[Introduction]
We’re introducing a new “What’s New” section in Microsoft Teams Admin Center—a centralized hub designed to help Teams admins stay informed about recent and upcoming feature updates. This in-context experience consolidates key changes, admin controls, and learning resources, making it easier for IT admins to act quickly and confidently.
With this new experience, admins can:
- View updates relevant to their tenant, including Teams and Teams Admin Center changes.
- Access new admin settings, policies, and Microsoft Learn resources.
- Check visibility for Targeted Release preferences.
This means less time searching, more time acting—helping admins stay informed and ready for change.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-November 2025 and is expected to complete by early December 2025.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected: Admins managing Microsoft Teams via the Teams Admin Center.
What will happen:
- A new “What’s New” section will appear in the Teams Admin Center.
- Updates will be tailored to your tenant.
- Admins will see:
- New admin controls
- Links to relevant Message center posts
- Microsoft Learn resources
- Visibility into the tenant’s Targeted Release preference
- The feature is on by default and requires no configuration.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No action is required to enable this feature.
Admins are encouraged to:
- Explore the “What’s New” section to stay informed.
- Use the provided resources to plan rollouts effectively.
- Share this update with helpdesk or IT support teams as needed.
[Compliance considerations:]
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.