Microsoft Outlook: Contact deduplication

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Outlook is updating to automatically hide exact or proper subset duplicate contacts, streamlining contact lists. The update will roll out from late August to September 2024 for Outlook on the web and new Outlook for Windows. Other Outlook clients will show all contacts, and synchronization will occur across all platforms. Hidden duplicates can be accessed and exported from classic Outlook clients. No admin action is required, but users should be informed.

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Viva Amplify: Viva for AI Transformation pre-built campaign now available

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The message details the availability of a new Viva for AI Transformation pre-built campaign in Viva Amplify, including 10 pre-drafted communications for corporate communicators and change management leaders. It will roll out in August 2024 and requires no admin action to activate.

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Microsoft Outlook: Intelligent recap integration

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The new Microsoft Outlook will integrate an AI-powered Intelligent recap feature from Microsoft Teams, allowing users to access AI-generated meeting notes and tasks directly from the Outlook calendar. This feature is available for new Outlook for Windows and the web, with full access depending on license status. Rollout begins mid-August 2024.

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(Updated) CrowdStrike issue impacting Windows endpoints causing an error message on a blue screen

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Updated on July 25, 2024: Microsoft released further guidance on Windows resiliency: Best practices and the path forward. Read more about how we are working in close cooperation to improve resiliency across the Windows ecosystem and explore best practices you can use to support resiliency in your organization.

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Windows resiliency: Best practices and the path forward

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The recent CrowdStrike incident underscores the need for mission-critical resiliency within every organization. When a major incident arises, we focus on remediation, learning, and change, all while communicating transparently to our ecosystem. On Saturday, David Weston described our “first responder” approach. Since the start, we engaged over 5,000 support engineers working 24×7 to help bring critical services back online. We are providing ongoing updates via the Windows release health dashboard, where we detail remediation steps, including a signed Microsoft Recovery Tool.  

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The July 2024 Windows non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

The July 2024 non-security preview update is now available for Windows 11, versions 23H2 and 22H2. Information about the contents of this update is available from the release notes, which are accessible from the Windows 11 update history page. 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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Power Platform – Coauthoring within the Canvas Designer announcement

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 26, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

We are announcing the public preview of coauthoring within Canvas Designer. With the new coauthoring feature, multiple makers can now author and edit the same canvas app in real time. This feature was made available for public preview starting on July 9th, 2024, and we plan to make it widely available by the end of 2024.

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Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365: Copilot chat active users in Teams counted as Teams Copilot active users

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 25, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Active users of Microsoft Copilot in Teams will soon count towards Teams Copilot usage, potentially increasing active user metrics in reports. Rollout begins late July 2024, requiring no admin action. Adjustments to custom reports using Copilot usage data may be necessary.

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Viva Glint – Admins enabled to make bulk employee ID updates

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 25, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

This feature will enable Viva Glint service admins to make bulk employee ID updates in the web app.

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New Microsoft Outlook for Windows: Receive reminders when offline

Originally posted by Microsoft Jul 25, 2024 Uncategorized 0 Comments

Outlook for Windows will soon allow users to receive reminders while offline, starting late August 2024. This feature will be on by default, requiring users to ensure Reminders are enabled in Outlook settings. No admin action is needed before the rollout.

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