Technology Record - Issue 42: Autumn 2026

24 Shure IntelliMix Bar Pro now available globally Akumina has launched a new way to bring an enterprise AI experience directly into the flow of work. Organisations can now add a personalised, standalone employee AI Hub inside Microsoft Teams, without needing to create a new intranet project. As Microsoft Copilot capabilities, AI agents and knowledge sources multiply, Akumina gives employees one trusted place to ask questions and complete tasks. It interprets employee intent and connects them to the most trusted, approved knowledge, agent, system or tool. “Built for the Microsoft ecosystem, Akumina extends existing investments, drives adoption, and gives every employee a simpler way to benefit from enterprise AI,” said Ed Rogers, president and chief product officer at Akumina. Akumina introduces new AI Hub for Microsoft Teams MARKETWATCH Now available to customers worldwide, the Shure IntelliMix Bar Pro combines audio and video in a single device designed to enhance meetings in medium to large spaces. Certified for Microsoft Teams Rooms, the bar is built on the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform and features four 4K cameras with IntelliMix View AI video framing capabilities, as well as onboard IntelliMix audio processing to ensure unmatched audio and video quality. By delivering clearer speech and consistent video framing, the IntelliMix Bar Pro helps Microsoft Teams, Copilot and Facilitator generate more accurate and useful AI-powered experiences. This helps organisations use AI tools more effectively to capture insights, improve collaboration, strengthen followthrough and make more informed business decisions.

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