MC1215836: Dynamics 365 Contact Center- Set least active assignment as default in messaging queues
We are announcing the ability to set the least active assignment as
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MC1215830: Windows Office Hours: January 15, 2026
If you are an IT admin with questions about managing and updating
MC1215813: Power Pages version 9.8.1.x Early Upgrade Release
Maintenance window start: January 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC
Maintenance
MC1215683: Power Apps – Deprecation of Preview Copilot Controls in Canvas Apps
Starting on February 2, 2026, the following preview Copilot features in Power
MC1215681: Microsoft Dataverse - Ending Support for configuring Table‑Level Deleted-Records Keeping
Beginning February 2026, Microsoft Dataverse will no longer support configuring deleted-records keeping
MC1215074: SharePoint Embedded apps can now archive containers to reduce storage costs and improve Copilot results
SharePoint Embedded apps will support container archival starting February 2026, reducing storage costs by up to 75% and improving Copilot search by prioritizing active content. Admins must opt in via PowerShell, use new Graph APIs, and update apps to manage archived containers. No compliance iss...
MC1215073: Power BI Report metadata defaults to Power BI Enhanced Report format (PBIR)
Starting January 25, 2026, Power BI reports will default to the Enhanced Report format (PBIR), improving source control and collaboration. Existing reports convert to PBIR upon editing. Power BI Desktop adopts PBIR in March 2026. Admins can opt out during Preview via tenant settings; no immediate...
MC1215071: Microsoft Teams admin center: New Teams External Collaboration Administrator role
Microsoft Teams will introduce a new Teams External Collaboration Administrator RBAC role by mid-February 2026, allowing admins to manage external collaboration settings via PowerShell without full Teams admin rights. Global admins can assign this role through Microsoft Entra or Microsoft 365 adm...
MC1215070: Microsoft 365 admin center multifactor authentication enforcement
Starting February 9, 2026, Microsoft will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users signing into the Microsoft 365 admin center to enhance security. Admins should set up MFA now to avoid access issues; users must verify or add their MFA methods.
MC1214980: Dynamics 365 Field Service - Service Update for Station 3
The Dynamics 365 Field Service application is scheduled for a new release
MC1214913: Get started with December 2025 improvements in Windows 11
Start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable
MC1214183: Purview Communication Compliance: Temporary delays in processing due to planned infrastructure migration
Microsoft Purview Communication Compliance will undergo infrastructure migration from January 5 to February 28, 2026, causing temporary delays, intermittent errors, and slower updates in policy insights and reports. No data loss will occur. No action is required, but admins should inform teams of...