Episodes

  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 15–21, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 15–21, 2025
    Sep 28 2025
    The provided text consists of Microsoft 365 Service Updates for the week of September 15–21, 2025, detailing numerous upcoming changes and retirements across the platform. Several announcements focus on Microsoft Teams, including increased limits for private channels, new external access controls by domain, and the transition from Live Events to Teams Town Hall. Other significant updates address security and compliance, such as the deprecation of legacy TLS cipher suites and the end of support for Office 2016 and 2019 products on October 14, 2025. Finally, there is a strong emphasis on AI and Copilot integration, with new features rolling out to Viva Insights, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, alongside the introduction of AI-powered agents and related administrative controls.
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    17 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 8-14, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 8-14, 2025
    Sep 16 2025
    This collection of Microsoft 365 service updates, published between September 8 and 12, 2025, details numerous upcoming changes and feature enhancements across a wide array of Microsoft products. Key announcements include the automatic installation of Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows devices, new filtering capabilities for SharePoint Embedded using sensitivity labels, and various security hardening updates for Windows Server and Defender. Many updates focus on Teams improvements, such as unified app management, enhanced meeting URL validation, and new organization chart features, alongside Viva Insights moving manager insights to a web app. Several important end-of-servicing reminders for Windows 10 and 11 versions are also highlighted, emphasizing the need for timely upgrades, while firewall and browser policy updates are noted as requiring immediate action to maintain service functionality and performance for products like Intune and OneDrive.
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    13 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 1 - 7, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for September 1 - 7, 2025
    Sep 9 2025
    This collection of service updates for Microsoft 365, spanning from September 1st to September 7th, 2025, details upcoming changes and new features across various Microsoft services. Key updates include enhancements to Microsoft Teams for collaboration, security, and accessibility, such as collaborative notes, malicious URL protection, and customizable live captions. Several entries also highlight retirements of older applications and functionalities, like Outlook Lite and the "Add to existing remediation" option in Defender for Office 365, often prompting users to transition to more integrated solutions. Furthermore, the updates frequently mention integrations and improvements related to Microsoft Copilot and AI capabilities across platforms like Viva Insights, Power Apps, and Teams, showcasing a strong focus on intelligent automation and data visualization. Finally, important administrative actions are often required, such as updating firewall configurations for Intune or Conditional Access policies for Entra ID, to ensure continued service and security.
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    21 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 25-31, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 25-31, 2025
    Sep 1 2025
    These sources provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft 365 service updates released between August 25 and August 31. The updates detail upcoming changes and new features across various Microsoft products, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Power Apps, and Windows. Many announcements highlight integrations with Copilot to enhance AI-powered functionalities, such as document creation, form filling, and meeting insights. Several updates also address feature retirements, security enhancements, and administrative simplifications, with most changes requiring no direct administrator action but often recommending user notification. The information offers a roadmap for administrators and users to prepare for future platform evolutions, with many changes scheduled for rollout from late 2024 through late 2025.
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    24 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 18-24, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 18-24, 2025
    Aug 26 2025
    The provided service updates from Microsoft 365 detail a range of upcoming changes and new features across various products, with most updates rolling out between August and October 2025. Key themes include enhancements to Copilot's AI capabilities in apps like Word, Excel, and Teams, as well as security improvements such as DNS provisioning changes, secure boot certificate updates, and new external sender tags in Outlook. Several updates also focus on streamlining user experience and administrative control in platforms like Teams, SharePoint, and Viva Engage, alongside retirements of older features like the "Share to Teams" experience in Outlook and OneNote for Windows 10 support. Administrators are frequently advised on necessary actions or awareness items, ensuring smooth transitions and continued secure, efficient operation.
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    15 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 11 - August 17, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 11 - August 17, 2025
    Aug 19 2025
    This episode outlines numerous upcoming updates and changes across various Microsoft 365 services, primarily focusing on improvements, new features, and retirements planned for the latter half of 2025 and into 2026. Key themes include enhancements to Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Viva apps, often aiming for streamlined user experiences, consolidated management, and improved security. Many updates involve shifts in data storage, policy management, and user interfaces, with various rollout timelines specified for different features. The information is geared towards IT administrators, providing details on actions required or confirming no action is needed for particular changes.
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    17 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 4 - August 10, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for August 4 - August 10, 2025
    Aug 12 2025
    The provided text outlines Microsoft 365 service updates from August 4th to August 10th, 2025, detailing upcoming changes and retirements across various applications like Word, Teams, Outlook, and Lens. Key updates include the deprecation of certain features in Word and Outlook, enhanced security measures in Teams and Microsoft 365 apps, and improved AI integration with Copilot across the ecosystem. There are also notable changes to app management, mobile device support, and admin controls, aiming to streamline user experience and administrative tasks. The document also highlights system requirement updates for several mobile applications and new features for collaboration and productivity.
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    16 mins
  • Microsoft 365 Service Updates for July 28 - August 3, 2025

    Microsoft 365 Service Updates for July 28 - August 3, 2025
    Aug 4 2025
    This collection of service updates for Microsoft 365, spanning from July 28 to August 3, 2025, outlines upcoming changes and new features across various Microsoft products. Key announcements include the retirement of certain features, such as the "Deploy Shifts to your frontline teams at scale" option and specific Power BI capabilities, alongside critical updates requiring action, like updating Microsoft 365 Office apps and Conditional Access policies for Azure DevOps. The updates also introduce enhancements to existing services, such as new data export reporting for Viva Learning, improved People Hub in Outlook, and new accent colors for Teams. Furthermore, there are new functionalities being rolled out, including SharePoint eSignature, map-based desk booking in Microsoft Places, and an express setup for Auto Attendants in Teams. Finally, several updates provide guidance on migrations and transitions, such as migrating Whiteboard data to OneDrive and moving to Windows 11 with Intune.
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    18 mins