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Summary Microsoft Purview will update role management by mapping certain admin roles to new roles in Microsoft Entra for enhanced security. Automatic synchronization of role assignments will occur between Purview and Entra without requiring customer action. New Purview-specific roles will appear in audit logs, and direct assignment of these roles in Entra is not permitted. …

Summary A new purge mitigation action will be introduced in Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations, allowing admins to delete sensitive or overshared content during investigations. The feature is enabled by default, requiring no configuration changes from admins. Admins can delete content based on investigation search queries to address data exposure. Existing admin policies regarding data …

Summary Learning Activities feature is now available to educators and students using Microsoft 365 for Education A1/A3/A5 licenses and Microsoft 365 Copilot license holders. Users can easily create interactive activities like flashcards from existing content, enhancing the learning experience. The feature is enabled by default for eligible licenses, with the option for admins to disable …

Summary Multi-Select Forward feature in Microsoft Teams allows users to forward up to five messages together, maintaining context and order. Available in Teams for Windows desktop, Mac desktop, and web. New option in the message action menu: Forward > Multiple messages. Forwarded messages appear as a single bundle for clarity. Mobile users can view forwarded …

Summary Introduction of a new People Hub in Outlook Web with a modern, multi-column layout and enhanced search functionalities. Automatic linking of duplicate contacts and addition of organizational profile information to enrich contact details. Migration to the “New Contacts” experience will occur automatically, with no option to revert to the old version. No administrative action …

Summary An issue has been identified affecting Message Queuing (MSMQ) functionality in enterprise environments after a December 2025 Windows security update. Windows Home or Pro editions are unlikely to experience this issue; it primarily affects enterprise setups. An out-of-band update has been released to address this issue through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Affected Windows versions …

Summary Support for version (3) of the Polish JPK-V7 audit file schema in Dynamics 365 Finance will be introduced. Ensures compliance with Polish Ministry of Finance requirements for VAT declarations and e-invoicing. Updates include new reporting tags and handling for e-invoice numbers. Processing flow for VAT declaration remains unchanged; only schema and data elements are …

Summary Integration between Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 enables management of blocked external users through the Tenant Allow/Block List in the Defender portal. Security admins can add, delete, and view blocked users and domains for Teams; incoming communications from blocked users will be prevented and existing communications deleted. Audit logs will be …

Summary Nine new Microsoft 365 Copilot connectors are now generally available, enhancing data integration from various third-party systems. Connectors include GitHub, Freshservice, Guru, Dropbox, Google Drive, Zendesk, and Amazon S3. Users can leverage Copilot for searching, retrieving, and interacting with enterprise data across connected services. Admins should review documentation and ensure proper authentication and permissions …

Summary SharePoint admins can customize emails sent from Data Access Governance reports to site owners/admins. The customization aims to enhance engagement and response rates during site access reviews. Existing policies will remain unchanged; customization of emails is optional. Notify SharePoint administrators and update internal documentation regarding this new feature. No compliance considerations have been identified …

Summary New Outlook for Windows will enable a “Wait on Send” feature for DLP evaluation, enhancing data protection. Admins need to enable this feature through Exchange mailbox settings; it is disabled by default. Users can continue working while mail remains under evaluation, with override options based on specified timeout settings. The feature aims to mitigate …

Summary New feature enables evaluation of closed conversations and generation of quality scores in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. Supervisors can create evaluation criteria with custom forms and scoring metrics for interaction assessments. Supervisors set up evaluation plans to define when interactions are evaluated based on specific conditions. Insights into overall contact center conversation quality will …

Summary Admins will be able to view security role information in the Power Platform admin center. Description, applicable apps, and core table privileges of Microsoft Dataverse security roles can be accessed. Recommended to update custom security roles with specific fields (Description, Applies to, Summary of core table privileges). System predefined security roles may take up …

Summary A unified interface for cross-tenant migrations of Exchange mailboxes, OneDrive files, and Teams chats will be introduced. New PowerShell Graph commands will be available for migrating user data across tenants. Migration workflows will be consolidated into a single experience, simplifying the process. The feature is opt-in, requiring organization approval to enable. Admins will have …

