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01.10.2026

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Microsoft Viva

Updated October 1, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:] We’re introducing a simpler way to view conversations in Viva Engage communities, organized by recent posts rather than recent activity. This new view is designed to make it easier for users to follow discussions and will be available as an option, alongside the current system, for those who prefer sorting by recent activity and filtering to new conversations only. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 513275. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in October 2026 (previously September). [How this will affect your organization:] This change should align better with how people expect to browse and engage with content in their communities, while still preserving the triage flow for those who prefer it. Who is affected: All Viva

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01.10.2026

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SharePoint Online · Microsoft OneDrive

Updated October 1, 2026: Phase 1, which enables Entra B2B for new external sharing, is now fully rolled out for Production environments. To ensure a smooth transition, Phase 2, the retirement of SharePoint Online OTP, has been rescheduled to begin in mid-October 2026 and is expected to complete by end of November 2026 for Production environments. Both Phase 1 and Phase 2 roll outs exclude GCC, GCCH & DoD. New dates for these environments will be communicated via Message center when we are ready to proceed. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] We are retiring SharePoint One‑Time Passcode (SPO OTP) authentication in OneDrive and SharePoint starting mid-October 2026. Beginning in May 2026, new external sharing invitations and authentication will start using Microsoft Entra B2B instead of SPO OTP. This transition simplifies external collaboration, aligns authentication with Microsoft

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30.09.2026

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Microsoft 365 apps · Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated September 30, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] Microsoft is introducing a new Copilot chat pane in OneNote Mobile (iPhone) for users licensed with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium). This update adds a new Summary feature that allows users to generate concise summaries of longer OneNote pages, as well as ask questions about their notes, directly within the OneNote mobile app. This helps users review and interact with note content more efficiently while on the go. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 422324. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out end of October 2026 (previouslylate September) and expect to complete end of October 2026 (previously mid-October). [How this affects your organization] Who is affected Users with Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) licenses Users acce

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29.09.2026

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Microsoft Viva · Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated September 29, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] To support deeper analysis of Copilot agent adoption and usage across your organization, Microsoft will introduce a new export capability in the Agent Dashboard. This feature will allow eligible users to download de‑identified Copilot agent usage data for analysis, helping organizations track adoption trends, optimize licensing, and support AI transformation strategies, while maintaining existing privacy and access controls. User identifiers are removed from the output. This feature will require at least 50 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses and will apply to the Viva Insights web app. This message is related to Roadmap ID 560538. [When this will happen] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out in late May 2026 and expect to complete rollout by early June 2026. General Availability (Worldwi

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25.09.2026

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Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated September 25, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction:] Microsoft Edge for Business will soon support summarization and contextual grounding with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This enhancement enables users to ask Copilot questions about multiple open browser tabs, Microsoft 365 documents (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and YouTube videos directly from the Edge side pane. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496364, 499423, and 499424. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Multiple browser tabs and YouTube videos): Currently Available General Availability (Microsoft 365 documents): Rollout is expected to begin mid-October 2026 (previously mid-September) [How this affects your organization:] Who is affected: Users signed in to Microsoft Edge for Business with their Entra ID and who have access to Microsoft 365 Co

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24.09.2026

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Microsoft Teams · Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Updated September 24, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [Introduction] To support more effective in-person collaboration, Microsoft Teams is expanding AI-powered meeting notes with the Facilitator agent to Teams Rooms on Android. This enhancement allows teams meeting in a physical room to capture real-time notes, decisions, and action items—without requiring a scheduled or hybrid meeting. The experience is designed to ensure notes are securely stored in your tenant while no data remains on the room device after the meeting ends. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 56700. [When this will happen] General Availability Worldwide and GCC: We will begin rolling out in early November 2026 (previously late October) expect to complete by early December 2026 (previously mid-November). [How this affects your organization] Who is affected Organizat