Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability for team owners to rename the General channel based on feedback. This feature will be rolled out from early August to late September 2024, depending on the release schedule. Organizations are advised to update their documentation accordingly. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395931.
The new ‘Actions’ feature in Experience insights (preview) in the Microsoft 365 admin center will enable tracking and measuring the impact of user engagement actions. It will be accessible to certain admin roles and is set to roll out from late July to late September 2024. No action is required before the rollout.
OneDrive on the web will have new file type filters in July 2024, including OneNote, Microsoft Lists, Videos, Loop, Photos, Whiteboard, and PowerBI. No admin action is required for this update.
We are announcing that the use credentials in desktop flow connections feature is now available.
The June 2024 updates for Microsoft Entra include general availability releases for Entra ID and changes like Azure AD Graph Retirement. Security enhancements for Apple devices and updates for Entra ID affecting old Windows builds are also featured. For a detailed summary, refer to the provided links.
The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will be generally available on August 1, 2024, for commercial accounts, with no automatic changes for current users. Organizations can control its availability and are encouraged to plan for migration. Support and resources are provided for the transition from classic to the new Outlook.
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will soon support joining third-party meetings via SIP, including services like Google Meet and Zoom. This feature requires a Pro license and a SIP calling plan from a CVI partner, such as Pexip. Rollout begins late August 2024, with the feature initially turned off.
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows will support participation in Breakout Rooms, allowing meeting organizers to manage them like individual participants. Rollout begins late August 2024, with no admin action required. Users should be informed of the change.
Microsoft Teams is introducing new administrative units (AUs) to facilitate delegation of administration to specific subsets of users, enhancing management flexibility. This update, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 402186, will be available between August and September 2024. Global admins must set up AUs in the Microsoft Entra portal.
Microsoft Viva Connections will soon allow users with editing permissions to import SharePoint navigational links directly into the Resources section. This feature will be available on desktop and includes a preview option before saving. Rollout starts early July 2024, with no admin action required for the update.
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