check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
Teams
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
Enhance in-office collaboration with Microsoft Teams’ new @nearby mention type. Easily notify teammates who are physically present in the office, streamlining communication and fostering real-time connections. Perfect for quick discussions or impromptu meetings, @nearby keeps your team aligned and efficient. #MicrosoftPlaces
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-05-02
updated:
2025-05-02
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams has introduced the @nearby mention feature to enhance in-office collaboration by allowing users to notify colleagues who are physically nearby for quick discussions or impromptu meetings, available across desktop, Mac, and web platforms.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Notification Overload
Introducing the @nearby mention type may lead to excessive notifications for users in the office, causing distraction and reducing productivity.
- roles: Team Members, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-new-features-in-microsoft-teams-to-enhance-collaboration/
Ineffective Communication
If users are not prepared for the new mention type, it may lead to confusion about its usage, resulting in miscommunication and missed messages.
- roles: Team Leaders, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-new-features-in-microsoft-teams-to-enhance-collaboration/
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