A special Microsoft Teams update for Microsoft Teams Rooms, Teams devices and intelligent cameras from Ignite 2022. This special release includes news about devices for home offices, IntelliFrame, a new Cisco partnership and the latest change to Teams Rooms licensing. Ignite 2022 – Microsoft Teams Rooms updates This year at Ignite, Microsoft announced the latest innovations in Microsoft Teams Rooms, Teams devices, and a host of intelligent devices that further improve the ability for everyone …
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Neat. Neat and Marlin Communications share a vision for making video collaboration the best it can be, and so we are thrilled to offer Neat devices to our customers to help improve meeting experiences in the office. A Little about Neat Neat designs simple, elegant and pioneering video devices for Microsoft and Zoom, helping make the meeting space experience the best it can be. Continuously pushing boundaries, Neat …
Our regular monthly Microsoft Teams update for the month of August. Last month’s release includes updates to meetings, calling, devices, chat, collaboration & management and the latest devices certified for Teams. Calls Call recording announcement played in default language Call recording announcements will now be played in your default language for Teams calls to or from a phone number. Both parties will hear the announcement in the same language, at the same time, for both standard and …
Yealink is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of video conferencing technology. Their video conferencing solutions combine intelligent technology with affordability and is the perfect solution for SME businesses looking to improve meeting rooms within the physical office space. Our solutions from Yealink are designed to make teamwork more efficient and collaborative for everyone, cover small to large meeting rooms and are fully integrated with Microsoft Teams & Zoom. Small Spaces and Huddle Rooms Introducing …
We’re proud to announce our partnership with LastPass. This means we can now offer our clients the LastPass password-management platform to help protect them from cyber-threats and enhance productivity. With LastPass, single sign-on and multi-factor authentication gives employees easy, secure access to all applications, while administrators have complete visibility and control – protecting every access point to a business. LastPass Business Businesses are using more devices, networks, and applications than ever, so it’s increasingly challenging …
Our regular monthly Microsoft Teams update for the month of July. Last month’s release includes updates to meetings, calling, management and the latest devices certified for Teams. Meetings Find a meeting recording based on what was said with Microsoft Search You can now find meeting recordings in Microsoft Search based on the meeting transcript. This feature is available to all users by default and makes it easier to find videos in Microsoft 365. You can access this …
We’re proud to announce our partnership with DisplayNote. This means we can now offer our clients DisplayNote solutions including Launcher, Montage & Broadcast, helping our clients to improve meeting experiences in the office. Simplify Your Meeting Rooms with Launcher With DisplayNote Launcher, users have secure, easy access to apps, video calls and calendars on the meeting room screen. Launcher acts as an intelligent interface, removing the pain of meeting room set-up for IT administrators and …
Zoom One is a brand new offering that brings together persistent chat, phone, meetings, whiteboard and more into a single, secure, scalable and easy-to-use package. Zoom One bundles everything needed to communicate and collaborate with internal and external teams. Have face-to-face interactions over video, place a call from your mobile device, brainstorm on a whiteboard, and send files over chat – all from a single solution. The intuitive user experience makes it easy to get …
Our regular monthly Microsoft Teams update for the month of June. This month’s release includes updates to mobile, the latest devices certified for Teams, approvals functionality, transcriptions and much more. Meetings Multi-language meeting invite control The multi-language Teams meeting invite control enables administrators to display the join information in meeting invitations in up to two languages across all email platforms. With this feature, you can customise meeting invites to include the most appropriate languages for …
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Zoom Video Communications Inc. This means we can now offer our clients Zoom’s video-first unified communication platform including Zoom One, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Rooms, Zoom Webinars and Zoom Chat as well as a host of other solutions. What is Zoom? Zoom is the platform that became synonymous with video chats during the pandemic but it offers much more than just a platform for family quizzes and a catch-up …
We’re very proud to announce our partnership with GoTo. This means we can now offer our clients the full portfolio of GoTo communication solutions including GoTo Connect GoTo Meeting GoTo Training GoTo Webinar as well as a host of other GoTo solutions. What is GoTo? GoTo (formerly LogMeIn) provides a range of flexible tools that help people and businesses do their best work, simply, securely – from anywhere. “GoTo is about empowering you and your …
This month Microsoft releases new features to enhance the way you work with meeting invites. The new release includes updates to Direct Guest join, VDI performance, Teams Rooms, Video Filters, Approvals App and Presenter Mode. Teams Meeting Rooms Direct Guest Join with Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android Zoom meetings can now be joined directly through Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) using Android devices. In order to use this feature, schedule a new meeting via Zoom or …
On 31st May 2022, Datasharp Integrated Communications left the Datasharp Group, after 22 successful years. From 1st June onwards, we are now a fully independent company with a new name and identity: Marlin Communications. Rest-assured though, we’re the same team, same location, same phone number, providing the same industry-leading levels of service. We’re very excited to be starting this new journey as Marlin Communications and we look forward to being able to offer you: More …
Many businesses are re-evaluating the equipment purchased to support remote working and are now deciding how best to equip their meeting rooms with technology that supports video meeting equality for the hybrid/flexible workforce. With the help of our strategic partner Poly, we’ve put together this guide to help you understand what to consider when investing in your Meeting Rooms. Video Equality in the Hybrid Workplace While the office remains important, the true future of the …
Microsoft Teams has become the communications and collaboration technology of choice for many businesses with currently over 330,000 companies using the platform worldwide. As businesses have started to invest in video conferencing for meeting rooms, Microsoft Teams must be matched with best-in-class video devices and room systems to ensure meeting quality stays high. This article examines the two certified room systems available for Microsoft Teams Rooms: Microsoft Windows and Android. Microsoft Teams Rooms: Windows Vs …
This month Microsoft releases new features to make meetings run a little smoother and chats more efficient. The new release includes updates to meeting functionality, the latest Android updates and the latest certified Microsoft Teams Rooms devices. Meetings Updated Companion Mode For iOS Users You can now join a meeting with a single tap both on your iOS device and Microsoft Teams Rooms. The audio on your device will be automatically turned off to ensure …
This month Microsoft releases new capabilities for speakers and attendees to be more engaged with audiences, allowing for fewer distractions and more inclusive behaviours. The new release includes changes to video mirroring, the walkie talkie app and a new ‘front row’ layout for video meetings. Meetings Press to Unmute Stay muted to avoid unwanted background noise during a meeting and rapidly respond when called upon. You can now use a shortcut to unmute by holding …
Hybrid working is now firmly embedded in business culture and working practices. The resulting impact on cyber security extends far beyond protocols and policies. In this post, we review the effect of password behaviours on business security and how password management solutions are the answer to eradicating IT systems anxiety. Password Security in 2021 The pandemic disrupted workplaces and working practices worldwide. Physical offices were closed and many people had to transition from working in …
In an age of office and remote working, legacy cybersecurity solutions often fall short when it comes to protecting businesses with distributed workforces. Stronger, more secure gateways are needed to protect network boundaries no matter where they are located. To stay ahead of threats, it’s time for security professionals to embrace next-generation firewalls (NGFW). 18 Months Of Radical Change Cloud computing, virtualisation, mobility and now expansive work-from-home policies have dramatically changed how organisations conduct business. …
South West based charity Developing Health & Independence (DHI) has opened a new drop-in centre at St James’ Parade, Bath, which offers vital liver-scanning technology, purchased with funds raised by the team at Marlin Communications. Just over a year ago, we announced our charity partnership with Developing Health & Independence (DHI) – a South West based charity with its roots firmly established in Bath. Through a mix of awareness-raising, staff fundraising and corporate contributions, we …
