Prepare devices for successful updates with Windows Autopatch update readiness


Microsoft will roll out expiration policies for “People in your organization” sharing links in SharePoint and OneDrive starting mid-March 2026. Admins can set tenant-wide and site-level expiration limits to enhance data governance, with no default changes unless policies are configured. Existing links expire upon use after rollout.

The Microsoft Intune service update for February 2026 includes a new service build visible in the Tenant Status blade. Users should review the latest features on the What’s new page and related blogs to prepare for changes and stay informed on ongoing updates.

We are announcing the ability to generate AI-driven dynamic forecasts with intelligent method selection in Dynamics 365 Customer Service. This feature will reach public preview on March 20, 2026.

AI in SharePoint, formerly Knowledge Agent, is refreshed using Anthropic models for advanced capabilities. EU and UK tenants must explicitly enable Anthropic as a sub processor in the Microsoft Admin Center by March 2026 to continue using the preview; otherwise, users will see an error.

AI in SharePoint, formerly Knowledge Agent, is being refreshed with expanded AI capabilities for natural language planning and execution in SharePoint. Rolling out from March 2026 to Microsoft 365 Copilot–licensed users in opted-in tenants, it requires enabling Anthropic as a subprocessor for full functionality.

We are announcing the ability to close simple deals using Deal Close Agent to generate quotes and complete orders in Dynamics 365 Sales. This feature will reach general availability on April 1, 2026.

You can now reference SharePoint libraries and OneDrive folders when creating a presentation with Copilot using Agent Mode in PowerPoint.

We are bringing a set of new Copilot metrics including actions taken in Microsoft 365 Copilot app, Edge and OneNote, and more key use cases across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including suggested reply, translate, coach, clean data and more. This will empower customers to more deeply understand the key Copilot adoption cases in Copilot Dashboard and Advanced Analysis in Viva Insights.

Teams Rooms on Windows now supports separate chats for event coordination and audience engagement in structured meetings and webinars. When a room joins as an organizer, co-organizer, or presenter, organizers and presenters – including external presenters – can communicate privately in the Event Group chat, while switching to a separate chat to engage attendees. This helps to improve backstage coordination, reduce in event friction, and deliver smoother, more professional live experiences. Available in Teams Rooms Pro–licensed rooms.
