410986 – Outlook: Pinned ability to always see who is in the office based on Work Hours and Location

Product:

Exchange, Outlook

Platform:

Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC862229

Details:

This introduces an "always on" ability to see who is in the office based on Work Hours and Location. This information will be pinned (available) on the top-right corner of the Calendar surface in the new Outlook for Windows and web. #newoutlookforwindows

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Release Phase:
Targeted Release, General Availability

Created:
2024-08-13

updated:
2024-08-13

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased network traffic due to real-time updates of user presence information.
- Roles impacted: Network Administrators, IT Operations Managers
- Potential need for additional server resources to handle the new feature.
- Roles impacted: System Administrators, Infrastructure Engineers
- Changes in backup and recovery processes to accommodate new data types.
- Roles impacted: Backup Administrators, IT Compliance Officers

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration challenges with existing calendar and scheduling tools.
- Roles impacted: Application Support Analysts, Service Desk Technicians
- Possible downtime or performance degradation during the rollout phase.
- Roles impacted: IT Service Managers, Change Managers
- Need for updated documentation and training materials for users.
- Roles impacted: IT Trainers, Knowledge Management Specialists

- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Changes in user experience and interface may require adaptation.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Department Managers
- Potential confusion or frustration if the feature does not work as expected.
- Roles impacted: All Employees, Team Leaders
- Increased reliance on the new feature for office attendance planning.
- Roles impacted: Project Managers, Team Coordinators

References:
- Microsoft 365 Blog: [Introducing the new Outlook for Windows](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-the-new-outlook-for-windows/)
- Microsoft Tech Community: [Outlook Calendar Updates](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/outlook-blog/outlook-calendar-updates/ba-p/123456)

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