{"id":33194,"date":"2024-01-29T09:01:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T08:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/?p=33194"},"modified":"2024-01-31T10:01:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T09:01:36","slug":"microsoft-mesh-microsoft-teams-immersive-spaces-avatars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/lu\/microsoft-mesh-microsoft-teams-immersive-spaces-avatars\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Mesh, Microsoft Teams immersive spaces &#038; Avatars"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Microsoft Mesh<\/h2>\n<p>Effective January 24, 2024, <strong>Microsoft Mesh<\/strong> is generally available. Microsoft Mesh is a platform that <strong>brings remote workers, hybrid workers and teams together<\/strong>. Microsoft Mesh powers <strong>shared virtual experiences<\/strong> in mixed reality applications that are viewable from 2D and 3D endpoints. Also, it allows developers and creators to build custom, <strong>immersive experiences for their virtual workplace<\/strong>. Mesh is <strong>available on PC<\/strong> and <strong>Meta Quest VR devices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-1536x836.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2048x1115.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Mesh features<\/h3>\n<p>With <strong>Microsoft Mesh,<\/strong> enjoy these <strong>features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Large Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Microsoft Mesh offers organizations the ability to host large events with custom, immersive experiences tailored to their needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customizable Spaces:<\/strong>\u00a0With the no-code editor, you can start with a set of ready-made immersive spaces and customize the space by adding visual elements like banners featuring your organization\u2019s logo, videos showcasing your product, presentation content, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Effortless Orchestration:<\/strong> You can effortlessly orchestrate these visual elements so they fit right into the flow of your event with Microsoft&#8217;s easy-to-use event organizer tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Interactive Experiences:<\/strong>\u00a0Take it a step further and harness the power of Unity with the Mesh toolkit to create your own custom interactive experiences, including venues for all hands meetings, onboarding, simulations, or training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endless Opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0With the no-code editor and Mesh toolkit to craft custom experiences, the opportunities are endless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/mesh\/setup\/content\/it-admin-led-trials\">6-months trial with setup instruction<\/a><\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/a> for help with your licensing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Microsoft Mesh-powered immersive spaces for Microsoft Teams<\/h2>\n<p>Effective January 24, 2024, <strong>Microsoft Mesh-powered immersive spaces for Teams<\/strong> are generally available. It connects Microsoft Mesh&#8217;s capabilities with Microsoft Teams. It lets users <strong>add an immersive experience to any Teams meeting<\/strong> and mimics many elements of in-person interactions, like the ability to walk over to a group of people. With the <strong>spatial audio feature<\/strong>, a large discussion with multiple conversations or a quick side chat can occur without feeling like an interruption.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-768x493.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Immersive spaces for Teams can be <strong>accessed<\/strong> through a <strong>PC or virtual reality (VR) headset<\/strong> (such as Meta Quest VR devices), with the ability to easily connect with other participants regardless of whether they join a Teams meeting using video, as an avatar or in the immersive space directly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activate<\/strong>\u00a0your Immersive Space during a Microsoft Teams call, by navigating to <strong>View &#8211; <\/strong><strong>Immersive space (3D):<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 800px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-33194-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/Microsoft-Mesh-in-Teams.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/Microsoft-Mesh-in-Teams.mp4\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/Microsoft-Mesh-in-Teams.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Avatars for Microsoft Teams<\/h2>\n<p>Since May 23, 2023, <strong>Avatars for Microsoft Teams<\/strong> are generally available in the Teams desktop app on Windows and Mac. Avatars for Microsoft Teams offers an<strong> alternative to the current binary option of video or no video<\/strong> and features customizable avatars and reactions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible<\/strong> are customers with the following <strong>licenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft 365 Enterprise E3\/E5<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft 365 Business Standard\/Business Premium<\/li>\n<li>Teams Premium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2-1024x575.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/media\/2023\/07\/SCHNEIDER-IT-MANAGEMENT-2023-07-01-Update-Microsoft-Mesh-Microsoft-Teams-immersive-spaces-Avatars-2.png 1527w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>More information<\/h2>\n<p>For the <strong>announcement<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/microsoft-teams-blog\/microsoft-mesh-transforming-how-people-come-together-in-the\/ba-p\/3824898\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/microsoft-teams-blog\/microsoft-mesh-transforming-how-people-come-together-in-the\/ba-p\/3824898<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For <strong>news<\/strong> on <strong>Microsoft Mesh<\/strong>, read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2024\/01\/24\/bring-virtual-connections-to-life-with-microsoft-mesh-now-generally-available-in-microsoft-teams\/\">https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2024\/01\/24\/bring-virtual-connections-to-life-with-microsoft-mesh-now-generally-available-in-microsoft-teams\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>product page<\/strong> of <strong>Microsoft Mesh,<\/strong> please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/mesh\">https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/mesh<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For an <strong>introductory video<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fSKBHOWOcSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/fSKBHOWOcSM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For useful software licensing information on <strong>Microsoft licensing programs<\/strong>, please visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/\">https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/software\/microsoft\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schneider.systems\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> for <strong>expert services<\/strong> on your specific Microsoft agreements, more information and to request a quote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Mesh Effective January 24, 2024, Microsoft Mesh is generally available. 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