check before: 2024-03-01
Product:
SharePoint, Stream
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
Admin impact
Links:
Details:
Make your content more inclusive by creating videos that your coworkers can easily view and understand in their primary language. Transcript translations in Stream (on SharePoint) give you the option to translate the transcript and closed captions of your Stream videos into more than 100 supported languages. To enable translations Admins must first setup billing using an Azure subscription, then they must be enable the feature in the M365 Admin center. Once enabled translations are billed via pay-as-you-go meters.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-01-04
updated:
2024-10-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Impact on IT Operations
- Increased complexity in billing management
- Role impacted: IT Administrators
- Administrators will need to monitor and manage Azure subscription billing closely to avoid unexpected costs associated with the pay-as-you-go model.
- Potential for service disruptions during setup
- Role impacted: IT Operations Team
- The process of enabling the feature in the M365 Admin center may lead to temporary service interruptions, affecting video accessibility for users.
- Dependency on Azure services
- Role impacted: IT Infrastructure Team
- The reliance on Azure for billing and translation services means that any issues with Azure could directly impact the availability of transcript translations.
- Impact on IT Services
- Changes to user experience with video content
- Role impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Users will benefit from enhanced accessibility through translated transcripts, but may also experience confusion if the feature is not properly communicated or if there are initial bugs.
- Integration with existing SharePoint and Stream services
- Role impacted: IT Support Team
- Support teams may face an increase in tickets related to the new feature, requiring additional training and resources to assist users effectively.
- Compliance and data privacy considerations
- Role impacted: Compliance Officers
- The use of third-party translation services may raise concerns regarding data privacy and compliance with regulations like GDPR, necessitating a review of data handling practices.
- Impact on IT Users
- Enhanced inclusivity for diverse teams
- Role impacted: All Employees
- The ability to view content in their primary language will improve engagement and understanding among employees from different linguistic backgrounds.
- Learning curve associated with new features
- Role impacted: Training and Development Teams
- Employees may require training to effectively utilize the new translation features, leading to additional resource allocation for training sessions.
- Potential for miscommunication during initial rollout
- Role impacted: Project Managers
- If not properly communicated, users may misunderstand the availability and functionality of the new feature, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
References:
- Microsoft Support: [Microsoft Syntex: Pay-as-you-go transcript translations in Stream for SharePoint](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/microsoft-syntex-pay-as-you-go-transcript-translations-in-stream-for-sharepoint-2e34ad1b-e213-47ed-a806-5cc0d88751de)
Opportunities**
- Enhanced Accessibility and Inclusion
- Opportunity: Implementing transcript translations in Microsoft Stream can significantly improve accessibility for non-native speakers and employees with hearing impairments. This feature allows videos to be more inclusive, fostering a diverse workplace.
- Roles Benefiting:
- HR and Diversity & Inclusion Teams: Can leverage this feature to promote inclusivity initiatives.
- Training and Development Teams: Can create training materials that are accessible to all employees, enhancing learning outcomes.
- Cost-Effective Communication
- Opportunity: By utilizing the pay-as-you-go model for transcript translations, the organization can manage costs effectively. This allows for scaling the service based on actual usage rather than committing to a fixed licensing cost.
- Roles Benefiting:
- Finance Teams: Can monitor and control expenses related to video content creation and translation.
- IT Administration: Can optimize the use of resources and budget allocation for video services.
- Improved IT Operations and User Experience
- Opportunity: Streamlining the setup process for enabling transcript translations can enhance IT operations. By integrating this feature into existing workflows, IT can reduce the time spent on managing video content and improve user experience.
- Roles Benefiting:
- IT Operations Teams: Can focus on automating processes related to video content management.
- End Users (Employees): Will benefit from a more user-friendly experience when accessing translated video content, leading to higher engagement and productivity.
References:
- Microsoft Support: [Microsoft Syntex: Pay-as-you-go transcript translations in Stream for SharePoint](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/microsoft-syntex-pay-as-you-go-transcript-translations-in-stream-for-sharepoint-2e34ad1b-e213-47ed-a806-5cc0d88751de)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-10-10 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2024-04-04 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
| 2024-03-02 | RM Release | February CY2024 | March CY2024 |
| 2024-02-03 | RM Release | January CY2024 | February CY2024 |
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