On January 8, 2025, Microsoft will enhance Autopatch groups device management to better synchronize devices between Microsoft Entra and Autopatch groups. Devices removed from Entra groups will be deregistered from Autopatch, and new devices added will be registered and receive policies. Expect a 3-hour latency for changes.
Microsoft Syntex is introducing a new prebuilt model for document processing that includes OCR and AI capabilities to extract key information and detect the file’s primary language. It will be available mid-November 2024 and requires no admin action prior to rollout. Users can manage it in the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention end-user email notification is getting advanced incident remediation capabilities: actionable email notifications. This new feature allows end users to take remediation actions directly from their mailbox, streamlining the remediation process. The end users will be able take remediation actions on files on OneDrive and SharePoint that caused a policy match. Key actions now available in our email notifications include – stop sharing file, delete file, apply label, override the policy, report false positive and unable to take action. Currently this feature is only available for OneDrive and SharePoint workloads.
,Purview Endpoint DLP supports a set of specific file extensions and types. For file extensions not listed in this document, customers must use the ‘File extension is’ or ‘File type is’ rule condition. However, this approach can be challenging, as it requires manually enumerate all desired file extensions. This feature will enable protection for files outside the standard Purview Endpoint DLP monitoring scope.
More info: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/endpoint-dlp-learn-about#monitored-files
Building on booking suggestions, Copilot’s managed booking feature rebooks room declines for single and recurring meetings, especially when room availability varies week to week. Additionally, Copilot will handle any changes, updates, and conflicts to guarantee a room for your meetings.
Microsoft 365 will integrate a new cloud update with Microsoft Purview Audit (Standard), rolling out early to mid-November 2024. This update, which will be on by default, allows admins to manage updates and review change logs in Purview Audit. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft Viva Insights will soon allow admins to assign or remove delegates for managers using PowerShell cmdlets. This feature, associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 464207, will roll out between mid-November 2024 and late January 2025. It will be off by default with no admin action required before rollout.
With this feature update, users will have the option to check-in for their planned in-office days to let others know they have arrived. To facilitate in-person connections, after check-in, users will be able to see their colleagues’ confirmations and planned in-office times. The check-in option does not appear if a user has not set their work location or has set it to ‘Remote’ or ‘Out of Office’.
Support for the Feed for Viva Connections web part and Video news link will end on November 5, 2024. Alternatives are provided, and un-replaced web parts will display an error after this date. For more information, refer to the support guidance.
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