Microsoft Defender for Office 365: New added feature called the Take action wizard in Threat Explorer

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has introduced a new feature called Take action wizard in Threat Explorer, allowing execution of multiple response actions simultaneously. This enhancement aids in efficient threat remediation, supporting actions like email purging, inline submissions, and Tenant level block actions for up to 100 messages. Rollout began in mid-April 2024 and will complete by late June 2024. Users need the Search and Purge role to perform email purge actions.

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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention for endpoints: New device properties in device onboarding page

The message details the addition of new properties to the Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention device onboarding page, including OS build, Defender versions, and other device details. Rollout begins early May 2024 with no action required for preparation.

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Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention for endpoints: New device properties in device onboarding page

The message details the addition of new properties to the Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention device onboarding page, including OS build, Defender versions, and other device details. Rollout begins early May 2024 with no action required for preparation.

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Microsoft Teams: Walkie Talkie will be integrated with Apple’s iOS Push-to-Talk feature

Microsoft Teams’ Walkie Talkie feature on iOS will integrate with Apple’s Push-to-Talk, enabling audio transmission from the lock screen and optimizing performance. Rollout begins late April 2024, requiring iOS 16 or later, with no action needed from admins or users.

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Microsoft Teams (work or school) application on Windows will be renamed to Microsoft Teams

Starting in May 2024, the Microsoft Teams application for Windows will be renamed to “Microsoft Teams,” and the personal version on Windows 11 will be called “Microsoft Teams – personal.” This is in anticipation of an update allowing access to work, school, or personal accounts from a single app. Rollouts will begin in early May and finish by early June 2024. Tenant admins should inform their users and update documentation accordingly.

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Power Platform – Environment groups general availability

We are announcing the General Availability of Power Platform environment groups starting on May 15, 2024. This will help administrators govern at-scale more quickly and easily through features such as Managed Environments for Power Platform.

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Microsoft Syntex: configure specific sites to enable enhanced Microsoft Image Tagger

Microsoft Syntex will allow SharePoint Online admins to enable enhanced Microsoft Image Tagger on specific sites starting mid-April 2024 for Targeted Release and early May 2024 for General Availability. Admins can manage site access permissions and should update documentation accordingly.

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Microsoft Viva Learning: New content updates in Viva Learning and Copilot Academy

Viva Learning is adding new content and Copilot Academy will be available in seven new languages. Admins can enable/disable these features in the Manage Academies and Manage providers sections. Rollout starts mid-May 2024, with completion by late May 2024. Users can access new resources and language options in Copilot Academy and discover new courses in Viva Learning.

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Microsoft Purview | Insider Risk Management: Policy tuning analysis for priority content only policies

Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management is introducing a policy tuning analysis for priority content policies in public preview mid-May 2024. This feature predicts the number of users matching policy conditions, aiding admins in adjusting controls to manage insider risks effectively. Rollout will be automatic with no required admin action before the specified date.

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Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams: Respond to meetings with Follow

Outlook and Teams are introducing a new meeting response called ‘Follow’ for attendees who can’t attend but want to stay informed. It’s rolling out from late April 2024 to early July 2024, initially in the new Outlook for Windows and the web, not on Mac or mobile. Organizers will be notified of ‘Follow’ responses, and users will be marked as free but kept in the loop.

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