416284 – Microsoft Teams: Remote contact management for common area phones

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check before: 2024-12-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams

Platform:

Android, US Instances, World tenant

Status:

In development

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IT admins will be able to manage and add contacts to Teams phone devices deployed in shared spaces through the Teams admin center. This ensures users across the organization can easily call important contacts, such as emergency numbers or help desks.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-09-13

updated:
2024-09-13

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Direct effects for Operations**

User Experience Degradation
Without proper preparation, users may face difficulties in accessing important contacts, leading to delays in communication during critical situations.
   - roles: IT Admin, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/announcing-microsoft-teams-phone-for-shared-spaces/ba-p/1234567

Increased Support Tickets
If the change is implemented without adequate training or communication, it may result in an increase in support tickets from users struggling to utilize the new contact management features.
   - roles: Help Desk Support, End User
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/15/whats-new-in-microsoft-teams-january-2023/

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