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Microsoft Teams will enable MTO users to see additional work information in people search results, including company and department names. This feature will roll out in February 2025 and can be toggled on or off by tenant admins in the Teams admin center. Admins must complete cross-tenant synchronization to use this feature.
Microsoft Teams is adding a feature to show the recording owner’s information, ensuring participants can contact the correct person. It rolls out in March 2025. Recordings save to the organizer’s OneDrive by default, with fallback logic for recording ownership if needed. Users should ensure the -MeetingRecordingOwnership setting is correct.
The Microsoft Graph API’s Create Meeting API will require a passcode by default from February 24, 2025, changing the current default setting. In October 2027, the option to create meetings without passcodes will be removed for increased security. Users should update applications accordingly.
The message details an upcoming feature for Microsoft 365 Business Chat that allows users to schedule meetings in Outlook using natural language. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and will be available on Windows, Mac, and Outlook for the web starting mid-January 2025. No admin action is needed for the rollout.
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces custom engine agents for domain or tenant-specific workflows, supported in Teams and soon in BizChat. Requires a Copilot license, with rollout starting February 2025. These agents enable unique AI experiences and can be created and deployed via Copilot Studio or Visual Studio.
The AI administrator role in Microsoft 365 admin center authorizes users to manage Copilot settings, with a rollout starting in January 2025. No admin action is required for this update.
Clipchamp now compresses Microsoft Teams meeting recordings for smaller file sizes without quality loss. This feature is globally available since mid-January 2025 and is enabled by default, requiring no admin action but may necessitate user notification and documentation updates.
Direct Routing Phone Number Inventory is now generally available for Microsoft Teams Phone customers, allowing management of assigned and unassigned numbers within Teams. Unassigned numbers will not be removed from management storage. To release them, use the New-CsOnlineTelephoneNumberReleaseOrder cmdlet. No action is required for preparation.
We are in the process of updating client telemetry endpoints. These endpoints allow Microsoft to gather telemetry to support customers in resolving issues.
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