Summary Conditional Access policies targeting All resources will enforce challenges for authentication flows that previously allowed access without enforcement when resource exclusions are present. Users may face Conditional Access challenges such as MFA or device compliance when signing in through client applications requesting only specific scopes. Most client applications will not be affected, as they …
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Summary New feature for integrating Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps in Dynamics 365 Finance. Enhances decision-making and agility through analytical tables and pre-built planning data models. Addresses data inconsistencies, import issues, and performance challenges. Aims to improve user experience and facilitate data-driven decisions. No action required from users; this is an awareness message. Admin …
Summary SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business standalone plans will be retired. Customers should transition to Microsoft 365 suites or capacity packs for continued service. No new sales of standalone plans after the end of sale date, and renewals will end in January 2027. Organizations must manage their data and assess new storage options to …
Summary New output formats for the Researcher agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot, including PowerPoint, PDF, Infographic, and Audio overview. Updated user experience for exporting existing Word and Pages formats. Changes are automatically enabled, requiring no admin configuration. No impact on existing workflows; users can utilize new formats immediately. Admins can inform users and update documentation …
Summary Action is required to ensure trust in the DigiCert Global Root G2 Certificate Authority to maintain secure mail flow with Exchange Online. Organizations using custom certificate trust stores or older application environments may be impacted and need to update their trusted certificate chains. Systems performing full certificate chain validation, including third-party email gateways, must …
Summary January 2026 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. Expanded language support for the Settings Agent includes German, Portuguese, Spanish, and more. Enhanced Cross-Device Resume functionality to continue activities from an Android phone on a PC. Improved MIDI support with enhanced features for musicians. Narrator provides more control …
Summary Introduction of “Report a Call” feature in Microsoft Teams to flag suspicious one-to-one calls. Users can easily report calls, providing security teams with actionable intelligence. Reports will be accessible in the Microsoft Defender portal and Teams Admin Center for review and investigation. Admins must enable settings in the Microsoft Defender portal for enhanced reporting. …
Summary A new Drafts quick view feature is being introduced in Microsoft Teams to streamline access to unsent draft messages. This feature allows users to easily find, edit, and send draft messages without admin configuration required. It will be enabled by default for all Microsoft Teams users on desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux). No action …
Summary Users can open Outlook emails directly within any full-app Microsoft 365 Copilot experience, including Copilot chat. Emails will display side-by-side with the Copilot interface. The feature is enabled by default with no changes to existing permissions or controls. No administrator action is required to prepare for this change. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium …
Summary PDFs will open directly within Microsoft 365 Copilot when clicked, enhancing the user experience. The feature applies to all users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No administrative actions or configuration changes are needed; it’s enabled by default. Existing Purview policies for PDFs remain unchanged. Optionally, organizations can inform support teams and update documentation …
Summary New AI workflows in the Workflows app for Microsoft Teams will automate tasks using scheduled Copilot prompts. Available only to users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and accessible on Teams for Web and Mac. Feature is off by default and requires the Workflows app to be enabled for your organization. Admins can control …
Summary Outlook is introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities for creating and viewing Inbox rules using natural language. Users can easily create new rules and view existing ones via chat with Copilot, enhancing organization. Rules created with Copilot function like those made through traditional Outlook settings, applying only to future messages. The feature is automatically enabled …
Summary New feature allows filtering of knowledge sources for agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Enhances workflows and optimizes response relevance. No action required for users regarding this change. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium Release Start: 28 Feb 2026 Release End: 28 Feb 2026 Services: M365 Copilot (Power Platform) Category: Stay informed Tags: New Feature …
Summary Power Platform resources can now be viewed and managed in the Power Platform admin center. Access a unified Inventory page and resource-specific views in Copilot Studio, Power Apps, and Power Automate. Resource types include agents, apps, flows, environments, and environment groups. Power Platform for Admins V2 connector and additional Environment Groups support available from …
