GCC-H and DoD sovereign cloud customers will be able to use features in Excel run by Insights Services, including Analyze Data found on the Data tab.
Notification emails for mentions, tasks, comments, and replies will now contain context previews even when the source document is encrypted, and the email will inherit the document’s security policies.
New security features for Microsoft Loop in Teams will support sensitivity labels for Loop components and collaborative meeting notes. Rollout begins early April 2025 and completes by mid-May 2025. Admins need no action; review configurations and notify users.
Starting May 5th, 2025, the Conversation Starters feature will be phased out from Engage due to low usage and feedback. The change will be complete by early June 2025, with no major impact expected. No admin action is required, but users should be informed and documentation updated.
New Microsoft Graph Connectors for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat are now available, enhancing access to business content across various platforms like Guru, GitLab, Asana, 15Five, Miro, Trello, Zendesk, SmartSheet, and Seismic. No admin action is required for the rollout.
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new policy setting, `TownhallEventAccessType`, to control town hall event access. This setting allows admins to choose between “Everyone” and “Everyone in Organization including Guests”. The rollout starts mid-May 2025 and completes by late May 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft 365 Copilot in Forms will help users collect and monitor form responses, reducing manual effort. It requires a Copilot license and will be available globally from early to late April 2025. Users will receive email notifications for reminders and insights, and can analyze data in Excel. No admin action is needed.
Microsoft Viva Pulse will use Microsoft 365 Copilot to generate summaries for Pulse reports, aiding authors in quickly understanding the feedback. This feature, available across various platforms, requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot or Viva Pulse license. The rollout will complete by late April 2025, with no admin action needed.
Users can now reference PDF files when creating presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint. This feature requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and is available in preview now, with general availability starting mid-April 2025. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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