Microsoft Teams Pro Management portal now includes analytics for desk utilization, similar to meeting room analytics. Desks need to be associated with a peripheral device and licensed with specific Teams licenses to enable this feature.
What you should do
Review the licensing requirements for desk utilization analytics and ensure desks are properly configured. AI-suggested
Teams admins can access utilization analytics for Teams bookable desks on Teams Pro Management portal, similar to analytics provided for meeting rooms on the portal today. For utilization analytics to be enabled, a desk needs to have one or more peripheral device associated, and the desk needs to be licensed with Teams Shared Space license or Teams Shared Space - Single Space license. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams · verify against the original
Some existing retention policies scoped to Microsoft Teams may currently also apply to Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions. As part of an upcoming change, these legacy Teams retention policies will be converted to—and treated as—Teams-only policies. They will no longer implicitly govern Copilot workloads. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Purview, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams will introduce near-real-time detection of malicious QR codes shared in messages. By analyzing destinations embedded in QR codes, Teams can identify potential phishing and fraud threats and apply additional protections to malicious content, extending existing URL protection to QR-based attacks. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Teams, Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web
AI analysis
High priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams will automatically add members to channels associated with specific tags when they join the tag, keeping channel membership up-to-date and reducing manual management.
What you should do
Review the new workflow to ensure it aligns with your team's communication needs and update your channel management processes accordingly. AI-suggested
Associate channels with a tag so members are automatically added to those channels when they join the tag. This helps teams keep channel membership in sync with evolving groups, reduces manual management, and ensures members have access to the conversations and content most relevant to their role. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Android, Desktop, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
Admins can now control whether the organizer name appears in the Calendar View on Teams panels. This setting can be configured in the Pro Management portal or on the panel device.
What you should do
Review the new setting in the Pro Management portal to ensure it aligns with your organization's needs. AI-suggested
Admins can now choose whether the organizer name will show up in the Calendar View on Teams panels. Admins can toggle the "Show organizer name" setting ON or OFF in the Pro Management portal or on the panel device. Based on the selection, the organizer name will or will not be shown in the calendar view on the panel device. Available with Teams Rooms Pro and Teams Shared Space licenses. GA date: October CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Rooms
Tags
Rolling out, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Android, Teams and Surface Devices
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams, Teams Rooms · verify against the original
New PowerShell setting (SpeakerAttributionBYOD in csTeamsAIPolicy), enabled by default, gives IT admins more control over speaker attribution in BYOD (bring your own device) meeting rooms. This enhances the experience for users by enabling clear speaker labels and richer in-meeting and post-meeting insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Users just enroll profiles via Teams Settings to be recognized. GA date: July CY2025
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, Microsoft Teams, Desktop, Mac
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams introduces default meeting templates that apply preferred settings automatically, reducing manual configuration for organizers. Only Teams Premium license holders can use these templates.
What you should do
Review the new default meeting templates feature to ensure it aligns with your organization's meeting settings requirements. AI-suggested
Default meeting templates enable IT admins to automatically apply their organization’s preferred meeting settings whenever users schedule a Teams meeting through Outlook or Teams calendar. This helps organizations apply meeting settings (including protection settings) at scale, and reduce the need for organizers to manually configure meeting options. Only organizers with a Teams Premium (T-Pre) license assigned can use Default Meeting Templates. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps, Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Desktop, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams Meetings now offer enhanced AI controls for Copilot, allowing organizers to manage access and IT admins to set policies for AI governance.
What you should do
Review the new policy model to ensure compliance and governance needs are met. AI-suggested
Teams Meetings offer enhanced AI controls for Copilot and AI experiences. Organizers manage who can enable and access AI, while IT admins get a simpler policy model for governing AI across meetings and post-meeting experiences. These updates provide more predictable administration and greater flexibility for compliance and governance scenarios. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams will require explicit consent from PSTN participants in one-to-one calls before recording or transcription can start. Participants can consent or decline via their phone keypad.
What you should do
Review the new Teams calling policy for explicit consent in one-to-one PSTN calls to ensure compliance. AI-suggested
Microsoft Teams will support explicit consent for participants connected through the public switched telephone network (PSTN) in one-to-one calls. When explicit consent is required, PSTN participants will hear an audio prompt when recording or transcription is started. They can use their phone keypad to consent or decline. Participants who decline can remain in the call but stay muted. This capability extends the existing Teams calling policy for explicit consent to one-to-one PSTN calls. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Voice
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Android, iOS, Mobile
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
The Teams Rooms Pro Management portal now enforces licenses for Windows Teams Rooms devices with Standard or Basic licenses, providing unified device management.
What you should do
Review the new Teams Rooms Pro Management portal features to ensure proper device management. AI-suggested
The Teams Rooms Pro Management portal now supports and enforces licenses for devices in Teams Rooms on Windows with a Standard or Basic license. IT admins get a unified device management experience through the Pro Management portal where they can manage those devices with the same functionality found in Teams admin center for that license type. GA date: May CY2025
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Rooms
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, Microsoft Teams, Teams and Surface Devices
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams shared display mode and peripheral detection are now available in GCC-H and DoD environments, enhancing meeting hosting and device management.
