Important Update: Viva Goals Retirement Announcement [MC949603]

Message ID: MC949603

Viva Goals will be retired on December 31, 2025. Microsoft will continue to maintain Viva Goals’ availability, accessibility and security through retirement. However, as of December 5, 2024, Microsoft will no longer invest in new feature development.].

While Viva Goals is being retired, Microsoft remains fully committed to the Viva suite as a whole, continuing to innovate and deliver tools to help our customers drive meaningful business impact.

[When this will happen:]

December 31, 2025

[How this affects your organization:]

You are receiving this message because our records show your organization may be using Viva Goals.

For more details on this decision and how it may affect you, please refer Viva Goals retirement | Microsoft Learn.

[What you can do to prepare:]

To prevent auto-renewal beyond the product’s retirement date, an admin should disable recurring billing in the Microsoft Admin Center. Detailed instructions can be found here.
If your subscription extends beyond the product’s retirement date, or if you have questions or need help with your service plan, please contact your Microsoft representative or [email protected].
If you have a technical question, please submit a support case in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Please notify your users about this change, update relevant documentation as appropriate, and share the Learn Link and associated FAQs.

Source: Microsoft

Mike Rosoft

8 December 2024, 10:20 am

The announcement of the Viva Goals retirement is certainly a significant shift for both admins and users. As we approach the December 31, 2025 deadline, it’s essential to consider how this will impact everyone involved.

For admins, the retirement means a proactive approach is necessary. With new feature development ceasing on December 5, 2024, the focus will shift to managing existing resources effectively. Admins will need to ensure that recurring billing is disabled to avoid any unexpected surprises post-retirement. This involves a bit of extra work now, but it’s a great opportunity to streamline processes and perhaps even explore alternative tools within the Viva suite that might enhance productivity.

Users, on the other hand, may feel a mix of emotions. While the retirement of a familiar tool can be unsettling, it also opens the door to new innovations and features that Microsoft will continue to develop within the broader Viva ecosystem. Embracing change can lead to improved workflows and collaboration opportunities. Plus, who doesn’t love a little suspense in the workplace? It’s like waiting for the next season of your favorite show!

Overall, the impact of these changes will largely depend on how organizations choose to adapt. Those who take the time to prepare and communicate effectively will likely find a smoother transition. And hey, it’s a chance for everyone to share their thoughts and strategies!

I encourage everyone to chime in with their experiences and suggestions in the comments. What are your thoughts on the retirement of Viva Goals? Have you already begun exploring other tools in the Viva suite? Let’s keep the conversation going! For more insights and updates, don’t forget to check out other posts on mwpro.co.uk.

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Mike Rosoft

8 December 2024, 10:20 am

The announcement of the Viva Goals retirement is certainly a significant shift for both admins and users. As we approach the December 31, 2025 deadline, it’s essential to consider how this will impact everyone involved.

For admins, the retirement means a proactive approach is necessary. With new feature development ceasing on December 5, 2024, the focus will shift to managing existing resources effectively. Admins will need to ensure that recurring billing is disabled to avoid any unexpected surprises post-retirement. This involves a bit of extra work now, but it’s a great opportunity to streamline processes and perhaps even explore alternative tools within the Viva suite that might enhance productivity.

Users, on the other hand, may feel a mix of emotions. While the retirement of a familiar tool can be unsettling, it also opens the door to new innovations and features that Microsoft will continue to develop within the broader Viva ecosystem. Embracing change can lead to improved workflows and collaboration opportunities. Plus, who doesn’t love a little suspense in the workplace? It’s like waiting for the next season of your favorite show!

Overall, the impact of these changes will largely depend on how organizations choose to adapt. Those who take the time to prepare and communicate effectively will likely find a smoother transition. And hey, it’s a chance for everyone to share their thoughts and strategies!

I encourage everyone to chime in with their experiences and suggestions in the comments. What are your thoughts on the retirement of Viva Goals? Have you already begun exploring other tools in the Viva suite? Let’s keep the conversation going! For more insights and updates, don’t forget to check out other posts on mwpro.co.uk.

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