106107 – Microsoft Teams: Enhanced OneDrive file picker

Product:

OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams

Platform:

Teams And Surface Devices, TeamsAndSurfaceDevices, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

Details:

Users can leverage the new UI to more easily navigate, access and pick files from OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2023-03-08

updated:
2024-05-14

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MS workload name

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for support and training resources as users adapt to the new UI.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators
- Potential temporary disruptions in file access during the transition period.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, System Administrators
- Need for monitoring and troubleshooting tools to ensure the new file picker integrates seamlessly with existing systems.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Analysts, System Integrators

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in file access protocols may require updates to existing documentation and user guides.
- Roles impacted: IT Documentation Specialists, Service Desk Managers
- Possible compatibility issues with third-party applications that integrate with OneDrive and Teams.
- Roles impacted: Application Support Analysts, Vendor Management Teams
- Increased load on network infrastructure due to enhanced file access features, potentially affecting performance.
- Roles impacted: Network Administrators, Infrastructure Managers

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience a learning curve with the new UI, leading to temporary productivity loss.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders
- Enhanced file picker may change workflows, requiring users to adapt their processes for file sharing and collaboration.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Department Heads
- Users may encounter initial bugs or issues with the new interface, leading to frustration and support requests.
- Roles impacted: End Users, IT Support Staff

References:
- Microsoft Teams Blog: [Microsoft Teams: Enhanced OneDrive file picker](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-enhanced-onedrive-file-picker/ba-p/1234567) (hypothetical link for illustrative purposes)
- Microsoft Documentation: [OneDrive and SharePoint integration with Teams](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/onedrive-sharepoint-integration) (hypothetical link for illustrative purposes)

Opportunities**

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Potentional Risks**

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