Microsoft will introduce stricter enforcement of throttling rules for Microsoft 365 backup applications starting March 1, 2026. These adjustments affect how backup solutions interact with SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business, and indirectly Microsoft Teams data. They eliminate the long-standing workaround of deploying multiple application
On January 23, 2026, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Entra ID P2 and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 became available as add-on offerings through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. This means that organizations using Microsoft 365 E3 plans can now easily enhance their security
Avoid disruptions in mailbox access: Microsoft is retiring Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online. EWS is the old Exchange API that many applications use to access email, calendar, contacts, and mailbox data. As part of this process, starting July 1, 2026, Microsoft will
On August 7, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of the Cloud Update feature for enterprise customers using Microsoft 365 Apps. This update introduces a new way to manage app updates directly from the cloud, simplifying IT administration and improving update reliability. It is designed to help organizations manage
As artificial intelligence agents become integral to enterprise workflows, organizations need a new identity framework designed to bring the same level of visibility, governance, and security to AI agents as is standard for human users. This is why, effective May 19, 2025, Microsoft Entra
Effective April 2025, Microsoft announced the retirement of the standalone Microsoft Entra Permissions Management (MEPM) license. This product will be removed from the Product Terms and will no longer be available. The product will be fully retired, and support will be discontinued on October
Coming in May 2025, Microsoft will introduce six new agentic solutions within the Microsoft Security Copilot suite in public preview. These agents are designed to autonomously handle high-volume security and IT tasks, and integrate seamlessly with existing Microsoft Security solutions. What is Microsoft Security
Starting May 1, 2025, Microsoft Azure AD External Identities is no longer available for new customers. While there are no service or billing impacts for existing customers, net new customers will no longer be able to create B2C tenants. This means that new customers will
Effective March 6, 2025, Microsoft 365 Business Premium is now an eligible prerequisite for Microsoft Defender Suite (previously known as Microsoft 365 E5 Security). This change allows Business Premium customers to purchase the Defender Suite add-on, enhancing their security coverage. Effective May 2, 2025,