Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards

MC956699 | December 13 – Microsoft Teams now allows forwarding of app cards across chats, excluding bot cards. This feature is part of the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 469506 and will be available in Public Preview in early January 2025, with full rollout by early February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Office 365 Connectors feature retires starting August 15, 2024

MC808160 | December 11 – The Office 365 Connectors feature in Microsoft Teams will retire on August 15, 2024. Users must update their Webhook URLs by January 31, 2025, to maintain notifications in Teams. Guidance for updating URLs is provided, with a final service retirement at the end of 2025.
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(Updated) New Service in your Microsoft 365 subscription: Org Explorer

MC939925 | December 10 – Org Explorer, a new service in Microsoft 365 Outlook, visualizes company structure and will be available worldwide between mid-January and mid-April 2025. It does not require a Viva premium license post-rollout. No immediate action is needed as further documentation will be provided.
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The December 2024 Windows security update is now available

MC953540 | December 10 – The December 2024 security update is now available for all supported versions of Windows. We recommend that you install these updates promptly. For more information about the contents of this update, see the release notes, which are easily accessible from theWindows 11andWindows…
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Microsoft Forms: Data sync support in Microsoft Excel desktop

MC956700 | December 13 – Microsoft Forms now supports data syncing with Excel desktop, allowing users to update response data and create new forms linked to Excel workbooks. This feature is rolling out from mid-November 2024 to mid-February 2025 and requires no admin action. Users without the latest Excel can use Excel for the web.
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Microsoft Viva Connections: Power Apps card

MC956696 | December 13 – The Power Apps card for Viva Connections enables integration of power cards and applications onto the dashboard for easy access. It’s linked with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 464999 and will be generally available in early to mid-December 2024. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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Viva Engage: Designated experts in Communities

MC956390 | December 13 – Microsoft Viva Engage is introducing a Community Expert feature, allowing experts to endorse answers and be recognized with a special label. Community admins assign these roles, which include abilities like marking the best answer. The rollout begins in January 2025 and requires no admin action.
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Share a Business Chat (BizChat) prompt with a co-worker

MC920305 | December 13 – Microsoft 365 Copilot users with a license will soon be able to share BizChat prompts as links. The rollout begins late December 2025 and completes early January 2026. No admin action is required, but reviewing configurations and notifying users is advised. Shared prompts can be managed and exported by administrators.
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(Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: Bulk data export for OneDrive Sync admin reports

MC844917 | December 12 – Microsoft OneDrive has introduced a bulk data export feature for admin reports, with a rollout from early December 2024 to late March 2025. This feature allows the export of device status reports through Microsoft Graph Data Connect to Azure for analysis. Organizations should enable OneDrive sync reports to prepare.
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Change in behavior of the HighCompleteness parameter in the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet

MC955752 | December 12 – The HighCompleteness parameter in the Search-UnifiedAuditLog cmdlet will be permanently set to true starting late January 2025, ensuring more complete search results at the expense of longer query times. Users are advised to prepare and consider using the Audit Search Graph API.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Extensibility for PSTN calls

MC947831 | December 12 – Microsoft Teams is updating to allow third-party app developers to enhance PSTN calls with contextual information. Rollout begins early February 2025 for Targeted Release and mid-February for General Availability, with completion expected by early March 2025. This feature is for Teams on Windows and Mac desktops and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 468280. No action is needed unless developing personal scope Tab apps for Teams.
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Power Platform – Copilot Studio Sharing Limits and Solution-aware cloud flow sharing limits

MC955566 | December 12 – Sharing limits are a Managed Environment feature that allow administrators to limit how broadly resources in their tenant are shared. This enables administrators to control with whom or what their makers are allowed to share their resources with. Originally, sharing limits were only available for canvas apps, but we are now extending the platform’s capabilities to include agents created in Copilot Studio and solution-aware cloud flows in Power Automate. How does this affect…
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 app: Auto release and check-in for Microsoft Places

MC925999 | December 12 – The message details an update for Microsoft 365 app, introducing auto release and check-in features for Microsoft Places, with a rollout starting mid-November 2024. Users will have new check-in options through Teams Chat and email, alongside existing methods. The update is related to MC922620 and will be ON by default.
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Power Automate – Use Copilot to analyze cloud flow runs

