M365 GCCH Community Hub articles

GCCH M365 Webinar (June): Info Protection and Sensitivity Labels and new Teams Update

dannymcbride — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:22:01 GMT

Our June GCCH M365 Webinar: Connect - Collaborate - Create included a discussion around Microsoft Information Protection, the Purview Roadmap, and new Teams.

Recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1mCB7

New Teams App and Cross-Cloud/Tenant Collab

dannymcbride — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:13:34 GMT

Thanks to Dave Jennings (new Teams app) and Dave Nobles (the Path to Meaningful B2B Collaboration) for their contributions to the April webinar. Recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1l5FF

Presentations attached. Please reach out with questions!

New Teams App - February Update

dannymcbride — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:12:42 GMT

The February GCCH M365 webinar was chock full of important information on the new Teams app courtesy of Dave Jennings.

Please find the presentation attached and the recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1iwd5

Important Message Center posts to be aware of:

MC718238 - New Teams rollout schedule for GCC and GCC High customers
MC718252 - Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure: New Microsoft Teams rollout schedules

New Teams App Update and Office Hours

dannymcbride — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 18:18:04 GMT

Thanks to Dave Jennings for providing a GCCH community update on the new Teams app on Tuesday, January 30. Many thanks to the attendees for their questions and feedback.

Recording: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1hei3

New Teams Technical Readiness for GCCH (Mac/Web/Windows/VDI)
Migration Approaches
Known Limitations
Recent Service Updates
Q&A

All GCCH M365 Webinar Recordings Here!

dannymcbride — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:08:20 GMT

April '25, Copilot Studio in GCCH - https://medius.microsoft.com/Embed/video-nc/4412c439-efbe-4f48-b837-8da8f709eaf4?r=273669554393
March '25, Microsoft Copilot Data Readiness - March ’25 GCCH M365 Webinar
February '25, Mastering Microsoft Teams Room Pro Management - February 2025 GCCH Webinar
January '25, M365 Multitenant Organization (MTO) - January 2025 GCCH Webinar
December '24, Microsoft Loop and CMMC -
(reach out to Danny McBride at dannymcbride@microsoftfederal.com for the recording)
November '24, GCCH FastTrack Overview and Microsoft Town Hall -
https://medius.microsoft.com/Embed/video-nc/8ad1c7da-af4f-47d9-8f3a-6167db276a61?r=295888257730
October '24, GCCH Technical Adoption Program (TAP) -
https://medius.microsoft.com/Embed/video-nc/8ad1c7da-af4f-47d9-8f3a-6167db276a61?r=295888257730
September '24, MSFT AI Capabilities in Gov, Call Records Insights, and Teams Premium -
https://medius.microsoft.com/Embed/video-nc/4803b075-7064-448d-887f-b0ca00e85536?r=662480096525
July '24, Autopilot Device Preparation (formerly Autopilot) and new Teams Homestretch -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1nxta
June '24, Info Protection and Sensitivity Labels, and new Teams Update -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1mCB7
May '24, AI in GCCH with Azure Gov and New Teams Updates -

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1lzIf
April '24, New Teams App and Cross-Cloud/Tenant Collab -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1l5FF
March '24, New Teams App and GCCH M365 New Capability Highlights -

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1jO3i
February '24, New Teams App - February Update -
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1iwd5
January '24, New Teams App in GCCH Update and Office Hours - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1hei3
December '23, Microsoft Collaboration Framework Office Hours - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1g6Zt
October '23, New Channels Experience and New Webhook Connector in Teams - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1dYng
September '23, New Teams App - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1c5kr
August '23, Teams Phone Device Update and Cross-Cloud Teams Collaboration Capabilities - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1aCjk
June '23, Demystifying Task Management in M365 - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW16V80
June '23, Teams Premium - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW16yZi
May '23, M365 Search and Search Analytics, Teams Panels - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW14RyF
April '23, Company Communicator and Viva Connections - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW12prs
March '23, Cross-Cloud Collaboration and Viva Personal Insights - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW10qiX
February '23, 1st and 3rd Party App Teams Integration Update, Learning Pathways, and New and Coming Features - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RWXhnb
January '23, Teams as a Platform Overview (intranet concept), OneDrive session #2, and @mention functionality - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RWWURs
December '22, Cross-Cloud Collaboration Overview, OneDrive for Sharing and Teams Integration, Teams Phone and CQD Update - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE5dWYA
November '22, App Integration with Teams, Teams Meeting Options, Microsoft Whiteboard - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE5dkYn

December '23 Monthly M365 Webinar - Microsoft Collaboration Framework

dannymcbride — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:13:41 GMT

Dan Carroll and Richard Wakeman supported a great discussion around the Microsoft Collaboration Framework and explored the current state of collaboration capabilities across your partner ecosystem.

Recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1g6Zt

October '23 Monthly M365 Webinar

dannymcbride — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:55:51 GMT

In October, we covered the New Channels Experience coming to GCCH Teams, the new webhook connector in Teams, and overviewed new and coming features and functionality.

Presentation attached and recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1dYng (start at 16:45 mark)

DIB Secure Communications and Employee Experience Showcase - Dec 5

dannymcbride — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:13:13 GMT

We are pleased to GCCH and select GCC customers to the first DIB Secure Communications and Employee Experience Showcase at the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) on Tuesday, December 5, from 9am-4:30pm.

This showcase is a one-day, immersive opportunity for DIB IT leaders, M365 owners, and voice/communications experts to directly engage with MSFT engineering, product owners, partners, and peers in the defense space to drive modern and secure employee experiences in the government clouds.

We will be hosting interactive sessions around Teams Phone, Cross-Tenant Collaboration, Open AI, Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTRs), Devices and frontline worker solutions, Teams Premium, and the art-of-the-possible M365 employee experience. Leadership and facilitators will be announced in the coming weeks.

In addition, there will be a strong partner presence at the event, providing opportunities to network and learn more about their enablement and support for our offerings. Thus far, the following partners have been confirmed: Lumen, Call Tower, Summit 7, CIS Secure, Planet Technologies, Softel Communications, and EY.

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To register, please complete the form here: DIB Secure Communications and Employee Experience Showcase. Updates, resources, and calendar invites will be sent to the email address provided.

Reach out to Danny McBride at dannymcbride@microsoft.com for more information or questions.

September '23 M365 GCCH Webinar

dannymcbride — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:54:10 GMT

Dave Jennings, Principal Technical Manager (Teams), reviewed the new Teams app coming to GCCH for Public Preview in October.

Recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1c5kr

(start at the 14-minute mark)

Helpful Resources:

New Microsoft Teams Adoption
https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/new-microsoft-teams/

Deploy New Teams as Part of 365 Apps
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-deploy-with-m365apps

Bulk Install the New Teams Client
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-bulk-install-client

Current New Teams Known Limitations
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-known-issues

Prerequisites for New Teams with Mac
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/new-teams-mac-install-prerequisites

New Teams End User Training
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/try-the-new-microsoft-teams-2d4a0c96-fa52-43f8-a006-4bfbc62cf6c5

Introducing the New Microsoft Teams
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/introducing-the-new-microsoft-teams-now-in-preview/ba-p/3774406

What's New for Security in the New Microsoft Teams Client?
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/what-s-new-for-security-in-the-new-microsoft-teams/ba-p/3804261

Microsoft Teams: Advantages of the New Architecture
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/microsoft-teams-advantages-of-the-new-architecture/ba-p/3775704

The Era of New Teams
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/03/27/welcome-to-the-new-era-of-microsoft-teams/

Enable the New Microsoft Teams Toggle for your Organization
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-teams-blog/enable-the-new-microsoft-teams-toggle-for-your-organization/ba-p/3781345

August '23 M365 GCCH Webinar

dannymcbride — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:50:19 GMT

Vinay Jaganntha Rao provided a GCCH Teams Phone Device update (see attached presentation.

Dan Carroll overviewed new Cross-Cloud Teams Collaboration capabilities in Public Preview for all clouds as of July 31, including Teams Cross-Cloud Guest and Teams Cross-Cloud Authenticated Meeting Join.

Recording here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RW1aCjk

Teams Panels - We Need Your Feedback!

dannymcbride — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:55:51 GMT

Teams Panels were recently released to GCCH and we need your feedback to enhance this capability and support your requirements.

Please take a very short survey here: Teams Panels Feedback from GCCH Webinar (microsoft.com)

Or QR Code here:

June M365 Webinar: Connect - Collaborate - Create (Task Management in M365)

dannymcbride — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:52:17 GMT

Tamara Bredemus from Planet Technologies reviewed M365 products, including Excel, OneNote, To Do, Planner, Lists, and Project, describing how each function and supports different Task Management use cases.

