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Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces: a revolution in Collaboration

Created as part of Microsoft's ongoing strategy to provide businesses with tools that drive engagement and inclusion, Immersive Spaces are a new way to synchronize staff for the future of work. By incorporating Microsoft Mesh, Microsoft's extended reality platform, with Azure technologies, Immersive Spaces allows companies to create and explore customized virtual workspaces.

What are Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces?

Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces are three-dimensional environments where team members can share information, represent themselves with customizable avatars, and simulate face-to-face interactions. They bring the power of "Mesh," Microsoft's XR solution, to the Teams workplace, allowing users to transform virtual meetings into metaverse experiences.

In an era defined by flexible work, the demand for “immersive collaboration” solutions is growing. Teams distributed in hybrid and remote workforces still need to connect with their colleagues in a productive and agile environment to enable continuous innovation and growth. This is where Microsoft Teams Rooms play a crucial role by facilitating hybrid meetings and enhancing collaboration through advanced technologies.

Since the pandemic, 92 percent of HR experts believe immersive technology, such as metaverse environments and extended reality tools, is crucial for aligning teams. With Immersive Spaces, users can achieve new levels of "copresence" by interacting through avatars, whether they are using the standard Teams app or connecting via a Quest headset.

Features of Immersive Spaces in Teams:

• Stunning 3D Environments: Users can access pre-made virtual environments that suit their specific purpose, whether it is a large meeting or an informal discussion.
• Spatial Audio: Leveraging the spatial capabilities introduced for Teams, Immersive Spaces will enhance communication with carefully placed audio cues.
• Customizable 3D Avatars: Introduced as part of Microsoft Mesh, Teams' virtual avatars allow users to create digital versions of themselves to participate in immersive meetings.
• Live Reactions and Emojis: Just like in standard Microsoft Teams meetings and presentations, users can express themselves using live emojis, such as the "heart" or "thumbs up" reaction.
• Seating Arrangement: Business leaders and individual employees will have the opportunity to choose specific seating positions during an immersive session.
• Team Bonding Activities: In addition to participating in standard meetings and presentations, teams can enjoy built-in games.

Who can access Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces?

Immersive Spaces are available through the Teams Public Preview program and the Teams Technology Adoption program. Users can access the spaces through the Teams desktop app (classic version only), for Windows or via a Quest device. Microsoft Teams Rooms can also benefit from these immersive technologies to enhance the meeting experience in physical and virtual environments.

Microsoft advises administrators to ensure Mesh solutions are available for their team by ensuring all endpoints are allowed through their proxy server or firewall.

Unlocking New Levels of Immersive Collaboration:

Now available in public preview mode, it represents a new era of collaboration. Combining the power of Mesh for extended reality with Teams, Immersive Spaces bring employees together like never before.

Immersive Spaces allow companies to align their workforce, improve team relationships, and inspire new levels of creativity.

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