Summary Endpoint DLP policies can now be deployed to specific macOS devices or device groups. This feature allows for more granular control in managing data protection on Mac endpoints. Admins can configure device-based scoping without affecting existing policies. Available for tenants on version 101.25072 or higher. Communicate changes to security and compliance teams for better …

Summary Introduction of cross-tenant group synchronization for security groups across Microsoft Entra tenants. Simplifies collaboration by allowing shared resource access while maintaining centralized group management. Affects admins managing Microsoft Entra tenants who wish to enable this synchronization. Requires alignment on attribute mappings and cross-tenant access policies for implementation. No compliance considerations identified, but organizations should …

Summary The new site attestation policy requires site owners to regularly validate details like ownership and sharing settings. SharePoint administrators can enable this policy in the SharePoint Admin Center; it is off by default. Site owners will receive prompts to confirm site details periodically. Enforcement actions, such as restricting access, can be configured for incomplete …

Summary Updates are releasing for the Current Channel of Microsoft 365 Apps. Automatic updates require no action from users managed through the Office CDN. Those managing updates directly can download and deploy the update now. Further details are available in the linked release notes for the Current Channel. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Low Release …

Summary Retirement of the Designer bot and Designer banners in Microsoft Teams. Users will not be able to install or use Designer bot or create channel announcement banners. Image generation will be available through Copilot in Teams moving forward. No admin configuration changes are necessary; the change occurs automatically. Recommended actions include notifying users and …

Summary A new Permissions report will be available in the SharePoint admin center under Data access governance. The report helps identify SharePoint site access for specific users, detailing direct and group-granted permissions. This feature is enabled by default, requiring no additional configuration. SharePoint administrators should review site permissions and update relevant documentation and workflows. Admin …

Summary The Featured Links capability on the SharePoint Start Page is being retired due to low adoption. Admins will lose access to create, edit, or update Featured Links, and existing links will be removed from SharePoint. Users can consider alternatives like global navigation links or Resources in Viva Connections for highlighting important content. Communication about …

Summary Customized messages or hyperlinks can be added in toast notifications when Endpoint DLP policies are triggered. This feature allows organizations to provide guidance or direct users to resources during policy enforcement. Admins will manage this customization through the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. Requires Endpoint DLP client version 4.18.25110 or higher for implementation. No changes …

Summary Microsoft Teams now allows apps to be added in Private Channels, enhancing collaboration capabilities. Apps must be added on a per-channel basis, and users will need to consent to interact with apps that are not yet added. Admins can manage app permissions and settings at the channel level, ensuring compliance with governance policies. Guest …

Summary Express voice enrollment in Microsoft Teams enables quick registration for voice profiles, enhancing features like voice isolation and speaker recognition. Users will receive prompts to enroll their voice profile during meetings, with the feature enabled by default for enterprise tenants. Admins can manage the feature using new PowerShell cmdlets, and EDU tenants are excluded …

Summary Users blocked from Copilot by admin policy will see the Chat option in the navigation but will remain restricted and will land on Search. Users ineligible for Copilot due to age, region, or environment won’t see the Chat option and will receive a pop-up if they try to access it via URL. No changes …

Summary Calendar Search in Microsoft 365 Copilot allows users to find meetings quickly by typing in details they remember. Copilot provides complete context for meetings, including attendees, discussion points, shared files, and follow-ups. The feature reduces time spent searching through emails and calendars, providing tenant-aware and permission-trimmed results. Users need appropriate Copilot licenses to access …

Summary The old versions of the Intune Company Portal app for Windows will be removed from the Microsoft Download Center. Existing installations of these versions will continue to function, but they cannot be downloaded anymore. Users are encouraged to use the latest version of the Intune Company Portal from the Microsoft Store. Windows Package Manager …

Summary The Experience Insights (Preview) page will be retired from the Microsoft 365 admin center. Admins will lose access to data on help article usage, with no direct replacement for this data. Alternative experiences (Copilot, Reports, Product Feedback) will remain available to support similar needs. No other significant data loss is expected aside from the …

