Summary New feature: Implementation of lean manufacturing for Planning Optimization in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Enhances supply chain agility and responsiveness through fast, accurate supply plans. Supports lean manufacturing, catch weight pricing, and step consumption processes. No action required from users regarding this change. For more information, visit the provided link on implementing the …
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Summary New feature allows the use of general journals against projects in Dynamics 365 Project Operations Integrated with ERP. Expense-type general journals can be created and posted directly in Dynamics 365 Finance. Enhanced integration with Microsoft Dataverse enables project actuals to flow back without needing an expense integration account. No action is required from users; …
Summary Users can split credit card transactions in Expense Management without addressing policy violations or missing fields. This feature streamlines the expense entry process and enhances efficiency in managing expenses. Administrators can enable this functionality through a feature flag and parameter setting. Microsoft categorizes this as a new feature. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Medium …
Summary New feature allows assignment of project categories to on-account transactions in Dynamics 365 Project Operations. Users can categorize transactions like customer advances or milestone revenue for better financial reporting. Enhances transparency in financial accounts and ledger postings. Applies to customers using Project Operations for manufacturing deployment. No action is required from users; this message …
Summary Microsoft Defender XDR will offer enhanced configuration options for Entra ID Protection alerts to improve clarity and control. New options will allow admins to choose alert ingestion based on risk levels: High risk, High + Medium risk, or All detections. Default alert ingestion setting will change to only include High severity alerts, potentially reducing …
Summary A new flexible layout option in Teams meetings allows users to resize the space between shared content and participant videos. Users can adjust layouts to prioritize either content or participant video tiles and can swap their positions. This feature supports spotlighted speakers, pinned videos, and Speaker View for a more personalized experience. The resizable …
Summary Archive file classification behavior will be updated on Windows endpoints to enhance performance and consistency. Outer archive files will be classified directly, while internal files will not generate individual events. No admin or user action is needed for this change. Organizations should consider updating internal documentation on classification behavior if applicable. Admin Impact: Low …
Summary Enhanced site visibility governance for non-production sites in Power Pages. Prevents accidental public exposure of test/sandbox sites without admin approval. Blocks public visibility changes and provides notifications in Power Pages Studio. Admins can enable/disable this control and receive insights in Action Center. No action required by users; this is for awareness only. Admin Impact: …
Summary Tech Community Live event on December 2 featuring Windows-focused Ask Microsoft Anything sessions. Topics include managing Windows updates, AI and agents in Windows, backup and restore options, and accessibility in the enterprise. Recording of sessions available on demand; AI-generated closed captions during the event. Users can post questions in advance on the Tech Community …
Summary Introduction of improved insights and security awareness for agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Makers gain real-time visibility into the status of agents in production. Users can see messages blocked by the default protection mechanism and drill down into specific cases. Proactive prompts for actions to ensure agent security, compliance, and performance. Tailored recommendations available …
Summary New capability for IT admins to manage Gen AI applications within organizations using Microsoft Edge policies. Admins can block non-Microsoft LLMs and promote Copilot Chat as a compliant alternative. A new recommendation will be added to the Microsoft Admin Center homepage for managing Gen AI access. Feature requires admin configuration and is available for …
Summary Offline order processing will be available on Android devices in Dynamics 365 Commerce. Store managers, cashiers, and associates can take orders and process sales without network connectivity. Transactions will be stored locally and synchronized with the cloud when connectivity is restored. This change is categorized as a new feature. Awareness of this feature is …
Summary Offline support for processing orders and transactions on iOS devices in Dynamics 365 Commerce. Enables store managers, cashiers, and associates to function without reliable network connectivity. Transactions stored locally and synchronized with the cloud once connectivity is restored. Enhances business continuity and prevents data loss. No action is required from users regarding this change. …
Summary New feature for managing the full lifecycle of legal entity bank accounts in Dynamics 365 Finance. Administrators can configure approval workflows for bank account activities. Enhanced auditing capabilities with trackable change history. Additional signer data management for better control and compliance. No action required; this message is for awareness only. Admin Impact: Low User …
