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(Updated) Outlook: Share Word, Excel and PowerPoint local files via the new Outlook for Windows [MC1245222]

Message ID: MC1245222 (Updated) Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]We’re adding support for sending locally stored Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files as email attachments directly through the new Outlook for Windows. This…

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Microsoft Viva

(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot will use private community and event content as grounding sources [MC1296480]

Message ID: MC1296480 (Updated) Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Microsoft 365 Copilot will begin using content from private communities and private events as grounding sources to generate responses. This change helps Copilot…

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Microsoft Viva

(Updated) Viva Engage digest updates: Improvements to weekly [MC1269207]

Message ID: MC1269207 (Updated) Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We’re improving the overall digests email experience in Viva Engage to reduce email noise and surface more relevant content for users to stay…

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Microsoft 365 suite

(Updated) Microsoft 365 Apps: Cloud Update adds update health reporting [MC1289720]

Message ID: MC1289720 (Updated) Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Update health builds on existing Cloud Update insights by adding clearer, more actionable diagnostics when an update does not complete successfully. Administrators see…

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(Updated) Introducing Surveys Agent and Copilot Chat in Microsoft Forms [MC1229954]

Message ID: MC1229954 (Updated) Updated May 4, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft is introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat within Microsoft Forms, along with a new Forms Agent integration tailored to help creators design, distribute,…

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Amazon Web Services

Amazon RDS for SQL Server now supports M8i and R8i instances

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) for SQL Server now supports M8i and R8i instances. These instances are powered by custom Intel Xeon 6 processors, available only on AWS, delivering the highest performance and fastest memory bandwidth among comparable Intel…

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Mike on Anthropic Claude Sonnet is now available in Microsoft 365 Copilot [MC1247880]17 April 2026
Really interesting update. It feels like the bigger story here is not just that another model has been added, but…
Mike on Copilot entry point changes in Excel [MC1282571]17 April 2026
This is a helpful breakdown of what looks like a small UX change on the surface but has very real…
AI Logo Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 14, 202617 February 2026
It’s exciting to see Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR updates rolling out globally. I’m curious if there are any significant…
AI Music Generator on GCP Release Notes: February 13, 202615 February 2026
Security bulletins like the one for CVE-2025-13292 are always a bit concerning, but it’s reassuring to know Google is actively…
Nano Banana AI on GCP Release Notes: February 12, 202614 February 2026
This migration tool seems like a great step for those looking to modernize their infrastructure. Being able to move App…