Microsoft’s Viva Engage App Now Available for Download as Microsoft has introduced its own social LinkedIn rival called Viva Engage.
It was announced by Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella revealing the companyâs plans to launch its own social media platform as a part of Microsoft Teams.
Microsoft has recently launched Viva mobile apps of Viva Engage for iOS and Android users. The users can now download and install this new app on their cell phones and hand-held devices.
The Microsoft’s new app has made it easy for employees to connect with their coworkers and share content and engage in communities. Unlike Twitter or Facebook, Viva Engage will be a business-oriented social network similar to LinkedIn.
Viva Engage seeks to improve the experience that Microsoftâs outgoing Yammer Communities offer. According to Yammer and Vivaâs CVP Murali Sitaram, the goal is to bring ânew capabilities to connect people, find and share knowledge, express [oneself], and find belonging at work.â
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It is set to help organizations build community, spark engagement with leadership, harness knowledge and answers, and build personal networks
Viva will replace the currently existing Communities section in Teams and will roll out in âlate Augustâ. It will be available on all versions of Microsoft Teams, including mobile, web, and desktop apps.
Microsoft’s Viva Engage App Now Available for Download and users already using the Communities tab will not have to make any changes as the switch will be automatic.
1. Key Features of Viva Engage
Following are a few key features of the Microsoft Viva Engage application:
- Admins can keep everyone informed and engaged wherever they are with announcements and notifications across web and mobile apps.
- Users can now use this app as part of Microsoft Teams and Office 365.
- There is no additional fee of Viva Engage.
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- Users can create, upload, and share stories. Follow stories from leaders and coworkers using familiar social tools.
- Admins can help their employees in learning by posting questions, upvoting replies, and marking the best answers to crowdsource solutions.
- Uses can Get detailed insights into every community, event, and conversation to measure activity and engagement and take action.
- Organizations can bring leaders and employees together for virtual events that include video, Q&A sessions, and meaningful .
- Users can simply create and follow topic hashtags or connect with experts using @mentions. Help employees to find relevant content from learning providers and company resources.
2. Benefits and Advantages of Viva Engage
Following are a major benefits and advantages of the Microsoft Viva Engage application:
- User can watch and participate in activities from leaders, take surveys, and join the discussion with hashtag campaigns.
- One can improve posts and stories on behalf of another user.
- One can also look for answers through a combination of semantic search and crowdsourced responses.
- One can also create and manage organization-wide campaigns with dedicated campaign pages that aggregate posts from across your network into a unified view.
Although Yammer is being replaced in Teams, it will still be available in browsers and mobile apps. All the content posted on Yammer will still be visible in the new Viva Engage tab.
Moreover, Microsoft says that it has âmuch more to share soonâ so we can expect to see more developments coming this way for Teams or other Microsoft products.
