Microsoft 365 Copilot analytics dashboard will add a new satisfaction rate metric aggregating thumbs-up/down feedback from the past 28 days, visible in the Impact tab with filters. It rolls out worldwide March–April 2026, includes a 4-month data backfill, and requires no admin action.
Outlook Mobile will introduce a “Follow” option for meetings starting mid-March 2026, allowing users to stay informed without attending. It appears in the RSVP menu, is on by default, and prompts organizers to record meetings or send follow-ups. No admin action is required.
Microsoft will retire the -Credential parameter in Exchange Online PowerShell cmdlets starting July 2026, requiring organizations to migrate scripts to modern authentication methods with MFA or app-only/managed identity authentication to avoid disruptions. This enhances security by eliminating legacy authentication.
Starting May 2026, Windows Autopatch will enable hotpatch security updates by default for eligible Intune devices, speeding up security without restarts. An opt-out setting will be available from April 2026. Devices must meet prerequisites like enabling Virtualization-based Security to receive hotpatches.
We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:
New improvements are coming to the rollout wave functionality for Cloud Update. These enhancements will allow organizations to continue leveraging Microsoft Entra ID groups to set up rollout waves, with increased flexibility to configure more than the current limit of three waves. Additionally, admins will be able to assign custom delays between each wave, streamlining phased deployments and offering greater control over update distribution.
Use enhanced error reporting in Cloud Update for Microsoft 365 Apps updates to access clear, descriptive error messages that help you easily identify why an update did not complete successfully. Admins can review comprehensive insights across all Cloud Update-managed devices and drill down into individual devices for detailed information. This improved feature expands on the existing upgrade progress insights by grouping issues according to error codes and providing straightforward descriptions. These advancements enable admins to diagnose problems more efficiently, reduce support escalations, and take decisive corrective actions to boost monthly compliance rates.
You can choose to select Anthropic models, in addition to OpenAI models, when editing a Word document using Copilot.
Microsoft Purview network data security now integrates with Island, extending protection to Island’s browser-based workflows at the point of user interaction. With this integration, new and existing Island customers can configure Microsoft Purview collection and data loss prevention policies to detect and protect data shared with unmanaged cloud apps through the Island Enterprise Browser, the Island Extension, and browser add ins via HTTP and HTTPS, using the same classifiers, sensitive information types, and sensitivity labels used in other Purview policies. Island provides visibility and control at the presentation layer, including typed and pasted input, file transfers, and extension activity, so data can be inspected before it ever leaves the browser. This integration further enriches Purview Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), Insider Risk Management (IRM) risk score, enables data security and compliance for AI interactions, and more.
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