We are excited to announce recent enhancements to the Viva Connections Resources section that allow operators to personalize the experience even further. Here are some of the updates we have made to the Resources.

Features and capabilities mentioned in this blog post, are demonstrated in the following video with Leslie Thomas (Microsoft) and Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft).

Add Custom Images for Resource Links 

Operators can now add their own custom images to their resource links for a more personalized feel that aligns with their brand. To add a custom image as an icon in Viva Connections, follow these simple steps: 

On the Resources screen, select Edit. 
From the three-dot menu next to the resource link, select Edit and then select Custom to select the custom image, and then select Change 
Select image of your choice and then select Insert to add the new image onto the link 
Select Edit at the bottom of the screen to implement changes. 

No extensive preparation is needed. Operators should start considering which custom images they would like to use as icons for the links in the Resources section. This feature is on by default and accessible to all Viva Connections operators and admins. 

Preview Editing Experience and Import Links from Global/Home Site Navigation  

In addition, we have revamped the editing experience for the Resources section in Viva Connections. Operators can now edit more than one link at a time before saving their changes, updating from the previous auto-saving capability that existed in Resources. This update provides more flexibility, allowing operators to decide when to save changes to their resources section and make them visible to their organization. Additionally, operators will be able to import their navigational links from their home site and global navigation. TO perform the task, follow these steps: 

On the Resources screen, select edit. 
After selecting edit, select Import SharePoint Links. 
Select which navigation component you want to import your link from. You can import from your home site navigation or your global navigation. 
Next, select the number of links you want to import into resources. 
Select if you want to keep existing audience targeting settings that you have for links that you’re importing into Resources by turning the toggle on. 
Once complete, select Import to import your links into Resources in Viva Connections. 

Consistency Across Desktop and Mobile 

Lastly, we are bringing parity to the Resources section in Viva Connections desktop and mobile experiences. The updated links in Viva Connections desktop will now appear in mobile, along with the customized icons that the operator has selected. This update ensures a consistent user interface across both desktop and mobile experiences. The mobile UI update will launch in Q4 and is currently rolling out to our customers. 

Frequently asked questions 

When will this happen?

This blog post refers to following Microsoft 365 Roadmap items which have their unique scheduled, but all features should be fully released by end of October 2024:

Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 388369 – Microsoft Viva: Revamped Resources on mobile and tablet
Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397890 – Microsoft Viva: Import navigational links from SharePoint into Resources in Viva Connections
Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 402188 – Microsoft Viva: Choose custom images as icons for resources in Viva Connections

What do you need to prepare? 

You do not need to do anything to prepare for this update, but you may want to let your users know about this improvement. 

What is next?

You can expect a continuous improvement on the Microsoft Viva Connections also in future. We will be sharing updates in the blogs and in the other channels as they are ready. Roadmap looks really exciting, and we are looking forward on your feedback and input around the upcoming features. 

Thanks for reading. Please enjoy the new features in the Viva Connections and let us know any feedback or questions in the comments Your feedback drives our internal prioritization, so please do not hesitate to share your thoughts 💬

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