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This Week in IT, as Microsoft completes it EU data boundary project, Bert Hubert tells the Register that M365 is a geopolitical risk under Trump 2.0, admins get new Copilot feedback controls, and Microsoft introduces new Tenant Outbound Email Limits in Exchange Online. Links and resources Episode overview This Week in IT, Russell discusses concerns…

In an era dominated by data breaches and rising concerns over digital privacy, the Internet of Things (IoT) often gets a bad rap. Every smart thermostat, connected fridge, and wearable device adds another node in a sprawling network that seems more vulnerable than ever. Yet, beneath this web of perceived risks lies a surprising ally…

Microsoft has started testing a new Facebook-style Storyline news feed internally within Microsoft Teams. According to a new report from The Verge, this feature will allow users to share updates, post news, and engage with colleagues by liking and sharing content. “Storyline enables leaders to communicate directly with their organizations, delivering personalized updates to amplify,…

Microsoft has yet to release the final cumulative update (CU15) for Exchange Server 2019 due to technical issues. The company has outlined some of the reasons for the delay, but it has not provided a new expected release date for the update. In December, Microsoft announced plans to push the final cumulative update for Exchange…

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a set of on-premises tools and services that enable you to create, deploy, and manage printed, web, email and mobile reports from SQL Server databases. Let’s look at its evolution and capabilities in more detail. When SQL Server was first released it was a simple relational database but as…

Microsoft is about to add a new People administrator role in Microsoft Entra, allowing organizations to securely delegate people-related tasks. This update helps streamline user management while minimizing security risks associated with high-level admin roles. In Microsoft Entra ID, built-in roles offer pre-defined permissions for efficient access control, but they don’t always match common user…

Microsoft has announced the general availability of the new unified contacts experience in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. This new feature is currently available to all Outlook users and will be gradually rolled out to Microsoft Teams users by April 30, 2025. The new unified contacts experience aims to improve collaboration by allowing Microsoft Entra ID…

Microsoft published a comprehensive roundup of the enhancements made to its SharePoint service in December 2024. The company mentioned that some of these new features are currently being rolled out to Targeted Release Microsoft 365 customers. SharePoint: Microsoft Syntex update Microsoft has released a new simple document processing prebuilt model for its Syntex pay-as-you-go service….

Microsoft is preparing a major update to the UI of its Microsoft 365 app in early 2025. The company has notified its commercial customers that the app will get a new icon and be rebranded to Microsoft 365 Copilot starting in mid-January. Microsoft plans to simplify the Microsoft 365 Copilot app by removing the header…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of its enhanced Message Trace experience in the Exchange admin center (EAC) for Exchange Online. This feature has started rolling out now and it’s expected to reach general availability by the end of the month. What is Message Trace? A message trace is a feature that enables administrators to…

Microsoft has outlined enhancements to the Copilot key experience in Windows 11, tailored to better meet the needs of commercial customers based on their feedback. The company suggests that organizations reconfigure the Copilot key to launch the Microsoft 365 app. Microsoft announced the Copilot key for new Windows 11 PCs back in January. The Copilot…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, there’s no denying the extent to which AI has permeated organizations—35% of businesses have already developed AI-based workflows if not completely automating aspects of their business. However, IT infrastructures are a different beast. Even though it promises transformative capabilities, AI can also be deemed a Pandora’s box, of…