Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Endpoint: Retiring the ‘Document name matches patterns’ condition

MC1042927 | March 29 – Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Endpoint will retire the ‘Document name matches patterns’ condition due to performance concerns. The rollout will occur from mid-May to mid-June 2025. Organizations should migrate to the ‘Document name contains words or phrases’ condition. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App centric management for app installation and changes to app setup policies

MC795355 | March 28 – Microsoft Teams is introducing app-centric management for admin app installation, replacing the “Installed apps” feature. This will allow admins to install apps for specific users, groups, or the entire organization. The rollout will occur in phases, starting in late July 2024 and completing by late March 2025. No action is needed for Phase 1 tenants.
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(Updated) Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook

MC1020219 | March 28 – Agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat in Outlook will be delayed. Targeted Release is now planned for late April 2025, with general availability in early May 2025. These agents will enhance customization and be managed via the Microsoft 365 admin center. More details can be found [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/admin/manage/manage-copilot-agents-integrated-apps?view=o365-worldwide).
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(Updated) Exposure Management Recommendations Retirement

MC971037 | March 28 – Certain SSPM recommendations will be retired from Exposure Management in the Defender portal to ensure accurate security posture representation. The rollout will occur from mid-February to mid-April 2025. No action is required from organizations, and security scores will be updated accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web: Changing how to disable/enable

MC922623 | March 27 – Microsoft is changing how to enable or disable the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web. The rollout will start in late April 2025 and finish by mid-May 2025. The CASMailbox-`OWAEnabled` parameter will only block Outlook for the web, while the CASMailbox-`OneWinNativeOutlookEnabled` policy will manage the new Outlook for Windows. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards

MC956699 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward app cards in messages. This feature will be available from mid-February to late March 2025, depending on the release schedule. Bot cards are excluded. Users need the latest Teams build, and organizations should update their documentation and notify users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Insights will be included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot license

MC1009917 | March 26 – Microsoft Viva Insights will now be included in the Microsoft 365 Copilot license starting mid-March 2025. The minimum license threshold for new tenants is increased to 50. The cohort analysis feature is retired from the Copilot Dashboard but remains available in advanced insights. Existing configurations will be honored.
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Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams: Unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app

MC796790 | March 26 – The unified management of Teams apps in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 app is on hold, with further guidance expected by late April 2025. This change aims to streamline app management across platforms, ensuring consistent settings. Admins should review and unify app settings in the Microsoft 365 and Teams admin centers.
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Changes to Microsoft 365 Copilot web app on mobile browser

MC1041462 | March 26 – Starting April 2025, users will no longer access the Microsoft 365 Copilot app via mobile browsers at m365.cloud.microsoft. Instead, they will be redirected to download the mobile app on iOS and Android. Inform users, update documentation, and share download links. No admin action is required for the redirection.
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Microsoft Viva Glint: Some language codes will retire from translation services

MC1041428 | March 26 – Microsoft Viva Glint will retire some language codes and update localizations starting April 10, 2025. Retired codes will be available until August 31, 2025, after which they will be removed. Admins should update or save custom translations before this date. A subscription to Microsoft Viva Suite or Viva Glint is required.
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(Updated) New Service in your Microsoft 365 subscription: Org Explorer

MC939925 | March 25 – Your Microsoft 365 subscription is being updated with Org Explorer in Outlook, which visualizes your company’s structure. Rollout starts in late-May 2025 and completes by late-June 2025. Org Explorer won’t require a Viva premium license. No action is needed now.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot can access Microsoft Viva Engage content

MC932535 | March 25 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon access question posts in Microsoft Viva Engage public communities to assist users. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 and completes by late March 2025. Initially, it will include Question posts, Answers, and Storylines, expanding to Discussion posts and private communities later. No admin action required.
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Power Automate – Repair flow automation errors

MC1044508 | March 30 – We are announcing the Repair flow automation errors feature for Power Automate. This feature uses Copilot to find and repair automation errors by identifying the required UI elements on the screen. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2025. How does this affect me? Once allowed, this feature uses Copilot to locate elements on the screen at the execution time. The repaired selector is used in future…
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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Policy sync status on Purview portal

