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AWS Deadline Cloud now supports configurable job scheduling modes for queues

Today, AWS Deadline Cloud announces support for configurable job scheduling modes, giving you control over how workers are distributed across jobs in a queue. AWS Deadline Cloud is a fully managed service that simplifies render management for computer-generated 2D/3D graphics…

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(Updated) Microsoft 365 Copilot: Manage and deploy user-level connectors in Microsoft 365 admin center [MC1188234]

Message ID: MC1188234 (Updated) Updated April 2, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. We’re introducing federated Copilot connectors in Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling users to securely connect external apps such as Notion, Canva, or Hubspot directly within…

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Microsoft Viva

Microsoft Viva: Manage data sharing exclusions for Viva Glint and Viva Insights [MC1268931]

Message ID: MC1268931 [Introduction] We’re improving the Viva Glint and Viva Insights integration by introducing a centralized exclusion list in Viva Feature Access Management. This update allows Viva Glint admins to exclude specific users or groups from having their Viva…

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Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams: Enhanced media quality for Direct Guest Join [MC1268925]

Message ID: MC1268925 [Introduction] Microsoft Teams is enhancing media quality for Direct Guest Join (DGJ) to improve cross‑platform meeting experiences. These updates deliver higher video fidelity and more reliable performance when users join Teams meetings from Zoom, Google Meet, or…

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Improved secure file preview experience in OneDrive for iOS and iPadOS [MC1268909]

Message ID: MC1268909 [Introduction] We're introducing an improved secure file preview experience for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files in the OneDrive mobile app for iOS and iPadOS. With this experience, users can preview files directly within the OneDrive app without…

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Microsoft 365 suite

Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) CDN Endpoint Update for Mac [MC1268926]

Message ID: MC1268926 [Introduction] We’re updating the content delivery network (CDN) endpoint used by Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) to download updates for Microsoft apps on macOS. This change is part of an infrastructure upgrade to improve the reliability, performance, and security…

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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…