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 Bergen, Norway in February!

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I am pleased to announce a mini-conference in my home town in just a few weeks. We are trying to relaunch Microsoft meetups in the area, by starting what we call the "Microsoft Modern Workplace UserGroup".

The initiative is lead by 4 MVPs in Bergen, and a couple of other enthusiastic community members. The goal is to have at least 2 half day meetups (or mini conferences)  every year, and a couple of regular meetups throughout the year.

The event is free, but requires a signup in order to secure a seat. Head over to the registration page for details and registration: Registration