Introduction
Microsoft Teams continues to position itself as an essential collaboration tool, introducing new features designed to maximize productivity, strengthen security and streamline professional interactions. This month's innovations include powerful AI-based tools, user experience improvements and certified devices.
Before diving into the details of what's new, note that the Microsoft 365 Community Conference will take place in April. This opportunity will allow you to discover how Teams and Copilot are revolutionizing the way people work.
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Main Teams Updates
Automation with the Workflows app and Copilot
The new AI-enabled Workflows application gives users the ability to automate daily tasks without programming skills. A few examples include:
- Automation of approval for modified documents.
- Adding tasks to Planner directly from Teams messages.
- Using automation templates with Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Tip
To access Workflows AI automation features, make sure you have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Multi-account and multi-organization activity management
Teams simplifies external collaboration with a unified experience. You can now:
- See consolidated notifications for multiple accounts.
- Reply to messages without switching between different environments.
- Pin key accounts to the sidebar.
Good to know
This feature facilitates cross-tenant collaboration, which is essential for large organizations.
Improvements in Teams meetings
These updates enrich meeting interactions:
- Indicator of meeting in progress in threaded channels: easily identify active meetings.
- Annotations on a shared window: your participants can annotate without exposing your desktop.
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Improvements for administrators
Administrators now have new tools to effectively manage Teams, including:
- A simplified management page for external collaboration in the Teams admin center.
- A dashboard on enrollment data for voice and facial profiles.
Other key updates
Accessibility and user experiences
- Advanced Enter key control: customize Enter activation to send or create a new line.
- Extended support for Audio Recap: now available in nine languages.
- Mark all as read: a keyboard shortcut (SHIFT + ESC) makes managing notifications easier.
Security and privacy
Teams protects your privacy by default by removing EXIF metadata from shared images. This data includes GPS location and device details.
Teams Certified Devices
New devices improve hybrid meeting experiences:
| Device name | Key features | Target audience |
|---|---|---|
| Yealink MP55 E2 | HD voice, Android 15, HD call management | Receptions, call centers |
| Huddly C1 | Advanced AI video & audio | Small & medium meeting rooms |
| Neat Center | 360° camera with scalable audio | Hybrid room and remote engagement |
Useful links
Glossary
Copilot
Virtual assistant powered by artificial intelligence that allows you to automate complex tasks and provide enriched context.
EXIF
File format containing metadata about images, such as location and device settings.
Multi-Tenant
Configuration that allows you to use multiple organizational environments in a single interface.
Useful scripts
To update external collaboration permissions:
1Set-CsExternalAccessPolicy -Identity "Global" -EnableFederationAccess $trueTo check browsers compliant with ECMAScript 2022:
1Get-TeamUserBrowserCompatibility | Format-Table