MC955538 | December 12 – We are introducing the Copilot in Automation Center feature for Power Automate. This allows users to ask natural language questions about cloud and desktop flow activities, work queues, and Power Automate features. Users can gain insights into cloud flow trends, statuses, and performance. This feature will be generally available on January 25, 2025.How does this affect me?As a user, Copilot in Automation Center will allow you to quickly access valuable information on cloud…
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Power Automate – Monitor and manage your automations and related assets

MC955439 | December 12 – We are pleased to announce the release of the Automation Center: Monitor and Manage All Automations and Related Assets feature for Power Automate. This functionality offers a comprehensive experience for monitoring automations across Power Automate flows. How does this affect me? Automation center enables top-level automation monitoring, allowing you to gain an end-to-end view of your automation status, and a dedicated work…
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management: Public preview of progressive alert scoring

MC707653 | December 12 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management’s public preview of progressive alert scoring will begin in mid-October 2024 and is expected to complete by mid-December 2024. This feature will allow for more frequent assessments of user activities potentially leading to data security incidents. No action is required for the update.
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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Enhanced alert and user investigation with Microsoft Copilot for Security

MC851630 | December 12 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is enhanced with Microsoft Copilot for Security, offering alert summaries and detailed user activity investigations. Rollout begins in August 2024 for Public Preview and March 2025 for General Availability. Organizations should prepare by configuring Copilot for Security licenses and permissions.
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Microsoft 365 file sensitivity labels in Copilot responses availability update

MC954841 | December 11 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon display file sensitivity labels in Business Chat and enterprise data protection chat, consistent with other Microsoft 365 products. No action is needed; rollout begins January 2025. More information can be found on Microsoft’s roadmap and learning pages.
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Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web

MC846387 | December 11 – Outlook’s quick compose pop-up will be replaced by inline appointment creation in the new Outlook for Windows and web. The rollout begins in February 2025, with completion expected by late March 2025. No admin action is required, but users should be informed of the change.
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Microsoft Purview: Discover and govern prompts and responses from ChatGPT Enterprise

MC954676 | December 11 – Microsoft Purview will integrate with ChatGPT Enterprise to enable discovery and governance of AI interactions. Organizations can use Purview solutions to manage sensitive information within these interactions. Public Preview begins mid-December 2024, with General Availability details to follow. Preparation requires an Azure account, Enterprise Purview account, and ChatGPT Enterprise plan.
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Microsoft Teams: AI enabled file summaries on Teams mobile

MC954674 | December 11 – Microsoft Teams mobile will introduce AI-generated summaries for Word, PPT, and PDF files shared in chats and channels, starting mid-January 2025. This feature allows users to comprehend content without reading full documents and requires no admin action for rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Integrate Chat notification with Meeting RSVP status

MC704035 | December 11 – Microsoft Teams will update to allow users to control chat notifications based on their RSVP status. Declining a meeting will silence notifications and hide chats, while accepting will enable them. Rollout begins mid-March 2025, with different timelines for various releases. Users should be informed about this new feature.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer): Enhanced audit log schema

MC917742 | December 11 – The Microsoft Viva Engage (Yammer) audit log schema will be updated to include unique identifiers for both the user performing an action and the user/object affected. New parameters and field changes will enhance transparency and tracking capabilities. Rollout will begin mid-December 2024 and complete by late December 2024.
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Microsoft Purview | ​Insider Risk Management: Increase CPU and GPU device utilization limits for forensic evidence

MC937916 | December 11 – Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management will soon allow admins to increase CPU and GPU utilization limits for forensic evidence to 31%. The rollout starts mid-February 2025, with automatic updates and no initial admin action required. Admins can adjust settings post-update.
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Microsoft Teams admin center: Admins can disable the ability to send messages in meeting chat before and after a meeting

MC920298 | December 11 – The Microsoft Teams admin center will introduce options to disable chat before and after meetings, with rollout beginning in March 2025. This update applies to various Teams platforms and is detailed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422808. Admins will have new ‘In-meeting only’ controls for meeting chats.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New DVR capabilities for town halls (desktop and web)

MC932488 | December 11 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new DVR capabilities for town halls on desktop and web, with a rollout starting in early February 2025 and completing by early March 2025. This feature allows attendees to interact with live streams as they would with recorded content, including pausing, skipping, and volume control. No admin action is required for the rollout.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved Microsoft Lists links in Teams chats and channels

MC939930 | December 11 – Microsoft Teams will soon display richer details for Microsoft Lists links in chats and channels, enhancing collaboration. The rollout for this feature, associated with Roadmap ID 419812, is rescheduled to begin in early February 2025, with completion expected by late February 2025. This update will be on by default.
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(Updated) Outlook for iOS to match Android Authenticator Auto Open Behavior

MC916297 | December 11 – Outlook for iOS will update its authentication to auto-open the Authenticator app, aligning with Android’s behavior. The rollout begins in early January 2024, with completion expected by late January. Organizations using Outlook for iOS don’t need to take action to implement this change.
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced discovery of apps and one-click app installation across Teams

MC888049 | December 11 – Microsoft Teams is updating to enhance app discovery and enable one-click app installation. This change, starting in early February 2025, allows users to easily find and use previously utilized apps across Teams. Users can consent once to use an app everywhere in Teams. The update is detailed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397089. Admins should check app permission policies. No further action is required before the rollout. Users should be informed about the update.
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview: Data Security Posture Management with Copilot (preview)

MC937924 | December 11 – Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) preview, initially set for late November 2024, will now begin mid-December 2024 and complete by late January 2025. DSPM helps identify and correct vulnerable data configurations, integrating insights from user and data risk. It includes Microsoft Security Copilot features for efficient risk identification and mitigation. Prerequisites include specific Microsoft 365 licenses and enabling DSPM in the Purview portal. Rollout will occur automatically for admins meeting these prerequisites.
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(Updated) Local Contacts Search

MC666613 | December 11 – The rollout timeline for the updated local contacts search feature in Outlook Mobile has been revised. Users will get a search bar for easier contact search within the app. It starts rolling out mid-September 2023, with worldwide availability by late January 2025. No admin action is required.
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(Updated) Microsoft Syntex pay-as-you-go service: Simple document processing prebuilt model

MC926194 | December 11 – Microsoft Syntex’s pay-as-you-go service will soon include a new prebuilt model for document processing using OCR and AI to detect key elements like language, key-value pairs, and barcodes. Rollout starts mid-November and ends late December 2024. Users can configure and apply this model easily. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 413430.
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Microsoft Teams: Email OTP verification for external participants to join meetings

MC953756 | December 10 – Microsoft Teams will introduce email OTP verification for external participants to join meetings. Meeting organizers will have a new option to require email verification for anonymous participants. Tenant admins can manage this setting via a new policy in the Teams admin center. This feature will be available on various Teams platforms and is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 418125. Rollout begins mid-January 2024 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. Admins should assess the impact and update meeting policies as needed.
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Microsoft 365 admin center: Admins can view Copilot agent usage in Microsoft 365 Copilot usage report

MC953753 | December 10 – The Microsoft 365 admin center is introducing a feature to the Copilot usage report, showing active usage of Copilot agents. This does not require a Copilot license and will roll out from mid-December 2024 to early January 2025. No admin action is needed for the update.
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Microsoft Teams: Scheduling channel messages

MC953752 | December 10 – Microsoft Teams introduces a feature to schedule messages in channels, enhancing communication management. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with different completion dates for various releases. Users can schedule, edit, or cancel messages. No admin action needed; users should be informed of the change.
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Windows Tech Community Live: December 11

MC953725 | December 10 – Join the next Windows edition of Tech Community Live. Get answers to your questions about managing Windows devices and updates. Ask for guidance to move past challenges. Share your feedback. Microsoft product teams will be live to discuss the latest features, including security, update management, hotpatching, AI enhancements, and Copilot+ PCs. Post your questions today for this special session.
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva: Viva Amplify – Copy a publication within a campaign

