Microsoft Teams Updates: Enhancing Meeting Lobbies, Search Experience, and Cloud Video Interop Accessibility

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Introduction:

Screenshot of the Microsoft Teams App Store search function, displaying a user typing a query to find relevant apps within the platform.


Microsoft Teams is continuously evolving to provide users with a more seamless and efficient experience. In this blog post, we'll discuss three new updates coming to Teams: improvements to the 'People I Invite' meeting lobby policy, enhancements to the search experience on the Teams App Store, and an easier way for Cloud Video Interop (CVI) users to join Teams meetings. These updates will enhance user experience and offer more comprehensive functionality across the platform.

  1. Improvements to 'People I Invite' Meeting Lobby Policy

With the upcoming update to Teams, you'll be able to include distribution lists as part of the Invited Users for a meeting, allowing those in the distribution list to bypass the lobby if the lobby policy is set to 'People I Invite.' This change simplifies the process of inviting large groups and streamlines meeting management for organizers.

  1. Enhanced Search Experience on the Teams App Store

Starting in early May, Microsoft Teams will introduce improvements to the search experience within the Teams App Store. This update aims to enhance app discoverability and search accuracy by extending search capabilities to include short and long descriptions, category names, and support for minor typing errors. With these improvements, users can quickly find relevant apps that best fit their needs.

The updated search experience will automatically be enabled for all tenants upon release, requiring no additional action from IT admins.

  1. Easier Access to Teams Meetings for Cloud Video Interop Users

Microsoft Teams is making it more accessible for users to join meetings from non-Teams applications or devices, depending on your guest join settings. Meeting participants will join as guests, with all guest settings applied by your organization. This update allows users, associates, and customers to join Teams meetings from non-Teams devices through certified CVI providers. The rollout will begin in mid-May and is expected to be complete by late May.

Conclusion:

Microsoft Teams continues to improve and adapt to the needs of its users. The updates to the 'People I Invite' meeting lobby policy, the enhanced search experience on the Teams App Store, and easier access for Cloud Video Interop users all contribute to a more seamless and efficient experience within the platform. Stay tuned for more updates and improvements as Microsoft Teams remains committed to providing the best possible collaboration tools for its users.

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