Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Highlight and rewrite for draft with Copilot in new Outlook for Windows and web

Similar to Microsoft Word, highlight and rewrite capabilities will allow users to select specific sentences in their email draft and have them rewritten by Copilot. Using highlight and rewrite when drafting with Copilot in Outlook, users will be able to give detailed instructions on how to rewrite and be able to modify tone and length. This feature will be available in the new Outlook for Windows and web. #newoutlookforwindows

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Microsoft Teams: Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365) – Copilot in Microsoft Teams chat and channels to summarize content over a specified period of time

You can now ask Copilot in chat and channels to respond to questions regarding a conversation in a specific time period, for example: last month.

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Microsoft Defender XDR: Please take action regarding your preview features status

Microsoft Defender XDR is introducing a new experience for accessing preview features. Users will be automatically added to the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps public preview on July 7, 2024, unless they update their preview features settings by July 1, 2024. Failure to act implies consent to the changes.

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What’s new in the Microsoft Intune Service Update for May 2024

The Microsoft Intune Service Update for May 2024 includes a new service build for Intune accounts. Users will notice an updated service release number in the Tenant Status blade and can expect new features. Preparation involves reviewing the ‘What’s new’ page and related blogs for detailed information.

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Microsoft Teams: The “Notify when available” feature is now live in the new Teams app

The “Notify when available” feature in Microsoft Teams notifies users when a colleague is available. It can be activated via the chat list or the “People” section in settings. Rollout begins mid-May 2024 for Targeted Release and late May 2024 for General Availability, with no admin action required. Users can manage or unsubscribe from notifications in settings.

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SharePoint Online: A new Start experience

A new SharePoint Start experience is coming to SharePoint Online, simplifying site and page creation. It includes a hub for managing drafts, reviewing past work, and tracking engagement. Rollout begins early June 2024, completing by the end of June, and requires no admin action.

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Microsoft Stream: Less storage space consumed for Stream videos in Microsoft 365 Suite

Microsoft Stream is updating to reduce storage space usage by not creating new versions for metadata changes to video and audio files. This change, associated with Roadmap ID 395380, will be implemented worldwide from mid-July to late August 2024. Admins don’t need to take action, but should inform users and update documentation. For more details, visit the provided Microsoft Support link.

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Microsoft Viva Amplify: New Microsoft Copilot Deployment Kit

The message details the inclusion of a new Microsoft Copilot Deployment Kit in Microsoft Viva Amplify, designed to aid in change management and promote AI and Copilot usage. It will be available to licensed Viva Suite and C&C customers, with a rollout starting late May 2024. Users with access to Viva Amplify can utilize the pre-built campaign, and no admin action is required before the rollout. Organizations are advised to inform relevant teams and update documentation.

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Microsoft Defender for Identity: “Honeytoken was queried via SAM-R alert” retires June 30, 2024

The “Honeytoken was queried via SAM-R” feature in Microsoft Defender for Identity will retire on June 30, 2024. Users should use advanced hunting queries for custom detection. After retirement, alerts for honeytoken queries using SAM-R protocol will stop. Users need to prepare by adapting to the recommended query method.

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Power Platform admin center – Public Preview information about Reassign Team and Convert Owner team to Access team

Starting on June 3, 2024, the public preview for Reassign Team and Convert Owner team to Access team will be made available in the Power Platform admin center (PPAC).

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