a seasoned host or just starting out, this video is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of hosting effective and engaging meetings on Microsoft Teams. As professionals, we understand the importance of creating a positive and productive meeting environment, and that’s why we’ve curated a collection of invaluable tips and tricks to help you become an exceptional Microsoft Teams meeting host. Join us as we delve into the key strategies that will elevate your hosting skills and leave a lasting impression on your participants. From setting up your meeting with finesse to managing the flow of conversation, we cover it all with a professional and friendly touch. In this video, you’ll learn how to leverage the features and tools offered by Microsoft Teams to maximize your hosting potential. We’ll explore techniques for engaging your attendees, maintaining an organized agenda, and ensuring smooth and efficient collaboration. Our expert advice will empower you to effectively moderate discussions, encourage active participation, and handle unexpected challenges like a pro. Furthermore, we’ll share insider tips on utilizing breakout rooms, screen sharing, and chat functionalities to foster teamwork and drive productivity during your meetings. You’ll also discover how to customize your meeting settings, manage permissions, and implement security measures to ensure a safe and seamless experience for all participants. Whether you’re hosting a small team huddle or a large-scale conference, our comprehensive guidance will equip you with the skills and knowledge to effortlessly steer your meetings towards success. By the end of this video, you’ll have the confidence to navigate any hosting scenario with grace and professionalism, making you the go-to meeting host in your organization. Join us on this transformative journey to become the best Microsoft Teams meeting host. Subscribe to our channel, hit the notification bell, and never miss out on our future videos designed to enhance your digital collaboration skills. Together, let’s unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams and make every meeting an exceptional experience. #MicrosoftTeams #MeetingHost #DigitalCollaboration #Productivity #TipsAndTricks

Microsoft Teams Premium

Microsoft Teams Premium is an enhanced version of Microsoft Teams that offers additional features to make Teams meetings more personalized, intelligent, and secure12. Here are some key features:

Teams Premium is available for $7.00 per person monthly1Please note that this offer ends on June 30, 20241. For more details, you can visit the official Microsoft Teams Premium page.

Lifecycle management: Windows 365, Windows Autopatch, and ESUs | Windows in the Cloud

Explore how Windows 365 and Windows Autopatch can simplify lifecycle management for Windows. Learn how you can keep your Cloud PCs updated and protected— with no hassle or interruption. Also, find out how you can use the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Windows 10 with Windows 365 to prolong use of your existing devices and applications as you move to Windows 11 and the cloud. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to create a lifecycle management approach that can help your business grow!

Microsoft 365 Defender Ninja Training

Microsoft 365 Defender Ninja Training is an engaging and informative program designed to transform security professionals into skilled defenders of Microsoft 365 environments. Let’s dive into the details:

  1. Overview:
    • Microsoft 365 Defender, part of Microsoft’s XDR (Extended Detection and Response) solution, automatically analyzes threat data across domains. It builds a comprehensive picture of each attack in a single dashboard.
    • The Ninja training covers features and functions of Microsoft 365 Defender, focusing on unified experiences across various workloads.
  2. Training Levels:
    • The content is structured into three knowledge levels:
      • Fundamentals: Covers technical overviews, getting started, incident investigation, threat analytics, and more.
      • Intermediate: Explores architecture, advanced hunting, automated investigation, and self-healing.
      • Expert: Dives deep into incidents, APIs, custom reports, SIEM integrations, and more.
  3. Key Modules:
    • Technical Overview: Understand what Microsoft 365 Defender is and its unified experiences.
    • Getting Started: Quick tutorial to set up the service.
    • Investigation – Incident: Work with incidents, improve SOC efficiency, and respond effectively.
    • Threat Analytics: Explore threat analytics.
    • Advanced Hunting: Learn how to hunt for threats proactively.
    • Self-Healing: Discover self-healing capabilities.
    • Community and Resources: Access blogs, webinars, and GitHub resources.
  4. Certificates:
    • After completing each level, you’ll receive a fun certificate (not an official Microsoft certification) recognizing your participation.

Remember, this training equips you with the skills to defend your organization’s data, endpoints, and users. 🛡️🔍

For more details, check out the official Ninja blog or explore the Microsoft Learn series. Happy ninja training! 🥋🚀

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