MC1043471 | March 29 – The Policy Sync Status feature in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal allows solution admins to see the sync status of policies directly from the Policies and Reports pages. It applies to various policy types and will be available in Public Preview in mid-April 2025 and General Availability in mid-May 2025. No prerequisites are required.
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(Updated) Teams admin center: App centric management and changes to app permission policies

MC688930 | March 29 – The migration to app-centric management for Teams apps is occurring in three phases: automatic migration for single policy customers (completed by end of March 2025), self-migration using the Migration Wizard (available until end of March 2025), and automatic migration for all customers starting in April 2025. Detailed documentation is available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoftteams/app-centric-management).
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Microsoft Purview | Data Security Posture Management for AI: Additional Copilot integrations

MC1043462 | March 28 – Microsoft Purview will soon support Microsoft Copilot in Fabric and Microsoft Security Copilot without requiring a Copilot license. Public preview starts in late March 2025, with general availability by late August 2025. Admins need to create a new policy to monitor interactions. No admin action is required before rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook: Name pronunciation on the profile card

MC917748 | March 28 – Microsoft Teams and Outlook will soon feature name pronunciation on profile cards, promoting inclusivity. Rollout starts mid-November 2024 for targeted release and late March 2025 for general availability. Users can record and listen to name pronunciations. Admins can enable this feature via Microsoft Graph.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Granular trigger throttling

MC788980 | March 28 – After further review we have decided not to proceed with this change at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will roll out a public preview of granular trigger throttling limits from late October 2024 to late January 2025. The update introduces limits to manage noisy triggers and enhance policy health warnings. No action is needed, but admins should be notified. Further details are available in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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Updated: New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web: Delegates can create new categories for the account owner’s Calendar

MC962527 | March 28 – Delegates in the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows and web can create and apply categories for the account owner’s Calendar. Rollout starts mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-February 2025 for General Availability, completing by mid-April 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New Cross-location shifts in the Shifts app

MC800503 | March 28 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Cross-location Shifts in the Shifts app, allowing frontline managers to offer open shifts across multiple locations. The rollout starts late October 2024 and completes by mid-April 2025. This feature optimizes workforce management and requires an operational hierarchy, sister locations, and matching schedule group codes. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Embed support for Teams town hall

MC889534 | March 28 – Microsoft Teams now supports embedding town hall events in websites, allowing attendees to watch and engage with features like Q&A, captions, and reactions. The rollout starts in November 2024 for targeted release and December 2024 for general availability. Organizers can use embed codes from the town hall scheduling template.
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(Updated) Teams: Latest meeting experiences with performance improvements on web for Safari and Firefox (for guests)

MC705760 | March 28 – Teams meeting experiences on the web for Safari and Firefox (for guests) will be improved with performance enhancements, a refreshed pre-join, updated meeting stage, and toolbar. Rollout begins early September 2024 and completes by early October 2024 worldwide, and mid-October 2024 to mid-April 2025 for GCC, GCC High, and DoD.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Wired headset support for the Walkie Talkie app for iOS

MC1006623 | March 28 – Microsoft Teams will soon support wired headsets for the Walkie Talkie app on iOS, enabling hands-free and push-to-talk modes. The rollout will occur from early to mid-March 2025, requiring no admin action. Organizations should notify users and update documentation. More details are available on the Microsoft Learn website.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcut support

MC992216 | March 28 – Users can now use third-party chat and meeting keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Teams by selecting a communication or meeting layout in the settings. Rollout starts in May 2025, with no admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Retention based on “last accessed” for OneDrive and SharePoint files

MC999442 | March 28 – Admins will soon be able to apply retention policies based on the “last accessed” date for OneDrive and SharePoint files in Microsoft Purview. This feature will be available in public preview in February 2025 and generally available worldwide by October 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: New naming convention for folder shortcuts

MC1025216 | March 28 – Microsoft OneDrive will introduce a new naming convention for folder shortcuts starting late June 2025, completing by mid-July 2025. New shortcuts will include the site or owner’s name for better identification. Existing shortcuts remain unchanged. This update applies across OneDrive web, mobile apps, File Explorer, Mac Finder, and Microsoft Teams. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Learning – Semantic search support for in-app Searches

