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.
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.
Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions will soon include a new service plan, Graph Connectors Search with Index, offering a 50 million item index limit per tenant at no extra cost. Rollout begins mid-September 2024. Subscribers should review Microsoft Graph connectors resources to prepare.
Windows Autopatch is unifying with Windows Update for Business deployment service in mid-September 2024, simplifying update management within Microsoft Intune. This change organizes update capabilities into three categories and maintains existing licensing rights for customers. Preparation involves informing teams and visiting the Intune admin center for support.
Microsoft Copilot will update next month to include enterprise data protection for users with an Entra account. It will feature a new ad-free interface, with no changes for other Copilot experiences in Microsoft 365 apps. Rollout begins mid-September 2024, with no action needed for automatic redirection.
External presenters can now join Microsoft Teams events via the mobile app. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 409228, will roll out in stages starting early September 2024, with no admin action required. More information is available on scheduling a town hall in Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will soon feature digital signage to display dynamic content when devices are not in use. Admins can manage settings via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. The update requires Teams Rooms Pro license and app version 5.2, rolling out in September 2024. Third-party integrations and web URLs are supported as signage sources, excluding SharePoint and OneDrive URLs. The feature is off by default and requires configuration post-update.
Outlook is introducing a new calendar feature to show who will be in the office, based on users’ work hours and location settings. It will start rolling out in mid-August 2024 for Targeted Release and in early October 2024 for General Availability. This feature will be on by default.
The new Microsoft Outlook update allows users to quickly navigate to folders using the Ctrl+Y shortcut and typing the folder name. This feature is rolling out from late July to mid-September 2024 and will be on by default. No admin action is required for the rollout.
The message details the general availability of Microsoft Graph API v1.0 for managing names and the upcoming release of two APIs for updating and getting admin report settings. Rollout starts early August 2024, with completion by mid-August. Global admins can change name display settings in the Microsoft 365 admin center. No action is required before the rollout.
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