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Viva Engage Planned Maintenance [MC1130382]

Message ID: MC1130382 To ensure continued reliability and performance, Viva Engage will undergo planned maintenance. During this period, Viva Engage will operate in read-only mode. Users will be able to view posts, messages, storylines, and communities, but will be unable…

Modern Workspace Pro 7 August 2025Admin impact, Stay informed, User impactNo Comments

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Microsoft Edge: AI-powered History search now available [MC1130387]

Message ID: MC1130387 IntroductionMicrosoft Edge is introducing AI-powered History search to help users rediscover previously visited sites more easily. This enhanced experience uses an on-device model to understand synonyms, natural language, and minor typos—making it easier to find what you’re…

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Microsoft Teams | Search with key query language [MC1130388]

Message ID: MC1130388 IntroductionWe’re introducing a new way to search in Microsoft Teams using structured, SQL-like query commands in the search bar. This enhancement allows users to filter messages, files, and conversations more precisely using keywords such as from:username, with:username,…

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Microsoft 365 Copilot | View recent activity in Word with Dynamic Document Snapshot [MC1130391]

Message ID: MC1130391 IntroductionWe’re introducing a new way to stay informed about document changes in Word. The Activity tab in the Copilot summary now provides a dynamic snapshot of recent comments and edits, helping users quickly catch up on what’s…

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Microsoft 365 apps | New Trust Center settings to block insecure file open protocols [MC1130392]

Message ID: MC1130392 IntroductionTo help protect users from legacy protocol vulnerabilities, we’re introducing new Trust Center settings in Microsoft 365 apps that block file opens using insecure protocols by default. These changes enhance security by reducing exposure to outdated technologies…

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Deploy a frontline worker pilot in Teams Admin Center [MC1130395]

Message ID: MC1130395 Introduction You can now deploy, manage, and measure a frontline worker (FLW) pilot directly from Teams Admin Center. This new capability enables Teams administrators to define pilot users and owners, configure workloads, and monitor adoption—all in one…

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AI Music Generator on (Updated) Introduction of secure workflow to bypass retention/legal holds on OneDrive and SharePoint [MC1115304]7 August 2025
This update raises interesting questions about balancing compliance and operational flexibility. I’m curious how Microsoft plans to audit or track…
AI Music Generator on GCP Release Notes: August 04, 20256 August 2025
The ability to apply secure tags organization-wide is a huge win for consistent firewall policy enforcement. Glad to see this…
Audio to Text on GCP Release Notes: August 02, 20256 August 2025
Great to see the continued rollout of Google SecOps SOAR updates—version 6.3.55 landing across all regions is a solid step…
kawaii coloring on GCP Release Notes: July 28, 20254 August 2025
The cross-region BigQuery materialized views are a game-changer—cut our nightly pipeline costs by 40%. Critical catch: Schema auto-detection still fails…
kawaii coloring on Important Update: Teams Meeting Join URL Validation [MC1120871]4 August 2025
This validation change is overdue—we’ve seen a 300% spike in phishing via fake ‘rescheduled meeting’ links. For hybrid teams, ensure…