Ten years after first teaming up on a Lync-certified phone, Microsoft and Yealink are celebrating a decade-long partnership that has helped shape the way businesses communicate in the hybrid era.
The collaboration has produced Teams-certified devices, intelligent speakers, AI-driven cameras, and most recently, solutions powered by Microsoft’s Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP).
“We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved together with Microsoft over the past decade,” said Dawson, VP of Product at Yealink.
“From our first phone device to the cutting-edge AI-driven solutions we are rolling out today, our partnership has consistently focused on improving how businesses collaborate.”
“With AI at the heart of the next generation of hybrid meeting solutions, we are excited about helping our customers stay ahead in an increasingly connected and intelligent world.”
Albert Kooiman, Senior Director at Microsoft, also commented on the partnership:
“Ten years ago, Yealink and Microsoft came together with a shared vision to democratize unified communications. From SIP phones to Teams devices and AI-powered cameras, we’ve built a portfolio that reflects the evolving needs of modern work. Today, we’re leading the way in how people connect – and the next decade will involve generative AI and new forms of collaboration.”
Expansion and milestones
In 2023, the partnership expanded to include the Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform (MDEP), which standardizes non-GMS-based Android devices for enterprise use. MDEP aims to reduce fragmentation in the Android ecosystem while providing security updates, OS upgrades, and long-term support for organizations deploying Teams-certified devices.
Juha Kuosmanen, Head of MDEP said: “Yealink has been a partner for MDEP, delivering devices across their portfolio. Together, we are reducing Android fragmentation, improving enterprise security, and providing tools for future-ready collaboration.”
Key milestones in the partnership include:
- 2015: First Lync-certified phone
- 2018: Yealink becomes the leading global supplier of open SIP phones
- 2020: First Android video bar for Teams Rooms
- 2022: Introduction of 360° intelligent camera with Teams IntelliFrame
- 2024: Support for Teams Multi-Stream IntelliFrame and Copilot
- 2025: All Android devices support MDEP
In 2025, Yealink launched its 4th-generation MVC Series, a set of Teams Rooms devices designed for hybrid meetings. The systems include multi-camera configurations and AI-powered processing intended to improve visibility and audio capture in meeting spaces. Devices feature front-of-room and center-view cameras, multi-cam coverage for larger rooms, and AI-driven compute using Intel Core Ultra and Qualcomm 8550 processors.
The partnership reflects broader trends in hybrid work and enterprise collaboration. As organizations increasingly rely on video conferencing and AI-enabled tools, standardization and device interoperability are becoming central considerations for IT teams. Microsoft and Yealink’s joint efforts on device support and platform integration aim to address these challenges.
Now, the two companies are turning their sights to the next decade where AI, security, and intelligent devices will define how people meet and work.
From generative AI assistants to multi-camera systems that put every participant in focus, Yealink sees the partnership as a launchpad for the future of collaboration.
“As we look to the next decade of our partnership with Microsoft, we believe the future of collaboration will be defined by smarter, more intuitive solutions that empower people to work more effectively, regardless of location,” added Dawson.
“With AI, cloud integration, and seamless device interoperability at the core of our roadmap, Yealink is committed to continuing to lead innovation in hybrid collaboration technologies.”
