Since the licensing change in April 2026, Microsoft Places has gone from a “nice to have” to a seriously useful tool for shared‑desk environments. And the best part: it lives where users already are – Outlook and Teams.
In this session we’ll look at how shared desks can work without extra booking apps or added complexity:
User perspective:
Find a desk, book it, show up, get work done – directly in Outlook and Teams. No new tool, no new app, no “where do I click?”
Admin perspective:
What actually needs to be configured? What value does Places deliver even without additional licenses? And where are the limits?
We’ll walk through real‑world scenarios, talk about common pitfalls, expectations vs. reality, and answer the big question: is Microsoft Places enough for your shared‑desk strategy?
No marketing. No vision slides. Just an honest, down‑to‑earth overview for admins, architects, and everyone who’s tired of hunting for a desk every day.