Microsoft is unlocking the "Full Potential" of Private Channels in Microsoft Teams: What You Need to Know

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It has been a while since I posted something just about a Microsoft Teams update, as a lot have been Copilot in Teams to be honest. But here is a real Microsoft Teams update I think is worth knowing about, and it involves Security and Compliance as well. Microsoft is rolling out a "major" update to private channels in Teams, starting in late September 2025 and continuing through mid-December. This biggest change in this update is a shift in how private channel data is stored from individual user mailboxes to a dedicated channel mailbox. Not only will this simplifie compliance management, it will also and align private channels with shared channels, making governance and experience more consistent across Teams. This update promises to increase the support up to 1000 channels per team and 5000 members per channel, removing previous limitations. Teams will also allow meetings to be scheduled directly within private channels, enhancing collaboration.  For organizations using Micr...

Coming to Ignite Tour Stockholm next week

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I am pleased to announce I am going to Stockholm to join the Ignite Tour. I have been asked by Paul Cherbin to join him for his session "Skype for business to Microsoft Teams: guidance for a successful upgrade"
I have been invited to talk about some of the options there are for bringing Scandinavian PSTN numbers to Teams. More specifically on "Hosted Direct Routing" provided by Telenor, and how we tie this service in with our mobile services as well.

I will probably be in the Expo area for most of the event, and will be at the Teams booth holding demos and answering your questions. So if you feel like a chat or to have a cup of coffee, don't be shy. I'll love to answer some of those Teams-PSTN questions you might have.

Date:Wednesday, April 24
Time:12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Room:A10/A11
Location:Breakout 2
Session Type:Module: 60 minutes
Session Code:TMK30
Learning Path:Optimizing teamwork in your organization
Level:Advanced (300)