New Loop workspaces in Microsoft 365 will require connection and management by an existing Microsoft 365 Group, aligning with SharePoint Team sites management. This feature will roll out from late January to late February 2025, with no preparation needed from admins. Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422725 details this update.
Microsoft Loop will introduce a Recycle Bin for Loop workspaces, allowing owners to restore deleted workspaces. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421615, will roll out worldwide starting mid-March 2025 and complete by late March 2025. No preparation is needed from users.
Microsoft Loop Admin Usage Reports will be available in existing Microsoft 365 admin dashboards for monitoring Loop usage, starting mid-March 2025 and completing by late March 2025. No preparation is needed as the update will be automatic. This is related to Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421611.
Microsoft Loop will introduce retention and deletion workflows for user-owned workspaces when users leave an organization. This feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421612, will roll out in April 2025, allowing admins to manage content and provide temporary access to save important data. No preparation is needed as changes will occur automatically.
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,This new capability ties together SharePoint Online library permissions with Purview sensitivity labeling and protection. SharePoint Online document library owners can set a label on the library, automatically applying that label to all unprotected and unlabeled Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files at rest in the target library. This simplifies labeling in bulk across document libraries in an organization. This capability also helps protect files as they egress from the original document library, such as for collaboration purposes or attempted exfiltration. Files downloaded from these libraries are protected at download. Users accessing these files outside of SharePoint Online have their rights evaluated in real time against the online copy of the document. Changes to user permissions on the online copy of the document are reflected on downloaded copy, including full access removal. This provides a more streamlined way to revoke access to documents for individual users, versus revoking access on a per-document basis.
We are announcing the enhanced email summaries and drafts with meeting suggestions feature for Copilot for Sales. This feature will allow users to utilize Copilot for drafting emails and generating email summaries. This feature will be released on December 16, 2024.
Unregistered users in Microsoft Viva Engage external networks will no longer receive community emails unless they accept an invitation and complete registration. This change, effective from December 2024 to January 2025, aims to enhance active engagement and reduce unnecessary emails. Organizations should inform users and update documentation accordingly.
The new Outlook for Windows will soon update the People Hub, offering a modern contact management experience with enriched profiles and auto-hidden duplicate contacts. Rollouts start mid-January 2025 for Targeted Release and late February 2025 for General Availability. No admin action is required before the rollout.
In April 2025, Microsoft Intune will stop supporting custom profiles for Android Enterprise personally owned work profile devices. Admins should transition to equivalent settings in the Intune admin center and review the blog for detailed information and preparation steps.
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