MC1265693: Dynamics 365 Project Operations - Add support for Lookup and Currency on custom columns
We are announcing support for Lookup and Currency on custom columns in
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MC1265561: Dynamics 365 Sales - Boost decision making by using Visualize with Copilot
We are announcing the ability to boost data-driven decision making using Visualize
MC1265555: Dynamics 365 Contact Center - Enabling Infobip SMS for Dynamics 365 Contact Center
We are announcing the ability for users to use your Infobip SMS
MC1263276: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Admins will be able to enable third‑party model providers for specific users and groups
Admins will soon be able to assign third-party AI model providers like Anthropic and xAI to specific users or groups in Microsoft 365 Copilot via a new control in the Microsoft Admin Center. This rollout begins in late April 2026 and supports Entra ID group-based access management.
MC1263067: Microsoft Dataverse – Service Update 9.2.26034.00000 for GBR
We have a minor service update planned for your Microsoft Dataverse environment
MC1262590: Planner tab support for Shared and Private Channels in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Planner tabs will be supported in Microsoft Teams Shared and Private channels starting mid-May 2026. Users can add new or existing plans directly in these channels with inherited permissions and compliance controls. The feature is enabled by default, requires no admin setup, and maintai...
MC1262589: New M365 group creation and editing in My Groups
Microsoft 365 group creation and editing in My Groups will be enhanced by late March 2026, allowing owners to configure usage guidelines, email aliases, sensitivity labels, Exchange settings, and security options. The update improves control and clarity without impacting existing groups or requir...
MC1262588: Microsoft Teams: Retirement of CAPTCHA for meeting join
Microsoft Teams will retire CAPTCHA for meeting joins by August 2026, replacing it with a default-on bot detection feature that requires organizer approval for bots. This ensures continuous bot protection without join friction. Tenant admins and organizers should review new policies but no immedi...
MC1262586: Viva Engage: Community membership and experts management in iOS and Android for Engage and Engage app in Teams
Viva Engage is adding community membership and expert role management, plus verified-answer marking, to its iOS and Android apps (standalone and in Teams). These mobile features, rolling out March–April 2026, enable admins and experts to moderate and manage communities consistently without deskto...
MC1262585: Updated UX in Viva Connections on Teams mobile
Viva Connections in the Teams mobile app will update navigation from a three-tab layout to pill-based controls in April 2026. The change improves usability without altering functionality, is enabled by default, and requires no action, though internal documentation updates are optional.
MC1262570: Microsoft 365 Copilot: Updates to license request custom flow
Microsoft 365 Copilot will support custom license request policies by user group, enabling tailored guidance and routing aligned with internal approval workflows. Rolling out worldwide from late April to June 2026, admins can configure these policies in the Microsoft 365 admin center; existing se...
MC1262567: Create Excel spreadsheets from Copilot Notebook content
Copilot Notebooks will enable users with a Microsoft 365 Copilot (Premium) license to generate and edit Excel spreadsheets directly from notebook content. This feature rolls out in public preview from late March to April 2026 and general availability in late May 2026, with no admin action required.