Josh Blalock

Global Director, Alliances & Engagement @ Shure! Microsoft MVP, UC/#AV Expert, MBA

With over 20 years of experience in engineering and architecting Microsoft technologies, I have a deep passion and expertise in Skype for Business, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365, as well as unified communications, video solutions, and Copilot/AI capabilities. My more recent roles - including my current role at Shure - have focused on the social marketing elements of building brand credibility in new growth areas for collaboration device manufacturers and strengthening Alliance relationships. I also create awesome (I'm biased) content on the Microsoft Teams platform and certified devices, which you can find on my YouTube channel, @ExpertofThings. Additionally, I am a co-founder and board member of Comms vNext, a community-led conference that brings together Microsoft UC professionals and enthusiasts to learn and network. As a multiple-time Microsoft MVP (specializations in both the "Microsoft Teams" and "Microsoft 365 Copilot" categories), I enjoy sharing my knowledge and insights with the Microsoft UC & #AI communities and helping them achieve their communication and collaboration goals. Official Microsoft MVP profile: https://mvp.microsoft.com/de-de/mvp/Josh%20Blalock-5002482

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Episodes

Microsoft Teams Phone - Simply Explained
2026-10-24 · S4
Discover how Microsoft Teams Phone transforms business communication. Learn about calling features, configuration, and modern cloud telephony strategies. Explore more on M365.FM - Full episode page…
Microsoft Teams Phone and Telephony | Simply Explained
2026-07-14 · S3
Teams Telephony, now known as Microsoft Teams Phone, transforms Microsoft Teams into a complete cloud-based business phone system. In this episode of Microsoft Knowledge Nuggets on M365 FM, Mirko…
Microsoft Teams Hidden Features with Josh Blalock [MVP]
2026-07-03 · S2
Microsoft Teams is one of the most widely used collaboration platforms, but many of its most valuable capabilities remain overlooked. In this episode, we uncover the features, settings, and best…
High-Stakes Hybrid Events with Microsoft Teams and Mesh
2026-06-20 · S2
Hybrid work has fundamentally changed how organizations connect employees, but creating engaging virtual events remains a major challenge. In this episode of the M365 FM Podcast, we explore what it…
From Microsoft Lync to Teams with Carsten Lund Meilbak [MVP]
2026-05-26 · S2
In this episode of the M365.fm podcast, Mirko Peters speaks with Microsoft MVP Carsten Lund Meilbak about the evolution of enterprise communication and collaboration — from the early days of…