Message center announcements
January 13, 2025 – January 19, 2025
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Microsoft Exchange Online: Search-MailboxAuditLog and New-MailboxAuditLogSearch will retire
MC982553 | January 18 – The cmdlets `Search-MailboxAuditLog` and `New-MailboxAuditLogSearch` in Microsoft Exchange Online will retire in March 2025. Admins can access and modify records until late June 2025, after which they become static. Users should be notified, documentation updated, and auditing enabled to use `Search-UnifiedAuditLog`. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Forward messages with app cards
MC956699 | January 17 – Microsoft Teams is introducing the ability to forward messages with app cards, excluding bot cards. The rollout timeline has been updated, with Targeted Release in early February and General Availability in late February 2025. Users need the latest Teams build to use this feature. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: The new streamlined Chat and Channels experience
MC920179 | January 17 – The new Microsoft Teams Chat and Channels experience, initially scheduled for General Availability in late January 2025, has been postponed to late March 2025. This update integrates chats, teams, and channels into a unified view with customizable options, new filters, and an @mention view. Rollout details and user customization features are provided. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: App centric management for app installation and changes to app setup policies
MC795355 | January 16 – The Microsoft Teams admin center will introduce app centric management for app installation, replacing ‘Installed apps’ after a phased rollout starting late July 2024. This update allows admins to control preinstalled Teams apps and will enable immediate app use post-installation. Rollout updates and preparations are detailed, with no action required for Phase 1 tenants. Associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 394274. View more
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Multiple account access to Copilot in Microsoft 365 desktop and mobile apps
MC981462 | January 16 – Copilot in Microsoft 365 will support multiple account access on desktop and mobile apps starting early March 2025. A Cloud Policy to manage this feature will be available by late January 2025. Organizations can use this policy to restrict access if needed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot Now Available for B2B Members in Multi-Tenant Organizations (MTO)
MC933534 | January 15 – Microsoft Copilot is now available for B2B members in MTOs, with a new Teams policy for IT admin control. Rollout begins mid-January and completes by early February 2025. IT admins can manage access via Teams Admin Center. The feature is enabled by default but can be disabled if desired. View more
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Update to Get-CsDialPlan, Get-CsOnlineUser, and Get-CsUserPolicyAssignment cmdlet in the Teams PowerShell Module
MC950879 | January 15 – The deprecation of Get-CsDialPlan, Get-CsOnlineUser, and Get-CsUserPolicyAssignment cmdlets in Teams PowerShell Module is delayed to mid-February 2025, with completion by late February. Administrators should stop using DialPlan and LocationProfile attributes and prepare for the change. No admin action is required for the update. View more
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(Updated) Multiple Yammer Networks Within Single Tenant No Longer Supported (1:Many Mode)
MC454504 | January 15 – Yammer will no longer support multiple networks within a single tenant, aligning with Microsoft 365 boundaries. Starting May 1, 2023, through March 2025, secondary networks will be consolidated into the primary network, resulting in the loss of groups and data from secondary networks. Customers are advised to export data and can choose to consolidate networks themselves or allow Microsoft to handle it. Networks will then be upgraded to Native Mode. View more
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The January 2025 Windows security update is now available
MC979510 | January 14 – The January 2025 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 11 andWindows… View more
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30-day reminder: Full Enforcement mode for Certificate-based authentication changes on Windows DCs
MC959496 | January 13 – Starting in May 2022, certificate-based authentication on Windows domain controllers (DCs) started to go through a series of changes to enhance security, following a planned timeline of Enablement Phases.On September 10, 2024, we updated the timeline of security requirements for certificate-based authentication requests on Windows DCs.After you install the Windows security updates released in February 2025, authentication for certificates… View more
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Microsoft Teams admin center: App Management Unification Impact report
MC982569 | January 18 – The new App Management Unification Impact report helps administrators preview changes to app and tenant settings before the unified management of Microsoft Teams apps is implemented. It will be available in February 2025 for tenants with Microsoft App Centric management, allowing admins to adjust settings accordingly. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Updates to iPad Calendar week views
MC982564 | January 18 – Microsoft Teams for iOS will update the iPad Calendar week views starting early February 2025, with new features like a default five-day view, color sync, and improved meeting management. Organizations using iPads should inform users and update documentation; no admin action is required. View more
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Microsoft Viva Engage: New recommended comments feature
MC982552 | January 18 – The new Microsoft Viva Engage feature will show ‘Relevant for you’ comments in the home feed to help users navigate large discussions. It’s available to all Engage license holders, will roll out between February and March 2025, and requires no admin action for implementation. View more
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Microsoft Lists: Admin control to hide real-time list collaborators at site collection level
MC982551 | January 18 – Microsoft Lists now offers admin control to hide real-time collaborators at the site collection level, available worldwide since early December 2024. Admins can use a PowerShell command to disable this feature for enhanced privacy. No action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: iPad Multi-window support
MC975308 | January 17 – Microsoft Teams on iPad now supports multi-window functionality, enhancing productivity with side-by-side window management. The rollout begins mid-March 2025, with completion by late March. This feature is available by default with the Teams app update. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Gain policy insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security
MC949003 | January 17 – The Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention now includes Policy Insights in Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security, allowing admins to understand and align DLP policies effectively. The rollout began in November 2024 and will reach general availability by late February 2025. This feature is not designed for US government cloud users. Admins need Security Computer Units to prepare for this update. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New Microsoft Copilot Compose experience
MC892651 | January 17 – Microsoft Outlook is introducing a new design for the Copilot Compose experience, applicable to various platforms with a required license. The rollout, starting in late September 2024 and ending in late February 2025, will be automatic and requires no admin action but user notification is advised. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar
MC952886 | January 17 – Microsoft is rolling out a new Viva Connections entry point on the SharePoint app bar, with a revised timeline for Targeted Release and General Availability. This feature, which integrates Intranet and Viva Connections, requires no admin action but suggests user awareness and documentation updates. View more
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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for Current Channel
MC981666 | January 17 – We’ve released updates to the following update channel for Microsoft 365 Apps: Current Channel View more
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Microsoft Outlook: Users can set custom account descriptions
MC981635 | January 16 – Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to set custom descriptions for their accounts, aiding in easier identification. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470602, will roll out from late February to April 2025, with no admin action required for the update. View more
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Microsoft Outlook: New user setting to include a comma in recipient’s contact name
MC981634 | January 16 – Outlook users will soon have the option to include a comma in a recipient’s contact name, useful for “Last name, First name” formats. This setting will be user-adjustable in Outlook’s “Compose and reply” settings. Rollout begins late February 2025 for Targeted Release and late March 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required for the rollout. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470020. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Updates to make meeting transcripts more accurate and reliable
MC981629 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams is introducing updates to enhance transcript accuracy and reliability, with rollout starting mid-February 2025 and completing by late March 2025. New features include setting the spoken language upfront, limiting language change permissions, simplifying language settings, and identifying language mismatches. No admin action is required for this update. View more
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Microsoft Teams: New file path in Microsoft SharePoint for email attachments
MC981626 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams is updating the storage path for email attachments sent to a channel, storing them in SharePoint under “Documents > Apps > Microsoft Teams Mailhook > [Channel Name].” This change, already rolling out, will be completed by late January 2025 and requires no admin action before completion. Users should be informed of this update. View more
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Microsoft Outlook name change: “Outlook (new)” on Windows will change to “Outlook”
MC981624 | January 16 – The new Microsoft Outlook for Windows will be renamed from “Outlook (new)” to “Outlook” starting early February 2025, with the rollout expected to complete by late February. This follows the addition of “(classic)” to the original Outlook version. No action is required from admins, but user notification is advised. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: Add approvals to any document library
MC912181 | January 16 – Microsoft SharePoint will soon introduce approvals for document libraries, following the previous update for lists. Rollout starts late January 2025 for Targeted Release and early March for General Availability, with completion expected by late March 2025. Users can enable/disable approvals and manage them through SharePoint Online or Teams. View more
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Microsoft Forms | Data sync to Microsoft Excel: Support for migrating from the older solution to the new solution
MC855685 | January 16 – The message details Microsoft Forms’ transition from an old data sync solution to a new one, with deprecation starting January 20, 2025, and February 13, 2025, for GCC. Users must migrate to the new solution to continue receiving form responses in Excel. Instructions and support are provided for migration, with notifications for form owners and impacts outlined for automated workflows. The change affects commercial users only. View more
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Power Platform – Upcoming enforcement of tenant isolation
MC981567 | January 16 – As part of our Secure by Default initiative, the tenant isolation feature will be enabled by default for all Power Platform tenants as the new default behavior. The enforcement is scheduled to begin the first week of March 24, 2025. This feature applies only to Power Platform policies and is separate from guest access policies and Azure tenant restriction features. How does this affect me? Tenant isolation only applies to connectors running within… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Attach emails while composing an email
MC947045 | January 16 – Outlook for iOS and Android will soon allow users to attach emails directly in the compose window, with rollout starting late January 2025 and completion by late February 2025. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 464206, requires no admin action but users should be informed. View more
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Improvements to Windows Autopatch Client Setup Script
MC981468 | January 16 – The Windows Autopatch Client Setup script will be updated in February 2025 to uninstall the old Microsoft Cloud Managed Desktop Extension and improve application performance. Organizations should add device.autopatch.microsoft.com to their allow list and can seek assistance via the Microsoft Intune admin center. View more
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Updates to AI assistance category in Adoption Score
MC981467 | January 16 – The Adoption Score page for AI assistance is being updated to include an enhanced score, new usage metrics, time trends, and peer benchmarking. It remains in public preview, with rollout starting mid-January 2025. Admins should be made aware of these changes. Roadmap ID: 185700. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Add shared folders to Favorites
MC799635 | January 16 – Microsoft Outlook is updating to allow users to add shared folders to Favorites, starting early February 2025 for Targeted Release and March for General Availability. The update applies to Outlook for Windows and web, not Mac or mobile. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook for iOS and Android: Enhanced external recipient determinations
MC946793 | January 16 – The update for Microsoft Outlook on iOS and Android enhances external recipient determinations, improving offline accuracy and performance. Rollout begins late January 2025, completing by late February. The feature updates automatically, requiring no admin action, but users should be informed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint: New Accessibility assistant tool for authoring Pages
MC976819 | January 16 – Microsoft SharePoint is introducing an ‘Accessibility assistant’ tool for creating accessible pages, with a rollout starting late January and completing by mid-February 2025. This tool will help authors identify and fix accessibility issues in five web parts. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft SharePoint Online: Re-imagined Hero with the new carousel layout in pages and news
MC974354 | January 16 – Microsoft SharePoint Online introduces a new Carousel layout for the Hero web part, enhancing pages and news with a slideshow, new styles, and imagery. Rollout begins mid-January 2025, with completion expected by late January 2025. No admin action is required for this update. View more
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Microsoft Teams: Allow presenters to moderate Q&A
MC980799 | January 16 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow organizers to assign presenters as Q&A moderators during town halls and webinars. This feature, available to all users with Microsoft Azure Active Directory IDs, will roll out from late February to early March 2025, with no admin action required for the update. View more
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Final Reminder: Upcoming changes to email service notification recipients
MC980765 | January 15 – Message Center is the primary channel to receive updates about your Microsoft services. Occasionally, we will send email service notifications regarding upcoming changes that require customer action, planned maintenance, or other important announcements. To expand access and help you manage recipients in your organization, we will be implementing a new policy for receiving these transactional, email service notifications. How does this affect me? Previously, View more
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(Updated) Co-organizer experience updates in Teams Webinars and Townhalls
MC688109 | January 15 – Teams Webinars and Townhalls have updated the co-organizer experience, now allowing them to edit event details, publish, and cancel events. The rollout began mid-January 2025 and is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 168524. No preparation is needed for this update. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Resize Teams windows
MC947051 | January 15 – Updated January 15, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.Coming soon for Microsoft Teams: Users will be able to reduce the main Teams window, the chat window, and the meeting stage to 360px wide or 502px wide, compared to the current minimum supported dimensions of 720px wide, with no loss of functionality. We will bring this change to the rest of Teams when we release in General Availability. Also, users can adjust the width of Teams… View more
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(Updated) Microsoft 365 admin center: Adoption Score AI assistance category
MC694129 | January 15 – The Microsoft 365 admin center is introducing a new AI assistance category in Adoption Score to track the adoption of Microsoft Copilot features. The rollout timeline has been updated, with the preview starting late November 2023 and worldwide rollout by late January 2025. Organizations should prepare for this change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: Save filters for Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer
MC800494 | January 15 – Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon allow admins to save and share filters in Microsoft 365 Activity Explorer. Refer to MC713369 for updates. Public Preview and General Availability Worldwide rollout dates have been adjusted to January and February 2025, respectively. This feature will be enabled by default. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: People Hub improvements
MC927963 | January 15 – The message details improvements to the People Hub in the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows, including a modern contact management experience and a unified view of contacts. Rollout begins in February 2025 with completion by late April. No admin action is required for the update. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Email OTP verification for external participants to join meetings
MC953756 | January 15 – Microsoft Teams is introducing Email OTP verification for external participants to join meetings. A new policy will be available in Teams Admin Center, allowing admins to manage anonymous user access. This feature is for all organizations and will be rolled out from mid-January 2024 to early April 2025. Admins should update their meeting policy settings by mid-February to continue blocking unverified users if desired. The feature is linked to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 418125. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: AI enabled file summaries on Teams mobile
MC954674 | January 15 – Microsoft Teams mobile now features AI-generated summaries for Word, PPT, and PDF files shared in chats and channels. The rollout, updated to begin late January 2025 and end by late February 2025, requires no admin action. Users can tap the summary icon for a quick overview of documents. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Automatically display automapped calendars
MC906502 | January 15 – Microsoft Outlook will soon update to automatically display automapped calendars when switching from classic to new Outlook for Windows. Rollout begins in early February 2025 and completes by early April. No admin action is needed, and users can find automapped calendars under “My Calendars.” View more
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(Updated) Viva Engage: Verified Answers
MC976828 | January 15 – The message details the rollout of the Verified Answers feature in Microsoft Viva Engage, allowing community experts and admins to mark answers as “Verified.” The rollout timeline has been updated, with the preview phase starting late January 2025 and general availability beginning in early February 2025. No admin action is required for this automatic rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updated Planner tab experience
MC937952 | January 15 – The Microsoft Teams Planner tab is being updated to include built-in templates for creating plans. The rollout, now rescheduled, will begin mid-January 2025 and end by late January. Users with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project licenses can also add premium plans. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Copy meeting attendee responses to clipboard
MC869929 | January 15 – Outlook will soon allow users to copy meeting attendee responses. The rollout for Targeted Release starts late October 2024 and for General Availability, late November 2024. This update, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 412937, requires no admin action but users should be informed. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Copilot extending to Teams and Outlook
MC922627 | January 15 – Microsoft Copilot is rolling out to Teams and Outlook mid-January 2025, with options to pin the app for easy access. It will also be available in the Store, and for licensed users, it will be pinned by default in Teams. Admins can control pinning, and users can unpin if desired. Rollout completion is expected by mid-February 2025. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat rolling out, IT admin resources available
MC980252 | January 15 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is now available for Entra account users with a Microsoft 365 subscription at no extra cost. It offers secure AI chat, pay-as-you-go agents, and IT controls. Admins need to enable agents for shared tenant data, and resources are provided to assist with deployment and user engagement. View more
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Microsoft Teams on iOS: New meeting interface and navigate messages hands-free in CarPlay
MC979827 | January 15 – Microsoft Teams for iOS will soon update with Apple CarPlay support, allowing hands-free navigation and Siri integration for messaging and meetings. Rollout begins late February 2025, with no admin action required. iOS 16.0 or later is needed for this update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 470998. View more
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Microsoft Viva Connections: Update to app name
MC979826 | January 15 – The Microsoft Viva Connections app will be renamed to Connections to fit better in Microsoft Teams. The rollout starts mid-January 2025 and ends by mid-February 2025. Customizations remain if already made. No admin action is required, but users should be informed. View more
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Power Pages version 9.7.1.1 Pre-Production Release
MC979814 | January 15 – Maintenance window start: February 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM UTC Maintenance window end: February 2, 2025, at 3:00 AM UTC This is the pre-production deployment of Power Pages version 9.7.1.1 for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release contains fixes for issues reported by customers as well as performance and security updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed… View more
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Power Pages version 9.7.1.1 Production Release
MC979795 | January 15 – Maintenance window start: February 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM UTCMaintenance window end: February 9, 2025, at 3:00 AM UTCThis is the production deployment of Power Pages version 9.7.1.1 for Microsoft Dynamics 365. This deployment includes an updated website host and no solution update. This release contains fixes for issues reported by customers as well as performance and security updates. Release notes for this release can be viewed… View more
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Microsoft Teams: Live Event scheduling is now available in the new Teams client
MC979511 | January 14 – Teams Live Event scheduling is now natively available in the new Teams client. Previously, event organizers were redirected to a web-based scheduling flow, which has now been brought into the New Teams client. This allows organizers to create, edit, and manage event resources all within the newest Teams experience. This is available across desktop, Mac, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Cloud Video Interop (CVI). View more
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Power platform – Default-type backup restore to developer-type is available
MC979444 | January 14 – The back up and restore environments feature for power platform has been extended to allow your default-type environment backups to be restored to a developer-type environment only. This updated feature is generally available as of January 2025. How does this affect me? This updated feature allows admins to restore their available default environment backups to a developer-type environment only. If you do… View more
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Power Platform – Tenant-to-tenant migrations – public preview announcement
MC979022 | January 14 – Administrators will soon be able to use PowerShell for tenant-to-tenant migrations in Power Platform, enabling them to move environments between different tenants. This feature will be available for public preview in February 2025. How does this affect me? This feature will provide greater flexibility and control over your Power Platform environments. What action do I need to take? This message is for awareness and no action is required. For more… View more
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Large Events: End Session for Attendees and Return Presenters to Green Room
MC978932 | January 14 – Organizers and presenters in Microsoft 365 can end sessions for attendees using the new “End Event” button, which also returns presenters to the Green Room. This feature, associated with Roadmap ID 470432, will roll out from early February to early April 2025, depending on the release phase. View more
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Microsoft 365 Copilot: Select Microsoft Graph Connectors when writing prompts in BizChat
MC978930 | January 14 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon integrate CIQ, allowing users to incorporate third-party data from Microsoft Graph Connectors into BizChat prompts. This feature, associated with Roadmap ID 413111, will roll out between late February and early March 2025 without requiring admin action. View more
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Microsoft Defender for Office: Updates to AIR-initiated remediation logging
MC978927 | January 14 – Microsoft Defender for Office will update logging for AIR-initiated remediation actions to provide more clarity. This will affect logging in Threat Explorer, Advanced Hunting, and email entities. The rollout begins early February 2025 and completes by mid-February. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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Microsoft Viva Engage: New reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams
MC978923 | January 14 – Microsoft Viva Engage will introduce new reply and reaction notifications in Microsoft Teams, starting mid-January 2025. This feature will be on by default and users can adjust settings in Teams. No admin action is required, but sharing this update and adjusting documentation is advised. The feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 474126. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal | Communication Compliance: Notify users about hidden content matches
MC903625 | January 13 – The Microsoft Purview compliance portal will soon introduce a notification banner for hidden content matches. The rollout timeline has been updated, starting mid-January 2025 for Public Preview and early April 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required before the rollout. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 417483. View more
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(Updated) Mute with Windows Taskbar available in the new Microsoft Teams on Windows
MC709270 | January 13 – The new Microsoft Teams on Windows now allows users to mute and unmute with the Windows taskbar. The rollout timeline has been updated, with the feature expected to be fully deployed by late January 2025. Users can control their mic via the taskbar or a keyboard shortcut. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: View, download, and delete Microsoft OneDrive transcript files
MC726122 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams is updating the storage of meeting transcripts to OneDrive, with all entry points in Teams pointing to the OneDrive copy. Organizers can now delete transcripts from both OneDrive and Exchange Online directly in Teams. IT administrators can apply retention policies to OneDrive transcripts for meetings with transcription only. Rollout begins June 2024 with updated permissions for transcript access post-rollout. No immediate action is required but updating documentation is advised. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Tenant-wide policy for permission to download meeting transcription
MC781595 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a tenant-wide policy to control download permissions for meeting transcripts, with exemptions possible for certain security groups. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion dates ranging from mid-June 2024 to late January 2025, depending on the release stage. No admin action is required before the rollout. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Describe it to design it in Teams Workflows
MC718250 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing a ‘Workflow builder’ in the Workflows app, allowing users to describe the automation they need, which will then generate a matching workflow. This feature will first appear in Teams chat and channel overflow menu, with a global rollout starting late September 2024 and a GCC release in early October 2024. It requires a Teams account with Power Automate access in Europe or the US and currently supports English descriptions for cloud flows only. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New skin tone settings and reactions
MC809602 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams is introducing new skin tone settings and reactions, allowing users to personalize emojis and reactions. The rollout timeline has been updated, with completion expected by late January 2025. Users can adjust skin tones in the Teams app or emoji menu, affecting chats, channels, and meetings across all Teams platforms. No admin action is required for the update. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 323766 details this feature. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Stream Custom Agent and Bot Responses
MC918562 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams now allows custom engine agents and bots to stream responses, enhancing user experience with real-time updates. The rollout for Targeted Release will begin mid-November 2024, with General Availability starting mid-December 2024 and completing by late January 2025. This update is detailed in Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422261. Organizations may need to update training and documentation. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Enhanced confidentiality in voicemail greetings
MC974356 | January 13 – Microsoft Teams has updated voicemail greetings to enhance privacy, now omitting the recipient’s real name for external calls. This feature has been available since November 2024 and requires no admin action post-rollout, but users should be informed of the change. View more
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(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Updated Auto Attendant helps callers reach the correct person
MC950895 | January 13 – The updated Microsoft Teams Auto Attendant now allows callers to reach the correct person by pronouncing or dialing the name, with Office or Department details provided for similar name matches. This feature has been available worldwide since late November 2024 and is configurable via Microsoft PowerShell. View more
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