check before: 2024-10-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Teams
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Voice isolation feature for Microsoft Teams will be available on macOS desktops starting early October 2024, enhancing call clarity by suppressing background noise. Admins must enable specific policies for use. Rollout will be automatic, and users can enroll their voice profiles now in preparation.
Details:
With voice isolation in Microsoft Teams, you can enjoy clear and uninterrupted calls or meetings, no matter where you are. Voice isolation is an AI-based advanced noise suppression feature that eliminates unwanted background noise, including other human voices. The technology recognizes your voice profile and ensures only your voice is transmitted. Voice isolation can be enabled for calls and meetings. With this rollout, voice isolation will be available on Teams for macOS desktops.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412359.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early October 2024 and expect to complete by mid-October 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): We will begin rolling out mid-October 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release
Created:
2024-09-17
updated:
2024-09-17
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summary for non-techies**
The new voice isolation feature in Microsoft Teams for macOS desktops uses AI to filter out background noise and focus on the user's voice, requiring administrators to set up policies and users to enroll their voice profiles for optimal performance.
Direct effects for Operations**
Voice Isolation Feature Rollout
If the voice isolation feature is rolled out without proper user training and communication, users may experience confusion and frustration when trying to enroll their voice profiles, leading to suboptimal call quality and user dissatisfaction.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/voice-isolation, https://support.microsoft.com/office/voice-isolation-in-microsoft-teams-calls-and-meetings-a9756ea9-4cec-44c4-aefb-6f5d17c89427
Policy Configuration Requirements
Without prior preparation, if admins do not enable the necessary policies for voice isolation, users will be unable to utilize the feature, resulting in a lack of expected functionality and potential disruption in communication.
- roles: IT Administrators, End Users
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/voice-isolation, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=412359
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