The message details a planned update for Office on macOS, requiring Office add-ins and ODBC drivers to be codesigned with a valid Apple Developer ID. This change, expected in mid-November 2024, may affect workflows using unsigned dynamic libraries. Developers must ensure compliance, and admins should verify and prepare for this update.
Office 2016 and Office 2019 support will end on October 14, 2025. It is recommended to upgrade to Microsoft 365 E3 or Office LTSC 2024 for continued updates and support. Resources like upgrade guidance, Microsoft FastTrack, and the Office End of Support Tech Community are available to assist with the transition.
Microsoft is introducing a new Portfolios feature in Planner for Premium license holders, which includes a list of plans and a Roadmap. Admins can enable/disable this feature and the existing Roadmap in Project for the web via the Microsoft 365 admin center. Rollouts begin late October 2024, with full availability in mid-November 2024. The features are enabled by default.
The September 2024 Microsoft Entra update includes general availability releases, retirement of Azure AD Graph, security enhancements for Apple devices, MFA enforcement, and more. Details are communicated via blog, email, and release notes, organized by product for easy reference.
Starting December 2024, Microsoft will block new InfoPath Forms publication in SharePoint Online for tenants not using the service, as part of the deprecation process ending July 14, 2026. Tenants should review impact, run assessments, and consider modern alternatives like Power Apps, Power Automate, or Microsoft Forms. Existing forms will remain usable.
Exchange Online is introducing two new subfields, ‘ClientAppId’ and ‘APIId’, under ‘AppAccessContext’ for better telemetry in Exchange APIs. Rollouts begin late October 2024, with no admin action required. Post-update, admins should review workflows to accommodate these changes for seamless operations.
The update to Project for the Web will change email notifications. Groups with 50 or fewer members will receive individual emails when a project or roadmap is shared. Larger groups will not. This rollout starts mid-November 2024 and ends late November 2024. Organizations should update relevant documentation and processes.
Billing periods for products per seat are changing. New customers or those with invoices starting with “G” will be affected. Invoices will now be issued the day after the subscription start date or anniversary. Transition may cause two invoices in one month. Preparation involves checking billing timing under “Your products.”
The Microsoft Exchange admin center (EAC) has a new URL available now, with redirection from the old URL starting late October 2024 and completing by late December 2024. Both URLs will work until further notice. Organizations should whitelist the new URL and update bookmarks and documentation. No admin action is required before the rollout.
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