The way we work has changed dramatically in recent years and this has impacted the way we meet. With remote work becoming the new norm, virtual meetings have become a crucial part of our daily routine. In fact, the average time employees spend in online meetings per week jumped from 14.2 hours to 21.5 hours in the last two years.
But what if we told you that the future of meetings is even more exciting? You’re probably already familiar with Microsoft Teams, the powerful platform allowing businesses and employees to communicate and stay connected from anywhere at any time.
Enter Teams Premium – the latest innovation in virtual meetings that is changing the game. This groundbreaking artificial intelligence technology is taking virtual meetings to the next level by providing features such as real-time transcription, live translations, and even facial recognition to enhance collaboration and productivity.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how Teams Premium and artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way we meet and what it means for the future of work.
The importance of virtual meetings in today’s workplace
With the rise of remote work and virtual collaboration, businesses have needed to find new ways to ensure their teams stay connected and engaged, with reliable and efficient communication tools. Virtual meetings allow teams to meet and collaborate from any location, eliminating the need for travel and saving time and money. Moreover, virtual meetings offer greater flexibility, making it easier to schedule meetings and accommodate different time zones.
Despite the many benefits of Microsoft Teams, virtual meetings can also be challenging. Technical issues, poor audio and video quality, and lack of engagement can all lead to unproductive meetings. That’s where Teams Premium comes in. This AI-powered technology is designed to enhance virtual meetings and make them more productive and engaging.
Real-time transcription: How it benefits your team
One of the most significant benefits of Teams Premium is real-time transcription. This feature transcribes everything that is said during the meeting, providing a written record of the conversation. This is especially useful for team members who may have missed something during the meeting or for those who need to refer back to the conversation later.
Real-time transcription also benefits team members who are hearing impaired or who may have difficulty processing auditory information. With Teams Premium, everyone can follow the conversation with the automatically generated transcription, ensuring that no one is left out.
Live translations: Bridging the language gap in global teams
For global teams, language barriers can be a significant challenge. Teams Premium offers a solution to this problem with its live translation feature. This feature allows team members to speak in their native language while translating the conversation in real time for everyone else.
Live translations make it easier for global teams to communicate and collaborate effectively, eliminating the need for costly translation services. It also ensures that meeting attendees are on the same page, reducing the risk of miscommunication and misunderstandings.
Facial recognition: Enhancing collaboration and productivity
Another innovative feature of Teams Premium is facial recognition. This feature uses artificial intelligence to track the facial expressions of participants during the meeting to provide feedback on engagement levels. This feedback can be used to make adjustments to the meeting to ensure that everyone is engaged and focused.
Facial recognition also helps to enhance collaboration by providing nonverbal cues that are often missed in virtual meetings. It allows team members to read facial expressions and body language, which can help to build trust and strengthen relationships between team members.
Intelligent recap
With Microsoft Teams Premium, you get more than just a video conferencing platform. It offers intelligent features that are designed to make your work-life balance easier. One of the Teams Premiums features is Intelligent recap, which generates meeting notes, suggests tasks, and provides personalised highlights. This is especially helpful if you missed the meeting, as it ensures that you receive all the essential information. AI-generated chapters can also divide a meeting into sections, making it easy to find and review content.
Embracing the future of meetings with Teams Premium
The future of meetings is here, and it’s exciting. With Teams Premium, virtual meetings are becoming more productive, efficient, and engaging. Talk to the Microsoft Teams experts at Intelliworx today about leveraging the communication tool you are already familiar with and embracing the future of meetings.
