Mike Rosoft

Amazon Bedrock batch inference now supports the Converse API format

Amazon Bedrock batch inference now supports the Converse API as a model invocation type, enabling you to use a consistent, model-agnostic input format for your batch workloads. Previously, batch inference required model-specific request formats using the InvokeModel API. Now, when…

Modern Workspace Pro 28 February 2026

Amazon Web Services

EC2 Image Builder enhances lifecycle policies with wildcard support and simplified IAM

EC2 Image Builder, a service that helps you automate the creation, distribution, and management of customized Amazon Machine Images, now supports wildcard patterns in lifecycle policies and simplifies IAM role creation. You can now use wildcard patterns to manage images…

Modern Workspace Pro 28 February 2026

(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Add web links as references in Copilot Notebooks [MC1193414]

Message ID: MC1193414 (Updated) Updated February 27, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:] We’re introducing the ability to add public web links as references in Microsoft Copilot Notebooks. This enhancement allows users to ground Copilot…

Modern Workspace Pro 27 February 2026Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, Updated message, User impact

SharePoint Online

Introducing the new SharePoint experience [MC1240699]

Message ID: MC1240699 [Introduction]We are introducing a reimagined SharePoint experience that simplifies how users discover knowledge, publish content, and build solutions. This update delivers an intuitive design, a streamlined information architecture, and foundational support for future AI‑assisted creation scenarios in…

Modern Workspace Pro 27 February 2026Admin impact, New feature, Stay informed, User impact

Microsoft 365 apps

Copilot entry point changes in Word and handoff to Agent in chat [MC1240704]

Message ID: MC1240704 [Introduction]We are updating the entry points for Copilot in Word to provide a clearer, more consistent, and more intuitive experience. These changes unify how users access Copilot and introduce Word Agent in the chat pane as the…

Modern Workspace Pro 27 February 2026Admin impact, Feature update, Plan for change, User impact

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams: Code block line numbers and improved keyboard accessibility [MC1240703]

Message ID: MC1240703 [Introduction]We’re introducing improvements to the code block experience in Microsoft Teams Compose. These updates make reading, sharing, and referencing code more efficient by adding default line numbers and enhancing keyboard navigation. These changes also support better accessibility…

Modern Workspace Pro 27 February 2026Admin impact, Feature update, Stay informed, User impact

MC1440972: Microsoft Edge Brings Upgraded Copilot New Tab Page with Integrated Chat and Work Content

MC1435782: Microsoft Entra ID Retires Custom CSS Positioning Properties in Sign-In Branding

MC1326502: Teams Events Adds Shared and Delegate Mailbox Scheduling for Event Management

MC1442612: PowerPoint for Windows Gets Direct Access to Organizational Brand Templates via Backstage

MC1317197: Microsoft Teams Redesigns In-Meeting Controls and Share Panel for Easier Navigation and Safer Sharing

MC1308855: Outlook Mobile and Mac Rename Collect Diagnostics to Get Diagnostics and Shift Logs to Microsoft 365 Diagnostics Service

MC1440980: Microsoft Teams Mobile Requires Latest App Version to Keep Calendar Functionality

MC1444064: Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Add Macro Region Geography Selection for Environment Provisioning

MC1443517: Microsoft Teams Lets External Presenters Manage Event Production Controls

MC1443520: Microsoft Teams Adds Option to Assign Production Tool Control in Meetings and Webinars