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Message ID: MC1009932
Coming soon to Microsoft Teams: Meeting organizers and schedulers will be able to add CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to Teams town hall and webinar meeting invitations. With CVI coordinates in invitations, non-Teams users—such as external customers or partners—can easily join town hall and webinar meetings using a third-party teleconferencing device.
This message applies to Teams on Windows desktop, Teams on Mac desktop, and Teams on the web.
CVI is a Microsoft Qualified third-party solution that enables third-party SIP and H.323 video room devices (VTCs) to join Microsoft Teams meetings. As an admin, you can set CVI for your org. Learn more: Manage and set up Cloud Video Interop for Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 476487.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025.
General Availability (GCC High): We will begin rolling out early April and expect to complete by late April 2025.
[How this will affect your organization:]
This change will be available by default.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before or after the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: Plan for Teams town halls – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn (will be updated before rollout)
Source: Microsoft
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The upcoming addition of CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to Microsoft Teams town hall and webinar invitations is set to create quite a buzz among both admins and users alike. This feature will enable non-Teams users, such as external customers or partners, to join meetings seamlessly using third-party teleconferencing devices.
For admins, this means less hassle when inviting external participants, as the CVI coordinates will simplify the process significantly. You won’t have to worry about whether everyone can connect, as this feature is designed to bridge the gap between different video conferencing systems. Plus, since the rollout is automatic, you can kick back and relax—no extra configuration is needed on your part. Just make sure to review your current setup and inform your users about this exciting change!
On the user side, this update is a game-changer. Imagine being able to join a town hall or webinar from your preferred device without any technical hiccups. It’s like throwing a party where everyone is invited, regardless of their video conferencing preference.
Overall, the impact of these changes is likely to be very positive, enhancing collaboration and ensuring that no one is left out of important meetings. As we gear up for this rollout in March 2025, it’s worth considering how these improvements can enhance communication within your organization.
What are your thoughts on this update? Will it make your meetings smoother, or do you see potential challenges? Join the conversation in the comments below—we’d love to hear from you! And for more insights, feel free to check out additional posts at mwpro.co.uk.