Mike Rosoft

Dynamics 365 Sales – Find, filter, and sort using natural language with smart grid [MC1041795]

Message ID: MC1041795 We are announcing the find, filter, and sort using natural language with smart grid feature for Dynamics 365 Sales. With this feature users can find and filter leads and opportunities using natural language queries. This feature will…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025New feature, Stay informed1

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview: IRM RBAC Change (related to Data Security Investigations) Preview [MC1041756]

Message ID: MC1041756 Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management (IRM) will be adding a new role--Data Security Investigation Contributor--to the Insider Risk Management Investigators role group. This will allow members of the Insider Risk Management Investigators role group to launch a…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, User impact

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams: New calendar feature in opt-out experience [MC1041464]

Message ID: MC1041464 The new Microsoft Teams calendar combines rich productivity features and the latest innovations, like Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Places, to help users collaborate seamlessly from anywhere. The new calendar is designed to be familiar and reliable, as…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025Admin impact, Feature update, Stay informed, User impact

Microsoft 365 apps

New Startup Boost task from Microsoft Office installer for Office applications [MC1041470]

Message ID: MC1041470 We are introducing a new Startup Boost task from the Microsoft Office installer to optimize performance and load-time of experiences within Office applications. After the system performs the task, the app remains in a paused state until…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, User impact1

Exchange Online Microsoft 365 apps Microsoft 365 for the web

New Microsoft Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web: Optimized hover actions in the message list [MC1041465]

Message ID: MC1041465 In new Outlook for Windows and Outlook on the web, the hover actions in the message list will be moved to the Sender/From column to be more space-efficient and minimize unnecessary mouse travel for users with their…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025Feature update, Stay informed, User impact1

Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Viva Learning: Surfaces will be personalized according to user skills/interests [MC1041459]

Message ID: MC1041459 Viva Learning surfaces will be personalized based on user-selected skills and inferred skills derived from the user's role and activity within Microsoft Graph. This ensures that the learning content is tailored to each user's unique needs and…

Modern Workspace Pro 26 March 2025Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, User impact1

AI Logo Generator on Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Now Easily Accessible from the Teams Chat List [MC1098161]19 June 2025
This update seems subtle but strategic. Streamlining Copilot access in Teams could help organizations better evaluate its potential before committing…
Photo to Coloring on Updated: Microsoft Teams: Introducing the Network Strength Indicator [MC1077865]11 June 2025
A visual network strength indicator seems like a small tweak, but it could go a long way in reducing confusion…
AI Music Generator on Microsoft Teams: Enhanced peripheral data in Pro Management portal reports for BYOD spaces [MC1090689]10 June 2025
I can see how this new peripheral health reporting could be really helpful in large office environments. It’s not always…
Photo to Coloring on Microsoft Viva Engage: Copilot adoption community now available to all tenants [MC1090697]10 June 2025
Removing the Copilot license requirement is a smart move. Now, more organizations can engage with the community, get familiar with…
AI Music Generator on Now available: two new Copilot experiences10 June 2025
It’s exciting to see Microsoft prioritize ease of use with these new Copilot features. It will be interesting to see…