30-day notice: Manage PAC Validation related to CVE-2024-26248 & CVE-2024-29056

Last year, Windows updates released on or after April 9, 2024 added new behaviors that start the process of addressing a security risk in the Kerberos PAC Validation Protocol. Presently, it is still possible to override the enforcement settings related to the new behaviors, and revert to a Compatibility mode.

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Outlook: Category Shortcuts in the New Outlook for Windows

Easily organize your inbox with quick-access category shortcuts! The shortcuts you loved in classic Outlook for Windows will be available in the new Outlook for Windows, making it easier than ever to categorize emails. #newoutlookforwindows

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Microsoft Teams: Copilot summary for transferred calls

When a call is forwarded/transferred to another colleague, users can prompt Copilot to automatically summarize the context, open questions, etc. for the call as a briefing for the receiving colleague. This feature ensures that the recipient is well-informed about the previous conversations related to the transferred call, enhancing their understanding and preparedness.

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Microsoft Teams: App ratings in in-context surfaces

Now users will be able to view ratings when they view apps within the in-context store in teams.

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Microsoft Teams admin center: We will retire Graph connector management

Microsoft will retire the Graph connector management feature from the Teams admin center starting April 14, 2025. Admins should transition to the Search & Intelligence feature in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Existing settings will be maintained, and app functionality will not be impacted.

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Dataverse – AI-powered Dataverse search enhancements

We are announcing an enhancement of the Dataverse search feature for Power Platform. This feature improves semantic indexing and enhances the knowledge experience and quality for agents in Copilot Studio, amongst other Power Platform experiences.

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Planned Maintenance: Teams Q&A Data Relocation to EU

Teams Q&A data for EU tenants will be relocated from US to EU datacenters on March 14, 2025, starting at 10:00 PM CET, lasting 4 hours. During this time, Q&A will be in read-only mode. Inform users about this planned maintenance. Learn more at aka.ms/GetQnA.

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Microsoft Teams: In channels, the “Shared” tab (formerly the “Files” tab) will have new capabilities

Microsoft Teams will rename the “Files” tab to the “Shared” tab in channels, combining shared post content and document library files. This change, starting mid-April 2025 for targeted release and mid-May 2025 for general availability, requires no admin action. Existing functionality remains, with new keyword search coming soon.

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Microsoft OneDrive: New naming convention for folder shortcuts

New naming logic for OneDrive folder shortcuts will include the site name or the user’s OneDrive. This change will roll out from mid-March to mid-April 2025. Existing shortcuts remain unchanged. The update applies to OneDrive for web, iOS/Android, File Explorer, Mac Finder, and Teams. No admin action required.

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Microsoft SharePoint: Use SharePoint quick steps to automate common tasks and workflows

Microsoft SharePoint will introduce quick steps in the Automate menu to automate common tasks starting April 2025. Users can create customized quick steps for tasks like sending emails or approval requests. Rollout will be completed by late June 2025 for all regions. No admin action is required. Learn more here.

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