Summary Copilot Chat will no longer be controlled by the Pin admin setting for unlicensed users in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app. Users blocked by admin policy will see Chat in the app but will remain restricted, with their landing page defaulting to Search. Ineligible users will not see Chat in navigation and will receive …

Summary Devices using Exchange ActiveSync versions lower than 16.1 will lose connectivity to Exchange Online. Organizations using native email apps may be affected; Outlook Mobile will remain unaffected. Admins can run a PowerShell command to identify devices using outdated EAS versions. Users should be informed to update their devices and applications to meet the new …

Summary Introduction of SlimCore media engine for Microsoft Teams VDI optimization, replacing the WebRTC-based solution. Provides advanced meeting features like 3×3 and 7×7 Gallery View, custom backgrounds, and hardware acceleration. Enhanced telephony capabilities including Location Based Routing and Media Bypass. Improved support through Teams Admin Center, Call Quality Dashboard, and Monitoring API. Users will transition …

Summary Inactive legacy staging warehouse artifacts will be removed from Dataflows GEN2 with CI/CD support. This change does not impact dataflows or refresh operations. Organizations with legacy artifacts should migrate any stored data to supported Warehouses or Lakehouses. Cleanup process aligns workspace state with current usage and targets only specific dataflow types. No admin action …

Summary Introduction of Baseline Security Mode to enhance security across Microsoft 365 services. New dashboard in the Microsoft 365 admin center for viewing security posture and recommendations. Ability for admins to run impact analysis reports and assess security changes. Recommendations will be organized by risk level with clear statuses. No immediate effect on users unless …

Summary Organizations can customize Microsoft 365 profile cards by adding up to 10 custom properties from external systems. Admins can configure visibility, display name, and icon for each property through the Microsoft 365 admin center. Properties will display in the Contact Information section of profile cards in Outlook Web once enabled. Changes may take up …

Summary Introduction of Catalog Management in SharePoint for improved governance and administrative efficiency. Automatic grouping of SharePoint sites into clusters based on metadata and defined attributes. Admins can rename groups and apply policies, reports, and billing rules on a larger scale. Detailed reports can be downloaded to track site grouping. No impact on end-user experience …

Summary Simplified onboarding process for external partners to access Viva Glint. Admins can grant partners access to create and analyze employee engagement surveys. Feature available to all tenants, requiring admin action for partner access. A new Guest User creation process in Entra ID is necessary for adding partners. No compliance considerations identified; review as appropriate …

Summary Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces natural language commands for email management in Outlook. Users can pin/unpin emails, flag/unflag messages, mark tasks complete, archive emails, and toggle read/unread status. These features will be enabled by default for users with the appropriate licenses. No changes to existing admin policies or additional configuration are required. Compliance considerations are …

Summary Planned maintenance on the Windows 365 alerting service in the EU region to enhance security and reliability. Admins will be unable to create or edit alert rules, and new alerts may be delayed during the maintenance window. Existing alerts will still be visible, and remediation actions can be taken. No impact expected for organizations …

Summary MDI v2.x sensors will use new IP addresses from the AzureAdvancedThreatProtection service tag. Organizations restricting outbound traffic by IP address may lose connectivity if policies aren’t updated. No disruption for those already allowing the full published IP range. Review and update firewall policies to accommodate the new IP range. This change impacts administrators and …

Summary Microsoft Teams updates will use peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing through Delivery Optimization, allowing devices on the same network to share update files. This change reduces reliance on CDN bandwidth and can save organizations up to 30% in internet bandwidth usage. Update packages will download from specific sources rather than CDN, depending on the client location. …

Summary New cmdlet parameters in Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management enable removal of retention holds from inactive mailboxes. The ExcludeFromAllHolds parameter allows permanent mailbox deletion while adhering to compliance requirements. RemoveComplianceTagHold switch provides granular control for adjusting Compliance Tag enforcement. Administrators must opt-in and execute the cmdlet to use these features. Review compliance requirements and …

Summary The Restart Event feature in Microsoft Teams Events will allow organizers to restart live events after an unrecoverable failure. This feature will appear as a new Restart Event button in the Teams user interface for live events. The feature is enabled by default, requiring no admin configuration. Attendees may experience a brief interruption during …