50 Have you ever wished you could replay a meeting like a podcast on your commute to access an AI summary of the key takeaways? Or ever joined a meeting late and wondered what decisions were made and what actions were agreed upon? That’s exactly what Microsoft Teams is designed to do. With AI-powered features, you can catch up on meetings effortlessly, see key contributors and decisions at a glance, and quickly turn discussions into actionable tasks. Already the digital workplace for over 320 million people worldwide, Teams is no longer just a platform that connects people, it’s a platform that integrates powerful AI through Microsoft 365 Copilot that enhances the alignment and productivity. “The biggest impact technology can have on how we work is when it simplifies collaboration and works intelligently alongside us,” says Ilya Bukshteyn, corporate vice president of Microsoft Teams calling, devices and premium experiences. Having worked at Microsoft since before the launch of Windows 95, Bukshteyn has witnessed firsthand how major technological shifts have redefined the way we connect and create. He recalls how Windows 95 began a series of technological revolutions that have progressively made computing easier and more accessible. “We saw computing become ubiquitous and then the mobile made computing portable too,” he says. “The cloud made computing arguably free by driving the price of computing power down so we are all now used to having [easy access to technology].” Now, AI is sparking another transformation, one Bukshteyn believes could change work as much as modern computing altered daily life. “It’s sometimes hard to wrap my mind around what the impacts of AI could be,” he says. “AI is taking knowledge and intellect and making it as available, ubiquitous and low cost as we have seen happen with computing and information. It is truly intelligence on tap.” Microsoft’s Ilya Bukshteyn tells us about the next frontier for Microsoft Teams BY ALICE CHAMBERS FEATURE meaningful Making more
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