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Updated 2025-01-154 min read
Microsoft Teams Integration
Connect Cothon with Microsoft Teams to receive notifications, collaborate on opportunities, and keep your team aligned within your existing workflow.
What You Get
- Channel notifications - Opportunity alerts in Teams channels
- Adaptive cards - Rich, interactive notification cards
- Quick actions - Take action without leaving Teams
- Bot interactions - Query Cothon directly in Teams
Setting Up
Note
Microsoft 365 admin approval may be required to add third-party apps.
Notification Types
Opportunity Alerts
| Alert Type | Description |
|---|---|
| New Match | Opportunity matches your criteria |
| Closing Soon | Deadline approaching (7 days) |
| Closing Today | Same-day deadline warning |
| Award Posted | Contract has been awarded |
| Amendment | Opportunity has been modified |
Team Activity
| Activity | Notification |
|---|---|
| Assignment | Task assigned to you |
| Mention | You're mentioned in a comment |
| Completion | Analysis or proposal completed |
| Share | Content shared with you |
Channel Configuration
Setting Up Channels
Map notifications to specific Teams channels:
- Go to Settings > Integrations > Teams > Channels
- Click Add Channel
- Select the Team and channel
- Choose notification types for that channel
Recommended Setup
| Teams Channel | Cothon Notifications |
|---|---|
| General | Important announcements, awards |
| Opportunities | New matches, amendments |
| Bid Team | Analyses, proposals, assignments |
| Deadlines | Closing reminders |
Tip
Create a dedicated "Cothon Alerts" channel to keep notifications organized.
Adaptive Cards
Teams notifications use rich adaptive cards:
Opportunity Card
Shows:
- Opportunity title and department
- Value range and deadline
- Quick description
- Action buttons (View, Save, Analyze)
Deadline Card
Shows:
- Opportunity name
- Days/hours remaining
- Current status
- Team assignments
- Action buttons (View, Update)
Activity Card
Shows:
- Activity type and description
- Who performed the action
- Related opportunity/analysis
- Quick response options
Taking Action
From Notifications
Click card buttons to:
- View - Open in Cothon (new tab)
- Save - Add to your saved list
- Analyze - Start bid analysis
- Assign - Assign to team member
- Snooze - Remind later
Bot Commands
Message the Cothon bot:
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
search [keywords] | Find opportunities |
pipeline | View your pipeline |
deadlines | List upcoming deadlines |
status [opportunity] | Check opportunity status |
help | Show available commands |
Tab Integration
Add Cothon as a Teams tab:
Note
Tabs provide quick access to Cothon features without leaving Teams.
Notification Settings
Frequency Options
- Real-time - Immediate notifications
- Digest - Batched summaries (hourly/daily)
- Business hours - Only during work hours
Filtering
Control which notifications you receive:
- Minimum opportunity value
- Specific departments
- Categories of interest
- Team activity types
Troubleshooting
No Notifications
- Verify the Cothon app is installed in your Team
- Check channel configuration in Cothon
- Ensure bot has permission to post
- Check Teams notification settings
Can't Connect
- Verify Microsoft 365 account permissions
- Check if third-party apps are allowed
- Contact your IT admin for app approval
- Try reconnecting the integration
Missing Features
- Ensure you have the latest Cothon app version
- Check Microsoft 365 license includes required features
- Verify admin hasn't restricted app capabilities
Disconnecting
To remove Teams integration:
- In Cothon: Settings > Integrations > Teams > Disconnect
- In Teams: Remove the Cothon app from your Team
Next Steps
- Slack - Alternative notification platform
- Notifications - Email settings
- Collaboration - Team features
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