Athen Tech Bytes – March Edition I

Welcome to Our M365 World!?

This month let's explore the cool new stuff happening in Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Figma Web UI Kit. We'll also check out what's going on with Viva Glint and Power Apps. Get ready for some exciting updates and events that are making work easier and more fun in the Microsoft 365 world! Stick around for some handy tips to help your teamwork smarter and better together.?

Spotlight?

1. Teamwork Gets Better: What's New in Microsoft Teams (February 2024)?
2. What's Coming to SharePoint and Figma Web UI Kit in February 2024?
3. What's Up with Viva Glint: Exciting Updates and Events!?
4. Now You Can Call SQL Server Stored Procedures Directly in Power Fx.

Teamwork Gets Better: What's New in Microsoft Teams (February 2024)?

In February 2024, Microsoft Teams rolled out some cool updates to help teams work better together. Here are some of the highlights:?

• Say Hello to Copilot: If you've got a Copilot license, you'll love the new Copilot Experience in Teams Chat. It gives you better prompts, easy access to chat history, and a library of prompts in Copilot Lab to make collaborating smoother.?
• Keep Your Activity Feed Clean: Now you can remove stuff from your activity feed that you don't need, so you can focus on what's important.?
• Customize Your Notifications: Tweak what shows up in your activity feed by adjusting settings like sound and display.?
• Better Meetings: There's a new layout for sharing content in Together mode, making meetings more engaging.?
• More Security for Teams Rooms: Teams Premium meeting protection on Teams Rooms for Android adds extra security features like end-to-end encrypted meetings and watermarking for Teams Meetings.?

February 2024 SharePoint Updates and New Figma Design Kit?

1. SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop: February 2024?

• Microsoft Copilot Dashboard for Viva Insights: A tool helping companies make the most of Copilot for Microsoft 365 by giving useful insights and measuring its impact.?
• SharePoint Premium: Translation (GA): Now you can translate files instantly and in bulk across different regions.?
• Other Updates: Custom Copilot, Signal for Viva Topics retirement, custom document library templates, updated Lists apps, Copilot in Teams, and more.?
• Microsoft 365 Apps on Apple visionOS: Initial apps are now available for visionOS.?
• Reference: Click here to view the details ?

?2. SharePoint Web UI Kit - New Figma Web Parts?

• Enhanced UI Kit: Now includes more components like page titles, dividers, organization charts, streams, weather displays, and world clocks.?
• Design Freedom: Allows for diverse design options without constraints, making it easier for stakeholders to review and decide on designs.?
• Effortless Sharing: Simplifies sharing and reviewing designs, saving time and resources, and facilitating integration into documentation and presentations.?
• Integration with SharePoint: Seamlessly integrates with SharePoint sites and pages, facilitating quick decision-making for stakeholders.?
• Collaborative Design: Enables collaborative design exploration, fostering creativity and efficiency in designing SharePoint spaces.?
• Reference: Click here to view the details ?

Exciting Updates and Events from Viva Glint!?

We're here to keep you up to speed with all the latest happenings in Viva Glint. Check out what's new:?

• Microsoft Copilot Impact Survey Template: Now available in Viva Glint, this template helps you gauge the impact of adopting Microsoft Copilot in your workplace as AI tools become more integral.?
• Changing Item IDs for Expired Cycles: Even after a survey is retired, you can still use its data as a comparison in new surveys by changing item IDs.?
• Introducing the Viva Glint Product Council: Microsoft is launching a product council! Joining means you'll have a direct line to product and design teams, influence product development, and connect with other customers.?
• Badging Program: Earn badges by completing recommended training modules in Viva Glint. Share your achievements on social media and show off your skills!?
• Reference: Click here to view the details ??

Calling SQL Server Stored Procedures in Power Fx Made Easy!?

Now in Microsoft Power Apps, you can call SQL Server stored procedures directly using Power Fx! This means you don't have to go through extra steps like using Power Automate Flow anymore. It's a new feature that's currently being tested, and it's available everywhere. This makes building Power Apps that work with SQL much easier and faster.?

Check out this blog for a detailed guide on how to do it step by step: link ?

This feature builds on what's already there, letting you run stored procedures while keeping things secure. You can even link a stored procedure directly to a gallery or table by checking a box called "Safe to use for galleries and tables."?

Check out these essential links:?

1. Microsoft Virtual Training: Dive into Microsoft's virtual training sessions at https://events.microsoft.com/en-us/mvtd ?
2. Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community Calls: Join the community calls for Microsoft 365 & Power Platform at https://pnp.github.io/blog/weekly-agenda/ ?
3. Introduction to Copilot: Learn about Microsoft 365 Copilot with our training module at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/introduction-microsoft-365-copilot/ ?

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We're thrilled to have you join us on this journey through the world of M365. Together, we'll unlock the full potential of M365 and transform your digital workspace into something truly remarkable. Get ready for an exciting adventure!?