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 →

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 →

Podcast #18 Project for the Web Retirement and Project Management Options in M365

Photo credit: Gemini https://open.spotify.com/episode/4F2bdupDJLCvWnpMrC5SUU?si=e0f98ddc72ca4132 Timestamped Summary of Episode 18 Transcript 00:00–00:03 — Episode Intro Announces Episode 18 of the Level Up M365 Podcast. Topic focus: Project for the Web retirement, updates to Microsoft Planner, and general M365 project management direction. 00:03–00:12 — Show Introduction Host: Joe Cole. Audience: M365 admins, pros, and business users. Purpose: … Continue reading Podcast #18 Project for the Web Retirement and Project Management Options in M365 →

Project for the Web vs. Planner P1: What Microsoft’s Retirement Announcement Really Means

Photo credit: Gemini Microsoft’s recent announcements around the retirement of Project for the Web have created a wave of confusion for Microsoft 365 admins. The biggest question I keep hearing is simple: “Is Project for the Web the same thing as Planner Premium?” The short answer is no, but Microsoft’s new unified Planner experience makes … Continue reading Project for the Web vs. Planner P1: What Microsoft’s Retirement Announcement Really Means →

Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates February 2026

Photo credit: Gemini Hey all, Welcome to the second month of the new year. Below is an AI-assisted parse of all the updates I see for the M365 apps I support. Please do you own diligence here. Meaning, I am sure there are items missed or need more detail. Because of that, I have the … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates February 2026 →

Podcast #17: Gantt Chart Options in Microsoft 365

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mj3on7OLOSPF2EsF7oedf?si=H8DHbcVgT-S7bgkrA5bgYw Web link to player: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Mj3on7OLOSPF2EsF7oedf?si=H8DHbcVgT-S7bgkrA5bgYw AI Generated Segment‑by‑Segment Summary (by Timestamp) 00:04–00:27 — Introduction Introduces the episode (Level Up M365, Episode 17). Joe Cole welcomes listeners and notes he’s slightly under the weather. Outlines the agenda: personal updates, 2026 plans, M365 news, Gantt chart options, and tip of the week. 00:27–01:24 — Sponsor & … Continue reading Podcast #17: Gantt Chart Options in Microsoft 365 →

Gantt Chart Options in M365

In this discussion, we explore three options for creating Gantt charts in Microsoft 365: Microsoft Project, which is the premium but costly choice; SharePoint, offering a free, basic solution; and Power Apps, a customizable middle ground. Each option has unique strengths and limitations tailored to different user needs.