Transitioning to the New Microsoft Teams Experience

You don’t have to do anything, as the application will automatically update itself after this date. You opening Teams you and your users may see the yellow banner informing you of the end of Classic Teams and encouraging you to switch now. You can switch any time before 1 July 2024 or click ‘Learn more’ to understand the changes that are coming.

The new Microsoft Teams desktop client is designed from the ground up with performance at its core, offering a faster, simpler, and more adaptable user experience. You’ll notice quicker app launches and meeting joins, which means more time to focus on what matters most in your business.

With the new Teams, you can expect more efficient use of device resources, optimised memory, and disk usage. It’s built to support users across multiple accounts or tenants, enhancing extensibility and scalability.

The new Microsoft Teams features are designed to enhance your experience with improved performance and efficiency. Here are some of the key features you can look forward to:

• Faster App Launches and Meeting Joins: The new Teams client installs and loads more quickly, allowing you to start the app and join meetings with greater speed.
• Optimized Resource Usage: The new Teams ensures more efficient use of device resources, lowering memory and disk usage.
• Enhanced Extensibility and Scalability: Whether you have users on multiple accounts or tenants, the new Teams breaks down silos and brings everyone together in one place.
• Reimagined User Experience: The new Teams desktop client is reimagined from the ground up, providing a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience.

For a detailed list of features and changes, you can refer to the official Microsoft documentation provided in the links you’ve gathered. These resources will give you a comprehensive understanding of what to expect with the new Teams client and how it can benefit your organisation.

The end of support for Classic Teams is a significant event for users who have been utilizing this platform. Here are the details regarding the end of support:

• End of Support Date: Classic Teams will reach its end of support on July 1, 2024. After this date, there will be no further updates or security patches released for Classic Teams, which could leave the system vulnerable to security risks.
• End of Availability: Following the end of support, Classic Teams will reach its end of availability on July 1, 2025. This means that Classic Teams will no longer be available for download or use.
• Transition to New Teams: Users of Classic Teams are encouraged to transition to the new Teams client before the end of support date to ensure a continuous and secure collaboration experience. The new Teams client is designed with improved performance and efficiency, offering a reimagined user experience that is faster, simpler, and more adaptable.

Organisations need to plan for this transition to avoid any service disruptions. Microsoft provides resources and documentation to assist with the migration to the new Teams client, ensuring that users can make the switch smoothly and with confidence.

We understand that when applications update and change it can come with challenges, but we’re here to ensure a seamless switch. If you or your users encounter any issues transitioning to the new Teams, our helpdesk is ready to assist you via email or telephone.

For more detailed information on the changes and features, please visit the Microsoft Teams documentation and the new Teams microsite. These resources offer valuable insights into the improvements and upcoming features of the new Teams client.

We’re here to support our clients and their users, ensuring that their experience is nothing short of exceptional.