MC894581 – Microsoft Teams: Performance improvements for meetings in Chrome web browser for guests

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check before: 2024-11-01

Product:

Teams

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

401116

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Teams will enhance guest performance in Chrome, starting early November 2024, with full rollout by late January 2025. This update, detailed on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401116, will allow faster meeting joins for guests, especially on low-end devices. Organizations may update internal documentation as needed.

Details:
Anonymous users (guests) who join Microsoft Teams meetings in the Chrome web browser will soon experience performance improvements.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 401116.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early November and expect to complete by mid-November 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 and expect to complete by late-November 2024.
General Availability (GCC, GCC High and DoD): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and expect to complete by late January 2025.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2024-09-21

updated:
2024-09-21

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Teams will roll out an update from November 2024 to January 2025 to improve the meeting experience for guests using Chrome, particularly enhancing join times for those on low-end devices and anonymous users.

Direct effects for Operations**

Performance Delays for Guests
Before the rollout, anonymous users may experience longer wait times when attempting to join Teams meetings, leading to frustration and potential drop-offs.
   - roles: Guest Users, Meeting Organizers
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=401116

User Experience Degradation
Without preparation, organizations may face negative feedback from guests due to performance issues, impacting the overall perception of Teams as a reliable platform for meetings.
   - roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=401116

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