Summary New automated, preconfigured script for migration to unified pricing management in Dynamics 365 Commerce. The script minimizes errors, validates system readiness, and supports data-driven decisions. Admins can automate data transformation tasks and assess system performance with benchmark reporting. Certain features are not supported by the script, including catalog as price group and category price …
Summary Ability to replicate file destination settings in Electronic Reporting across legal entities and environments. Simplifies management of Electronic reporting configurations for administrators. Ensures consistent configurations and reduces setup time. Decreases the likelihood of manual errors in configurations. Streamlines preparation and distribution of business and regulatory reports. Admin Impact: Low User Impact: Low Release Start: …
Summary New ability to calculate customer-specific and volume-specific prices and discounts without creating sales orders in Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management. Accurate pricing and discount information can be obtained without generating sales orders. Streamlines the quoting process, allowing quicker customer responses. Easier integration of pricing calculations with external selling systems. Custom pricing logic can be …
Summary Support for enum handling in GroupBy aggregations in Electronic Reporting for Dynamics 365 Finance is being introduced. Enum fields can now be aggregated using their element index or element name. A new aggregation type “Any” will return the first available enum value. This change simplifies configuration and improves maintainability by eliminating the need for …
Summary Custom query timeouts can be defined during Electronic Reporting (ER) runtime in Dynamics 365 Finance. This feature allows users to control query duration, enhancing performance and reliability for large datasets or time-sensitive reports. The existing default timeout value of 0 will continue to use the standard system timeout if no custom value is specified. …
Summary New feature allows exporting accounting data in the SIE format for users in Sweden. Enables export of key financial data, including balances and transactions, compliant with SIE Types 1–4. Improves performance for handling large datasets and simplifies export processes. Reduces manual effort while ensuring compliance with Swedish regulatory standards. Enhances efficiency and reliability in …
Summary General journal settlements can now be included in the Polish payment terms report in Dynamics 365 Finance. This enhancement improves accuracy and completeness for Polish legal entities’ reports. It reduces manual adjustments and enhances data reliability for reported transactions. This change is categorized as a new feature by Microsoft. The message is for awareness, …
Summary Italian Fiscal Journal can now be printed as a PDF using Electronic Reporting in Dynamics 365 Finance. New PDF output ensures consistent layout and improves report design customization without code changes. Enhanced performance supports processing larger volumes of transactional data efficiently. Report structure aligns with Italian fiscal documentation standards for compliance and audit readiness. …
Summary Ability to define exchange rates for Intrastat reporting in Dynamics 365 Finance, enhancing control over financial processes. Admins and finance users can specify an exchange rate type for calculations, aligning with tax logic and minimizing manual adjustments. Supports multiple VAT registration numbers with different calculation algorithms based on the presence of an exchange rate …
Summary New capability allows admins to upload or edit transcripts for learning objects and Learning paths in Viva Learning. Admins can manage transcripts in two locations: Learning paths and individual learning objects. Transcripts enhance discoverability and improve AI features like recommendations and microlearning. Indexing for updates may take up to 24 hours to reflect in …
Summary Proactive customer engagement with automated, personalized voice conversations in Dynamics 365 Contact Center. Ability to create outbound workstreams and configure customer engagement methods. Three dial modes available: copilot dialing, preview dialing, and progressive dialing. Option to define throttling and pacing rules for customer interactions. Ability to assign agents based on skills and queues needed …
Summary AI record summary can be added to model-driven apps in Power Apps for easy access to important information. Users can create a record summary prompt for any table using a guided prompt builder. Relevant fields and information can be included in the record summary. The summary can be tested online to ensure it meets …
Summary Transitioning from external access tokens to Microsoft Entra-based authentication for actionable messages. Actionable messages relying on external access tokens will fail after the transition. All workflows using actionable messages must be updated to use Microsoft Entra authentication. This change enhances security and complies with modern identity standards. Organizations should review and update their actionable …
Summary Introduction of Action Segments for targeting Organizational Messages based on user activity. Two segments available during Public Preview: Inactive Microsoft 365 Copilot Users and Inactive Microsoft 365 Copilot Users in Teams. No changes to existing admin policies; feature is additive. Required for use: Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. Admins encouraged to review and configure Action …