MC1036565 | March 28 – Microsoft Viva Learning is transitioning to an intent-based search, enhancing search results by understanding user intent. The rollout will occur from mid to late March 2025. This update impacts various Viva Learning features and requires content curators to enrich content attributes for better search accuracy. More details are available in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479749.
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for web and Windows: Organize and reorder folders

MC901831 | March 28 – New Microsoft Outlook for web and Windows will import folder order from classic Outlook. Rollout begins late November 2024 for Targeted Release, January 2025 for General Availability, and early February 2025 for GCC. Users can customize folder order via the new Outlook ribbon. No admin action required.
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Microsoft SharePoint Online: Manage SharePoint pages using the left navigation pane

MC1042934 | March 28 – SharePoint Online users can now manage pages using the left navigation pane, create new pages, navigate to recently edited sites, and duplicate existing pages. The rollout began in March 2025 and will complete by April 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
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Microsoft Excel: Expanded eligibility for Python in Excel

MC1042933 | March 28 – In April 2025, Python in Excel will expand to include Microsoft 365 commercial licenses with web app access. Users can add Python formulas in Excel with enterprise-level security. A premium Python compute add-on license will be available for faster calculations. Admins can manage licenses and self-service purchases in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
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Prevent/Fix – Microsoft Purview: HR Connector new sample power shell script

MC1042929 | March 28 – Organizations using the Microsoft Purview HR Connector with Insider Risk Management must update their PowerShell scripts by March 31, 2025, to continue uploading data. Updated scripts are available on GitHub for different environments. If not using the HR Connector, this message can be disregarded.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Platform migration for enhanced data storage and performance

MC1042926 | March 28 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is migrating its data platform to enhance performance and scalability, aiming for completion by late June 2025. Benefits include improved data consistency, parity between tools, enhanced performance, and faster feature development. Users may experience slight delays and intermittent failures during the transition. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Enhancing page load performance

MC1042925 | March 28 – Microsoft Defender for Office 365 is enhancing page load performance to address user feedback on latency. Phase 1, starting in late March 2025 and ending by late June 2025, targets improvements in Submission, Quarantine, Threat Explorer, Email Entity, and Policy Configuration pages. No disruptions or admin actions are required.
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Power Apps – Information regarding the end of support for Filter, sort, and search galleries with Copilot (preview)

MC1042749 | March 27 – On April 26, 2025, the Filter, sort, and search galleries with Copilot (preview) feature will have reached end of support. How does this affect me? This feature will no longer be available to users. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness and no action is required.
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[Reminder] Power Apps – Update your firewall allowlist to include *.powerplatformusercontent.com

MC1042732 | March 27 – Starting March 31, 2025, Power Apps will use a new endpoint, *.powerplatformusercontent.com, which needs to be added to your firewall allowlist. What action do I need to take? Please update your firewall to allowlist the *.powerplatformusercontent.com domain and its subdomains before March 31, 2025. Why is this action needed? If action is not taken, your Power Apps may experience performance issues after this change is made on March…
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(Updated) New Startup Boost task from Microsoft Office installer for Office applications

MC1041470 | March 27 – Microsoft is introducing a new Startup Boost task to improve Office application performance, starting mid-May 2025. Admins can disable this feature via Group Policy. The task will be visible in Windows Task Scheduler and initially apply to Microsoft Word. Startup Boost requires sufficient system resources and can be disabled if needed.
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Chat usage report improvements

MC1041457 | March 27 – Microsoft is updating the Microsoft Copilot Chat usage report to include active users from Teams, Outlook, and Copilot.cloud.microsoft. The rollout will start in early April 2025. Metrics like active users and last activity date in the admin center may change. Users should revise custom reports accordingly.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Amplify: New “average time spent per user” graph in reporting

MC1025211 | March 27 – Microsoft Viva Amplify is introducing a new “average time spent per user” graph in reporting, available mid-April to late April 2025. This metric will provide insights into user engagement at the campaign and publication levels, supported by SharePoint and Outlook channels. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: New Insider Risk Management reporting capabilities

MC932480 | March 27 – Microsoft Purview’s new Insider Risk Management reporting capabilities have been delayed. The rollout for public preview is now scheduled for December 2024, and general availability is set for May 2025. The new features include a central location for reports, with operational reports for alerts and cases accessible by admins, analysts, or investigators. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Introducing the Windows roadmap

