MC1181279: Classic Outlook Pauses Smart Calendar GA Release and Continues Private Preview for Microsoft 365 Copilot Users

MC1181279: Classic Outlook Pauses Smart Calendar GA Release and Continues Private Preview for Microsoft 365 Copilot Users

(Updated) Smart Calendar available in Classic Outlook for Microsoft 365 Copilot users Message ID: MC1181279 (Updated) Updated July 9, 2026: We have decided not to move forward with GA release at this time. Private Preview will continue as previously communicated.…
MC1419799: Microsoft 365 Backup Adds Configurable Recovery Windows for Admins

MC1419799: Microsoft 365 Backup Adds Configurable Recovery Windows for Admins

Configurable recovery window for Microsoft 365 Backup Message ID: MC1419799 [What and Why:] We're introducing configurable recovery window for Microsoft 365 Backup, allowing administrators to define backup recovery windows between 3 months and 2 years at the policy level. Previously,…
MC1413301: SharePoint Advanced Management Adds Catalog Management for Custom Site Grouping

MC1413301: SharePoint Advanced Management Adds Catalog Management for Custom Site Grouping

New in Catalog Management: Create custom group of sites Message ID: MC1413301 [What and Why:] Microsoft is expanding Catalog Management in SharePoint Advanced Management to help organizations classify and organize SharePoint sites by department, team, business unit, or other custom…
Enabling group support for M365 Copilot Release preferences experience [MC1409102]

Enabling group support for M365 Copilot Release preferences experience [MC1409102]

Message ID: MC1409102 [What and Why:] Microsoft is enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot release preferences by adding support for Microsoft Entra ID groups. This update enables admins to assign groups—not just individuals—to Standard or Deferred release audiences, providing more flexible, enterprise-ready…
Update to Microsoft Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) analytics data retention (360 days to 180 days) [MC1403404]

Update to Microsoft Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) analytics data retention (360 days to 180 days) [MC1403404]

Message ID: MC1403404 [What and Why:] We are updating the data retention period for Microsoft Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN) analytics from 360 days to 180 days. This change aligns with enterprise-ready data governance practices across Microsoft 365, helping organizations…