Farewell to Microsoft Delve: A New Era in Microsoft 365 begins today

By João Ferreira Dec 16, 2024 Microsoft 365 0 Comments

Today, we bid farewell to Microsoft Delve, a tool that has been part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem for a really long time. Delve was designed to help users discover and organize the information most relevant to them across Microsoft 365. Powered by the Office Graph, Delve provided personalized insights by mapping connections between people, content, and interactions within the organization. Over the years, Delve has played a crucial role in enhancing productivity and collaboration by making it easier to find documents, view profiles, and connect with colleagues.

Retirement Announcement

As of December 16th, 2024, Microsoft Delve will be officially retired. Most of the features and value offered by Delve today are already available and improved in other experiences within Microsoft 365. The primary alternative is the Profile Cards in Microsoft 365, which offer a comprehensive view of user information and activities.

Transition to New Experiences

While there is no single application to replace Microsoft Delve, most of its functionalities will be available in Microsoft 365, surfacing mainly through the Profile Cards. Users can discover relevant documents on Office.com, view profile data across Microsoft 365, and edit their profiles through new and improved experiences. Organizational views and favorites are also accessible through Profile Cards and other Microsoft 365 services, ensuring a seamless transition from Delve to these new tools.

Features and Alternatives

Here is a list of features that were available in Microsoft Delve and the recommended alternatives within Microsoft 365:

• Delve Home: Discover relevant documents recommended on Office.com and in Profile Cards.
  
• Delve Profile: View profile data in the Profile Cards across Microsoft 365, through people search on Office.com, and search in SharePoint.
  
• Edit Profile: A new edit profile experience tightly coupled with Profile Cards is available so users can easily edit their profile data.
  
• Organizational View: Available in the Profile Card and as a dedicated experience in Org Explorer.
  
• Favorites: Favorites on Office.com and OneDrive offer similar functionality with improved availability.
  
• Boards: This feature will not be replaced.

I appreciate the role Delve has played in enhancing productivity and collaboration within Microsoft 365 and look forward to the continued evolution of these capabilities in new and improved forms.

A fun fact: the layout of my blog landing page was inspired by Delve! If you miss it, you can always visit handsontek.net to feel the vibes of the application.