Changelog

Here at GovTEAMS, we’re constantly working to improve the GovTEAMS experience. The Changelog gives you an insight into the new features, improvements and fixes we've recently completed. Take a look below.

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Change	Type	Date	Details
GovTEAMS PROTECTED: You can now send emails	New feature	Sep 2023	GovTEAMS PROTECTED has released email functionality to better enable users to work in a PROTECTED environment. You can now send and receive emails classified up to PROTECTED in line with the Protective Security Policy Framework.
GovTEAMS Partners	New Membership Type	Sep 2023	If you work with the Australian Federal Government and you want to rapidly deliver more value through greater autonomy and collaboration with government, then a GovTEAMS Partner Membership is for you. This membership type offers enhanced functionality and features, allowing external stakeholders to collaborate effectively in GovTEAMS OFFICIAL.
GovTEAMS Academy Redesign	Improvement	Sep 2023	We have redesigned the GovTEAMS Academy structure, making it easier to find the information you are after. We have created new guides and updated the old ones, making it easier to learn more about GovTEAMS.
Create Community and Community Management Teams apps: Mobile view improved	Improvement	Sep 2023	Recently we deployed the Create Community and Community Management Teams apps, bringing dashboard functionality to the Microsoft Teams app. We have since improved the mobile view of these apps.
Dashboard upgrade: News Carousel	New feature	Sep 2023	To help spread news and information about GovTEAMS, we have deployed a new carousel on the dashboard. Sign in to check it out.
Dashboard upgrade: The GovTEAMS Insider feed	New feature	Sep 2023	Bringing APS wide news, straight to the dashboard, keeping you up to. Sign in to check it out.
Improved back-end efficiencies	Improvement	Sep 2023	MSAL upgrade to the new version improving security. This improves multiple account handling processes and the overall login experience
Meeting Recording Expiry	Change	Aug 2023	Meeting recordings are one of the largest files - taking up around 500MB per hour of recording. To help save space from August 18, all new meeting recordings will automatically expire after 60 days. This change won't impact your existing recordings. Plus, you'll still have the power to adjust a meeting's expiration if you need to.
Changes to open communities	Improvement	Jul 2023	We are changing the process of converting a community from Hidden or Private to Open. This will improve the security of information in GovTEAMS. Community owners are now required to review the community content before changing it's status to Open. From 12th July 2023 to make your community open you can either: Create a new open community and move the appropriate content. This ensures that you are conducting your own internal review before making it accessible. Log a ticket with our service desk who will assist you in converting your community.
Use GovTEAMS more effectively in your meeting rooms.	New Feature	Mar 2023	GovTEAMS is trialling a new feature that allows you to use GovTEAMS in your office meeting rooms to give you the perfect hybrid work solution. It's simple, easy and uses your existing video conferencing infrastructure. Learn more.
GovTEAMS Insider gives you quick access to relevant news and updates	New Feature	Mar 2023	GovTEAMS Insider is a news site on the GovTEAMS app that shares the latest stories, opportunities and initiatives from all corners of the APS. The GovTEAMS app also gives you access to GovTEAMS news, announcements, and guides, all designed to help you make the most of GovTEAMS.
Enhanced screen sharing options in meetings	Improvement	Feb 2023	Now you have extra options when sharing your screen. You can decide exactly what you want to share in meetings, whether it's your entire desktop or a specific window, allowing freedom and choice when using GovTEAMS for meetings.
Easier Community Creation and Management	Improvement	Dec 2023	Collaboration has become even easier. GovTEAMS now has two new Teams Apps - the Create Community App and the Manage Community App. Create and invite people to join Communities within the Microsoft Teams application without having to access the GovTEAMS Dashboard.
Keep feeling safe when sharing sensitive information on GovTEAMS	Improvement	Oct 2023	GovTEAMS PROTECTED can now be used on any device from any network. Collaborate at a PROTECTED level wherever you need to work. For more information about GovTEAMS PROTECTED head to our website.