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Microsoft announced SharePoint Embedded at the European SharePoint Conference in Amsterdam today. The new offering empowers businesses to craft tailor-made applications that store content with their existing Microsoft 365 tenants. SharePoint Embedded is a highly scalable platform that leverages the same technology stack as OneDrive and SharePoint. It helps businesses develop applications supporting various Microsoft…

Microsoft has introduced a new Terraform module aimed at simplifying the onboarding process for Microsoft Defender for Cloud (MDC). This module enables organizations to configure MDC plans for their subscriptions or management groups using a minimal amount of code. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a security solution that allows customers to protect cloud-based applications against…

Microsoft has released several new features and improvements for the Updates app in Microsoft Teams. This app provides a centralized hub to streamline the processes of creating, submitting, and reviewing updates. Additionally, it offers a convenient way to track check-ins and reports. Microsoft has released a modern onboarding experience for the Updates app in Teams….

Microsoft has released a new update for its Loop app, allowing users to export Loop tables directly to Excel spreadsheets. The new feature is currently available in preview for all Microsoft 365 E3/E5 commercial customers. Based on the Fluid Framework, Microsoft Loop provides tools that allow users to co-create and share content in real-time with…

Cybersecurity researchers from Blackwing HQ have managed to bypass Windows Hello fingerprint authentication on three different laptops from Dell, Lenovo, and Microsoft. The penetration tests were carried out at the request of Microsoft to assess the security of the fingerprint sensors used in these devices. Windows Hello is a biometric authentication feature that allows users…

Microsoft announced yesterday the launch of its new Defender Bounty Program. The new program is aimed at enticing security researchers to unearth new vulnerabilities in the security solution in exchange for rewards between $500 and $20,000. The submissions must specify the severity (Critical or Important) and step-by-step instructions to reproduce the issue in the fully…

Microsoft has introduced email notifications support for its Microsoft Defender XDR service. The feature allows IT admins to configure the security solution to receive notifications through email for both manual and automated response actions. Microsoft Defender XDR (formerly Microsoft 365 Defender) is a managed extended detection and response service designed to help customers prevent, detect,…

Microsoft has released a fix for ‘Something Went Wrong [1001]’ errors plaguing users attempting to sign into Office 365 desktop apps. The bug was previously affecting Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Office mobile apps. Microsoft acknowledged the issue in a support article published on November 17. The company explained that the problem is caused…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of its Defender for APIs security solution. This new offering has been in preview as part of the Microsoft Defender for Cloud service since April, allowing organizations to safeguard their business-critical APIs and sensitive data from evolving cyber threats. Microsoft Defender for Cloud is designed to offer security and…

Update November 21, 2023 – 9:10 AM PT: Microsoft has started rolling out the new Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Insiders on non-managed devices will need to head over to Windows Update, turn on the ”Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle and check for…

Microsoft has announced that Windows Admin Center version 2311 is available in public preview for commercial customers. The latest update brings new experiences for Azure Arc and Azure Migrate, coupled with enhancements to widely-used tools. “Windows Admin Center provides an Azure Arc for servers onboarding experience through our Azure hybrid center. New in this release,…

Microsoft has announced SharePoint Premium, a new AI-powered solution designed to transform content management for Microsoft 365 customers. SharePoint Premium is currently in public preview and will become generally available for commercial customers in early 2024. “SharePoint Premium brings AI, automation, and added security to your content experiences, processing, and governance. With SharePoint Premium we’ll…