“Make the most of what you have, when you have it, where you are” is a quote that most companies live by, whether they know it or not. No matter the industry, everyone is trying to stretch their budgets by making the most of the tools and platforms they already have.
Especially Microsoft Teams. The good news is that you don’t have to hunt through hundreds of apps or wrestle with complex code to level up your Teams experience. All you need to do is take advantage of Teams Premium features to save time and money.
Here are just a few suggestions to get you started.
Unify Your Communications Within Teams
Thanks to providers like PS Lightwave, Teams users can use the platform to make and receive calls on their existing phone numbers. This means no more switching between different communication tools or dealing with complicated setups. Whether you’re in the office or working remotely, you can seamlessly connect with colleagues and clients using familiar features like call forwarding, call recording, and voicemail transcription.
Simplify Your Meeting Management with AI
Meetings – they’re an essential part of any workplace, but they can also be a source of frustration. From keeping track of notes to following up on action items, the administrative overhead can be overwhelming.
Fortunately, Teams Premium features come to the rescue with AI-powered recaps. Say goodbye to manual notetaking and hello to automated meeting notes and highlights. It’ll save you time and make your meetings flow smoothly, allowing teams to focus on the task at hand, not where they put their pen and paper.
Breaking Down Language Barriers with Live Translations
Our nation is becoming more diverse by the day, and companies are beginning to reflect that. But with diversity comes the challenge of overcoming language barriers. It can be especially difficult for global companies unless they have Microsoft Teams premium features.
Teams Premium comes with a live translation capability that provides real-time captions for over 40 languages. Now, coworkers can stay on the same page no matter what language they prefer. Live translation builds rapport between team members and saves companies hundreds of dollars on live translation services, Which is a win for your employees and your bottom line.
Strengthening Security Measures for Confidential Meetings
With cyberattacks on the rise, protecting sensitive information during virtual meetings has become a priority for many businesses. This is why Teams Premium goes above and beyond with advanced meeting protection features like watermarking and end-to-end encryption. These protective measures work behind the scenes to ensure your confidential information stays secure without compromising user experience.
Plus, with Teams Premium’s custom meeting templates, admins can ensure the proper protocols are applied to the appropriate meetings. Whether it’s client calls or brainstorming sessions, you can keep security strict and consistent. No need to look for a security add-on that could cost you an arm and a leg each month. Peace of mind comes standard with Teams Premium features.
Simplifying Virtual Appointments, Webinars, and Live Events
Virtual engagements and events have become an industry standard for most businesses. However, managing them can be a daunting task for most teams. Thankfully, Teams Premium offers a suite of features specifically designed to simplify event management and improve attendee experiences, all while saving you time and money. Some of these include:
- Virtual Appointments: Teams Premium takes typical online meetings to the next level, allowing you to delight clients with branded lobby rooms, easily manage appointments, and measure results with advanced analytics—all in one place.
- Webinars: Teams Premium’s webinar capabilities allow you to host virtual events with ease. From digital green rooms for presenters to customizable registration experiences, creating engaging webinars has never been simpler.
- Live Events: One of the latest Teams Premium features is Microsoft’s Enterprise Content Delivery Network. It lets you stream global meetings, company-wide training, and other large events securely and seamlessly without overloading your network.
These Teams premium features can help you improve attendee experiences, save time, and reduce – maybe even eliminate – the extra costs associated with third-party event platforms.
Work Smarter, Not Harder, with PS Lightwave
Thanks to our Teams integration – backed by an attentive, knowledgeable support team – we can help you say goodbye to inefficiencies and hello to a more productive, cost-effective way of collaborating ASAP. So, if you’re ready to supercharge your Teams experience, drop us a line! We’re here to help.
