Along with the announcement that they have completed the acquisition of LinkedIn, Microsoft today announced the first set of LinkedIn-Microsoft integration scenarios. Below are the scenarios they will focus on the near term,
- LinkedIn identity and network in Microsoft Outlook and the Office suite
- LinkedIn notifications within the Windows action center
- Enabling members drafting résumés in Word to update their profiles, and discover and apply to jobs on LinkedIn
- Extending the reach of Sponsored Content across Microsoft properties
- Enterprise LinkedIn Lookup powered by Active Directory and Office 365
- LinkedIn Learning available across the Office 365 and Windows ecosystem
- Developing a business news desk across our content ecosystem and MSN.com
- Redefining social selling through the combination of Sales Navigator and Dynamics 365
Microsoft also said that their top priority is to accelerate LinkedIn’s growth, by adding value for every LinkedIn member.