check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft decided not to proceed with adding Viva Connections cards to SharePoint agents for now. Initially planned for rollout between March and June 2025, this feature would have allowed users to interact with relevant Viva Connections cards directly within SharePoint conversations without admin action.
Details:
Updated September 29, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Microsoft SharePoint agents will now bring Viva Connections cards to conversations. When a card is relevant for a specific topic, it will surface in the conversation chat, allowing users to interact with it directly from SharePoint agents without interrupting their flow.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412621.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-04-01
updated:
2025-09-29
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact from Lack of Feature Rollout
Users will miss out on the ability to interact with Viva Connections cards directly within SharePoint conversations, potentially leading to decreased productivity and fragmented workflows.
- roles: End Users, Team Leaders
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/copilot-in-viva-connections-44534466-5ded-4310-8d70-4d4116afddf2#bkmk_dashboard-card-in-copilot, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412621
Increased Support Queries
The cancellation of the feature may lead to increased support queries from users expecting the functionality, resulting in additional workload for IT support teams.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- references: https://support.microsoft.com/topic/copilot-in-viva-connections-faq-b464b3c1-a19e-4496-b9cc-890c6ab56111#bkmk_dashboard-cards-in-copilot-faq, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412621
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you are planning a road trip with friends. You've mapped out a route and have planned to stop at various interesting spots along the way. However, as the journey progresses, you realize that one of the planned stops is not feasible due to unforeseen circumstances, so you decide to skip it for now. This doesn't mean the trip is ruined; it just means you'll continue with the rest of the plan and maybe revisit that spot another time.
In a similar vein, Microsoft had initially planned to introduce a feature that would allow users to interact with Viva Connections cards directly within SharePoint conversations. This feature was like a planned stop on their roadmap, meant to enhance user experience by making relevant information more accessible without requiring additional steps from administrators. However, after further review, Microsoft decided not to proceed with this feature at this time, much like skipping a stop on a road trip.
This decision doesn't affect the overall functionality of SharePoint or Viva Connections. Users can still enjoy the existing features and enhancements that Microsoft continues to roll out. The change simply means that the specific integration of Viva Connections cards into SharePoint conversations is on hold for now. It's important for organizations to keep their teams informed about such updates and adjust any related documentation accordingly, ensuring everyone is aware of the current capabilities and any changes in the roadmap.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-09-29 | MC Last Updated | 07/11/2025 21:24:08 | 2025-09-29T15:39:37Z |
| 2025-09-29 | MC Messages | Updated July 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint agents will now bring Viva Connections cards to conversations. When a card is relevant for a specific topic, it will surface in the conversation chat, allowing users to interact with it directly from SharePoint agents without interrupting their flow. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412621. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late September 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August). | Updated September 29, 2025: After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Microsoft SharePoint agents will now bring Viva Connections cards to conversations. When a card is relevant for a specific topic, it will surface in the conversation chat, allowing users to interact with it directly from SharePoint agents without interrupting their flow. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412621. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. |
| 2025-09-29 | MC End Time | 12/08/2025 08:00:00 | 2025-10-06T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-09-29 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint agents will integrate Viva Connections cards into conversations, allowing users to interact with them directly. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability in late September 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. | Microsoft decided not to proceed with adding Viva Connections cards to SharePoint agents for now. Initially planned for rollout between March and June 2025, this feature would have allowed users to interact with relevant Viva Connections cards directly within SharePoint conversations without admin action. |
| 2025-07-12 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Summary | Microsoft SharePoint agents will integrate Viva Connections cards into conversations, allowing users to interact with them directly. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability by late August 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. | Microsoft SharePoint agents will integrate Viva Connections cards into conversations, allowing users to interact with them directly. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability in late September 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Last Updated | 04/01/2025 00:42:48 | 2025-07-11T21:24:08Z |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Messages | Microsoft SharePoint agents will now bring Viva Connections cards to conversations. When a card is relevant for a specific topic, it will surface in the conversation chat, allowing users to interact with it directly from SharePoint agents without interrupting their flow.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412621. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late June 2025 and expect to complete by late August 2025. | Updated July 11, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft SharePoint agents will now bring Viva Connections cards to conversations. When a card is relevant for a specific topic, it will surface in the conversation chat, allowing users to interact with it directly from SharePoint agents without interrupting their flow. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412621. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out on late March 2025 and expect to complete by late June 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out on late September 2025 (previously late June) and expect to complete by late October 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-07-12 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva Connections cards in SharePoint agents | (Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections cards in SharePoint agents |
| 2025-07-12 | MC End Time | 10/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-12-08T08:00:00Z |
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