Summary New capabilities in Windows 365 enhance flexibility, security, and introduce AI-powered features for Cloud PCs. Key updates include support for external identities, Windows 365 Reserve, and User Experience Sync, all now generally available. AI-enabled Cloud PCs and Cloud Apps offer improved user experiences and streamlined setups. Updates roll out automatically but won’t alter existing …
Summary Planned maintenance for Windows 365 will occur during non-peak hours to minimize impact on users. No service downtime is expected; users may experience brief, automatic reconnections lasting less than a minute. Users can establish new connections without interruption during the maintenance window. No action is required from users, but notifying helpdesk and end-users is …
Summary Enhancements to audit event handling for columns protected by column-level security in Microsoft Purview. Certain audit events will have protected values to prevent revealing sensitive information. Filtering of before-and-after column values in activity logs will occur. Change may affect the granularity of audit event data related to column-level security. No action is required from …
Summary Updates to Power Apps licensing management for improved license consumption experience. New tiles in the license consumption report showing summaries for user licenses, app licenses, and billing plans. New admin options to download detailed license data, identify inactive users, and manage app passes. Updated layout in the license consumption report; removal of certain columns …
Summary Microsoft Whiteboard will retire the Insert Document feature, removing the ability to insert PDFs and PowerPoint files from OneDrive for Business and SharePoint. The feature is being retired due to low usage and maintenance requirements. Users can still insert local PDFs via the Whiteboard Windows Native app, and the Insert Picture feature will remain …
Summary Scheduled prompt capabilities are being added to Microsoft 365 Copilot for automating recurring tasks. Users can schedule prompts for agents like Analyst and Idea Coach in both the Web and Work tabs. Editing existing scheduled prompts without deleting is possible; natural language scheduling is also supported. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required, and …
Summary A new feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot will allow users to schedule meetings directly from Copilot chat. Users can manage meeting logistics—find times, book rooms, draft agendas, and send invites—within the chat experience. The feature will be automatically enabled without requiring admin configuration. Existing calendar and meeting settings will still be respected. Admin Impact: …
Summary The entry point for Copilot Chat will be moved from the app ribbon to the document canvas. A new Copilot icon will appear in the document canvas for accessing Copilot Chat. Users will receive curated, contextual prompt suggestions relevant to their document or selection. The feature will remain enabled by default for eligible users, …
Summary Introduction of a new process, ms-teams_modulehost.exe, for improved performance of calling features in Teams Desktop Client for Windows. The new process will run alongside the main application process, ms-teams.exe, focusing on optimizing resource usage. No changes to user workflows or the user interface; admins need to ensure security software permits the new process. Preparation …
Summary Organizational Messages will include email as a new delivery channel alongside existing surfaces like Windows Taskbar and Teams popovers. Admins can utilize premade email templates for Organizational Messages, enhancing communication with users. During Public Preview, new templates will feature welcome messages and weekly emails promoting M365 Copilot adoption. The change impacts both admins and …
Summary Changes to Microsoft eCDN configuration due to Chrome 142 enforcing Local Network Access restrictions impacting peer-to-peer functionality. Admins need to configure the LocalNetworkAccessAllowedForUrls policy by adding specific URLs for optimal performance in Teams Live Events and Town Halls. Settings can be applied via Group Policy or registry keys for Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. …
Summary Ability to govern Copilot agent development and enforce governance policies. Administrators can choose authentication methods for agent interactions: authenticate with Microsoft Entra ID, authenticate manually, or allow anonymous access. The feature modernizes the existing Data Policy virtual connector to enhance scalability. Most restrictive authentication policy applies if access is blocked in either the new …
Summary Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) is deprecated in Windows Server 2022 and will be removed after Windows Server 2025. Standard support for WINS continues until the end of Windows Server 2025’s lifecycle in November 2034. Organizations are encouraged to migrate to modern Domain Name System (DNS)-based name resolution solutions. Prepare for migration by auditing …
Summary The cloud.microsoft domain is now available for Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft To Do, alongside their previous domains. Redirects from old domains to the new cloud.microsoft domains will occur automatically for users. No user action is required; old domain links will remain functional. Organizations should prepare by updating documentation and ensuring network configurations allow access …