In January 2025, Microsoft introduced a series of new features and enhancements for SharePoint and Microsoft Teams. These updates are designed to improve the user experience and integrate various Microsoft platforms more seamlessly. Let's dive deeper into some of the most interesting news.
Improvements in SharePoint
SharePoint continues to evolve as a central platform for enterprise communication and collaboration. One of the exciting updates is that Viva Connections is now available directly in SharePoint's app bar. This means that users can easily navigate to Viva Connections from any SharePoint page, strengthening the integration between the intranet and Viva Connections.
Another novelty is the new “Pay-as-you-go” payment model for SharePoint agents. Organizations can now use an Azure subscription to pay for agent services based on the number of uses, providing greater flexibility and cost efficiency.
Innovations in Teams
For Microsoft Teams, it has introduced new DVR features for town halls, giving users the ability to pause and navigate live-streaming events the same way they would with recorded material. This provides an improved control over how to consume content during these meetings.
In addition, Microsoft has worked to reduce the file sizes of Teams meeting recordings exported from Clipchamp, making it easier to store and share those files.
Improved accessibility and design
SharePoint has also launched a new Accessibility Assistant to help creators ensure their pages meet accessibility standards. This feature is a step towards making the platform more inclusive for all users.
For more information and details on these updates, please visit Microsoft Support Page.
These updates demonstrate Microsoft's continued commitment to improving its collaboration tools and making them more accessible and user-friendly. At Cognit, we hope that these new features will help improve your workflows and streamline collaboration within your teams.
