Microsoft has recently introduced 26 new features for Teams this month - a detailed overview of each new addition
Microsoft Teams, the popular communication and collaboration platform, continues to evolve, introducing new features to enhance user experience and productivity. Here's a roundup of the latest updates:
Premium Features for Desk Booking
Premium users of Microsoft Teams can now book desks not only for themselves but also on behalf of their team members. Additionally, they can customise the screen in Teams Town halls and book desks near colleagues. Premium users also have the flexibility to book desks for partial days and multiple days, using maps within Teams for easier navigation.
Customisation and Integration
Microsoft Teams has added customisable keyboard shortcuts, allowing users to streamline their workflows. The platform has also introduced a new Places admin dashboard for easier management of workspace reservations.
In terms of integration, Teams now supports the Shifts app for call queue management, making it easier for teams to manage their workflow. Moreover, a new SharePoint Agent Integration has been added to Teams chats and channels, enabling seamless collaboration between these platforms.
Improved Communication and Productivity
Teams now offers personal meeting templates for Premium users, providing a consistent meeting structure. Meeting attendees have more options when making bookings, with the ability to filter messages to show only those with attachments.
Microsoft Teams has also extended its features for end users and IT admins, as well as added email notifications for phone number assignments. The platform now supports multiple agents in group chats, allowing for more efficient communication.
Audit Logs and Reaction Improvements
For increased transparency, Microsoft Teams now supports audit logs for Give and Take Control and Screen share. Users can now react to a message with multiple emojis, adding a fun touch to conversations.
New Certified Devices and Admin Role Support
Several new Certified for Teams devices have been announced, including the EPOS IMPACT 100 MS Stereo and Mono USB-C+A headsets, Logitech Rally Board 65 + Tap for Teams Rooms on Android (wired), Yealink MeetingBar A50 with Touch Panel CTP25, and Logitech Entry Level MeetUp 2 for Teams Rooms on Windows.
New Places built-in admin role support has been added to Teams, allowing for more streamlined management of workspaces. IT admins can also upload custom dictionaries to Copilot in Teams, enhancing the platform's language capabilities.
Frontline Workers and Search Enhancements
Frontline Teams can now be deployed in the Teams Admin Center, providing essential communication tools for frontline workers. Search results now show "file chiclets" in Microsoft Teams, making it easier to find and access files.
In summary, Microsoft Teams is constantly evolving to meet the needs of its users, with a focus on improving collaboration, productivity, and communication. Whether you're a Premium user, an admin, or a frontline worker, there's something for everyone in these latest updates.
