422721 – Microsoft 365 app: Microsoft Places – Managed booking with Copilot (archived)

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Teams

Platform:

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

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

Details:

Building on booking suggestions, Copilot's managed booking feature rebooks room declines for single and recurring meetings, especially when room availability varies week to week. Additionally, Copilot will handle any changes, updates, and conflicts to guarantee a room for your meetings.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-11-06

updated:
2025-01-09

Docu to Check

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MS workload name

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Room Booking Conflicts
If the change is implemented without preparation, users may experience conflicts in room bookings, leading to double bookings or unavailability of rooms for important meetings.
   - roles: Office Manager, Team Leader
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-places-a-new-way-to-manage-your-meetings/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456

User Experience Disruption
Users may face disruptions in their workflow due to unexpected changes in the booking system, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: Administrative Assistant, Project Manager
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-places-a-new-way-to-manage-your-meetings/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-microsoft-copilot-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/123456

Configutation Options**

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explanation for non-techies**

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