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In a rapid change of Office 365, Microsoft sends to Tenant Admin’s the news about what is changing and what is coming in Office 365.
This is the 407th email that Microsoft has sent to Tenant Admin’s Newsletter with Office 365 changes.
Resume “Summary” from Microsoft 365 Copilot:
Microsoft 365 Message center provided a weekly digest of Microsoft service updates from March 17, 2025, to March 23, 2025.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced that starting April 15, 2025, Exchange Online will reject emails with multiple From addresses without a Sender header.
Microsoft 365 Message center reminded that OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025, and organizations should migrate to OneNote on Windows (OneNote M365).
Microsoft 365 Message center announced that Microsoft Viva Engage will modernize External Networks starting June 1, 2025.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced new features and updates for Microsoft Teams, including Facilitator agent real
time notes, SMS for calling plans, and a new “Tag mentions” filter for the Activity feed.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot, including the ability to insert cloud files in Copilot chat prompts and search past chat sessions.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Microsoft Viva Learning, including Copilot Academy availability and AI and Copilot Resources provider.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Microsoft Purview, including Mac device management support for additional MDM solutions and new data assessments.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Microsoft Outlook, including automatically dismissing reminders for past events and replacing the quick compose pop
up with inline appointment creation.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Power Platform, including automatic deletion of inactive default environments starting in April 2025.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to SharePoint Online, including a new Table toolbar and performance updates for requesting eSignatures on PDFs.
Microsoft 365 Message center announced updates to Microsoft Viva Engage, including a 15
day notice for automatic network consolidation and updates to community membership approval.
This Weekly digest is intended to reach the Administrators of Microsoft Office 365 within the latest changes that are happening to Office 365.
Below is an example that can be applied to your tenant, because these emails are based on the services that you have in your Tenant and subscription.
View a summary of the updates.
Message center announcements
March 17, 2025 – March 23, 2025
Major updates
(Updated) Reject multiple From addresses (P2 From headers) without a Sender header
MC886603 | March 21 – Starting April 15, 2025, Exchange Online will reject emails with multiple From addresses without a Sender header to comply with RFC 5322. Tenants sending high volumes of such emails are opted out temporarily. Rollout for GCC High and DOD starts July 1, 2025. Ensure emails have a single Sender address if multiple From addresses are used. View more
(Updated) Immediate Action Required: 6 Months left, Migrate to OneNote on Windows Now!
MC1035701 | March 20 – OneNote for Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. Organizations should migrate to OneNote on Windows (OneNote M365) to ensure continued access to new features, security updates, and improved performance. Use the provided migration guide for a seamless transition. Contact Microsoft Support for assistance. View more
Microsoft Viva Engage: External Networks are being modernized
MC1036575 | March 19 – Microsoft Viva Engage will modernize External Networks starting June 1, 2025. Admins must migrate to the new platform or face deprecation and data loss. Key steps include identifying network usage, exporting data, informing users, and checking for updates. Documentation will be provided before March 31, 2025. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Facilitator agent real-time notes in meetings
MC1017117 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams will soon feature the Facilitator agent, which takes real-time notes during meetings, available from early April 2025. Admins can control its availability. A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required. Sensitivity labels won’t apply automatically to notes. More details and documentation updates are provided in the message. View more
Additional updates
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot: Users can insert cloud files in Copilot chat prompts
MC1038686 | March 21 – Users will soon be able to attach cloud files from OneDrive or SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat via the Web tab. This feature will roll out in April 2025 and requires no admin action. Users need a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Microsoft 365 license. Roadmap ID: 481139. View more
Microsoft Viva Learning: Copilot Academy will be available for all Microsoft 365 users
MC1038683 | March 21 – Microsoft Viva Learning: Copilot Academy will be available to all Microsoft 365 users starting April 2025. Admins can manage access settings. Notifications will be sent to licensed users only. Admins can duplicate Copilot Academy features without a Copilot license. No immediate admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Viva Learning: “AI
MC1038681 | March 21 – Microsoft Viva Learning will enable the AI and Copilot Resources provider by default for all users starting April 2025. Admins can manage visibility, and the rollout requires no prior admin action. This change will make AI and Copilot Resources accessible to all users, regardless of their Microsoft 365 Copilot license status. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New “Tag mentions” filter for the Activity feed
MC973502 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new “Tag mentions” filter in the Activity feed, allowing users to see their tag mentions in chats and channels. Rollout starts in February 2025 for targeted release and completes by April 2025 for general availability. No admin action is required. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: SMS for calling plans
MC971033 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams is rolling out SMS capabilities for calling plans in the US, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Admins must enable SMS for users, who will then see PSTN contacts for SMS chats. The rollout began in mid-February 2025 and will complete by late April 2025. Documentation links are provided for further details. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can choose a breakout room from a list
MC854652 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams will soon allow meeting participants to choose and move between breakout rooms if enabled by the organizer. This feature will roll out from January 2024 to April 2025, depending on the release schedule. No admin action is required, but notifying users and updating documentation is recommended. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Hiding inactive channels
MC804771 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams is updating the automated hiding of inactive channels to be opt-in only, offering suggestions to users who can choose to hide channels. This update will be rolled out in 2025, with the current opt-out version being disabled. EDU license users will not receive this change. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Teams: Updated Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for Teams Mobile
MC1023485 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams is updating the Microsoft Viva Engage Communities app for Teams Mobile. The rollout will begin in late March 2025 and complete by early May 2025. Users will experience improved functionality for creating, commenting, and reacting to conversations. Admins and users do not need to take any action for this update. View more
Interpreter agent in Teams meetings (Copilot)
MC1038409 | March 21 – The Interpreter agent in Teams meetings allows real-time speech-to-speech interpretation, enabling users to speak and listen in their preferred language. Users can choose their own simulated voice or default voices. Rolling out from late March to early April 2025, it requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Admins can manage access via PowerShell. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Allow presenters to moderate Q&A
MC980799 | March 21 – Organizers of Microsoft Teams town halls and webinars will soon be able to assign presenters to moderate Q&A sessions. This feature, available to all users with Microsoft Azure Active Directory IDs, will roll out from late February to early April 2025. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams admin center: Non-disruptive device operations for Microsoft Teams devices
MC952889 | March 21 – Microsoft Teams admin center will introduce a feature to ensure non-disruptive operations for Android-based Teams devices. Updates, restarts, and configurations will occur only when devices are idle. Rollout starts late February 2025 and completes by early April 2025. Admins can manage these operations without disrupting meetings or calls. View more
Microsoft Teams: Users can report security concerns involving external collaborators
MC1037768 | March 20 – Microsoft Teams users will soon be able to report security concerns involving external collaborators in chats and meetings, starting April 2025 for targeted release and May 2025 for general availability. Admins can enable this feature in the Teams admin center. Shared channels are not supported. View more
Microsoft Teams: Share Teams apps and agents from their profile or the Teams side panel
MC1037767 | March 20 – 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. View more
Resize Teams window and slots
MC1037765 | March 20 – Teams will support window resizing down to 360x502px or 502x360px, and side panels will be adjustable. This update improves accessibility, multitasking, and window management, with rollout starting in March 2025 and completing by mid-May 2025. No preparation is needed. View more
Power Platform admin center – Information about automatic deletion of inactive default environments
MC1037764 | March 20 – 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…. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Designer will be part of Microsoft 365 Copilot
MC1031286 | March 20 – Microsoft Designer will be integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot, providing Copilot users with design suggestions. The rollout will occur automatically by March 31, 2025, for Windows and April 2025 for Mac. Non-Copilot users will continue to access Designer as usual. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Copilot Studio – Create automated copilots triggered by events
MC1037716 | March 20 – We are announcing the create automated copilots triggered by events feature for Copilot Studio. This feature allows you to create autonomous agents that can react to an event such as a table update, a new document, or a newly received email rather than relying on end-user input. This feature will reach general availability on March 24, 2025. How does this affect me? By adding automated triggers to Copilot Studio, you can… View more
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Users can search Copilot Chat sessions
MC1022528 | March 20 – Microsoft 365 Copilot will soon allow users to search past chat sessions by typing keywords. The rollout will begin in early April 2025 and complete by mid-April 2025. A Copilot license is required. The feature will be enabled by default, with no admin action needed. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Custom emojis and reactions
MC795750 | March 20 – Microsoft Teams will allow users to add up to 5,000 custom emojis and reactions per tenant by uploading images or GIFs. The rollout starts in July 2024 for Targeted Release, with completion by April 2025 for all environments. Admins can manage this feature via the Teams Admin Center. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Improved options for sharing apps or agents in chat
MC1034589 | March 20 – Microsoft Teams will soon have improved options for sharing app or agent links in chats, featuring new preview cards with user ratings and clear actions. Rollout starts in May 2025 and completes by June 2025. No admin action is needed, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: File Interactive Previews
MC934727 | March 20 – The general availability of Microsoft Teams’ file interactive previews feature is delayed, with new timelines to be communicated later. The feature allows users to preview files within Teams chats and channels, starting with PDFs and later including other formats. No admin action is required for the rollout. View more
Microsoft Teams: Share contact information for people in Microsoft Teams channels
MC1036576 | March 19 – Users can now share contact information in Microsoft Teams channels, making it easier to reach collaborators. This feature is available globally and requires no admin action. For more details, see the provided link. View more
Microsoft Teams: Enhancing the default experience for frontline workers
MC1036574 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the default experience for frontline workers by making it easier to connect with their organization and introducing more intuitive app names. Changes include renaming the Connections app to ‘Home’ and adding the Engage app to default pinned apps. Rollout begins mid-April 2025 and completes by late April 2025. View more
OneDrive: Ask questions about images using Copilot
MC1036571 | March 19 – You can now use Copilot to ask questions about images stored in OneDrive. This feature, requiring a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, will be available to commercial customers on OneDrive web starting late February 2025. Users can explain image contents and extract text from images. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Endpoint: Mac device management support for additional MDM solutions
MC1036570 | March 19 – Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Endpoint will support Mac devices managed by additional third-party MDM solutions beyond Jamf and Microsoft Intune. Public preview starts mid-April 2025, with general availability in mid-June 2025. Existing deployments are unaffected. View more
Updates to App Governance Pre-Defined Policies in Defender for Cloud Apps
MC1036568 | March 19 – Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will disable three pre-defined policies by default on April 21, 2025, to improve alert accuracy. The policies affected are related to data usage, unusual activity, and access to sensitive data. Users can re-enable these policies if desired. No immediate action is required. View more
New Health Issue in the MDI Sensors Health Issues Tab
MC1036566 | March 19 – A new health issue for VMware sensors will be added to the Defender for Identity Sensors Health Issues tab in March 2025. Organizations should monitor this tab for alerts on network configuration mismatches and take recommended actions. View more
Microsoft Viva: Viva Learning – Semantic search support for in-app Searches
MC1036565 | March 19 – Viva Learning is transitioning to an intent-based search, enhancing search results by understanding user queries semantically. This update, rolling out in March 2025, will personalize search experiences and improve content relevance. It affects various Viva Learning surfaces and supports all Viva Learning languages. Curators should enrich content attributes for better results. View more
New Outlook: “Automatically dismiss reminders for past events” will be on by default for Reminder window users
MC1036564 | March 19 – “Automatically dismiss reminders for past events” will be enabled by default in the new Outlook for Windows. This change will start rolling out in March 2025 and complete by May 2025. Users can re-enable past-due event reminders in Settings. More information is available [here](https://support.microsoft.com/office/add-or-delete-notifications-or-reminders-in-outlook-7a992377-ca93-4ddd-a711-851ef3597925). View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: New keyboard shortcut for adding emojis
MC1000269 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams will introduce a new feature allowing users to insert emojis by typing a word surrounded by colons (e.g., :smile:). The rollout will occur from early May to late July 2025 across various platforms. This feature will be enabled by default with no admin action required. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | AI Hub: New Data Assessments
MC937926 | March 19 – Microsoft Purview AI Hub will introduce new data assessments to enhance data security by analyzing data sensitivity and user access, providing remediation actions. Public preview starts mid-November 2024, with general availability from late April to early May 2025. The feature is on by default and requires no prior admin action. View more
(Updated) Device Management Changes for Microsoft Teams Android Devices (Intune AOSP migration)
MC665936 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams Android devices will migrate to the new Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) platform with a firmware update starting in Q4 2024. IT admins must manually verify the update initially, with automatic updates following. Policies need to be recreated in Intune for successful migration. Certain legacy devices will not be updated. View more
Attestation readiness verifier for TPM reliability
MC1036319 | March 19 – Consider a new tool to enhance Trusted Platform Module (TPM) reliability for Windows 11, version 24H2. It simulates verification of Measured Boot logs and proactively identifies security and reliability issues. Easily check for potential issues at the hardware and firmware layer, perform critical checks, and see the health state of devices at your organization in the Event Viewer Log.When will this happen:This tool is already… View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: Meeting participants can request collaborative annotation sessions
MC1019312 | March 19 – Meeting participants in Microsoft Teams will soon be able to request annotation sessions during screen sharing. This feature will roll out in May 2025 for Windows and Mac desktops. The presenter can accept or deny requests, and anonymous users cannot request annotations. No admin action is required. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: Automatically display automapped calendars
MC906502 | March 19 – Users will soon automatically see their automapped calendars when switching from classic Outlook to new Outlook for Windows. The rollout starts in early May 2025 for Targeted Release and early June 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. View more
Microsoft Outlook: Replace quick compose pop-up with inline appointment creation in new Outlook for Windows and web
MC846387 | March 19 – In the new Outlook for Windows and web, single-clicking on an empty calendar slot will enable inline appointment creation instead of a quick compose pop-up. Rollout starts early April 2025 for Targeted Release and early May 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required; notify users and update documentation. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Teams: BYOD mode will activate cameras on meeting room audio devices
MC952881 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams will activate the video component of audio-video peripherals as the selected camera in BYOD rooms starting May 2025. This applies to Teams for Windows and Mac desktops. Inform users about this change, which will occur automatically, and review room peripherals for impact. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft 365 apps: We will prompt users to back up their files in Microsoft OneDrive
MC1024398 | March 19 – Microsoft 365 will prompt eligible users to back up files to OneDrive via the Message Bar in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The rollout starts mid-March 2025 for Public Preview and early April 2025 for General Availability. No action is required from admins, and the feature will be enabled automatically. View more
Microsoft Teams: Simplified Notes pane in meetings
MC1035710 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams will update the Notes pane in meetings to streamline design and clarify features. This applies to Teams for Windows and Mac desktops. The rollout starts in April 2025 and completes by May 2025. Changes include renaming the pane and adding new controls. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Teams: Control when shared content is visible to attendees in “Manage what attendees see”
MC1035709 | March 19 – Microsoft Teams is enhancing the “Manage what attendees see” feature, giving organizers and presenters more control over when shared content is visible to attendees. This update will roll out in April 2025, with no admin action required. Notify users and update documentation as needed. Review the feature overview and test the new controls. View more
Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Protection (DLP): Blanket protections for unscannable file types
MC1035708 | March 19 – Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Protection (DLP) will soon include blanket protection for unscannable file types. Public preview starts mid-March 2025, with general availability by late March 2025. Admins can configure this feature in policy settings. No action is required before rollout, but review and notify users. Roadmap ID 464998. View more
Microsoft Viva Engage: Updates to Community membership approval from email notifications
MC1035702 | March 19 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon allow community admins to approve multiple membership requests from a centralized page accessed via email notifications. This update applies to various platforms and will roll out in April 2025. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and notify users. View more
Power Automate – Enable dark mode in Power Automate for desktop
MC1035671 | March 18 – We are launching the ability Enable dark mode in Power Automate for desktop for Power Automate. With this feature, you can switch between default and dark modes in Power Automate for desktop to enhance user experience. This feature will reach general availability on April 30, 2025. How does this affect me? Users can configure Power Automate for desktop to use light or dark mode. What action do I need to take?… View more
Microsoft Viva Connections: Default experience for Home site customers
MC942817 | March 18 – Microsoft Viva Connections will automatically set the Home site as the default experience in Teams for customers who haven’t set a Viva Connections experience. This rollout starts mid-January 2025 and ends late March 2025. No action is required unless you want to disable this change. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Outlook: New Microsoft Copilot Compose experience
MC892651 | March 18 – Microsoft Outlook is introducing major design improvements to the Copilot Compose experience across all platforms, requiring a Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 license. The rollout starts in late September 2024 and completes by late April 2025. No functionality changes, and no admin action is needed. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Gain policy insights with Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security
MC949003 | March 18 – Microsoft 365 Copilot for Security in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) now includes Policy Insights, helping admins understand and manage DLP policies. The rollout for general availability is rescheduled to late April 2025. This feature is not available for US government cloud customers. Admins can prepare by acquiring Security Computer Units (SCUs). View more
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Sessions grouped by time frame
MC1020215 | March 18 – A new Microsoft 365 Copilot feature will group chat history by the latest interaction time frame, rolling out from early to mid-March 2025. Categories include Yesterday, Previous 7 days, Previous 30 days, Current year, and Previous year. No admin action is required, but user notification is recommended. View more
(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: Separate retention policies for Copilot and AI apps
MC973511 | March 18 – Admins can now configure separate retention policies for Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI apps, allowing faster deletion of interactions. The rollout starts late March 2025 and completes by early April 2025. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. More details are available [here](https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/create-retention-policies?tabs=teams-retention#create-and-configure-a-retention-policy). View more
SharePoint Online: Table toolbar
MC1034592 | March 18 – SharePoint Online introduces a new Table toolbar for table functionality, replacing Table Styles in the text web part. It includes features like merge, split, and add space. Available in SharePoint and Viva Amplify, rollout starts late February 2025 and ends late March 2025. No admin action required. View more
Microsoft Viva Insights: Microsoft Copilot Studio agents report (Preview) for the advanced insights app
MC1034590 | March 18 – The Microsoft Copilot Studio agent report template will be available in public preview for Viva Insights customers in mid-April 2025. This Power BI template provides insights into agent adoption and impact. Eligibility requires specific licenses and agent creation. Admins can manage data flow and storage settings. View more
Microsoft Viva Learning: Date Format selection and numerals support
MC1034588 | March 18 – Microsoft Viva Learning will support Date Format selection and numeral changes based on language preferences starting mid-March 2025. Users can select their preferred date format and language under Settings. This update applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams on the web, and the Viva Learning web app. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft SharePoint Online: Changes to the API access page in the SharePoint admin center
MC1034585 | March 17 – The API access page in the SharePoint admin center will soon display additional pre-authorized permissions required for SharePoint Online. This change will roll out in March 2025, with no impact on customers and no admin action needed. The API access page is available if the application catalog is provisioned. View more
Updates on default checkbox changes on tenant settings for SQL database in Fabric
MC1034584 | March 17 – SQL databases in Fabric will be enabled by default starting March 28, 2025, despite the infobox showing March 8, 2025. Tenant admins should review and decide on settings before this date. If no action is taken, the setting remains active. Contact support for further assistance. View more
Microsoft SharePoint: Performance update for requesting an eSignature on a PDF
MC1034583 | March 17 – Microsoft SharePoint will update its eSignature service in mid-April to late May 2025, allowing users to create additional eSignature requests without waiting for previous ones to complete. New toast notifications will inform users of request statuses. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are advised. View more
Microsoft Viva Engage: Updated “Community information” experience
MC1034581 | March 17 – Microsoft Viva Engage will soon update the “Community information” experience for community admins, simplifying text creation and editing, and limiting the section to 32k characters. This change will apply to various Engage apps and will roll out from late March to mid-April 2025. No admin action is required. View more
Microsoft Viva Engage: Network Consolidation Now Receives 15 Day Notice
MC1034576 | March 17 – Microsoft Viva Engage now provides a 15-day notice for automatic network consolidation, reduced from 30 days. Admins cannot pause or cancel this process. To control the timing, start the consolidation via the Engage Admin Center. [Learn more](https://learn.microsoft.com/viva/engage/configure-your-viva-engage-network/consolidate-multiple-networks). View more
Plan for Change: Intune Service Administrator role will be required for device limit restrictions
MC1034571 | March 17 – Beginning mid-April 2025, admins will need the ‘Intune Service Administrator’ RBAC permission to configure device limit enrollment restrictions. Without this permission, the policies will be read-only. Review and update your RBAC assignments accordingly. View more
Keep Edge up to date to continue using Copilot on the Edge sidebar
MC1034570 | March 17 – Keep Edge updated to version 134.0.3124.51 or newer to use Copilot on the Edge sidebar. Updates include independence from Bing authentication, support for file uploads on the ‘Web’ tab, and access for all eligible enterprise tenants. M365 Copilot license requirements remain unchanged. View more
Microsoft Outlook for iOS: Open the previous email with email auto-advance
MC997576 | March 17 – Microsoft Outlook for iOS will introduce an “Open the Email Above” setting in mid-February 2025, completing by mid-March 2025. This will replace the “Move to the Next Email” setting. No admin action is required, but user notification and documentation updates are recommended. More details can be found in the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 477362. View more
(Updated) Microsoft OneNote Windows app: New “OneNote (Desktop) – Protected” virtual printer
MC1020207 | March 17 – Microsoft is introducing a new “OneNote (Desktop) – Protected” virtual printer for OneNote Windows desktop app users, compatible with Windows Protected Printing (WPP). This will roll out from late February to early April 2025. Admins must configure specific group policies to ensure successful installation. Existing workflows will remain unchanged. View more
(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot Actions in Targeted Release
MC1020217 | March 17 – Microsoft 365 Copilot Actions will roll out to Targeted Release in early March 2025. This feature automates common tasks to enhance productivity using AI, with categorized templates for easy setup. It is an English-only release accessible via the Microsoft 365 web app. Educate your organization and refer to the provided support article for setup. View more
Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New secure workflow to bypass legal holds and retention policies
MC971035 | March 17 – Microsoft Purview introduces a secure workflow for bypassing legal holds and retention policies to permanently delete sensitive content from Exchange mailboxes. Rollout begins in late February 2025 for Public Preview and late September 2025 worldwide. The feature includes safeguards, requires multiple approvals, and is enabled by default. View more
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