Summary An updated January 2026 Scan Cab was released, including new metadata for Microsoft Office 2016 security updates. IT administrators using the Scan Cab should re-download and redeploy it if it was obtained before the updated version was available. No action is needed for environments not using Scan Cab or without Microsoft Office. Administrators can …
Summary Capacity enforcement for agent flows will be introduced in Microsoft Copilot Studio for environments with insufficient Copilot Credits or pay-as-you-go billing. New agent flow runs will be blocked from starting until capacity is increased or reset, with warnings for authors about insufficient capacity at design time. Prepaid credit usage resets monthly, and certain flow …
Summary The SharePoint Bing Maps web part will be renamed to Maps and will use Azure Maps as its data provider. Business Entity search for organizations or points of interest by name will no longer be supported. Features like Bird’s eye and Street view modes will be removed, reverting to Road view. Admins should allowlist …
Summary Support for pay-as-you-go (PAYG) consumption for the Microsoft 365 Copilot Retrieval API will allow non-Copilot licensed users to access data under admin control. Admins can enable PAYG to allow select groups or all non-Copilot licensed users access to tenant-level Microsoft 365 data. User-level data sources, such as OneDrive, will remain unavailable to non-Copilot licensed …
Summary Alerts in Microsoft Defender XDR will be improved for better prioritization in investigations. A new built-in alert tuning experience will be visible, allowing admins to adjust settings if desired. The initial set of rules will focus on low-severity alerts specific to Microsoft Defender for Office 365. Automated Investigation and Response (AIR) will handle certain …
Summary A new export option in the Copilot dashboard will allow eligible users to download de-identified usage metrics aggregated by user and day for the past 28 days. This feature supports more detailed insights into Copilot adoption and will be accessible to users with full company-level access, such as senior leaders and admin-assigned users. Organizations …
Summary Support for Microsoft Defender for Android on devices running Android 10 will end, ceasing feature updates, security fixes, and technical support. Organizations with Android 10 devices using Microsoft Defender for Android are impacted. Current installations on Android 10 will continue to function but without new features or updates. New installations on Android 10 devices …
Summary Email customization for Site Lifecycle Management (SLM) policies is now generally available for SharePoint admins. Admins can tailor notification emails, including subject line, message body, and guidance URL. Default system emails will be used unless custom templates are set up. No changes to existing policy behavior are introduced. No action is needed if default …
Summary Outlook mobile users will be able to open and send OFT files (Outlook File Templates). OFT files will open as draft messages, facilitating template reuse. This feature is enabled by default for all mobile Outlook users. No action is required for organizations to implement this feature. Update internal training and documentation if the feature …
Summary Copilot access in Viva Glint will be managed solely through Viva Feature Access Management (VFAM), eliminating existing toggles. Copilot will be enabled by default for all users with the necessary Glint permissions. Admins will no longer manage Copilot settings within the Glint portal, reducing their workload. Users will see Copilot unless it is disabled …
Summary New templates in Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning will be available in Agent Builder for drafting and editing documents, ensuring alignment with organizational guidelines. Organizations with 5,000+ Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses can customize agents further by tuning context, tools, and models using proprietary data. Snapshot copies of user-selected SharePoint content will be created for tuning …
Summary Introduction of Advanced Review Set Explorer for Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium), supporting both KeyQL and KQL query options. KQL allows advanced data exploration, aggregation, and visualization within review sets. Users can apply complex filters and visualize results through charts without altering existing workflows. Feature is enabled by default for users with eDiscovery review permissions. …
Summary Microsoft Entra ID will introduce passkey profiles and synced passkeys as a new feature, enhancing the passkey configuration experience. Administrators can choose between device-bound passkeys, synced passkeys, or both using the new passkeyType property. Existing FIDO2 authentication configurations will automatically transition to a Default passkey profile if tenants do not opt in during the …
Summary A new policy setting allows organizations to add visual or audio watermarks to video and audio content generated or altered by AI in Microsoft 365. The policy is titled “Include a watermark when content from Microsoft 365 is generated or altered by AI” and is accessible through the Cloud Policy service. Watermarks are not …
