The message details the introduction of Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 in classic Outlook for Windows. Users with a Copilot license will see a new Copilot icon, providing access to various Copilot features. It also mentions the availability of other Copilot experiences and outlines the rollout schedule and preparation steps for organizations.
Microsoft Purview | Information Protection will soon allow members of a mail-enabled security group to view and respond to encrypted mail in a shared mailbox using Outlook for Windows. Rollout begins late June 2024, with general availability expected by late October 2024. Users need Outlook for Windows Version 2402 or higher. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will introduce a feature to automatically remove allow list entries 45 days after their last use, starting late June 2024. This applies to customers with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 or 2. Users are advised to update their allow entries to utilize this new feature.
The message announces the general availability of new Windows Autopatch features: Service Level Objective (SLO), Import Update Rings, and Reporting Enhancements, which aim to improve Windows device management and update processes.
Microsoft Forms content can now be searched in eDiscovery Premium, allowing admins to better manage tasks that require eDiscovery capabilities. The rollout will begin mid-December 2023 and complete by late December 2023 for preview, and late April 2024 for Worldwide. Appropriate licensing and permissions are required. No additional action is needed to prepare for this feature.
Microsoft Defender for Office 365 will soon allow blocking of top-level domains and subdomains via the Tenant Allow/Block List, rolling out from late May to late June. This update applies to customers with Microsoft Exchange Online Protection and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 or Plan 2. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Microsoft Teams is launching a new feature in June-July 2024 that suppresses notifications for hidden channels, except for personal and tag mentions. This change aims to streamline user notifications and requires no action from tenants or admins.
The Teams mobile app will soon allow users to browse, select, and attach files from SharePoint Sites to chats or channel conversations. This feature is part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 395375 and will roll out in early to late June 2024 without requiring admin configuration.
Microsoft Teams is updating to suppress notifications for @Everyone mentions and reactions in muted chats, while still notifying for personal mentions. This change will roll out from early June to late July 2024, depending on the service availability, and requires no admin action.
The new Microsoft Viva feature allows organizations to add a OneDrive Files Card to the Viva Connections dashboard, showing recently accessed, shared, or favorite files. It will roll out in May 2024 and requires no action for setup.
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