Introducing simplified admin controls to manage external collaboration in Teams admin center [MC1183006]

Introducing simplified admin controls to manage external collaboration in Teams admin center [MC1183006]

Message ID: MC1183006 [Introduction:] We’re introducing a simplified external collaboration (EC) admin experience in Microsoft Teams to help administrators manage external collaboration settings more efficiently. This update introduces two predefined collaboration modes—Open and Controlled—as well as a Custom mode for…
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Q&A in Read Aloud enables real-time voice interactions [MC1183010]

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Q&A in Read Aloud enables real-time voice interactions [MC1183010]

Message ID: MC1183010 [Introduction:] Read Aloud is evolving from a passive listening tool into an interactive experience. By integrating Copilot Q&A, users can now ask questions and refine their understanding of document content in real time—without interrupting their workflow. This…
Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements [MC1183013]

Microsoft Viva Engage: Flexible targeting of Storyline Announcements [MC1183013]

Message ID: MC1183013 We're introducing more flexible and precise audience targeting in Viva Engage, starting with Storyline Announcements. This update allows leaders and their delegates to define a custom audience at the time of posting—without relying on pre-configured Leader Audiences.…
Microsoft Teams: Update to email notifications for team and channel join and accept actions [MC1183008]

Microsoft Teams: Update to email notifications for team and channel join and accept actions [MC1183008]

Message ID: MC1183008 [Introduction:] To improve clarity and alignment with user expectations, Microsoft Teams is updating the sender email addresses used in notifications related to team and channel membership actions. These changes help ensure recipients can better identify the source…
Retiring the ability to create Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) packages for Microsoft 365 Apps [MC1183012]

Retiring the ability to create Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) packages for Microsoft 365 Apps [MC1183012]

Message ID: MC1183012 [Introduction] We’re retiring the ability to create App-V packages for Microsoft 365 Apps starting January 13, 2026. This change aligns with our focus on modern deployment methods and continued investment in Click-to-Run, which offers improved performance, reliability,…