MC1042590 | March 27 – The Windows roadmap is a transparent view into what features and improvements are coming to Windows 11 to help you manage change for your estate. See what’s coming to the Windows Insider Program, what’s gradually rolling out, and what’s generally available with estimated release dates. Check out instructions on how to access these innovations before they’re enabled by default. You can filter by a specific…
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The March 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2

MC1042518 | March 27 – The March 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, version 24H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see…
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Trigger Power Automate workflows after DLP rule match (GCC, GCC High, DoD)

MC989969 | March 27 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) will integrate with Microsoft Power Automate, allowing custom workflows to be triggered after a DLP rule match. Rollout for GCC, GCC High, and DoD will start mid-January 2026 and complete by late January 2026. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: The Copilot Chat input box design will be consistent

MC1015899 | March 27 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat input box design will be standardized across the Web and Work tabs starting early April 2025, with no functionality changes. The rollout requires no admin action but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. A Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Quickly see who is in the office based on work hours and location

MC862229 | March 27 – Microsoft Outlook will soon have a feature to quickly see who is in the office based on work hours and location settings. The rollout for targeted release starts in mid-August 2024, with general availability from early October 2024 to early April 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Loop – User Accessible Recycle Bin for Loop workspaces

MC929021 | March 27 – Owners will be able to restore deleted Loop workspaces from a recycle bin starting mid-June 2025, with the rollout completing by late June 2025. No preparation is needed as changes will be automatic.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Join town halls using dial-in options and join codes available in email invites

MC1009929 | March 27 – Presenters and attendees can join Microsoft Teams town halls using dial-in options and join codes from email invites. Rollout starts in May 2025 for general availability and June 2025 for GCC. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Add CVI (Cloud Video Interop) coordinates to town hall and webinar invitations

MC1009932 | March 27 – Meeting organizers will soon be able to add CVI coordinates to Teams town hall and webinar invitations, allowing non-Teams users to join via third-party devices. Rollout starts in May 2025 and completes by June 2025. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and notify users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Distinguish invites among Attendee, Presenter, and Co-organizer emails

MC1009930 | March 27 – Microsoft Teams will distinguish invites among Attendee, Presenter, and Co-organizer emails. Rollout starts in June 2025 for targeted release and completes by early August 2025 for GCC. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Separate Copilot retention policies from Teams chats

MC926899 | March 27 – Admins will be able to create separate retention policies for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions and Teams chats. The rollout begins in early May 2025 for Public Preview and early June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required before the rollout, but reviewing current configurations and notifying users is recommended.
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Power Platform – New Power Platform admin center (PPAC) user interface to become the default

MC1042010 | March 27 – We are announcing an update to the Power Platform admin center (PPAC) that enhances your administrative experience. Effective April 21, 2025, the new PPAC user interface (UI) will become the default experience. How does this affect me? Currently, when an admin logs into PPAC, it defaults to the classic UI. An admin can toggle “ON” the new PPAC UI experience, if they choose to do so. However, starting April 21, 2025, the new PPAC UI will become the default view. Admins can…
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Microsoft PowerPoint: Microsoft 365 Copilot can convert text to bullet points or a list

MC1041967 | March 26 – Microsoft PowerPoint will soon allow users to convert text to bullet points or numbered lists using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Initially requiring a Copilot license, this feature will be available to all Microsoft 365 licenses by mid-May 2025. The rollout requires no admin action and will be on by default.
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Viva Pulse – Admin Export all tenant and report data from Pulse

MC1041966 | March 26 – Admins can now export all tenant and report data from Viva Pulse to a .csv file, with one active export job at a time. This feature will be available worldwide by late March 2025. Admins can access the export feature from the manage tab on the Viva Pulse homepage. More details can be found [here](https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=407636).
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Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android: Large audience warnings for users

MC1041964 | March 26 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS/Android will introduce large audience warnings starting mid-April 2025. Users with MailTips support can opt in to receive warnings when emailing over 25 recipients. Admins can customize this threshold. The rollout is automatic, with no required admin action. Notify users and update documentation as needed.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: Three Microsoft Secure Score SCIDs will retire

