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Microsoft Teams Migration Project Enters Phase II

The mono version of the Jabra Evolve2 40. In the second part of January and running through February, Phase II of the Microsoft Teams Migration Project will begin with the exchange of desktop phones for headsets for any employees who requested one but were not able to get one as part of Phase I. We will also be deploying the Jabra speaker puck as part of this Phase. OIT representatives will visit campus buildings between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to meet with employees and conduct the exchange.

The schedule for these exchanges is as follows:

Week 1
Monday, January 22	Prothro Hall, Selecman Hall, Kirby Hall, Bridwell Library
Tuesday, January 23	Owen Arts Center, Meadows Museum, Dr. Bob Smith Health Center, Umphrey Lee Center
Wednesday, January 24	Embrey Engineering Building, Caruth Hall, Hughes- Trigg Student Center
Thursday, January 25	Crum Basketball Center, Loyd All-Sports Center, Blanton Student Services Building
Friday, January 26	Revisit locations
Week 2
Monday, January 29	Dawson Service Center, Patterson Hall, Clements Hall, Hyer Hall, Fondren Library Center
Tuesday, January 30	Dallas Hall, Heroy Science Hall, Fondren Science Building, Harold Clark Simmons Hall, Annette Caldwell Simmons Hall, Moody Hall
Wednesday, January 31	Perkins  Administration, Storey Hall, Collins Hall
Thursday, February 1	East Campus
Friday, February 2	Revisit locations

As it was with Phase I, if the scheduled date does not work with an employee’s availability, the team will return the following Friday to try again. No exchange will happen without the requester being present. Also, if an employee would like to exchange a desktop phone for a headset, they can ask one of the OIT representatives while they are in the building, and they will be happy to assist.

Microsoft Teams Migration Headset Reclamation: What to Expect

The mono version of the Jabra Evolve2 40. Our first phase of the Telephone Handset Replacement for Microsoft Teams Migration Project, is off to a good start with OIT representatives visiting campus buildings, meeting with employees, and exchange their desktop phones for a new headset. We have heard back from some employees about what the next phases are for the the project and we would like to update the campus on the progress and timeline. Continue reading Microsoft Teams Migration Headset Reclamation: What to Expect

Teams Headset Deployment Begins This Week

The mono version of the Jabra Evolve2 40. Starting this week, OIT will begin deploying replacement headsets to employees who requested one in the SMU Telephone Handset Replacement Survey sent last month. During this first phase of the Microsoft Teams Migration Project, OIT representatives will visit campus buildings between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to meet with employees and exchange their desktop phones for a headset.

The schedule for these exchanges is as follows: Continue reading Teams Headset Deployment Begins This Week

Teams-Certified Headsets Chosen for Campus Use

As part of our transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams in 2024, OIT has been working on selecting a new standard headset for the SMU community. We’re pleased to announce that we have selected the Jabra Evolve2 40 as our primary headset! Continue reading Teams-Certified Headsets Chosen for Campus Use

Microsoft Teams to Replace Skype for Business in 2024

Skype for Business (SfB), which has served SMU for many years, formerly as Microsoft Lync and Microsoft Communicator, is now stepping aside.

Soon, Microsoft Teams will replace SfB as our primary instant messaging and communications platform. This will include your SMU phone number being moved to Teams! As this is a major undertaking, it will require changes to telephone devices on campus. While we are still working on our roadmap, here are a few things you can expect during the transition. Continue reading Microsoft Teams to Replace Skype for Business in 2024