Hey All, so I FINALLY sat down and setup my audio based Podcast. Below are the links to all the Podcast catchers. As of writing, I am going to just throw out a bunch of episodes that I have been sitting on for far too long. But please, please, please check it out and make … Continue reading So I did a thing, I created a Podcast!
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Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates July 2026
Photo credit: Copilot These monthly updates are coming at us with haste! Be sure to follow here so you don't miss out. For today, let's take a gander at July’s Microsoft 365 roadmap. While previous months focused heavily on Copilot and SharePoint modernization, July shifts attention toward data security automation, Teams meeting intelligence, OneDrive/SharePoint UX … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates July 2026
Create a second brain with Copilot Notebooks
Photo credit: Gemini Between personal productivity and the nonstop demands of a modern Microsoft 365 environment, no one has time to dig through emails, task boards, and documentation just to understand what’s going on. That’s why Copilot Notebooks have become more than a tool for me. I coined the term our team Notebook has become … Continue reading Create a second brain with Copilot Notebooks
Hot off the press | Announcing the new Copilot Work IQ APIs
Microsoft just announced general availability of the new Work IQ APIs on June 16, 2026 (link below) a major shift in how agents will interact with Microsoft 365. Below is a plain english edit of what was released and how it potentially benefits us. Work IQ is the intelligence layer behind Copilot, continuously mapping how … Continue reading Hot off the press | Announcing the new Copilot Work IQ APIs
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates June 2026
What’s shipping, what’s changing, and what admins should prepare for. Photo credit: Copilot TL;DR (Executive Summary) June is a Copilot + governance-heavy release with clear movement toward agent-driven workflows and stronger compliance controls. Copilot is becoming more context-aware (meetings, SharePoint lists, vision inputs) Microsoft is investing heavily in agent extensibility (Work IQ + MCP) Purview … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates June 2026
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates May 2026
What’s shipping, what’s changing, and what admins need to prepare for. Photo credit: Copilot May brings one of the most security‑heavy roadmap drops of the year, with Microsoft Purview delivering major advances across DSPM, Insider Risk, DLP, and Data Security Investigations. SharePoint continues its AI acceleration with authoritative sites, AI‑generated workflows, and new Power Automate … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates May 2026
Site updates spring 2026
Hey All, It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update, so here’s where things stand. When I started this site four years ago, my world revolved around SharePoint, enough that I tattooed the logo on my right bicep to complement my farmer’s tan. That part hasn’t changed (I still have the farmers tan). What … Continue reading Site updates spring 2026
Podcast #20 Fireside Chat Too Much Governance Can Stiffen Innovation
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AgfbcsLNZkaQtrTk42jIk?si=GhIsgJD5Se-QHFjtL7PB8g Episode 20 – Transcription Timeline 00:03 — Opening Thesis Core statement: “Governance should come after innovation.” Sets the theme: guardrails slow creativity. 00:07 — Welcome & Context Host introduces the episode: “Hi all, welcome to another fireside chat.” Notes this is Episode 20 and the second consecutive release. 00:14 — Serendipitous Timing Mentions the … Continue reading Podcast #20 Fireside Chat Too Much Governance Can Stiffen Innovation
Podcast #19 Fireside Chat mitigate risk with software development
Photo credit: Gemini https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OdWcb7osK0BEsJ36Eqb3X?si=xQUwejDcSWaM_S1H2oFxhw Show Notes with Timestamps 00:03 — Welcome & Episode Setup Joe opens Episode 19 of the Level Up M365 Podcast. This episode is a fireside chat focused on a broader philosophy rather than strictly Microsoft 365. 00:12 — Episode Theme: Mitigating Software Development Risk Introduction of the central topic: how to … Continue reading Podcast #19 Fireside Chat mitigate risk with software development
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates April 2026
Photo credit: Copilot IntroCopilot: Researcher Evolves, Notebooks Expand, and Image Models Go MultimodalResearcher: Multi‑Model IntelligenceCopilot Notebooks → Excel, Word, PowerPointCreative ToolsSharePoint: AI‑Assisted Page CreationTeams: Interoperability, Mobility, and Intelligent CommunicationsCross‑Platform & Device EnhancementsCalling & Customer EngagementMeetings & SchedulingInteroperabilityPurview: DSPM, DLP, IRM, and Information Protection Expand AgainData Loss Prevention (DLP)Data Security Investigations (DSI)Information ProtectionData Lifecycle ManagementInsider Risk … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates April 2026
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates March 2026
Photo credit: Gemini Table of Contents Intro Copilot: Deeper Integration, Better Grounding, and New Agent CapabilitiesSearch & Discovery EnhancementsAgent Mode in PowerPoint: A Massive ExpansionCopilot Tuning & ExtensibilityCopilot in OneDriveOther Notable Copilot UpdatesTeams: Rooms, Meetings, Calling, and Collaboration UpgradesTeams Rooms & DevicesMeetings & CollaborationChat & ChannelsEvents & SchedulingSharePoint & OneDrive: Modernization and GovernanceSharePointOneDriveSharing & AccessOutlook: … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates March 2026
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