Microsoft Outlook: New search UI for contacts and global address list

Outlook for Mac will introduce a new search UI for contacts and the global address list, starting late June 2024, with no preparation needed. This update is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 397093.

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Microsoft Teams: New tool for Bookable Desks and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Rooms

Microsoft Teams introduces a new tool for Bookable Desks and BYOD Rooms, allowing admins to import device information to the Teams Rooms Pro management portal using a free PowerShell script for easy setup. Available now.

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Microsoft Outlook for Mac: Updated large profile card with org chart and files

The updated large profile card in Microsoft Outlook for Mac, featuring new Organization and Files tabs, is in Public Preview and will be generally available from mid-June to early July 2024. It will be enabled by default with no admin action required.

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Microsoft Copilot in Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat will use transcript data when available

Microsoft Teams Meeting Chat’s Copilot will soon access transcript data, improving clarity over previous chat-only results. Rollout starts late June 2024, completing early July. It’s automatic for users with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license and requires no admin action before rollout.

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Microsoft Viva Amplify: Support for Microsoft SharePoint audience targeting

Microsoft Viva Amplify will support SharePoint audience targeting, allowing news posts to be promoted to specific audiences. This feature will be generally available from mid to late June 2024, with no admin action required for the rollout.

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Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Blanket custom retention policies which apply to all Audit recordTypes

Microsoft Purview is enhancing the Audit custom retention policy experience to make it easier for customers to change the default retention policy across all their Audit logs. With this change, customers can now create blanket custom retention policies that apply to all Audit recordTypes. This capability will become available in addition to the existing support of manually selecting specific recordTypes in a custom policy.

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Updates available for Microsoft 365 Apps for all channels

We’ve released updates to the following update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps:

  • Current Channel
  • Monthly Enterprise Channel
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel (Preview)
  • Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel

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The June 2024 Windows security update is now available

The June 2024 security update is now available for Windows 11 and all supported versions of Windows 10. 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 the Windows 11 and Windows 10 update history pages. To learn more about the different types of monthly quality updates, see Windows monthly updates explained. To be informed about the latest updates and releases, follow us on X @WindowsUpdate.
  

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Myths and misconceptions: Windows 11 and cloud native

If you’re an IT admin considering moving to Windows 11 and cloud-native management, you can effectively pursue both efforts in parallel. See five misconceptions and practical steps that you can take to help move your organization forward. First, there’s the misconception that to deploy Windows 11, you must also go full cloud native. Secondly, many wrongly think that a name change must mean a bigger change. The third myth is about application compatibility risks. The final two ideas involve business productivity and cost of ownership. Make informed decisions to modernize your environment by reading Myths and misconceptions: Windows 11 and cloud native.
 

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Windows 10, version 21H2 (Editions: Enterprise & Education) has reached end of servicing – June 11, 2024

As of June 11, 2024, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise editions of Windows 10, version 21H2 have reached end of servicing. The June 2024 security update, released on June 11, 2024, is the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running this version will no longer receive monthly security and preview updates containing protections from the latest security threats.

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