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title: Five reasons to upgrade to Microsoft Teams Premium
description: Purchased as an add-on license, Microsoft Teams Premium is designed to streamline workflows and leverage powerful AI tools to boost productivity. Read more.
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[IT & Cloud.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/news/tag/it-cloud) 6.06.23

# Five reasons to upgrade to Microsoft Teams Premium

Finding a platform that can meet increasing demand for meetings, reduce costs by consolidating solutions and prioritise security for sensitive meetings has become crucial for modern businesses.

That's where Microsoft Teams Premium comes in. Purchased as an add-on license, this solution is specifically designed to streamline workflows whilst leveraging powerful AI tools like [Copilot](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/16/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-a-whole-new-way-to-work/) to boost productivity.

So, is Microsoft Teams Premium better than the Microsoft Teams you already know? Read on to find out…

## Why should you upgrade to Microsoft Teams Premium?

### 1. Amplify collaboration with built-in AI features

As a large chunk of meetings continue to take place in a virtual or hybrid format, many professionals find it challenging to make these meetings engaging, inclusive, and productive. Given the surge of information around ChatGPT, there is no doubt that the integration of AI into daily tools has also become a popular subject for discussion.

Microsoft Teams Premium addresses these goals by offering features like:

- Live translation for captions,
- AI-generated chapters in meeting recordings,
- Personalised timeline markers; and,
- Intelligent speaker search.

These functionalities help create a more dynamic and interactive meeting experience, benefiting professionals across various industries. 

![Through the implementation of intelligent recap, you will find all the crucial information you need from a meeting consolidated in a single location.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%201.jpg?width=550&height=309&name=Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%201.jpg)

Source: [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/01/microsoft-teams-premium-cut-costs-and-add-ai-powered-productivity/)

### 2. Create a tailor-made experience

Every organisation wants to stand out and make a lasting impression on its stakeholders. Microsoft Teams Premium allows you to customise your meeting environment to reflect your unique brand identity.

From meeting templates and branded lobbies to custom organisation backgrounds and together mode scenes, you can now create an environment that aligns perfectly with your brand. The new, tailored experience offered in Teams Premium not only enhances internal collaboration but also leaves a positive impression on external stakeholders, such as clients and partners.

![Immerse your brand in every meeting by incorporating a personalised branded meeting lobby.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%202.jpg?width=550&height=234&name=Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%202.jpg)

Source: [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/01/microsoft-teams-premium-cut-costs-and-add-ai-powered-productivity/)

### 3. Enhance security

In today's digital landscape, safeguarding sensitive information is of utmost importance. Professionals, particularly those working with valuable intellectual property, need advanced security measures to protect their organisation's data.   
Microsoft Teams Premium offers many features built with security in mind, for example: 

- Watermarking,
- Customisable recording permissions; and,
- End-to-end encryption for online meetings.

These security measures provide peace of mind and ensure that confidential information remains protected.

![Effortlessly add watermarks to content and speakers in a meeting while automatically implementing appropriate Teams meeting settings according to sensitivity labels.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%203.jpg?width=550&height=233&name=Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%203.jpg)

Source: [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/01/microsoft-teams-premium-cut-costs-and-add-ai-powered-productivity/)

### 4. Optimise virtual appointments

Professionals offering virtual appointments need tools that allow them to create a seamless and personalised experience for their clients.

Microsoft Teams Premium enables you to design custom lobby rooms with branding elements and logos, ensuring a professional and cohesive look. Additionally, features like on-demand and scheduled appointment functionality, SMS notifications, and comprehensive analytics at the departmental and organisational levels enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of conducting virtual appointments.

So, who benefits most from these features? An optimised virtual appointment experience is particularly beneficial for professionals in healthcare, consulting, and other service-oriented industries.

![A screenshot showcasing the process of creating an appointment using the Bookings schedule within Virtual Appointments on Microsoft Teams, specifically on a desktop device.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%204.png?width=426&height=240&name=Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%204.png)

Source: [Microsoft](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-advanced-virtual-appointments-in-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3640408)

### 5. Boost engagement with advanced webinars

Webinars are a powerful tool often used by sales and marketing departments for engaging with a large audience and sharing valuable insights.

Microsoft Teams Premium offers exclusive features to elevate your webinars, such as:

- A "green room" experience for presenters,
- Advanced attendee management options,
- Automated reminder emails; and,
- A waitlist with manual approval capabilities.

These features help you create a more interactive and professional webinar experience, increasing attendee engagement and overall effectiveness.

![Effectively control the attendee experience by limiting their view to shared content and on-screen participants only.](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%205.jpg?width=550&height=309&name=Microsoft%20Teams%20Premium%205.jpg)

*Source: [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/01/microsoft-teams-premium-cut-costs-and-add-ai-powered-productivity/)*

## Get started today with a free trial

You can take advantage of some fantastic offers from Microsoft to experience the benefits of Microsoft Teams Premium for yourself. With a [30-day trial period](https://signup.microsoft.com/get-started/signup?products=989a1621-93bc-4be0-835c-fe30171d6463&mproducts=CFQ7TTC0RM8K%3a0001&fmproducts=CFQ7TTC0RM8K%3a0001&culture=en-us&country=us&ali=1&bac=1&signedinuser=nlo%40themissinglink.com.au) or the opportunity to purchase at a discounted rate of just $9.60 AUD per month per user before June 30 2023, now is the perfect time to upgrade and unlock the full potential of Microsoft Teams Premium.

[Reach out to our team today](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/contact-us?utm_medium=website&utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=microsoft-licensing&utm_content=microsoft-teams-premium) and take advantage of these limited-time offers from Microsoft. 

**Author**

[Natassja Lo](https://www.themissinglink.com.au/news/author/natassja-lo)

Natassja Lo is the Infrastructure & Cloud and AI & Automation Campaign Manager at The Missing Link. With a background in technology marketing and a passion for solving complex business problems, she’s focused on helping organisations unlock smarter, scalable IT solutions. Natassja thrives at the intersection of innovation and execution—championing intelligent automation, cloud agility and infrastructure strategies that drive real impact.

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