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Last month, Microsoft Teams released a host of new features aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Highlights include an upgraded gallery view for meetings, new customization options for event organizers, and updates for Teams Rooms and devices. Microsoft Teams has introduced a new gallery view that automatically sizes tiles equally for all meeting participants….

Microsoft has officially launched its Microsoft 365 Backup solution for commercial customers. The new offering provides businesses with a robust way to quickly back up and recover their OneDrive, SharePoint, and Exchange data. Microsoft emphasized the importance of data protection for businesses due to the annual rise in ransomware attacks. Earlier this year, Microsoft 365…

Microsoft has announced that a new 1Password integration is now generally available for Sentinel customers. This new tool enables organizations to import 1Password Events API data directly into Sentinel, enhancing their security oversight and management. 1Password is a secure password manager that allows users to store their passwords and sensitive information in an encrypted vault….

Microsoft announced yesterday that its Azure cloud services experienced another major outage. The company confirmed that this widespread disruption was caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, resulting in the latest Azure outage. According to Microsoft, customers began reporting issues around 5 AM PST, stating they couldn’t access several Microsoft 365 and Azure services. The…

Microsoft is set to enhance meeting productivity with its new AI-powered Intelligent Recap integration in the Outlook for Windows client. This feature allows meeting participants to effortlessly access AI-generated notes and tasks directly from their Outlook calendar. The Intelligent Recap feature uses AI to create summaries of key points, action items, and tasks discussed during…

Microsoft has introduced several new features to enhance the new Planner app within Microsoft Teams. These updates include streamlined sharing options, persistent filters for improved workflow efficiency, and the ability to view plans associated with specific tasks directly from the task details. Microsoft Teams began rolling out the new Planner experience in April 2024. This…

Microsoft has hinted at some important changes to Windows aimed at preventing cybersecurity vendors from accessing the Windows kernel. In response to the recent CrowdStrike update fiasco, the company mobilized over 5,000 IT support engineers to assist affected customers in mitigating the widespread impact. According to CrowdStrike, the faulty sensory configuration update was released to…

Microsoft is investigating a new issue that causes some Windows devices to enter the BitLocker recovery screen when booting up. The company acknowledged on the Windows Release Health Dashboard that the bug impacts users who installed the July 2024 Patch Tuesday updates. BitLocker is a full-disk encryption feature that helps users protect sensitive data or…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott look back at the impact of the massive CloudStrike outage that affected millions of Windows PCs. They also discuss Microsoft not taking the blame after being forced by the European Commission to open up Windows to third-party security companies.

Microsoft has unveiled several enhancements to its Intune service, aimed at streamlining endpoint management for commercial customers. These updates reduce the time spent on routine tasks, allowing administrators to focus on other priorities. Earlier this year, Microsoft introduced a device query feature in Intune Advanced Analytics that allows administrators to access real-time data on device…

Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has released a post-incident report detailing how a flawed update last week crashed around 8.5 million Windows PCs. The company attributed the massive global IT outage, which disrupted emergency response systems and caused flight cancellations, to a bug in its test software. What led to the CrowdStrike outage? On July 19, CrowdStrike…

Microsoft announced that Copilot in Planner (preview) is generally available in the new Planner app in Microsoft Teams. The company has also incorporated user feedback to introduce several new features and capabilities to enhance the overall Copilot in Planner experience. Microsoft started rolling out the Copilot digital assistant in preview for the new Planner app…