Microsoft Teams has introduced a suite of new features aimed at enhancing user experience and productivity across various platforms. These updates encompass improvements in chat and collaboration, meetings and webinars, Teams Phone, workplace integration, and security.
Enhanced OneDrive Navigation in Teams
Users can now resume their OneDrive activities within Teams exactly where they left off, streamlining file management and access.
Custom File Download Location for Mac
Mac users have the flexibility to specify their preferred file download locations, offering greater control over file organization.
Improved Microsoft Lists Links in Teams Messages
Sharing Microsoft Lists within Teams has been optimized, ensuring that links are more accessible and user-friendly.
Forward Messages with App Cards
Users can now forward messages that include app cards, facilitating seamless information sharing across conversations.
Tag Mentions Filter in Activity
A new filter allows users to view activities where they have been specifically mentioned, enhancing focus on relevant interactions.
Increased Drop Zone for Chats When Uploading Files
The drag-and-drop area for uploading files into chats has been expanded, simplifying the process of sharing documents.
Digital Video Recording (DVR) functionality has been added to town halls, allowing attendees to pause, rewind, and catch up on live events at their convenience.
Bi-Directional Calendar Syncing Between Google Workspace and Teams
Users can now synchronize their calendars between Google Workspace and Teams, ensuring consistent scheduling across platforms.
Edit Display Name in Meetings
Participants have the option to edit their display names during meetings, providing flexibility in how they present themselves.
Set Chat Notification Preference via Meeting RSVP
Attendees can manage their chat notification preferences when responding to meeting invitations, allowing for a tailored communication experience.
Integration between Teams Phone and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center has been enhanced, enabling a more cohesive communication experience for contact center agents.
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Supervisors can now monitor calls, provide real-time assistance, join ongoing calls, or take over calls when necessary, improving call management capabilities.
Seamless Migration from On-Premises Direct Routing Phone Numbers to Online
The migration process for moving on-premises Direct Routing phone numbers to online has been streamlined, facilitating smoother transitions to cloud-based telephony.
Employees can reserve desks by simply connecting their device to a peripheral, simplifying the desk booking process in shared workspaces.
Live Transcription and Controls on Teams Rooms on Windows
Live transcription services are now available in Teams Rooms on Windows, enhancing accessibility and record-keeping during meetings.
Live Captions Translation in Teams Rooms on Windows
Real-time translation of live captions is supported, making meetings more inclusive for participants who speak different languages.
Updates to Gallery View in Teams Rooms on Windows
The gallery view has been updated to provide a more consistent and optimized layout, improving the visual experience during meetings.
Occupancy Status on Teams Panels
Teams panels can now display room occupancy status, helping users identify available meeting spaces more efficiently.
Administrators have the option to set meetings to automatically or manually adjust sensitivity levels based on the sensitivity of shared files, enhancing data protection.
Brand Impersonation Phishing Protection for GCC, GCC-H, and DoD
Enhanced phishing protection measures have been implemented to safeguard against brand impersonation attacks in government and defense sectors.
Background Blur, Virtual, and User-Uploaded Backgrounds in New VDI Solution
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) users can now utilize background blur, virtual backgrounds, and upload custom backgrounds, bringing parity with other Teams clients.
AVD Screen Capture Protection and Microsoft Teams Compatibility
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) now includes screen capture protection compatible with Microsoft Teams, preventing unauthorized screen recording during meetings.
Cross-Cloud Support for New Optimizations for VDI
New optimizations for VDI environments now support cross-cloud scenarios, enhancing performance and flexibility for virtual desktop users.
Manage Location Sharing in Teams
Users and administrators can manage location-sharing settings within Teams, providing control over privacy and location data.
Monitor Teams Client Updates in Teams Admin Center
The Teams Admin Center now includes dashboards to monitor client updates, allowing administrators to ensure all users are on the latest version.
Teams Client Health Dashboards in Teams Admin Center
New dashboards provide insights into the health and performance of Teams clients across the organization, aiding in proactive troubleshooting.
Remote Contact Management for Teams Phone Devices in Teams Admin Center
Administrators can remotely manage contacts on Teams Phone devices through the Teams Admin Center, simplifying device management.
The Walkie Talkie app on iOS now supports wired headsets, enabling hands-free communication for frontline workers.
Storyline in Teams Engage in Teams Mobile
The Storyline feature is now integrated into Teams Mobile, allowing users to share updates and stories within their organization.
Flexible Membership for Deploying Teams at Scale
Organizations can now deploy Teams with flexible membership options, facilitating large-scale rollouts and management.
These updates reflect Microsoft's commitment to enhancing collaboration, communication, and security within Teams, catering to the diverse needs of its user base.
Source: Windows Central Microsoft Teams just got DVR support for town halls and a LOT more
Chat and Collaboration Enhancements
Enhanced OneDrive Navigation in TeamsUsers can now resume their OneDrive activities within Teams exactly where they left off, streamlining file management and access.