Summary A new preconfigured quick policy template in Insider Risk Management will help detect potential data theft from Microsoft Fabric and other cloud storage services. The template enables admins to create scenario-specific policies with minimal configuration, enhancing onboarding speed and consistency. It will assist in monitoring potential data theft by users leaving the organization or …
Summary Tenant isolation feature in Power Platform will be enabled by default. Cross-tenant connections will be blocked; connections within the same tenant remain unaffected. Guest user access will not be impacted by this change. Administrators can prepare by configuring tenant isolation or disabling it before enforcement. Documentation available for further guidance on configuring tenant isolation …
Summary A Data Privacy message is available in Message Center for your organization. Accessible by Global Administrators or designated Message Center Privacy Readers. Categorized as GDPR, indicating a focus on data privacy compliance. Classified under ‘PreventOrFixIssue,’ highlighting the need for potential administrative action. Relevant for understanding changes that may impact service continuity. Admin Impact: High …
Summary The Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) API and XDR API are being retired and will transition to the Microsoft Graph Security API. Existing automation, integration, and custom workflows using the MDE and XDR APIs will fail after retirement if not updated. Manual updates will be necessary to migrate workflows to the Microsoft Graph Security …
Summary Admins can control MTA-STS and SMTP DANE validations for outbound emails in Exchange Online with three modes: Opportunistic, None, and Mandatory. Default setting for outbound connectors will be Opportunistic Mode, which allows sending emails even if the destination doesn’t support MTA-STS or SMTP DANE. Selecting None disables both validations, potentially reducing email security against …
Summary Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will include new ready-to-use risk indicators for Fabric lakehouse activities. These indicators will enhance detection of potential data theft or leakage involving Fabric lakehouse assets. Insider Risk Management admins can opt in to use these indicators in the Microsoft Purview portal, but they are not enabled by default. Organizations …
Summary “Require approved client app” grant control will be retired in Microsoft Entra ID and Intune. Organizations must update Conditional Access policies to use “Require application protection policy” grant control instead. This change will affect any existing Conditional Access policies using the retired control. Users will no longer have the ability to enforce the retired …
Summary Updates have been released for the Current Channel of Microsoft 365 Apps. Clients set to auto-update through the Office Content Delivery Network will not need to take action. Administrators managing updates directly can download and deploy the latest version. Release notes with more details are available online. Admin Impact: Medium User Impact: Low Release …
Summary The Custom greetings feature in Voice call authentication will be retired. Voice call authentication will default to Microsoft’s recordings after the retirement. Organizations should prepare users for the transition from custom greetings. Review multifactor authentication settings and inform users about the change. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium Release Start: 28 Feb 2026 Release …
Summary Microsoft 365 Copilot users can set custom calendar instructions for automatic meeting responses and cancellation removals. Copilot will proactively monitor calendar events and notify users of actions taken based on their instructions. This feature will be available exclusively in the new Outlook and Outlook for web. No admin configuration is needed, and the feature …
Summary Introduction of the External domains anomalies report in Microsoft Teams for detecting unusual interactions with external organizations. Admins will have access to insights on external domains with abnormal communication activity through the Teams admin center. A Block option will be available in the report for managing external domains directly. No action is required to …
Summary Brand Impersonation Protection for Teams Calling will evaluate incoming calls for signs of impersonation and provide warnings for high-risk calls. Users can choose to accept, block, or end calls based on the risk alerts displayed. The feature will be enabled by default, enhancing tenant security without changing existing Teams Calling policies. No administrative action …
Summary Introduction of Agent Mode in PowerPoint for web, allowing users to edit presentations conversationally with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Users can refine layouts and content while preserving existing formatting, structure, and branding. Copilot Chat enables interaction for editing and enhancing presentations using enterprise data. Default access to Agent Mode for all eligible users; no administrative …
Summary Users with Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 can report suspicious Teams messages for the first time. Reporting options include marking messages as security risks or not security risks (false positives). Reports will be accessible in the Defender portal and configured mailboxes. Teams admin center reporting features will be enabled automatically with existing …