Q&A from Session (awaiting answers to some questions from Product Groups):
Timeline for the To Do desktop app in GCCH - Currently only To Do web app available in GCCH. No timeline for desktop app.

June M365 Webinar: Connect - Collaborate - Create (Teams Premium)

dannymcbride — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:56:04 GMT

Our first June webinar highlighted the capabilities of Teams Premium, arriving in August to GCCH!

Personalized – Meeting guides, branded meetings
Intelligent – Intelligent recap, live translations
Secure – Advanced meeting protection, watermarking

Copilot Overview - Amazing Premium Capabilities Coming to GCCH!

dannymcbride — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:23:44 GMT

Great overview of Copilot and the exciting features on the horizon for GCCH!

May '23 GCCH M365 Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:07:40 GMT

The May webinar covered M365 Search and Search Analytics, Teams Panels, and new and coming GCCH functionality.

Teams Panels:

Search and Search Analytics:

New and Coming Functionality:

Apr '23 GCCH Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:35:35 GMT

Great April webinar session! Company Communicator is finally in GCCH! Message to personnel directly in Teams via Channels, O365 Groups, or to entire enterprises. Find out more information here: Company Communicator

Viva Connections is also making its way into the GCCH space. This can change the way we provide information and resources to our personnel, directly within Teams.

Webinar Recording:

Mar '23 GCCH Monthly Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:37:11 GMT

Webinar Recording:

Feb '23 GCCH Monthly Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:38:42 GMT

Webinar Recording:

Our February session included a discussion of 1st and 3rd party apps available and soon to be available in GCCH. Help your personnel work more efficiently by working in one place - Teams!

We also discussed the integration of Learning Pathways inside of your intranet/hub experience - all through Teams.

Finally, we covered the latest functionality and roadmap highlights for GCCH.

Planner Task Email Notifications
Keep up to date with your tasks easily with Task Email Notifications for GCC-High! You will now receive notifications when you're assigned a task and when the due date is approaching. No longer will you need to worry about missing a deadline!

Expanded Reactions

Communicate your reactions with over 800 Teams emojis. Whether you want to express joy, agreement, or emphasize the completion of a task, there's an emoji for every situation!

Meeting Toolbar Usability Improvements

Navigating meetings has never been easier thanks to the updated Meeting toolbar in Microsoft Teams. You can now:

Raise hands button from the Meeting toolbar using the new, dedicated Raise Hand button

Use the More menu for easy command access and access better defined sub-menu groupings

Switch your views seamlessly using the new View button to pick the one you want, including gallery and together mode.

Presenter Window Improvements in Screensharing

Presenters in Teams meetings now have the presenter window at their disposal while screen sharing. This will give you more awareness of meeting activity while you're sharing your screen or multitasking away from the main meeting window. With the controls docked at the top, active speakers are clearly visible, and important meeting notifications are easily recognizable.

Search and Purge - Email (Admin Function)

Admins can now search for and delete email messages in all mailboxes in your organization. Whether you need to remove dangerous attachments, phishing messages, or messages containing sensitive data, you'll be able to do so with ease.

Tip: If you're not an E5 customer, you can try all the premium features in Microsoft Purview for free for 90 days. Use the 90-day Purview solutions trial to explore how robust Purview capabilities can help your organization manage data security and compliance needs. Start now at the Microsoft Purview compliance portal trials hub. Learn details about signing up and trial terms.

If your organization has a Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 subscription, we recommend using the procedure detailed in Remediate malicious email delivered in Office 365 to secure your email.

Search and Purge - Chat Messages (Admin Function)

Admins can also search for and delete chat messages in Microsoft Teams. Find and remove sensitive information or inappropriate content quickly and easily.

Jan '23 GCCH Monthly Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:39:52 GMT

Our January webinar featured a discussion on using Teams as a platform to integrate your company's intranet/hub site. We also had our second of two OneDrive sessions, followed by an overview of the @mention functionality in Teams and how it helps draw attention to posts/chats and encourages action.

Webinar Recording:

Dec '22 GCCH Monthly Webinar: Connect/Collaborate/Create

dannymcbride — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:41:01 GMT

Webinar Recording: