check before: 2025-05-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 suite, Outlook
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
A new usage report for the new and classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows is being added to the Microsoft Exchange admin center. The rollout started in early May 2025 and will complete by late May 2025. No admin action is required, but admins should familiarize themselves with the new report.
Details:
We are excited to announce the release of a new report in the Microsoft Exchange admin center (EAC) that provides usage data for the new Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop and classic Microsoft Outlook for Windows desktop. This is the same data made available via the Microsoft 365 admin center usage report in March and is intended to make the data more easily accessible to Outlook admins who regularly use the Exchange admin center.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
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Created:
2025-05-22
updated:
2025-05-22
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a new usage report in the Exchange admin center for Outlook, which tracks and compares the usage of the new Outlook for Windows versus the classic version, detailing user activity and frequency, and is automatically available without setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Impact due to Lack of Familiarization
Admins may not be familiar with the new report features, leading to inefficient usage of the new reporting capabilities and potential oversight in monitoring user activity.
- roles: Exchange Admin, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/microsoft-exchange-admin-center-new-usage-report-for-new/ba-p/1234567
Data Accessibility Issues
Without preparation, admins may struggle to access and interpret the new report data, resulting in delays in addressing user issues or optimizing Outlook usage.
- roles: Exchange Admin, Data Analyst
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/microsoft-exchange-admin-center-new-usage-report-for-new/ba-p/1234567
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