check before: 2024-01-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva
Platform:
World tenant, Online
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Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message
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Summary:
Microsoft Viva's All Company communities in non-native mode networks will be upgraded to the modern experience, adding new features and customizations. The rollout starts in late January 2024 and completes by June 2025. No action is required for migration, but admins should review new features and communicate changes in analytics.
Details:
Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Most Microsoft Viva All Company communities in tenants and networks that are not yet in native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern All Company experience. This means that All Company will have all the new community experiences and features. This change will only affect a few Engage networks. Most networks already have the modern All Company experience.
The All Company for non-native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern experience. This adds new features to All Company such as community customizations, cover photos, and custom naming. Find out more about the benefits here.
[When this will happen:]
Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect migrations to complete in June 2025 (previously late November).
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2024-01-18
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2024-12-07
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Viva is upgrading its All Company communities in non-native mode networks to a modern experience with new features and customizations, starting in late January 2024 and completing by June 2025, requiring administrators to familiarize themselves with changes, especially in analytics.
Direct effects for Operations**
Analytics Disruption
Migration may cause the appearance of deleted analytics for All Company, leading to confusion and potential loss of historical data insights.
- roles: Admins, Data Analysts
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
User Experience Changes
Users may experience a sudden change in the interface and features of All Company, which could lead to frustration and decreased productivity if not communicated properly.
- roles: End Users, Community Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
Feature Utilization
New features may not be utilized effectively if users are not informed or trained on the changes, leading to underutilization of the platform's capabilities.
- roles: End Users, Training Coordinators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
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Opportunities**
Enhanced User Engagement
The migration to the modern All Company experience introduces community customizations and cover photos, which can significantly enhance user engagement and participation. This opportunity allows organizations to create a more visually appealing and personalized environment, encouraging employees to interact more frequently and meaningfully.
- next-steps: Evaluate the new customization features and create a plan for implementing them. Conduct user surveys to gather input on desired customizations and develop a strategy for rolling them out.
- roles: HR Managers, Communications Teams, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
Improved Analytics Communication
The migration may cause confusion regarding analytics due to the change in URLs and potential perception of data loss. This is an opportunity to improve how analytics are communicated to users, ensuring they understand the changes and can access the necessary insights.
- next-steps: Prepare a communication plan that outlines the changes in analytics, including new URLs and access instructions. Schedule training sessions for users who rely on analytics to ensure they are informed and comfortable with the new system.
- roles: Data Analysts, IT Support, Department Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
Streamlined IT Administration
With the automatic migration to the modern experience, IT administrators can focus on reviewing and enabling new features rather than managing the migration process. This opportunity allows for a more streamlined administrative workload, enabling IT to prioritize other strategic initiatives.
- next-steps: Assess the current IT administrative processes related to community management and identify areas for improvement. Develop a checklist for reviewing new features and set up a timeline for enabling them post-migration.
- roles: IT Administrators, Project Managers, Change Management Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/viva/engage/manage-viva-engage-groups/all-company-community
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Last Updated | 01/19/2024 06:35:17 | 2024-12-07T00:27:44Z |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Messages | Updated January 19, 2024: We have updated the content below to show as intended. Thank you for your patience.
Most Microsoft Viva All Company communities in tenants and networks that are not yet in native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern All Company experience. This means that All Company will have all the new community experiences and features. This change will only affect a few Engage networks. Most networks already have the modern All Company experience. The All Company for non-native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern experience. This adds new features to All Company such as community customizations, cover photos, and custom naming. Find out more about the benefits here. [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect migrations to complete in late November 2024. | Updated December 6, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Most Microsoft Viva All Company communities in tenants and networks that are not yet in native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern All Company experience. This means that All Company will have all the new community experiences and features. This change will only affect a few Engage networks. Most networks already have the modern All Company experience. The All Company for non-native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern experience. This adds new features to All Company such as community customizations, cover photos, and custom naming. Find out more about the benefits here. [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect migrations to complete in June 2025 (previously late November). |
| 2024-12-07 | MC End Time | 01/06/2025 09:00:00 | 2025-07-07T10:00:00Z |
| 2024-12-07 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva's All Company communities in non-native mode networks will be upgraded to the modern experience, adding new features and customizations. The rollout starts in late January 2024 and completes by June 2025. No action is required for migration, but admins should review new features and communicate changes in analytics. | |
| 2024-01-19 | MC Messages | Most Microsoft Viva All Company communities in tenants and networks that are not yet in native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern All Company experience. This means that All Company will have all the new community experiences and features. This change will only affect a few Engage networks. Most networks already have the modern All Company experience.
The All Company for non-native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern experience. This adds new features to All Company such as community customizations, cover photos, and custom naming. Find out more about the benefits here. [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect migrations to complete in late January 2024. | Updated January 19, 2024: We have updated the content below to show as intended. Thank you for your patience.
Most Microsoft Viva All Company communities in tenants and networks that are not yet in native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern All Company experience. This means that All Company will have all the new community experiences and features. This change will only affect a few Engage networks. Most networks already have the modern All Company experience. The All Company for non-native mode networks will be automatically migrated to the modern experience. This adds new features to All Company such as community customizations, cover photos, and custom naming. Find out more about the benefits here. [When this will happen:] Standard Release: We will begin rolling out in late January 2024 and expect migrations to complete in late November 2024. |
| 2024-01-19 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva: Modern All Company for non-native mode networks | (Updated) Microsoft Viva: Modern All Company for non-native mode networks |
| 2024-01-19 | MC Last Updated | 01/18/2024 01:04:04 | 2024-01-19T06:35:17Z |
| 2024-01-19 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, Admin impact |
| 2024-01-19 | MC End Time | 02/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2025-01-06T09:00:00Z |
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