On-demand Index Life Cycle Change for SharePoint and OneDrive Search and Application Permission Based Requests [MC903620]

On-demand Index Life Cycle Change for SharePoint and OneDrive Search and Application Permission Based Requests [MC903620]

We're making some changes to on-demand indexes used to support SharePoint and OneDrive Search using Application Permissions. On/Starting November 1, 2024, if an on-demand index has not been queried in 100 days, the index will be decommissioned.
Microsoft Forms: New data sync solution for Microsoft Excel for the web in Microsoft SharePoint Online and OneDrive [MC901820]

Microsoft Forms: New data sync solution for Microsoft Excel for the web in Microsoft SharePoint Online and OneDrive [MC901820]

Coming soon: A new data sync solution with higher reliability to sync Forms response data to Microsoft Excel for the web. New Forms created from Microsoft OneDrive and Microsoft SharePoint online after this rollout will use the new data sync solution.
New Microsoft Outlook: New work location sharing options [MC901825]

New Microsoft Outlook: New work location sharing options [MC901825]

Coming soon to This update provides more flexibility for selecting the amount of work location information other users in the organization see, by adding the option to not share any work location information. This message applies to new Outlook for Windows and Outlook for the web.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Self-service purchase settings in Microsoft 365 admin center (E3, E5) [MC899941]

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Self-service purchase settings in Microsoft 365 admin center (E3, E5) [MC899941]

In MC853238 Microsoft 365 admin center: New self-service purchase and trial settings (August 2024), we communicated the new self-service purchase and trial settings in the Microsoft admin center. In October 2024, self-service purchase settings for Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available for global admins or billing admins. If you have an E3 or E5 license, you can set your preferences now for Microsoft 365 Copilot self-service purchases that will go live at a future date. We will update this message when we know that date.
Exchange Online: Update to bulk email filtering for enhanced accuracy [MC894576]

Exchange Online: Update to bulk email filtering for enhanced accuracy [MC894576]

We are continuously refining our defense-in-depth approach, ensuring optimal protection when intermediaries are involved in your email traffic. We're enhancing the assignment of Bulk Complaint Level (BCL) scores when connectors are utilized, particularly for instances where Composite Authentication (CAUTH) is set to None.
Microsoft Outlook: Updates to “Turn off sharing recommendations” Cloud Policy [MC894575]

Microsoft Outlook: Updates to “Turn off sharing recommendations” Cloud Policy [MC894575]

Coming soon: Updates to the Microsoft 365 Cloud Policy service setting Turn off sharing recommendation in the Microsoft 365 admin center will disable the ability for users to share or edit folder permissions with individual users in Microsoft Outlook on the web and new Microsoft Outlook for Window desktops. We will not change anything else about how the policy currently works.