Viva Amplify: Reports displaying count and percentage

Viva Amplify updates now show the count of viewers instead of the percentage for publications sent to large audiences, like an entire organization. This change, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862, aims to provide clearer data points and will be available from 8/28. Users can still toggle to view percentages for the whole organization if needed. Admins should update training materials accordingly.

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Viva Amplify: Reactions card

Viva Amplify introduces a Reactions card to track and display readers’ responses to publications, with a time horizon feature for detailed insights. It’s part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862, rolling out from late August to September 2024. Organizations should update training materials to prepare.

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Viva Amplify: UTC toggle

Viva Amplify introduces a UTC toggle feature to align time zones for campaign members, aiding in consistent data understanding. It will roll out from late August to late September 2024. The toggle affects all timeline graphs in reports and indicates when UTC is used. Preparation includes user notification and training material updates. Roadmap ID: 407862.

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Viva Amplify: User signals Graphs

Viva Amplify introduces new line graph visualizations for unique viewers and promotions with historical data up to 12 months. Users can customize graphs by publishing endpoint and use “Copy as image” functionality. Rollout begins late August 2024, with completion by late September 2024. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407862.

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Retired Feature: Policy Health (Preview)

The Policy Health (Preview) feature in Microsoft Intune will be retired on September 16th, 2024, affecting IT admins’ visibility into conflicting policies for Windows Autopatch. No action is required, but assistance is available through the Microsoft Intune admin center.

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Viva Amplify: Export report data

Viva Amplify now offers three export options: ‘Copy as image’ for single card snapshots, ‘Export to CSV’ for full data analysis, and ‘Export to PowerPoint’ for presentation-ready slides. These features will roll out from late August to September 2024. Admins should prepare users accordingly.

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Microsoft Teams: New collaborative Project Studio environment in Microsoft Mesh

The Project Studio environment is a new space for immersive meetings and Mesh events. This space has been designed for synchronous teamwork and productivity for small groups to collaborate on content and use whiteboards and other tools together in the virtual environment.

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Viva Insights – Integration of Glint and Pulse results into Copilot Dashboard

Initiate a Copilot impact survey that helps leaders and IT admins understand the return on investment of rollout out Copilot and AI tools across their organizations. View results from responses to surveys initiated from Viva Glint or Viva Pulse directly in the Viva Insights Copilot Dashboard.

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Outlook: OneDrive in Outlook for Mac

Quickly access your OneDrive without having to leave Outlook! Users can find and use the OneDrive app in Outlook for Mac, for a consistent and fast experience.

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Planner: New Microsoft Planner app for the web

The new Microsoft Planner app for the web is a single, unified work management experience. Assisted by AI, it brings together the simplicity of Microsoft To Do, the collaboration of Planner, and the power of Microsoft Project into a simple, scalable, intelligent solution that spans from individual task management to enterprise and professional project management.

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