MC1041962 | March 26 – Three Microsoft Secure Score SCIDs (SCID-84, SCID-2020, SCID-2051) for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint will be retired between late March 2025 and late April 2025 to ensure a more accurate security posture representation. These changes will adjust the Security Score experience accordingly.
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Microsoft Viva Pulse: Admins can configure access to Pulse templates for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users

MC1041957 | March 26 – Admins can configure access to new Microsoft Viva Pulse templates for Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed users. This feature, available from late March to mid-April 2025, allows admins to manage template access and review content. No action is required before the rollout, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updating Recommended section with Copilot prompts

MC1041955 | March 26 – The Recommended section on the Home tab of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app will be updated to include Copilot prompt suggestions for licensed users, enhancing content relevance. Users won’t be able to remove Meeting recordings and Upcoming meetings content. This change will be effective in late April 2025 and requires no admin action.
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Microsoft Syntex: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for OneDrive for Business

MC1041953 | March 26 – Microsoft 365 admins can now enable Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for OneDrive for Business, improving file searchability and compliance. This feature will be available globally from early to mid-April 2025 and incurs additional costs. Admins can set it up via the Microsoft 365 admin portal.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: New Exchange Web Services Usage report

MC1041950 | March 26 – New Exchange Web Services (EWS) usage report will be available in the Microsoft 365 admin center by early April 2025. It provides insights into third-party applications using EWS, detailing specific actions and call volumes. No admin action is required before the rollout. See Roadmap ID 469510 for more details.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage: New Communications Dashboard

MC1041122 | March 26 – Microsoft Viva Engage is launching a new Communications Dashboard for corporate communicators, network admins, and higher-level roles. The rollout starts mid-April 2025 and completes by late June 2025. New features include enhanced campaign management, analytics, and moderation tools. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Restrict Access action for semantic models in Microsoft Fabric (preview)

MC937920 | March 26 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) will soon allow restricting access to Fabric semantic models and lakehouses. This feature, available in public preview, will enable admins to configure DLP policies to detect sensitive information and restrict access to internal users or data owners. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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The March 2025 Windows non-security preview update is now available for some supported versions of Windows

MC1041091 | March 26 – The March 2025 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2, and 22H2, as well as Windows 10, version 22H2. The non-security preview update for Windows 11, version 24H2 will be available soon. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 and…
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook name change: “Outlook (new)” on Windows will change to “Outlook”

MC981624 | March 26 – The installed name for new Microsoft Outlook on Windows will change from “Outlook (new)” to “Outlook” starting late March 2025, completing by early April 2025. This change is automatic and requires no admin action, but users should be informed and documentation updated.
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Power Platform admin center – Information about automatic deletion of inactive default environments

MC1037764 | March 26 – Starting in April 2025, we are introducing an automated process to delete inactive default environments. How does this affect me? Default environments without premium licenses will be impacted by this process. Environments with M365 Agents or Planner activity will be out of scope. Admins will receive two notifications prior to the default environment being deleted for inactivity….
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Dynamics 365 Sales – Find, filter, and sort using natural language with smart grid

MC1041795 | March 26 – We are announcing the find, filter, and sort using natural language with smart grid feature for Dynamics 365 Sales. With this feature users can find and filter leads and opportunities using natural language queries. This feature will reach general availability on April 25, 2025.How does this affect me?Users can filter records, search based on text, and sort records in a grid using natural language query. You can also see the criteria applied to filter the data and can easily…
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Microsoft Teams: Updated Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for Teams Mobile

MC1023485 | March 26 – The Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for Teams Mobile is updated and available for iOS version 7.2.1+ and Android version 1.0.0.2025042204+. The rollout starts late March 2025 and completes by early May 2025. Key functionalities are refreshed, and no admin action is required.
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Microsoft Purview: IRM RBAC Change (related to Data Security Investigations) Preview

MC1041756 | March 26 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM) will introduce a new role, Data Security Investigation Contributor, allowing IRM Investigators to launch Data Security Investigations (DSI) from IRM cases. DSI, an AI-powered solution, helps identify, analyze, and mitigate data security risks. The public preview begins in April 2025, with general availability in June 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New card animation feature for Pages, News, and Microsoft Viva Amplify

MC1024394 | March 26 – Microsoft SharePoint will introduce a new card animation feature for Pages, News, and Microsoft Viva Amplify starting late April 2025. This feature will be enabled by default for new cards and can be managed in the web part property pane. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Microsoft PowerShell cmdlet to allow federation with specific trial tenant domains

