We’re proud to present the No Jitter Roll, a collection of news and content from our communications and collaboration industry. Let’s start this week with some recent announcements from Dreamforce in San Francisco, followed by Microsoft Viva News, and then wrap it up with a great blog post from BlueJeans and Owl Labs.
Slack Updates Platform at Dreamforce
-Replaces the noun in the headline with one that is singular
Several new features in Slack were announced this week at Dreamforce, including a new canvas feature, slack huddles are now generally available (GA), and tools for developers on Slack.
Check out some of the new features that Slack is introducing for next year. First, the company recently introduced “slack canvas,” a feature which allows users to create and curate resources in one screen without actually opening up other apps. Additionally, this feature will allow users to aggregate data from systems of record onto the same screen. Additionally, they will be able to refresh data and make updates directly in this new feature without needing to switch apps.
The company went GA with Slack huddles, a feature revealed last June and which lets users join audio meetings in any channel or direct message. Now, video will also be supported within Huddles, and users can also screen-share simultaneously. And information shared during – and saved in – a Huddle will automatically appear in the channel or DM where it started.
The company revealed that the new Slack platform is available to developers in open beta. It now features development-friendly features like a new command-line interface, software development kits, reusable functions, and the ability to add a link trigger to workflow.
To get some more perspective on Dreamforce, feel free to read about it from the expert. Sheila McGee-Smith does a great job explaining how Salesforce’s Genie technology works and how it could help your business.
The Microsoft Updates Viva overhaul, includes new design and a strong focus on usability. The update package also includes custom URL replacement, rich snippets, image auto-fitting to content and lots more.
Bringing Microsoft to the next level in digital experiences, Microsoft Viva is adding several new features this week. Including: ● Sending customizable shoutouts on social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) ● Creating and backing up unlimited to-do lists ● Collaborating with other employees thanks to Microsoft Teams
Do you want to get feedback on your work experience? If so, Viva Pulse is the app for you! It provides templates and pre-made questions that can be used to ask team members about their experiences.
Viva Amplify. This app helps organize workplace communications and make sure that messages are heard, whether across Microsoft 365 or on other IT networks. With guidance from the feedback of our customers, we’re able to improve message resonance, ensure that the message is shared across multiple platforms, and provide metrics on those communications.
Using AI technology, this Viva feature understands the questions you’re asking and matches them with answers and experts from within your enterprise.
The popular app Viva has recently been enhanced with new features that allow managers and teams to connect, share information, and even consummate more transactions.
When you have a new Leadership Corner in Viva Engage, employees can share ideas with leadership and participate in company initiatives.
Viva Goals is a more flexible and customizable way to unify your OKR process and seamlessly integrate tasks with Microsoft Teams, Power BI, and the Microsoft Planner (formerly Project) system.
A Microsoft 365 application that helps sales professionals stay connected with customers, Viva Sales is a powerful app to transform sales teams. AI-based content recommended by Seismic is included in the app, too!
With the new home screen, users can access all Viva apps with one swipe, and Viva briefing emails will provide more personalized work and meeting recommendations.
In 2023, the following features will be available to Microsoft Viva customers unless noted otherwise:
- Autoscaling: Continuous tiering of data queries to deliver the highest performing user experience based on your content needs
- Full architecture upgrades for consistency regardless of device size or bandwidth
Sentence #2. In 2023, the following features will be available to Microsoft Viva customers unless noted otherwise.
Microsoft announced in its annual Viva tech briefing that Teams will finally be out of development by June 2018.
Owl Labs and BlueJeans Partner on Video Meeting Bundle
Owl Labs and BlueJeans, Inc. announced a partnership that’ll bring together Owl Labs hardware products and software licenses, as well as TV license benefits. The deal includes a monthly subscription, with three Meeting Owls Pro camera and app licenses (for 30 days), and three BlueJeans Meetings Enterprise licenses for North America only for a promotional rate of $49 per month now.
Introducing More Comms, our new communications platform offering live, simultaneous talk and video to help project stakeholders see collaboration in action.
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