Category
stayInformed
Severity
normal
Major change
False
Last modified
2025-09-26 16:41:55
Summary source
Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
Action by (Graph)
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Action by (AI)
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Services
SharePoint Online, Microsoft Viva
Tags
Updated message, New feature, User impact
Master tags
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Roadmap IDs
498323
One-line summary
Viva Connections will send weekly Teams notifications to users about unread SharePoint news; feature enabled by default, with user-manageable settings.
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Details
RoadmapIds
498323
Summary
The unread news notifications feature in Viva Connections, sending weekly Teams reminders for unread SharePoint news, will roll out at a future date. It is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and users can manage notifications in Teams settings. Further communication will follow before rollout.
Platforms
Android, Desktop, iOS
Body (from Message Center)
Updated September 26, 2025: After further review, this will roll out in a future date. We apologize for any inconvenience
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
We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.
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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