Microsoft Teams | Shifts app: Users must enable reminders for upcoming shifts and clocking in/out (Android users)

Android users of Microsoft Teams Shifts app must enable reminders for shifts and clocking in/out immediately due to API changes. A pop-up will guide users to enable this in the OS settings, with an alternative option available in the Shifts settings page.

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Viva Amplify – Copy a publication within a campaign

Microsoft Viva Amplify will soon introduce a ‘Save copy’ button to easily copy publications within a campaign, enhancing content reuse and efficiency. This feature will roll out between late September and early October 2024, initially excluding mobile apps and Viva Engage customized content.

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Unlock success with our New Campaign Goals Feature: Set, Track, Achieve!

The new Campaign Goals feature in Viva Amplify allows users to set, track, and achieve specific goals for campaigns, integrated with the unique viewer metric. Rolling out from late August to late September 2024, it provides detailed reports and insights, although currently not available on mobile iOS & Android apps.

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Viva Amplify: New banner web part and updated title area

Microsoft Viva Amplify is introducing a new Banner web part and updates to the title area, allowing for more layout options and the ability to remove the title area. Rollout begins mid-August 2024 with full availability by mid-September 2024. No admin action is required for this update.

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Power Automate – Use CyberArk credentials in desktop flow connections

We are announcing the ability to use CyberArk credentials in Power Automate desktop flow connections. This feature will reach general availability on September 30, 2024.

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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Automatic summary of documents on file-open in Word

Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 will automatically generate document summaries in Word upon file opening. This feature, part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397096, will be globally available from late August to late September 2024 and requires no admin action for rollout.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Insider Risk Management cumulative exfiltration tuning

Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing cumulative exfiltration tuning to reduce alert noise by not scoring previously detected activities. This update will be globally available from mid to late August 2024 and requires no admin action. It is enabled by default and accessible via the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.

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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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