At Enterprise Connect 2025, Microsoft unveiled several new features for Microsoft Teams, focusing on enhancing collaboration and communication in a hybrid work environment. Here are some of the most interesting updates that could benefit you as users of SharePoint and Teams.
Improvements in Chat and Collaboration
Microsoft has introduced a new experience for chats and channels aimed at making collaboration more effective. This feature allows you to organize information and communicate in a way that suits you best. Another intriguing feature is "Chat @nearby," which enables you to see which colleagues are physically nearby, promoting spontaneous meetings and collaborations.
New Features for Meetings and Events
Enhancements in the meeting function include an intelligent meeting summary for webinars and town hall events, as well as the ability to end sessions with a new "End Event" button. These features can assist organizers and presenters in managing meetings and events more efficiently.
Teams Phone and Unified Communication
Teams Phone has been expanded with new features for integration with Dynamics 365 Contact Center and other certified solutions. This allows you to use Teams Phone as a unified solution for call management. There are also new features enabling SMS communication directly from the Teams app, which can improve contact with individuals outside the organization.
Enhanced Security and User-Friendliness
In terms of security, Microsoft has introduced automatic upgrades of sensitivity levels based on shared files. This means that the protection levels in a meeting are adjusted according to the files shared, ensuring that sensitive information is always protected in the best possible way.
For more detailed information on these and other updates, you can read more on the Microsoft Tech Community.
These updates demonstrate Microsoft's commitment to continually improving and adapting their tools to support a dynamic work environment. By keeping up with these updates, you can optimize your use of Microsoft's products and enhance your organization's workflows.
