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Nicole Herskowitz Posts
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Nicole Herskowitz
Vice President, Microsoft Teams
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Bring virtual connections to life with Microsoft Mesh, now generally available in Microsoft Teams
We are thrilled to announce that Microsoft Mesh is now generally available. Experience Mesh today in Microsoft Teams and elevate your meetings with immersive virtual spaces.![Empowered retail business manager reviewing real time data with employee.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/MSFT_M365_Jan_05_Blog_240105_FINAL-300x169.webp)
Level up your retail workforce with smart, simple solutions from Microsoft Teams
In the race to deliver engaging in-store experiences, Microsoft is uniquely positioned to equip retailers with the tech they need to transform their store team’s workdays. At the National Retail Federation (NRF) 2024, we are announcing new solutions designed to enable store teams to efficiently meet customers' expectations and improve the retail experience in this new era of AI.![Man in a conference room, using Microsoft Teams for a meeting with three virtual participants](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/Header_image_Gartner_blog_2023-300x225.jpg)
Microsoft named a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service for the fifth year in a row
We are honored to announce that Gartner® has recognized Microsoft as a Leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)—this is the fifth consecutive year we’ve received this recognition.![A coordinated meeting is taking place in a Microsoft Teams Room; two women, three men (one man in a wheelchair) are meeting with several team members joining remotely in Front of Room view. The in-person team is sharing a PowerPoint presentation from a Surface laptop, casting onto a Surface Hub and the Teams Room, allowing more opportunity for collaboration.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/M365CO22_Hub50_001-1-300x200.jpg)
Microsoft Teams Premium: The smart place to work is also a smart investment
In a 2023 commissioned Total Economic Impact™ study, Forrester Consulting found that Teams Premium helped organizations save time, improve security, and reduce costs—all contributing to a projected return on investment (ROI) of 108 to 360 percent over three years. Today, we’re excited to share new advanced collaboration capabilities that help you meet the challenges of the new way of work.![Five avatars interacting with floating bubbles in the Lakehouse immersive environment.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/Lakehouse_16_9_001-1-1-1-300x169.webp)
Microsoft Mesh enters general availability in January, including a new Teams experience
We are re-imagining the way employees come together with Microsoft Mesh, a new three-dimensional (3D) immersive experience and, we are excited to announce Mesh public preview availability in October.![A screenshot of Copilot in Teams outlining open items for next week.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/08/M365_Blog_Product-06_Teams-Copilot_v3_1200-300x169.webp)
Save costs and drive efficiency with next-generation AI on the frontline with Microsoft Teams
Frontline workers are the backbone of the global workforce and often the first to interact with customers and manage on-the-ground operations. When organizations invest in fast time to value technology for their frontline workers, it not only drives positive outcomes for businesses’ bottom lines but also for frontline employees.![Two engineers wearing safety goggles use machinery at a manufacturing plant.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/WWS16_Manufacturing_099-300x200.jpg)
Microsoft Teams innovations for manufacturing at Hannover Messe 2023
Join Microsoft at Hannover Messe 2023 to learn how the latest enhancements to Microsoft Teams help frontline workers streamline communication and increase productivity.![Doctor using mobile tablet to discuss treatment options with patient.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/PreviewImage-11-300x197.webp)
Discover healthcare innovation from Microsoft Teams at HIMSS23
This week at the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition (HIMSS23), we’re thrilled to be showcasing tailored frontline solutions designed to transform patient care with virtual visits, empower care team collaboration, streamline the clinician experience, and strengthen security and compliance.![A man participating in a Microsoft Teams video call on his mobile phone while sitting outside.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/CLO22_InTransit_012-300x200.jpg)
3 ways to improve productivity and reduce costs with Microsoft Teams Phone
Foster more effective communication, connection, and collaboration in your organization. Learn about the value of Microsoft Teams Phone in a new study conducted by Forrester Consulting.![A person working on a laptop showing the app store in Microsoft Teams.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/March-ISV-blog-header-image-2023-03-16-300x169.webp)
How Microsoft Teams helps ISVs like ServiceNow expand business
Digital collaboration has become the norm, and more promising apps and tools are available daily. The benefits speak for themselves: increased productivity, convenience, innovation—the list goes on. But there are still challenges to address.![In-person meeting in a medium sized conference room with a companion device.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/02/M365CO22_Rally_003-300x200.jpg)