MC868912 | December 10 – Microsoft Viva is introducing a ‘Save copy’ button for Viva Amplify, allowing users to easily copy publications within a campaign. Rollout starts early January 2025, completing by late January. Publications created with the old editor will reset to the main draft when copied. This feature is not yet available on mobile apps.
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

MC953624 | December 10 – We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel Monthly Enterprise Channel Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview) Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat: Users can create charts, graphs, and data analysis

MC909161 | December 10 – The Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Chat has been updated to allow users to create charts, graphs, and data analysis using prompts. The rollout timeline has been adjusted to begin late January 2025, with completion by late February 2025. This feature will be available by default and requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Updates to font management capabilities

MC915485 | December 10 – Microsoft SharePoint is updating its font management, including hiding “From Microsoft” font packages, applying fonts in site templates, and updated package availability. Rollout starts mid-October 2024 for Targeted Release and early November 2024 for General Availability, with new PowerShell commands and site script actions for font management. No admin action is required before rollout.
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Microsoft Teams: Private moderator replies to individual attendees

MC952893 | December 10 – A new feature in Microsoft Teams allows moderators to privately reply to attendee questions during events, enhancing communication privacy. It will roll out in January 2025, and meeting organizers should inform their teams. More details will be included in the Q&A documentation update.
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Microsoft Teams admin center: Non-disruptive device operations for Microsoft Teams devices

MC952889 | December 10 – The Microsoft Teams admin center introduces a feature for Android-based Teams devices to perform updates and configurations only when devices are idle, preventing disruptions during active use. This will start rolling out in late February 2025 and requires updates to the Teams app and admin agent app.
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Microsoft Teams: Pop out Chat, Copilot, and Notes panes in meetings

MC952888 | December 10 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow users to pop out Notes, Chat, and Copilot panes during meetings. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421607, will be available with a Copilot license and will roll out from mid-January to late February 2025. No admin action is required for this update.
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Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery: Keyword report in Review set

MC952887 | December 10 – A new feature in Microsoft Purview | eDiscovery will allow generating and downloading keyword reports from review sets using KQL queries. It’s part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 171751, rolling out from December 2024 to March 2025, and will not disrupt current workflows. Preparation involves evaluating the feature’s impact on eDiscovery processes.
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Microsoft Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar

MC952886 | December 10 – A new entry point for Viva Connections will be added to the SharePoint app bar, with rollouts starting mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late January 2025 for General Availability. This feature requires a published dashboard and enabled Viva Connections on tenants. No admin action is needed before the rollout.
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New Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents in SharePoint

MC952883 | December 10 – SharePoint introduces a Pay-as-you-go billing model for Agents, starting mid-January 2025. Admins must set up billing in the Microsoft 365 admin center using an Azure subscription and resource group. This allows unlicensed users to access Agents, while licensed users continue as per their terms.
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Microsoft Teams: BYOD mode will activate cameras on meeting room audio devices

MC952881 | December 10 – The Microsoft Teams BYOD mode update will automatically activate room cameras on audio devices with video components during meetings. This applies to Teams for Windows and Mac desktops, starting mid-January 2025, with full rollout by early February 2025. Organizations should inform users and review peripheral inventory.
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SharePoint eSignature: Coming soon to Australia Pacific

MC950902 | December 9 – SharePoint eSignature, enabling users to request eSignatures on documents via SharePoint Online, will soon be available in Australia Pacific. It’s already available in the US, UK, Canada, and rolling out in Europe. Rollout began in late November 2024 and will complete by January 2025. Users need to configure this feature if they have SharePoint Premium before the rollout.
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Power Apps – Test your canvas apps prior to the being migrated to the New Analysis Engine

MC952537 | December 9 – In July 2024, we released the New Analysis Engine for Power Apps canvas apps. This new engine decreases app load times and improves performance when authoring an app. All apps still using the old analysis engine will be migrated to the New Analysis Engine starting February 2025.How does this affect me?All canvas apps in your environment that still use the old analysis engine will be automatically migrated in February 2025.What do I need to do to prepare?We…
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