Microsoft is introducing a space-based licensing model for Microsoft Places, where licenses are tied to physical spaces rather than individuals, allowing basic features for most users and requiring a Shared Space license for advanced features
OneNote for iOS is introducing a feature that automatically creates local backups of notebooks in the Files app, allowing recovery via transfer to a Windows PC or Mac, while respecting organizational data protection settings managed
Microsoft Teams will reduce automatic updates in “Meet Now” channel meeting threads to declutter the chat space, with the change automatically implemented between March and May 2026.
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The new personalization features in the Microsoft 365 admin center’s Message center allow IT administrators to filter and focus on relevant updates, such as Windows features and security changes, by setting preferences and filters, similar
Power Apps is introducing a data exploration agent on March 2, 2026, which uses AI to help users explore, visualize, and personalize data within model-driven apps by typing queries in plain English and creating interactive
The Microsoft Dataverse environment is being updated to version 9.2.26023.00000, scheduled to minimize disruption, and may involve minor temporary issues like login redirects, but no user action is required.
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Microsoft Copilot in Excel can now assist with managing and editing documents stored both in the cloud and directly on your computer, providing greater flexibility and efficiency in handling Excel files.
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Azure PST Import is a service that efficiently and securely transfers email data from PST files stored in Azure Blob Storage to Exchange Online mailboxes, involving an analysis phase to validate data and a migration
Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Triage Agent now supports metadata-based custom instructions, consolidates settings into a single view, includes alerts for non-content-based conditions, and operates with its own identity, enhancing data monitoring and management capabilities.
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Starting in February 2026, Microsoft Teams on the web will introduce a new Device settings panel that consolidates audio and video settings, allowing users to easily manage their microphone, speaker, and camera preferences in one
