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 →

Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates January 2026

January 2026 marks the beginning of a major evolution across Microsoft 365. While Microsoft announced its 2026 roadmap in late 2025, many of the new AI, security, and management capabilities officially begin rolling out this month. This post highlights the updates confirmed for early 2026. Specifically, those that organizations will start seeing in January across … Continue reading Microsoft 365 Roadmap Updates January 2026 →

Microsoft Ignite 2025 Summary

With so much going on, I try to avoid the hype on social media and browse the source. Below is summary of the Microsoft Ignite 2025 Book of News. Be sure to follow (link below) so you can hear my thoughts on these new toys! Event Overview Microsoft Ignite 2025 focuses on AI-driven digital transformation, … Continue reading Microsoft Ignite 2025 Summary →

Podcast #16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s5OLphX1a2rnaqDUS4njy?si=7CVcIfD8RwuFaf4rqjE4QA link to episode web player - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3s5OLphX1a2rnaqDUS4njy?si=7CVcIfD8RwuFaf4rqjE4QA Episode 16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory Timestamps 00:00 – Intro Joe Cole introduces the episode and its focus on Microsoft 365 and Copilot. 00:44 – Episode Overview Topics: Teams calendar updates, quantifying AI value, and Copilot memory deep dive. 01:21 – … Continue reading Podcast #16: From Generic to Genius – Personalized AI with Copilot Memory →

Podcast #15 What the heck are Copilot Pages?

https://open.spotify.com/episode/02nS8L6vYvHwuYOhMDZN5U?si=JMEv7SfbQ-GwVGAPUFyP9A web player link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/02nS8L6vYvHwuYOhMDZN5U?si=JMEv7SfbQ-GwVGAPUFyP9A In Episode 15 of the Level Up M365 Podcast, we unpack a additions to Microsoft’s productivity arsenal: Copilot Pages. Highlights from the episode: 🔧 Policy & Governance: Admins can control access via Microsoft 365 cloud policy switches, apply Purview retention, sensitivity labels, and even monitor containers in the SharePoint … Continue reading Podcast #15 What the heck are Copilot Pages? →

Podcast #14 Exploring Copilot Chat Features and Benefits, plus all the retirements coming up

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zZXUmTG4f4P5dEcsuBJ0q Link to web player - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zZXUmTG4f4P5dEcsuBJ0q?si=T0NkQeIkSc-QMas18oUHxg Into with timestamps (Generated by AI) [0:00:00 - 0:03:06] Introduction [0:03:06 - 0:07:03] Microsoft 365 News [0:07:03 - 0:09:18] Co-Pilot Chat Features [0:09:18 - 0:11:49] Practical Uses of Co-Pilot Chat, Tip of the Day Sponsor information Support the show by either of the following, Rate the podcast Leave … Continue reading Podcast #14 Exploring Copilot Chat Features and Benefits, plus all the retirements coming up →

Weekly Roundup 05/23/2025 | So many retirements and Microsoft Build Notes

Hey All, SO MUCH has been in the news this week regarding Microsoft 365, so why not create a bulleted list of things that stuck out to me. Enjoy! Message Center Updates Retirement of classic Teams - Classic Teams will reach end of support on July 1, 2024, and end of availability on July 1, … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 05/23/2025 | So many retirements and Microsoft Build Notes →

Podcast #13 Microsoft Build 2025 Thoughts

https://open.spotify.com/episode/00PZG4x0xJWd5l5V3kHFt6?si=15394581d9c84b2e Episode links Spotify Audio Link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/00PZG4x0xJWd5l5V3kHFt6?si=15394581d9c84b2e Apple Podcasts link - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-m365/id1718776415?i=1000709154043 So the Microsoft build 2025 event has come and gone. And with much excitement, I am very happy/anxious at the same time hearing about the load of news. Firstly, if you are not a techie this show is mostly not for you, … Continue reading Podcast #13 Microsoft Build 2025 Thoughts →

Podcast #12 Fireside Chat Autonomous (agentic) Agents vs Generative AI Chat Bot

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4x7D0G8lIrGb1lmCpyS6EN?si=EphX9SMiTaqukyaSxQPuHw AI Summary Chatbots are reactive; they respond when prompted (e.g., retrieving a calendar event when asked). Agentic AI (Autonomous Bots) take proactive actions based on predefined conditions (e.g., monitoring tasks for inactivity and flagging overdue ones).Use Case Example: In software development, an agentic bot could take requirements from a structured document, set up databases, … Continue reading Podcast #12 Fireside Chat Autonomous (agentic) Agents vs Generative AI Chat Bot →

Weekly Roundup Nov 01 | CoPilot Cheat Sheet, Colored Folders on Windows, and more!

Hey All, Here's your weekly dose of M365 related things that stood out to me this week. See my latest Podcast episode related to M365 ROI. It's a short one but I dive deep into some tactics I've deployed related to squeezing the pennies out of your M365 investment while also reducing liability. Here's the … Continue reading Weekly Roundup Nov 01 | CoPilot Cheat Sheet, Colored Folders on Windows, and more! →