Microsoft is rolling out a new Viva Connections entry point on the SharePoint app bar, with a revised timeline for Targeted Release and General Availability. This feature, which integrates Intranet and Viva Connections, requires no admin action but suggests user awareness and documentation updates.
MC952886 – Mar 4, 2025: Microsoft has updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Microsoft is introducing a new entry point to Viva Connections from the SharePoint app bar, which will enhance the integration between the Intranet and Viva Connections.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468290.
When this will happen:
Targeted Release: Microsoft will begin rolling out late January 2025 (previously mid-January) and expects to complete by early February 2025 (previously late January).
General Availability (Worldwide): Microsoft will begin rolling out early February 2025 (previously late January) and expects to complete by early March 2025 (previously late February).
General Availability (GCC, GCC High, DoD): Microsoft expects to complete by late February 2025.
How this will affect your organization:
After the rollout, end users can easily and seamlessly navigate to Viva Connections via any SharePoint site.
Note: This feature will only be available to customers who have a configured and published dashboard and an enabled Viva Connections experience on their tenants. This feature will be on by default.
What you need to do to prepare:
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout.
Microsoft recommends creating awareness about this feature with your users by sending a News post.
You may want to update any relevant documentation.