383740 – Microsoft Teams: Video clip in channel

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

Links:

MC947832

Details:

You can now use Teams video clip in channel, in addition to chat. Record yourself, your screen, or an audio-only clip and attach the video clip to your channel post or reply.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Targeted Release, General Availability

Created:
2024-02-22

updated:
2025-02-14

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased bandwidth usage due to video uploads and streaming
- Role Impacted: Network Administrators
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Bandwidth Requirements](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/hardware-requirements-for-the-teams-app)
- Potential need for additional storage solutions for video clips
- Role Impacted: IT Infrastructure Managers
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Storage Limits](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/limits)
- Changes in IT support workload due to user inquiries and troubleshooting related to new video features
- Role Impacted: IT Support Staff

- Impact on IT Services
- Integration with existing collaboration tools may require updates or adjustments
- Role Impacted: IT Service Managers
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Integration](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/platform/overview)
- Possible disruptions in service availability during the rollout of the new feature
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Managers
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Service Health](https://status.office365.com/)
- Need for updated training materials and user guides for effective utilization of the new feature
- Role Impacted: Training Coordinators

- Impact on IT Users
- Learning curve associated with the new video clip feature may lead to temporary productivity loss
- Role Impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams User Adoption](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/04/21/5-tips-for-encouraging-remote-work-with-microsoft-teams/)
- Increased engagement and collaboration opportunities, potentially leading to higher user satisfaction
- Role Impacted: Team Leaders
- Reference: [Benefits of Microsoft Teams](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software)
- Risk of information overload as users may receive more video content than before
- Role Impacted: Project Managers

Opportunities**

- Enhanced Communication and Collaboration
- Opportunity: Leverage the new video clip feature in Microsoft Teams channels to improve team communication and collaboration.
- Roles that might profit:
- Project Managers: Can use video clips to provide updates or instructions, making communication clearer.
- Team Members: Can share quick updates or feedback in a more engaging format than text.
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Video Clips](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-video-clips-in-microsoft-teams/)

- Training and Onboarding Efficiency
- Opportunity: Utilize video clips for training and onboarding new employees, allowing for personalized and visual instruction.
- Roles that might profit:
- HR Managers: Can create video onboarding materials that are more engaging than traditional documents.
- IT Trainers: Can record screen-sharing sessions to demonstrate software usage or troubleshooting steps.
- Reference: [Benefits of Video in Training](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/09/15/the-benefits-of-using-video-in-training-and-onboarding/?sh=1c7d2c1d4f2b)

- Cost-Effective Internal Communication
- Opportunity: Reduce reliance on external video conferencing tools by utilizing Teams' built-in video clip feature, potentially lowering licensing costs.
- Roles that might profit:
- IT Administrators: Can streamline tools and reduce the number of licenses needed for external video services.
- Finance Teams: Can analyze cost savings from reduced tool subscriptions and improve budget allocation.
- Reference: [Cost Savings with Integrated Tools](https://www.cio.com/article/353123/how-to-reduce-software-licensing-costs.html)

Potentional Risks**

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