MC1138793 – M365 Change Digest

One-line summary

Viva Connections will send users weekly Teams notifications for unread SharePoint news, starting late March 2026; users can manage visibility in Teams settings.

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RoadmapIds

498323

Summary

Starting late March 2026, Viva Connections will send weekly Microsoft Teams notifications about unread SharePoint news articles. Notifications are enabled by default but can be managed by users. No admin action is needed, though admins may inform users about this feature.

Platforms

Android, Desktop, iOS

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Updated March 20, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.

Introduction

We’re introducing a new feature in Viva Connections that helps users stay informed with SharePoint news. Starting with this rollout, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams reminding them to catch up on SharePoint news articles they haven’t read from the previous week. These articles will be accessible under the Unread pill in the News tab within Viva Connections.

This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 498323.

When this will happen

General Availability: We will begin rolling out late March 2026 (previously mid-March) and expect to complete by end of March 2026 (previously end of February).

How this affects your organization

Once rolled out, users will receive a weekly notification in Microsoft Teams linking them to their unread SharePoint news in Viva Connections. This notification is enabled by default, but users can manage its visibility through their Teams notification settings.

What you can do to prepare

No admin action is required. The rollout is automatic.
Admins may wish to inform users about the new notification and how to manage it in Teams settings.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

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