check before: 2025-02-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the App Management Unification Impact report at this time. The report was intended to help administrators preview changes to app and tenant settings before the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps. Administrators should prepare by running the report to understand projected unification outcomes.
Details:
Updated February 28, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are introducing the App Management Unification Impact report, a new tool that offers administrators a comprehensive preview of changes to app and tenant settings before the implementation of the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps (MC796790). This report brings awareness to the expected changes, enabling admins to adjust settings in Teams admin center or Microsoft 365 admin center before unification is applied. The report is available only in tenants that have migrated to Microsoft App Centric management (MC688930).
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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General Availability, Standard Release
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2025-01-18
updated:
2025-03-01
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Direct effects for Operations**
Unified App Management Rollout
Without preparation, users may experience inconsistent app availability across Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365 App, leading to confusion and reduced productivity.
- roles: Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management
App Management Unification Impact Report
Failure to run the impact report may result in unanticipated changes to app settings, causing disruptions in user access and functionality of critical applications.
- roles: Administrators, Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management
Migration to App-Centric Management
If the migration is not properly managed, users may face access issues to Teams apps, leading to delays in workflows and potential loss of data.
- roles: Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management
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Enhanced Reporting and Analytics
The introduction of the App Management Unification Impact report allows administrators to gain insights into app and tenant settings before the unification of management. This opportunity can lead to better decision-making and adjustments to app settings, enhancing user experience by ensuring that the apps function as intended post-unification.
- next-steps: Encourage administrators to run the App Management Unification Impact report and analyze the outcomes to prepare for necessary adjustments. Develop training sessions to familiarize admins with the report's features and implications.
- roles: IT Administrators, Application Managers, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-management
Streamlined App Management
With the unified management of Teams apps across Outlook and the Microsoft 365 App, organizations can reduce the complexity of managing multiple app settings across different platforms. This can improve operational efficiency and reduce the time spent on administrative tasks.
- next-steps: Prepare a transition plan for the unified management rollout, including communication to relevant stakeholders. Develop guidelines for managing app settings across platforms to ensure consistency and ease of use.
- roles: IT Administrators, Operations Managers, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management
Improved User Experience Through Consistency
The unification of app management means that users will have a consistent experience across Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 App. This can enhance user satisfaction and productivity, as users will not have to deal with discrepancies in app behavior across different platforms.
- next-steps: Gather feedback from users regarding their experiences with app management and settings. Use this feedback to inform training and support materials that help users adapt to the unified experience.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft365/admin/admin-overview/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-admin-center
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Last Updated | 02/12/2025 22:47:28 | 2025-02-28T17:33:56Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Messages | Updated February 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the App Management Unification Impact report, a new tool that offers administrators a comprehensive preview of changes to app and tenant settings before the implementation of the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps (MC796790). This report brings awareness to the expected changes, enabling admins to adjust settings in Teams admin center or Microsoft 365 admin center before unification is applied. The report is available only in tenants that have migrated to Microsoft App Centric management (MC688930). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously late February). | Updated February 28, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are introducing the App Management Unification Impact report, a new tool that offers administrators a comprehensive preview of changes to app and tenant settings before the implementation of the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps (MC796790). This report brings awareness to the expected changes, enabling admins to adjust settings in Teams admin center or Microsoft 365 admin center before unification is applied. The report is available only in tenants that have migrated to Microsoft App Centric management (MC688930). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC End Time | 04/30/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-03-07T08:00:00Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Summary | The new App Management Unification Impact report helps administrators preview changes to app and tenant settings before the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps is implemented. It will be available in February 2025 for tenants with Microsoft App Centric management, allowing admins to adjust settings accordingly. | Microsoft has decided not to proceed with the App Management Unification Impact report at this time. The report was intended to help administrators preview changes to app and tenant settings before the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps. Administrators should prepare by running the report to understand projected unification outcomes. |
| 2025-02-13 | MC Messages | We are introducing the App Management Unification Impact report, a new tool that offers administrators a comprehensive preview of changes to app and tenant settings before the implementation of the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps (MC796790). This report brings awareness to the expected changes, enabling admins to adjust settings in Teams admin center or Microsoft 365 admin center before unification is applied. The report is available only in tenants that have migrated to Microsoft App Centric management (MC688930).
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early February 2025 and expect to complete by late February 2025. | Updated February 12, 2025: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience.
We are introducing the App Management Unification Impact report, a new tool that offers administrators a comprehensive preview of changes to app and tenant settings before the implementation of the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps (MC796790). This report brings awareness to the expected changes, enabling admins to adjust settings in Teams admin center or Microsoft 365 admin center before unification is applied. The report is available only in tenants that have migrated to Microsoft App Centric management (MC688930). [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late February 2025 (previously early February) and expect to complete by early March 2025 (previously late February). |
| 2025-02-13 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams admin center: App Management Unification Impact report | (Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App Management Unification Impact report |
| 2025-02-13 | MC Last Updated | 01/18/2025 01:37:13 | 2025-02-12T22:47:28Z |
| 2025-02-13 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
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