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Updated August 28, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]To streamline and modernize reporting experiences across Microsoft 365, we are retiring the Outlook for Windows Usage Report in the Exchange admin center (EAC). Admins can continue accessing Outlook usage information in the Microsoft 365 admin center (MAC), which offers a more complete and up‑to‑date reporting experience across Microsoft 365 apps.[When this will happen]Retirement will begin in early November 2026 (previously mid-August).Retirement will complete in late November 2026 (previously mid-September).[How this affects your organization]Who is affectedAdmins who use the Exchange admin center (EAC) to view Outlook for Windows usage data.What will happenThe Outlook for Windows Usage Report will be removed from the EAC.No replacement Outlook usage reporting will remain in the EAC after

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27.08.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated August 27, 2026: We have updated the content. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]We’re introducing a new drafting experience in Outlook that enables users to collaborate directly with Microsoft 365 Copilot while composing email. This experience helps users move from a blank message to a polished draft more efficiently by allowing them to iterate with Copilot in chat next to the compose view, while staying in full control of the final content.[When this will happen]General availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and is expected to complete by late April 2026.Initial availability includes Outlook on the web and the new Outlook for Windows, with Outlook for iOS, Android, and Mac following shortly. Support for classic Outlook for Windows will arrive later in 2026.A new update for draft collaboration is rolling out (available on Outlook iOS/Android) an

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26.08.2026

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Microsoft Viva · Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated August 26, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]Intelligent summaries in Copilot Dashboard help you quickly understand what’s driving Copilot adoption in your organization. These AI‑generated insights highlight key usage trends, areas of success, and opportunities where focused attention can accelerate value. Suggested prompts guide deeper exploration of underlying drivers and adoption patterns.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557681.[When this will happen]General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin in mid-August 2026 (previously early July) and is expected to complete by late September 2026 (previously mid-September).[How this will affect your organization]Who is affectedAdmins using the Microsoft 365 Copilot Dashboard in Microsoft Viva and Microsoft 365What will happenIntelligent summaries will appear au

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25.08.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated July 13, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will provide an update via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience. [Introduction]Consecutive Interpretation is a new interpretation mode available as an add‑on to the existing Interpreter agent in Microsoft Teams. It enables structured multilingual conversations in meetings by providing shared, meeting‑level interpretation when enabled by a Microsoft 365 Copilot licensed user.This mode uses consecutive (turn‑by‑turn) interpretation, meaning participants speak one at a time and each speaker's words are interpreted before the next speaker begins. This structured flow reduces overlap, improves interpretation accuracy, and helps everyone stay aligned in real time.Consecutive Interpretation is ideal for back‑and‑forth, interactive discussions where participants need to respo

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24.08.2026

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Microsoft Purview

Updated August 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction]We’re introducing endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) events as a queryable data source in Data Security Investigations (DSI) in Microsoft Purview. With this update, administrators can build endpoint DLP queries directly in DSI using filters such as date range, and DSI will automatically pull files associated with those events into the investigation for analysis. This integration helps security teams examine endpoint DLP activity at scale, reducing time and effort spent triaging individual alerts and improving the ability to identify patterns and potential data exfiltration scenarios.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 558547.[When this will happen]Public Preview: Rollout begins in early June 2026 (previously late April) and completes in late June 2026 (previously early

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20.08.2026

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Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated August 20, 2026: We have paused rollout of this feature at this time. We will communicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed. We apologize for any inconvenience.Microsoft is introducing a new capability in Teams that enables Channel Agent to orchestrate tasks with select third-party Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, including GitHub, Asana, and Atlassian (JIRA). This integration supports collaborative workflows that reflect real human teamwork, allowing agents to transparently reason through tasks and gather information across tools. This change helps reduce manual switching between apps and improves task completion efficiency—all within the familiar Teams environment.A Microsoft 365 Copilot license is required to use this feature.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 515466. When this will happen Targeted Release (Worldwide): Begins in mid-Nov