MC994289 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new PowerShell setting, `-AllowedTrialTenantDomains`, to customize federation with specific trial tenant domains while maintaining a default block on all trial-only tenants. This setting will be available in late April 2025. No immediate admin action is required.
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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web: Optimized hover actions in the message list

MC1041465 | March 26 – New Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web will move hover actions to the Sender/From column to save space and reduce mouse travel. This change will roll out in April 2025, with a one-time shortcut to set hover actions. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Teams: New calendar feature in opt-out experience

MC1041464 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a new calendar feature that integrates with Outlook and Teams, including innovations like Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Places. The rollout starts in April 2025 for Targeted Release and May 2025 for General Availability. Users can toggle between the new and classic calendars. No admin action is required.
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Microsoft Viva Learning: Surfaces will be personalized according to user skills/interests

MC1041459 | March 26 – Microsoft Viva Learning will personalize surfaces based on user-selected and inferred skills. The rollout for Public Preview starts mid-March 2025, with General Availability in early April 2025. Organizations should enrich content with detailed information to improve recommendation accuracy. For more details, refer to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 479751.
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New Microsoft Graph Connectors Now Available for Microsoft 365 Copilot

MC1041458 | March 26 – New Microsoft Graph Connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot are now available. These 14 connectors enhance Copilot’s ability to access and analyze business content across various platforms like Salesforce, Zendesk, Adobe, WordPress, Google Drive, Dropbox, Jira, Azure, Stack Overflow, PostgreSQL, and SharePoint On-Prem. Try them [here](https://admin.microsoft.com/Adminportal/Home#/MicrosoftSearch/Connectors/add).
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New Microsoft Outlook and Outlook for the web: New setting to enable two-click view for encrypted emails

MC1041456 | March 26 – New Outlook for Windows desktop and Outlook for the web will support a two-click view for encrypted emails starting April 2025. Admins can enable this feature, which requires user confirmation before accessing encrypted emails, to reduce accidental exposure. The setting is disabled by default.
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AI Admin role has permissions to manage Copilot agents

MC1041454 | March 26 – AI Admin role now has permissions to manage Copilot agents, previously requiring Global Admin privileges. This change will roll out in late March 2025. AI Admins can view, publish, reject, block, and update agents but cannot consent for permissions. They should familiarize themselves with the integrated app page.
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Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android: New location sharing settings for emergency calls and more

MC1041451 | March 26 – Microsoft Teams for iOS/Android is updating its location sharing settings to enhance privacy and security. Users will have new options to control location data usage for emergency calls, IT Admin Insights, and troubleshooting. The rollout will begin in April 2025, and organizations should educate users on these changes.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: New Researcher and Analyst agents

MC1041319 | March 26 – Microsoft 365 Copilot-licensed users will soon gain access to two new agents, Researcher and Analyst, starting April 2025. These agents, part of the “Frontier” program, will help with complex research and data analysis. Users must review and adjust their Copilot agent settings to enable access.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: New compromised user context in Microsoft Entra

MC1006621 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview’s Insider Risk Management will soon include compromised user alerts from Microsoft Entra, aiding analysts in identifying and responding to risks. The rollout begins in early April 2025 and completes by late April 2025. No admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Sync folder order

MC926892 | March 25 – The folder order in Microsoft Outlook mobile will sync with Outlook web, Mac, and Windows platforms. Rollout starts mid-April 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025. Users must reorder folders on non-mobile platforms. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended.
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Microsoft Viva Engage: Monitoring keywords in the new Communications Dashboard

MC1041179 | March 25 – The Microsoft Viva Engage keyword monitoring feature will move from the Yammer admin center to the new Viva Engage Communications Dashboard’s Advanced moderation experience. This change, affecting various Engage apps, will roll out from mid-April to late June 2025. Admins need to review configurations and may notify users.
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Move emails between accounts (new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web)

MC943640 | March 25 – Users will soon be able to move emails between accounts in the new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web. This feature is controlled by the Set-OWAMailboxPolicy policy. Rollout starts in February 2025 for Targeted Release, April 2025 for General Availability, and May 2025 for GCC. GCC High and DoD are excluded.
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Power Platform admin center – Updating inactive duration from 90 days to 30 days for developer environments

