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Message ID: MC922620
We’re making it easier for users to access the Microsoft Places app. This app is accessible on the web, or as an app inside Teams, Outlook and the Microsoft 365 app.
The Microsoft Places app helps users coordinate their in-office days with colleagues. When work location is shared from OWA or the new Outlook Calendar, users will see others’ work locations and can decide the best days to be in the office for in-person collaboration.
Users with Teams Premium will have access to additional features in the Microsoft Places app:
- Team Guidance for leaders to communicate which days their team should plan to be in the office and what the priorities are for each in-office day. Providing a purpose for team days in the office gives you another reason to come into the office. Team Guidance will be ON for all Teams Premium users. Admins can selectively turn off this feature following these instructions.
- Places Explorer to discover what’s happening in the office, who’s in the office, and find places like services and amenities. Admins will need to configure buildings and floors for Places Explorer to show building details.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early December 2024 and complete by mid-December 2024.
[How this will affect your organization:]
With this change, the Places app will be accessible by default for all users by navigating to this URL, but you need to take action to make it easier to discover inside Teams, Outlook and the Microsoft 365 app. To improve the user experience, admins can set up policies to pin the Places app for your users.
[What you need to do to prepare:]
If you were part of the Microsoft Places Preview and followed the onboarding instruction, access to the Places app is likely restricted to users in the ‘PlacesUsers’ Security Group. You need to take action to broaden access to other users in your tenant, as described here.
If you were not part of the Preview and want to restrict access to the Places app, you can do so today by using PowerShell: Set-PlacesSettings – Feature Parameters. Access restriction will apply to the app on the web and inside Teams, Outlook and Microsoft 365 app.
Source: Microsoft
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The latest update from Microsoft is set to shake things up in the office! With the Microsoft Places app now being turned on by default, admins and users alike are in for a treat. Imagine a world where coordinating in-office days with colleagues is a breeze, where you can seamlessly plan your in-person collaborations with just a few clicks. The Microsoft Places app is here to make your office life smoother and more efficient than ever before!
For admins, this update means diving into a world of possibilities. From setting up policies to pin the Places app for users to configuring buildings and floors for the Places Explorer feature, admins are the unsung heroes ensuring a seamless transition for everyone. And let’s not forget the Team Guidance feature for leaders to communicate effectively with their teams about in-office days – it’s like having a personal office genie at your fingertips!
As for users, get ready to explore what’s happening in the office, discover who’s around, and find all the services and amenities you need with the Places Explorer. With Teams Premium, users can unlock even more features to enhance their office experience. It’s like having a virtual tour guide right in your pocket!
The impact of these changes is bound to be significant. By making the Places app easily accessible by default, Microsoft is paving the way for a more connected and collaborative workplace. So, embrace the change, dive into the Microsoft Places app, and let the office adventures begin!
What are your thoughts on this exciting update? Share your comments below and let’s spark a conversation about the future of office coordination and collaboration!