118241 – Microsoft Viva: Topic Activities on topic experiences (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Topics

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Cancelled

Change type:

Feature update, Admin impact

Links:

Details:

Viva Topics helps you stay updated on topics of interest by bringing AI and human activities on the topics including topic updates, conversations and more to experiences across Microsoft 365. This item is being removed from the roadmap as it is no longer accurate. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Change Category:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2023-02-08

updated:
2024-12-05

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Removal of Microsoft Viva Topics Feature
The removal of the Microsoft Viva Topics feature may lead to a lack of access to curated topic updates and conversations, resulting in decreased knowledge sharing and collaboration among users.
   - roles: Knowledge Workers, Team Leaders
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-s-new-in-microsoft-viva-topics/ba-p/2151230

User Experience Degradation
Without the Viva Topics feature, users may experience frustration due to the inability to easily find and engage with relevant information, leading to decreased productivity and morale.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/02/01/what-is-microsoft-viva-and-why-is-it-so-important/?sh=5c1c1c4e7c1b, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-viva-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/

Configutation Options**

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Data Protection**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Viva Topics is a tool designed to help you keep track of subjects that matter to you by using a combination of artificial intelligence and human input. It gathers information such as updates and conversations about these topics and integrates them into your Microsoft 365 experience. Imagine it as a personal assistant who helps you stay informed about your areas of interest by sorting through vast amounts of information and presenting only the most relevant bits to you.

However, there has been a change in the plans for this feature. It was initially part of a roadmap, which is like a planned journey or schedule for a product's development and release. Think of it as planning a road trip where you map out all the stops you want to make. Sometimes, plans change, and you might decide to skip a stop or take a different route. Similarly, Microsoft has decided to remove this particular feature from their roadmap because it no longer accurately reflects their current plans. This means that the feature will not be developed or released as previously thought.

This change might be disappointing if you were looking forward to using this feature, but it's a common occurrence in technology development. Companies often adjust their plans based on new information, feedback, or changes in priorities. It's similar to how a business might change its strategy after reviewing market trends or customer feedback. While this feature won't be available as expected, Microsoft continues to work on other aspects of Viva and Microsoft 365 to enhance user experience.