MC1041146 | March 25 – Starting April 2025, we will start rolling out an update that changes the inactive duration for developer environments from 90 days to 30 days.How does this affect me?After the change is applied developer environments will be disabled after being inactive for 30 days. The environment will then be deleted 15 days after being disabled if no action is taken by the administrators. Please review the Automatic deletion of Power…
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(Updated) Discover agents in Microsoft Copilot iOS/Android

MC1019988 | March 25 – The Agent UX for Microsoft 365 Copilot, previously on desktop and web, is now available on mobile. Users can discover, add, and chat with agents in Teams, Outlook, and the Copilot app. Rollout starts mid-May 2025 and completes by late May 2025. No admin action required.
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Retirement of Alerts Policy cmdlets in Microsoft Purview Audit

MC1041124 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview is retiring the event alert policies capability within the Purview Audit solution by March 26, 2025. Existing alert policies will no longer generate alerts, and related cmdlets will be retired. Users are advised to recreate alert policies through Purview DLP or Microsoft Defender.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: Deploy frontline teams with flexible membership

MC883199 | March 25 – Admins will soon be able to deploy location-based frontline teams with automatic membership management and multiple team owners in the Microsoft Teams admin center. The rollout begins mid-October 2024 and completes by late March 2025. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery: Keyword report in Review set

MC952887 | March 25 – Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery will soon allow users to generate and download hit-by-term query reports on KQL queries in review sets. This feature, available in the new eDiscovery (preview) experience, will be in public preview from December 2024 to January 2025 and generally available from July to August 2025.
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Microsoft Copilot Studio – Manage agent activity data powered by Microsoft 365 services is now available

MC1040637 | March 25 – We are releasing a feature where agents with generative mode enabled will have their historical activity data collected. Makers can use this data to troubleshoot and improve their agents. Makers can view this data either as a visual map or as transcripts. Please note, makers will only be able to see their own activity with agents, not the activity of other makers. This setting is enabled by default for Copilot Studio customers in the public cloud.How does this affect…
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Microsoft Teams: Enhanced spell checking will support multiple languages

MC1040545 | March 24 – Microsoft Teams will soon have enhanced spell checking with multi-language support, rolling out from April to July 2025. Users can choose languages in settings, and features include advanced spell checking, multi-language support, and a custom dictionary. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended.
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Microsoft Purview: New Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) solution

MC1040540 | March 24 – Microsoft Purview Data Security Investigations (DSI) is an AI-powered solution for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating data security risks. Public Preview starts in April 2025, with general availability in June 2025. DSI helps admins locate and analyze incident-related data, visualize correlations, and refine security policies. Learn more [here](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft-security-blog/accelerate-data-security-investigations-with-ai-powered-deep-content-analysis/4396099).
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender for Office 365: Third-party add-in user report can be sent to Microsoft for analysis

MC962528 | March 24 – Administrators using third-party report message solutions in Outlook can now configure Defender for Office 365 to send these messages to Microsoft for analysis. The rollout starts in late March 2025 and ends early April 2025. Configuration involves setting the destination to “Microsoft and my reporting mailbox.”
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(Updated) Microsoft Defender: Changes to Defender for Cloud Apps alerts

MC992217 | March 24 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will update the alert source field in new alerts starting March 2025, completing by late May 2025. This change aims to improve alert accuracy and will affect various systems including the XDR portal and APIs. No admin action is required, but custom rules and documentation should be updated.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Ratings and reviews for apps within outlook.com and office.com

MC1011150 | March 24 – Apps in Microsoft Teams, outlook.com, and office.com will display ratings and reviews starting from late February 2025 for Targeted Release and early March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended.
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Microsoft Teams: Share Teams apps and agents from their profile or the Teams side panel

MC1037767 | March 24 – Users will soon be able to share Microsoft Teams apps and agents from their profile or the Teams side panel on Windows, Mac, and web. This feature will roll out in May 2025 and does not require a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive folders when writing prompts

MC973504 | March 24 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to select SharePoint and OneDrive folders when writing prompts using the “Attach cloud files” icon. The rollout starts late March 2025 and completes by early April 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed about this update.
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