What you should do
Review the new features to ensure they meet your organization's needs in GCC-H and DoD environments. AI-suggested
Shared display mode in Teams is now available in government CCC-H and DoD environments, enabling more seamless and private meeting hosting from your PC. Additionally, peripheral detection for bring-your-own-device spaces is available for inventory management and reporting through the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal. GA date: March CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Rooms
Tags
Launched, General Availability, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Teams, Desktop, Mac
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams, Teams Rooms · verify against the original
Review shared files without losing conversation context. When you open a PDF, Markdown, or HTML file from a Teams chat or channel message, the conversation appears alongside the file and takes you directly to where it was shared, allowing you to catch up on the discussion and respond without closing the file preview or switching back to chat. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Teams, Desktop, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales Agent enables admins to configure a semantic model that helps the agent understand CRM data, improving its ability to answer complex questions.
What you should do
Review and configure the semantic model in Power Apps Maker Portal to enhance Sales Agent's capabilities. AI-suggested
Semantic model helps Sales Agent understand the structure and meaning of an organization’s CRM data. It creates a connected representation of CRM metadata, including tables or objects, fields, descriptions, data types, relationships, views, pick-list values, and glossary terms. Sales Agent can retrieve this context when responding to questions, improving its ability to interpret business language and answer complex questions that span related CRM records. Dynamics 365 admins can enable and turn on semantic model in Power Apps Maker Portal and configure the data coverage and signals that Sales …
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Preview, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Desktop, Mobile, Teams and Surface Devices, Web
AI analysis
Medium priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Dynamics 365 · verify against the original
This feature enables IT admins to customize a portion of the user notification messages for recording and transcription during Teams calls. GA date: August CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365), Desktop, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams · verify against the original
Admins can enable a policy to play an audio announcement when recording or transcription starts in Microsoft Teams, to inform participants and improve accessibility.
What you should do
Review the new policy options to determine if enabling audio announcements is necessary for your organization. AI-suggested
Admins can enable a policy that plays an audio announcement when recording or transcription starts. This can be applied tenant-wide or to specific groups. The announcement helps ensure all participants are informed and improves accessibility awareness. GA date: December CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, GCC High, DoD, Microsoft Teams, Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams · verify against the original
Microsoft Viva Glint admins can now customize the notifications sent in Microsoft Teams for surveys, ensuring consistency with the organization's voice.
What you should do
Review the new customization options to ensure consistency with your organization's voice and messaging. AI-suggested
Viva Glint admins can now customize the Microsoft Teams notifications sent for surveys. Admins can edit the title, message, and button label in each survey language and see their changes in a live preview. Teams and email messages stay consistent and match your organization's voice, which helps more employees see the survey and take part. GA date: January CY2027
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Viva, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original
When you add a Teams meeting to an event in Outlook for Mac, the join link and dial-in details now appear in the invite while you're still writing it. A new Meeting Options button lets you change the Teams meeting settings right away, before you send. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Microsoft 365 Apps, Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Outlook, Mac
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office · verify against the original
Microsoft Teams Rooms on Android now have simplified device settings for voice and face recognition, removing the need for PowerShell and improving admin visibility.
What you should do
Review the new admin settings in the Pro Management portal to ensure they meet your organization's needs. AI-suggested
It's easier for admins to enable the benefits of intelligent audio and video and Copilot for users in Teams Rooms through a new user interface and admin settings. These new settings, on the device and in the Pro Management portal, simplify configuration and remove the requirement to use PowerShell, offering improved visibility across rooms. GA date: October CY2025
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
Teams, Teams Rooms
Tags
Launched, General Availability, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), Microsoft Teams, Teams and Surface Devices, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Teams, Teams Rooms · verify against the original
Meeting notes for non-channel Microsoft Teams meetings will be stored in the meeting organizer's OneDrive for Business instead of the note-taker's OneDrive.
What you should do
Review the new default storage location for meeting notes to ensure it aligns with your organization's policies. AI-suggested
For non-channel Microsoft Teams meetings, collaborative meeting notes, including Loop-powered meeting notes and Facilitator notes, will be stored in the meeting organizer's OneDrive for Business instead of the OneDrive of the person who starts the notes. This update provides more consistent ownership and management of meeting content while preserving the existing note-taking and collaboration experience for meeting participants. GA date: November CY2026
Type
M365 Roadmap
Services
OneDrive, Teams
Tags
In development, General Availability, Targeted Release, Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant), GCC, Microsoft Teams, Android, Desktop, iOS, Mac, Web
AI analysis
Low priority · generated by qwen2.5:7b · possibly affects Microsoft 365 / Office, Teams · verify against the original