Microsoft 365 will update the Access Request and Access Denied pages with modern visuals, animations, and clearer messaging for OneDrive and SharePoint access requests. The rollout begins January 2026, requires no admin action, and aims to improve user understanding without changing access policies.
Viva Engage in Microsoft Teams mobile will gain a new conversation search feature, rolling out from mid-November 2025 to early January 2026. This default-enabled update improves content discoverability on mobile, requires no admin action, and affects users accessing Viva Engage via Teams mobile only.
Starting December 2025, Viva Insights and Copilot Analytics user exclusions will shift from list-based management to Viva Feature Access Management (VFAM) policies. Existing exclusions migrate automatically; admins will use VFAM for future exclusions. No immediate action is needed, but admins should prepare for this update.
OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generation model is now integrated into Microsoft 365 Copilot for licensed Frontier users, enabling AI-generated 720p videos with synchronized audio. Videos are stored securely in OneDrive or SharePoint, with compliance, audit logging, and responsible AI safeguards in place. No admin setup required.
SharePoint Online Management Shell now supports app-only certificate-based authentication for secure, unattended automation with MFA. Administrators can register apps in Microsoft Entra ID, assign API permissions, and use certificates to run scripts without user credentials, enhancing security and compliance.
Declarative Agents have been enhanced to interpret and ground responses using images embedded in files such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), and PDFs. This capability allows the agent to extract insights from visual elements like charts, diagrams, and screenshots, ensuring that answers are not only text-based but also informed by graphical context. By combining textual and visual understanding, Declarative Agents deliver more comprehensive and contextually accurate responses for complex queries.
Self-Serv Account Recovery for tenants using Passkey.Account Recovery from Total Loss using Verified ID with Face Check
Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces user-level federated connectors, allowing users to securely connect external apps like Notion and Canva in real time using their credentials. Admins can manage, control, and stage rollouts of these connectors via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Public preview starts November 15, 2025.
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