check before: 2024-05-25
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Connections, Teams
Platform:
US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Updated message, User impact
Links:
Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by mid-July 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web.
Details:
Updated July 10, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Viva Connections will be directly available in the browser, offering all the same functionalities that exist in Microsoft Teams. This integration surfaces directly in the browser, providing a consistent experience with other Viva Modules.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394276
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCHigh, DoD): We will begin rolling out late May 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously late June).
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-05-11
updated:
2024-07-11
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Increased demand for browser-based access to Microsoft Viva Connections may require additional bandwidth and network resources.
- Roles impacted: Network Administrators, IT Operations Managers
- Potential need for updates or adjustments to security protocols to accommodate web access, ensuring data protection and compliance.
- Roles impacted: Security Administrators, Compliance Officers
- Monitoring and support for any new incidents or issues arising from the transition to web access, necessitating increased IT support resources.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, Helpdesk Technicians
- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Integration of Viva Connections into the web may lead to compatibility issues with existing applications or services that rely on Teams.
- Roles impacted: Application Administrators, Service Managers
- Changes in user authentication processes may be required, affecting Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations and user access management.
- Roles impacted: Identity and Access Management Administrators, System Administrators
- Increased usage of Viva Connections may necessitate scaling of backend services to handle the additional load and ensure performance.
- Roles impacted: Cloud Engineers, Database Administrators
- Direct Impact on IT Users
- Users may experience a learning curve as they adapt to accessing Viva Connections via the web, potentially leading to temporary productivity dips.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Department Managers
- Enhanced accessibility may lead to increased collaboration and communication among users, but may also result in information overload.
- Roles impacted: Team Leaders, Project Managers
- Users may require additional training or resources to fully utilize the new web functionalities, impacting their workflow.
- Roles impacted: Training Coordinators, HR Managers
References:
- Microsoft 365 Roadmap: [Microsoft 365 Roadmap](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=394276)
- Overview of Microsoft Viva Connections: [Overview: Viva Connections | Microsoft Learn](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2271187)
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Last Updated | 06/28/2024 01:38:25 | 2024-07-10T15:47:28Z |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Messages | Updated June 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Viva Connections will be directly available in the browser, offering all the same functionalities that exist in Microsoft Teams. This integration surfaces directly in the browser, providing a consistent experience with other Viva Modules. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394276 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCHigh, DoD): We will begin rolling out late May 2024 and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously mid-June). | Updated July 10, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Viva Connections will be directly available in the browser, offering all the same functionalities that exist in Microsoft Teams. This integration surfaces directly in the browser, providing a consistent experience with other Viva Modules. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394276 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCHigh, DoD): We will begin rolling out late May 2024 and expect to complete by mid-July 2024 (previously late June). |
| 2024-07-11 | MC End Time | 07/29/2024 09:00:00 | 2024-08-19T09:00:00Z |
| 2024-07-11 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by late June 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web. | Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by mid-July 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web. |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Messages | Viva Connections will be directly available in the browser, offering all the same functionalities that exist in Microsoft Teams. This integration surfaces directly in the browser, providing a consistent experience with other Viva Modules.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394276 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCHigh, DoD): We will begin rolling out late May 2024 and expect to complete by mid-June 2024. | Updated June 27, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Viva Connections will be directly available in the browser, offering all the same functionalities that exist in Microsoft Teams. This integration surfaces directly in the browser, providing a consistent experience with other Viva Modules. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394276 [When this will happen:] Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out mid-May 2024 and expect to complete by late May 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCHigh, DoD): We will begin rolling out late May 2024 and expect to complete by late June 2024 (previously mid-June). |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Title | Microsoft Viva: Connections now available on the web | (Updated) Microsoft Viva: Connections now available on the web |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Last Updated | 05/11/2024 03:02:20 | 2024-06-28T01:38:25Z |
| 2024-06-28 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2024-06-28 | MC Summary | Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by mid-June 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web. | Microsoft Viva: Connections is now available on the web with the same functionalities as in Teams. It will start rolling out mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and will be generally available by late June 2024. No action is needed to use it on the web. |
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