Smarter Collaboration Starts Here

Microsoft Teams continues to evolve, and the October 2025 update delivers a powerful set of features aimed at improving collaboration, security, and accessibility. Whether you're running hybrid meetings or managing a busy channel, these enhancements make Teams more intuitive and productive than ever.

Top 8 Features You Should Know

• Threads in Channels – Conversations in channels now support threaded replies, allowing users to respond directly to specific messages. This keeps discussions organised and easier to follow. You can also follow threads and receive summaries via Copilot[.
• Facilitator Agent – This AI-powered meeting assistant helps keep meetings on track by reminding attendees of agenda items, managing time, and capturing real-time notes. It’s available with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Teams Premium.
• Prevent Screen Capture – A new privacy feature that blacks out the meeting window if someone attempts to take a screenshot. Ideal for sensitive discussions, this feature is available in Teams Premium.
• Meeting Countdown Timer – A visible timer in meetings helps participants stay on schedule. Anyone can start, pause, or extend the timer, making time management a shared responsibility.
• Voice Isolation – Using AI, Teams now isolates your voice from background noise, ensuring clearer audio even in busy environments. This is especially useful for remote workers and mobile users.
• Collaborative Notes with Loop – Teams now integrates Loop components into meetings and chats, allowing users to co-author agendas, notes, and action items in real time. These notes stay synced across apps and devices.
• Mic Volume Indicator – A live mic feedback tool shows your audio levels during meetings, helping you avoid being too quiet or too loud. You can click the mic icon for more detailed feedback.
• Ultra-Low Latency in Town Halls – Large-scale events now benefit from near real-time interaction, with improved presenter controls and smoother content delivery. This feature is part of Teams Premium.

These updates reflect Microsoft’s commitment to making Teams a central hub for modern work—secure, efficient, and user-friendly.

Reflective IT Tip

If you're using Teams Premium or Copilot, make sure your team is trained on these new features. They can dramatically improve meeting efficiency and reduce digital fatigue.

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