Mixed reality meetings are coming to teamS Mesh for Teams was announced at Microsoft's Ignite event, paving the path for mixed-reality collaboration. The platform is a collaboration between Teams and Microsoft Mesh, the company's virtual and augmented reality technology, which debuted at this year's first Ignite event in March. Mesh brings individuals from all around the world together through shared holographic experiences and, more recently, the collaboration capabilities in Teams. Mesh for Teams, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2022, will add virtual meetings, chat, and document sharing to Teams.

Which browser is the most secure? Is there even a distinction? When was the last time you gave your browser some thought? The majority of folks do not. They make use of the software that came with their computer (or smartphone or tablet). Or perhaps they tried a bunch of different ones years ago and settled on one they liked. However, the world has evolved, as have browsers, and it's time to take another look, this time with your cyber security in mind.

With National Cybersecurity Awareness Month wrapping up on Halloween, this is a good time to review how to keep zombies, mummies, and monsters out of your network.

Data is your most valuable asset in today's digital workplace, and you need to know how to get the most out of your IT. However, what you need to know may differ. You don't need to know everything about your IT if you can trust your CIO, whether you're prioritizing the security of your day-to-day IT operations or you're preparing for quick expansion.

Now more than ever, people need to know their virtual conversations are private and secure. Microsoft is committed to giving users transparency over the collection, use, and distribution of their data. No tracking for participant attention or multitasking during Teams meetings. No unfettered government access to data, and no ads linked to data. Microsoft even offers transparency reports on the Transparency Hub, detailing how it responded to third-party requests for data. "We are committed to providing products, information, and controls that you let choose how your data is collected and used," stated President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith. Knowing that your organization can experience enterprise-grade communication and collaboration while at the same time be protected, secure, and compliant—that allows you do your work with confidence.

This year’s initiative highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity and encouraging individuals and organizations to take necessary measures to stay safe and secure in an increasingly connected world

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