Viva Engage for New Years Resolution: Latest Updates

by HubSite 365 about Practical 365

Pro UserViva Engage (Yammer)

Explore the potential of Viva Engage in 2023, discuss Yammers metamorphosis and latest Microsoft 365 updates.

Discussion on the Future of Viva Engage

As we approach a new year, the tech world is filled with speculation. The hot topic of discussion according to the recent blog post by Practical 365 is the future of Viva Engage (formerly known as Yammer) and whether it should be part of your New Year's resolutions.

Microsoft recently wrapped up a huge event for their partners and MVPs, focusing on Microsoft 365 technologies. As a result, there have been fewer announcements, leading to more time for in-depth discussions, such as the future of Viva Engage.

An intriguing question, poised in this context, is whether 2023 will be the 'Year of Yammer.' As Yammer continues to evolve and change into Viva Engage and gets integrated into Teams, the question has gained grounds.

Furthermore, the blog post discusses the potential challenges one might encounter when rolling out this new chat system. It points to scenarios where someone might have seen Yammer perform well in a previous workspace and aims to replicate those results. It, however, states that achieving consistent success can be quite challenging.

In addition to the chat about Viva Engage, the blog also highlights Microsoft's big, confidential event, Airlift. Microsoft's Airlift is usually under NDA and is mainly intended for internal audiences, but it also includes MVPs. It primarily focuses on engineering aspects. The anticipation of any announcements from this event is high.

On another note, the blog also mentions number matching being introduced in Microsoft Authenticator, leading to an end to the Apple Watch app. It seems that simply approving MFA requests from your wrist is going to be history.

The blog post also outlines the fact that Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Microsoft accounts can be linked to earning Microsoft Rewards points. The authors express surprise at this development and wonder if there was any demand for this feature.

In conclusion, the blog post ends with the announcement of their return with a pre-Christmas episode, thus raising excitement among the readers.

Reflection on Viva Engage

Discussing Microsoft's player in the team communication platform, Viva Engage, its transformation from Yammer, and its integration into Teams, the blog post fosters an enriching conversation. It also moves readers to contemplate on the practicality of using Viva Engage based on past experiences or successes seen elsewhere.

Furthermore, it subtly passes essential information like the internal event - Airlift, and the winding up of the Apple Watch app on Microsoft Authenticator. There's no denying that the blog leaves readers with some crucial questions regarding change, improvements, and what they should expect in the coming year.

We look forward to watching this conversation continue to unfold.

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Viva Engage (Yammer) - Viva Engage for New Years Resolution: Latest Updates

Learn about Should Viva Engage be your New Year's resolution? Plus - the latest news

Adopting Viva Engage, earlier known as Yammer, can potentially be your New Year’s resolution. Onto current affairs from Microsoft, it has completed yet another successful Microsoft Partner and MVP airlift. This has been mainly for Microsoft 365 technologies. Owing to the year-end, there are less announcements thus allowing us to delve deeper into discussing major topics on our podcast.

The question on the forefront is - Will 2023 witness the Rise of Viva Engage?

This year has seen Yammer evolve into Viva Engage with several new features and an overall deep integration into Teams. So, is it safe to say that this could be the year for Viva Engage? If your communication team wants to use Viva Engage, should you allow it?

In our discussions, we put aside our cynical views and past experiences. We explore a scenario where an individual has witnessed the success of the platform at a previous workplace and hopes to bring about the same magic. As exciting as it may sound, replicating such success can be challenging, and we discuss why.

Meanwhile, Microsoft has hosted a significant event this week, Microsoft's Airlift. Exclusively for inner audiences, which includes MVPs, where all shared information falls under NDA and has an engineering focus.

Also, noteworthy features are being added and certain changes will be noticeable in Azure AD. One such feature being the rollout of number matching across Microsoft Authenticator. This is a major alteration as it leads to the discontinuation of the Apple Watch app. This app was particularly convenient with its quick and easy wrist-approving MFA requests.

Besides, Azure Active Directory (AAD) and Microsoft (MSA) accounts are also being linked to earning Microsoft Rewards points (MC466201). We are left pondering - Was this a feature in demand?

We eagerly await to be back next week with our pre-Christmas episode. So have your Santa hats and elf ears ready!

About the author,
The Chief Editor for Audio and Video Content at Practical 365, specializing in Microsoft 365. A nine-time Microsoft MVP, author of various Exchange Server books and speaker at numerous Microsoft conferences. With over 20 years of working with Microsoft technology, Steve loves guiding businesses on their digital transformation journey. He enjoys working hands-on with Microsoft Teams, Exchange, and Identity projects.

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