Retirement of Office 365 connectors within Microsoft Teams
The retirement of Office 365 connectors in Microsoft Teams starts on August 15, 2024. Users should switch to Power Automate workflows for secure information relay. Transition details and improved integration in the Workflows app aim to enhance productivity.
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The retirement of Office 365 connectors within Microsoft Teams is scheduled to begin on August 15, 2024. Users are advised to transition to Power Automate workflows for relaying information in a scalable and secure manner. The change will be rolled out gradually in two waves, with new connector creation being blocked first, followed by the cessation of all connectors. The Workflows app in Teams has been updated to offer improved integration into daily work processes, enhancing productivity and efficiency. Users currently utilizing Office 365 connectors are encouraged to migrate to Workflows before the retirement dates. Detailed steps for transitioning from Office 365 connectors to Workflows are provided, including creating workflows from templates or from scratch. The new approach aims to provide a deeper catalog of connectors and ensure integrations are built on a scalable architecture. Users are urged to familiarize themselves with the new Workflows app within Microsoft Teams to maintain smooth operation of their services.
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11 commentsThe desktop app isn't much better either - it's slow, buggy, and the text editor absolutely blows if you're trying to do more than write a sentence or two.
What is workflows? Why is that REPLACING these instead of just, you know, being available as a totally separate product that I don't want to migrate to? Why can't I have the software grandfathered in?
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