Custom File Download Location for Mac
Mac users have the flexibility to specify their preferred file download locations, offering greater control over file organization.
Improved Microsoft Lists Links in Teams Messages
Sharing Microsoft Lists within Teams has been optimized, ensuring that links are more accessible and user-friendly.
Forward Messages with App Cards
Users can now forward messages that include app cards, facilitating seamless information sharing across conversations.
Tag Mentions Filter in Activity
A new filter allows users to view activities where they have been specifically mentioned, enhancing focus on relevant interactions.
Increased Drop Zone for Chats When Uploading Files
The drag-and-drop area for uploading files into chats has been expanded, simplifying the process of sharing documents.
Meetings, Webinars, and Town Halls
DVR Support in Town HallsDigital Video Recording (DVR) functionality has been added to town halls, allowing attendees to pause, rewind, and catch up on live events at their convenience.
Bi-Directional Calendar Syncing Between Google Workspace and Teams
Users can now synchronize their calendars between Google Workspace and Teams, ensuring consistent scheduling across platforms.
Edit Display Name in Meetings
Participants have the option to edit their display names during meetings, providing flexibility in how they present themselves.
Set Chat Notification Preference via Meeting RSVP
Attendees can manage their chat notification preferences when responding to meeting invitations, allowing for a tailored communication experience.
Teams Phone
Teams Phone Extensibility for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact CenterIntegration between Teams Phone and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center has been enhanced, enabling a more cohesive communication experience for contact center agents.
Queues App: Barge/Whisper/Monitor/Takeover
Supervisors can now monitor calls, provide real-time assistance, join ongoing calls, or take over calls when necessary, improving call management capabilities.
Seamless Migration from On-Premises Direct Routing Phone Numbers to Online
The migration process for moving on-premises Direct Routing phone numbers to online has been streamlined, facilitating smoother transitions to cloud-based telephony.
Workplace: Places and Teams Rooms
Book an Individual Desk by Plugging into a PeripheralEmployees can reserve desks by simply connecting their device to a peripheral, simplifying the desk booking process in shared workspaces.
Live Transcription and Controls on Teams Rooms on Windows
Live transcription services are now available in Teams Rooms on Windows, enhancing accessibility and record-keeping during meetings.
Live Captions Translation in Teams Rooms on Windows
Real-time translation of live captions is supported, making meetings more inclusive for participants who speak different languages.
Updates to Gallery View in Teams Rooms on Windows
The gallery view has been updated to provide a more consistent and optimized layout, improving the visual experience during meetings.
Occupancy Status on Teams Panels
Teams panels can now display room occupancy status, helping users identify available meeting spaces more efficiently.
Fundamentals and Security
Admins Can Choose Automatic or Manual Adjustment of Meeting SensitivityAdministrators have the option to set meetings to automatically or manually adjust sensitivity levels based on the sensitivity of shared files, enhancing data protection.
Brand Impersonation Phishing Protection for GCC, GCC-H, and DoD
Enhanced phishing protection measures have been implemented to safeguard against brand impersonation attacks in government and defense sectors.
Background Blur, Virtual, and User-Uploaded Backgrounds in New VDI Solution
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) users can now utilize background blur, virtual backgrounds, and upload custom backgrounds, bringing parity with other Teams clients.
AVD Screen Capture Protection and Microsoft Teams Compatibility
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) now includes screen capture protection compatible with Microsoft Teams, preventing unauthorized screen recording during meetings.
Cross-Cloud Support for New Optimizations for VDI
New optimizations for VDI environments now support cross-cloud scenarios, enhancing performance and flexibility for virtual desktop users.
Manage Location Sharing in Teams
Users and administrators can manage location-sharing settings within Teams, providing control over privacy and location data.
Monitor Teams Client Updates in Teams Admin Center
The Teams Admin Center now includes dashboards to monitor client updates, allowing administrators to ensure all users are on the latest version.
Teams Client Health Dashboards in Teams Admin Center
New dashboards provide insights into the health and performance of Teams clients across the organization, aiding in proactive troubleshooting.
Remote Contact Management for Teams Phone Devices in Teams Admin Center
Administrators can remotely manage contacts on Teams Phone devices through the Teams Admin Center, simplifying device management.
Frontline Worker Solutions
Wired Headset Support for Walkie Talkie on iOSThe Walkie Talkie app on iOS now supports wired headsets, enabling hands-free communication for frontline workers.
Storyline in Teams Engage in Teams Mobile
The Storyline feature is now integrated into Teams Mobile, allowing users to share updates and stories within their organization.
Flexible Membership for Deploying Teams at Scale
Organizations can now deploy Teams with flexible membership options, facilitating large-scale rollouts and management.
These updates reflect Microsoft's commitment to enhancing collaboration, communication, and security within Teams, catering to the diverse needs of its user base.
Source: Windows Central Microsoft Teams just got DVR support for town halls and a LOT more
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