Starting late March 2026, Microsoft 365 Copilot license requests will include an optional business justification field for users. Admins will see this justification during review to streamline approvals. The feature is on by default, requires no tenant configuration, and does not affect existing workflows or policies.
Microsoft Teams is redesigning the Meet app to unify Events, streamlining creation, discovery, and management of webinars, town halls, and custom events. Rollout starts February 2026 (targeted) and April 2026 (general). Existing meetings remain unchanged; no admin action needed. Training updates are recommended.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will introduce a unified plus (+) menu by late February 2026, consolidating grounding, tools, and sources into one menu for easier access. This change affects Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot users, is enabled by default, requires no admin action, and improves workflow and discoverability.
OneView and TrueTime features in Outlook Web App will retire between March and June 2026, removing personal account connections and combined calendar views. Users must manually manage calendars afterward. No admin action is needed, but users should be informed and directed to Outlook desktop apps for multi-account support.
Engage will retire live events powered by Teams Live Events effective April 15, 2026. Existing live events already scheduled will continue to be supported through February 28, 2027. We encourage customers to transition to events in Engage powered by Teams town halls, which offer an improved experience for large-scale digital and hybrid events.
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) will enable adding a statistical sample of search results to review sets, allowing earlier validation and reduced review volume. Rollout starts February 2026 worldwide and March 2026 for GCC/DoD. No prep needed; feature integrates with existing workflows and is enabled by default.
Teams Rooms on Android will gain digital signage capabilities by March 2026, allowing dynamic content display when rooms are idle. Admins can configure signage tenant-wide or per room via the Teams Rooms Pro Management portal, supporting select third-party partners and custom URLs with specific requirements.
Starting early to mid-February 2026, Outlook for iOS and Android on iPads may open Word, Excel, and PowerPoint attachments directly in their apps if installed, replacing the in-app previewer. This experiment affects iPad users only, requires no admin action, and may not be permanent.
Microsoft Purview Posture Reports are now generally available, providing admins unified, near-real-time insights into Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention. Reports auto-refresh hourly, appear by default in the Purview portal, and require no user action. Rollout begins early February 2026 and completes mid-February 2026.
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