Microsoft is starting to roll out lightweight taskbar apps for business users on Windows 11. These apps provide quick access to contacts, file search, and calendar from the taskbar. The People companion app features a browsable org chart and allows users to start Teams messages or calls with contacts directly.
The File Search companion app enables fast access to Microsoft 365 files across OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook. Users can search by keyword, preview files, and filter results. A Calendar app provides a quick view of upcoming events and calendar searches.
All three apps have been in beta since Microsoft’s Ignite conference last year. They are now available as part of a general availability release this month for all business users with Microsoft 365 installed on Windows 11. IT admins can prevent automatic installation, and end-users can stop the apps from launching at startup.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/757935/microsoft-365-companion-apps-windows-11-release