Microsoft is introducing a new Teams feature that allows users to disable the automatic Do Not Disturb (DND) status during screen sharing. This feature, linked with Roadmap ID 393228, will roll out from early June to early July 2024, requiring no admin action.
The new feature allows users to delete non-empty folders under a Retention policy in SharePoint and OneDrive, ensuring they remain deleted after syncing with OneDrive for Business. It will roll out in early May 2024 and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394689. Preparation involves getting started with Data Lifecycle Management in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by mid-June 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web.
Viva Connections is enhancing spotlight capabilities, providing more control over content display with 11 slots. Pinned items will be shown first, followed by dynamic SharePoint news. The desktop experience will blend prioritized content with news updates. Rollouts begin mid-May 2024, with new customization settings introduced. Preparation involves generating news and selecting content sources for spotlight.
Starting mid-May 2024, IT admins will see enriched Teams Meeting Recording audit logs with consent data, regardless of the attendance report policy. This global update requires no action if “explicit consent for recording” is enabled, otherwise, follow the provided Microsoft Learn link to prepare.
Microsoft Teams admin center is introducing a unified settings and policies management experience, consolidating them in one place for easier administration. Rollout begins in June 2024, with options to opt-in or opt-out until mandatory adoption by the end of September 2024. No changes to existing settings and policies are required.
Microsoft SharePoint Online is introducing a new Banner web part for Pages and News, allowing users to remove or add multiple banners to a page. Targeted Release begins late May 2024, with General Availability starting mid-June 2024. The update includes new Banner layouts and affects page templates and title synchronization. No admin action is required before the rollout.
New professional wardrobe styles for avatars are coming to Microsoft Teams, with a rollout expected to complete by mid-May 2024. This update will be available for various Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 licenses and will require no admin action prior to rollout. Users can customize their avatars in the Avatars for Teams app. Some may experience color changes in their avatar’s outerwear, which can be easily customized.
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