Microsoft Viva: Viva Engage – Topic Subscription notification

This feature allows users to subscribe to notifications for Viva Engage topics they follow. Users would receive a Teams and Engage bell notification whenever a new post is tagged with a topic they are subscribed to or the topic is added to an existing post.

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Microsoft Teams: Shifts plugin for Copilot for Microsoft 365

Frontline Managers can use the Shifts plug-in for Copilot to retrieve insights on shifts, open shifts and time off leveraging data from the Shifts app in addition to user and company
data it’s able to access.

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Microsoft Teams: Teams devices – Cancel scheduled device operations through Teams admin center

If a device operation is no longer required, admins will be able to cancel scheduled device operations like, Software update and device restart, through Teams admin center.

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Microsoft Purview | Generative AI: Hub in public preview

The message details the public preview of Microsoft Purview Generative AI Hub, which helps organizations secure data in AI applications. It offers insights, data protection policies, and compliance controls. The preview begins in early May 2024, with general availability in mid-November 2024. Organizations should prepare by reviewing the admin documentation. The hub will be visible in the Microsoft Purview portal and includes analytics, policies, and activity explorer tabs. Roadmap ID 188510 is associated with this update.

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Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Improved Data Loss Prevention policy tips

Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will update DLP policy tips for consistency across Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows, aligning with SharePoint Online and OneDrive. Public Preview begins early June 2024, with General Availability starting mid-July 2024. No admin action is required before rollout.

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Microsoft Teams: Changes to in-app feedback experience and feedback policy (Teams Desktop and Teams for web)

Microsoft Teams is updating the in-app feedback experience and policy for Desktop and Web versions. A new Feedback option will be added to the Settings menu, and Teams will switch to Microsoft 365 feedback policies. Rollout begins early June 2024, with completion expected by late June 2024. Admins should review and update feedback policies accordingly.

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Microsoft Teams: New file image previews in messages

Microsoft Teams will soon introduce file image previews in chats and channels, enhancing content interaction. This feature allows users to see a small preview of attached files like images, PowerPoint, or PDFs. Rollouts begin in June 2024, with different completion dates for various user groups. No admin action is needed before the rollout.

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Microsoft Teams: New onboarding to teams and channels

Microsoft Teams is introducing a new onboarding process for joining teams and channels, starting in June 2024. This update, which applies to web and desktop versions, allows team owners to recommend channels, streamlining the experience for team members. Rollout will be automatic, with no admin action needed.

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Microsoft Teams: Town hall Graph APIs

Microsoft Teams Live Events is being replaced by Teams Town Hall, supported by new Microsoft Graph APIs releasing end of May 2024. These APIs will enable management of Town Halls and their components. Rollout begins July 2024, with no admin action needed but user notification recommended.

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Meeting cost and quality insights will be available in Viva Insights

Microsoft Viva Insights is introducing a new meeting cost and quality report and improved features for managing meeting time. These will roll out from mid-May to early June 2024 for users with a Viva Insights premium license. Admins can manage feature access using VFAM.

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