The U. S. Department of Defense (Do. D) is having people work remotely through a temporary work environment based on Microsoft Teams ( via Computerworld ). It’s called the Commercial Virtual Remote.
What’s new with Microsoft Teams in the Air Force?
As the CVR environment goes away, the Air Force network version of Microsoft Teams – a separate application with slightly different capabilities – will be enhanced to be more like CVR.
Let us dig in. wRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — As Microsoft Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Teams phases out on June 15, a cross-functional team of Air Force communication and acquisition experts are working diligently to welcome the workforce back to the enterprise Office 365 platform, primed to offer more robust features than ever before.
Is Microsoft Teams CVR allowed on personal devices?
While other deployments of Microsoft Teams are restricted and not allowed on some devices, the CVR environment will be accessible on personal devices and mobile devices on commercial networks., the do D has restricted what types of information can be shared through the CVR environment, though.
The CVR environment will allow a large number of Do. D employees to work remotely during the current health crisis. Up to four million military and civilian workers could work in the environment., do D employees will be able to chat, make video calls, and share and collaborate on documents using the CVR environment.
The next thing we wanted the answer to was is the CVR being replaced by Microsoft?
Over the Summer of 2020, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) began plans to replace the temporary CVR rollout. Now a little over a year later the CVR is being “sunset” and will be replaced with a more secure platform from Microsoft in an IL5 accredited environment.
What is Air Force Ches teams?
Sayers is referring to the Air Force Cloud Hosted Services (CHES) version of Microsoft Office 365 Teams, which the service rolled out enterprise-wide in 2019. It offers many of the same capabilities as CVR Teams, re-engineered to ensure the interoperability and security of information in the virtual environment.
Does the Air Force offer training on Ches Office 365?
The Air Force is currently offering training on the CHES Office 365 capabilities through June 2021. Additional information on preparing for the shutdown of CVR Teams availability and CHES capabilities is available on the Air Force portal.