*For this entry exists the more relevant or more recent entry MC888049
check before: 2025-01-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Links:
Details:
With enhanced app discovery users can easily discover and use apps they've previously used in group chats, channels, and meetings, allowing them to consent to use the app everywhere in Teams with one click.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2024-06-05
updated:
2024-11-08
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for support and training resources
- IT Helpdesk staff may experience a surge in inquiries related to the new app discovery feature.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators
- Potential for increased security risks
- Users may inadvertently consent to using unverified or non-compliant apps, leading to data security concerns.
- Roles impacted: IT Security Administrators, Compliance Officers
- Changes in app management and governance
- IT administrators will need to monitor and manage the usage of newly discovered apps to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Roles impacted: IT Administrators, IT Governance Teams
- Impact on IT Services
- Integration challenges with existing applications
- Enhanced app discovery may lead to conflicts or integration issues with legacy systems or other third-party applications.
- Roles impacted: Application Support Teams, System Integrators
- Increased load on Teams infrastructure
- The new feature may lead to higher usage of Teams, potentially affecting performance and availability.
- Roles impacted: IT Operations Managers, Network Administrators
- Need for updated documentation and user guides
- IT departments will need to create or update existing documentation to reflect the changes in app discovery.
- Roles impacted: Technical Writers, IT Trainers
- Impact on IT Users
- User experience changes
- Users may find it easier to discover and use apps, but may also feel overwhelmed by the number of available options.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders
- Potential for increased productivity or distraction
- While the feature aims to enhance productivity, it may also lead to distractions if users overutilize apps during work hours.
- Roles impacted: All Employees, Project Managers
- Training requirements for effective use
- Users may require training to effectively leverage the new app discovery feature and understand app permissions.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Team Leaders, HR Training Coordinators
References:
- Microsoft Teams App Discovery Overview: [Microsoft Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/platform/get-started/get-started-apps)
- Security and Compliance in Microsoft Teams: [Microsoft Security Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/security-compliance-overview)
Opportunities**
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Potentional Risks**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-11-08 | RM Release | December CY2024 | January CY2025 |
| 2024-10-29 | RM Release | November CY2024 | December CY2024 |
| 2024-09-28 | RM Release | October CY2024 | November CY2024 |
| 2024-08-07 | RM Release | September CY2024 | October CY2024 |
| 2024-07-03 | RM Release | August CY2024 | September CY2024 |
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