On the show, we get into the detail on Microsoft 365 Copilot announcements - what is the Semantic Index and how does it relate to the content-generation features?  We decipher and  dissect where the value in Copilot lies both for a user of the software and for Microsoft; and we discuss the capabilities of more Copilot features announced too.  In other news - SharePoint has some really useful features on the way; Loop gets it's hooks into Outlook, and.. two, big new features in Exchange...

 On the show this week - we review the TEC European Roadshow and round up useful information security tips for your AD, Azure AD and Microsoft 365 environment from London, Paris & Frankfurt; and have Microsoft added user-facing adverts into SharePoint Online - surely not? Teams gets a new feature hotly anticipated by Paul; Intune gets a new security-related feature on the roadmap worth knowing about; Copilot is announced for Viva - we discuss whether this enhances or dilutes the Viva...

In the show this week, Paul and I discuss a cyber attack reported against Azure AD Connect that inflicted a vast amount of damage to a business - and how you can take straightforward steps to guard against it. And what podcast would be complete without mentioning AI?  Microsoft get industry-focused with new announcements. In more fun news, Microsoft bring snapchat filters to Microsoft Teams along with animated backgrounds - be the "office joker" and lose the respect of your colleagues...

 On the show this week, we talk about Goldman Sachs report on how Generative AI could affect 300m jobs - and with Microsoft 365 Copilot on the front line, we consider how likely this is. And finally - Microsoft Teams "V2" - the new Teams has began appearing in Microsoft 365 tenants. Plus, you can replace your face with an Avatar, use the preview of the Loop App - and Windows 11 might be appearing on your Teams Rooms devices very soon.  Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? ...

In this week's show, Steve and Paul discuss Microsoft 365 Copilot. Not a sat-nav for your car, powered by the Microsoft Cloud, but an AI assistant that can help people with their daily tasks  using OpenAI technologies. And nearly an episode doesn't go by without Exchange patches - but this time the Outlook issues could be pretty serious, so make sure you take a listen. Talking of Outlook - authenticator comes to mobile Outlook - is it a good thing? Plus much more.. Want to stay up to date on...

On the show this week, find out what's happening with recent changes to Exchange Online that might cause a delay if you're setting up a fresh Hybrid environment; plus security recommendations for your on-premises Exchange environment. If you're getting into Viva Sales, we discuss what the new OpenAI GPT add-in does. Creepy or useful - you decide! Plus Microsoft Syntex's PAYG model goes live and Teams gets user experience changes that your users will certainly notice. Want to stay up to date...

Join us for this week's episode where we talk AI - or rather, machine learning and clever software that can regurgitate known information in a variety of ways - yep; you've guessed it - OpenAI, ChatGPT and where Microsoft are using this. We discuss where this is being used in Microsoft 365 apps like Teams, Viva, the Power Platform and even Outlook - and Bing!  And in sad, sad news... Yammer is dead,  but fortunately it is reborn as Viva Engage. We thought that already happened but, clearly...

Join Steve and Paul for season 3, episode 20 of the Practical 365 podcast - this week we're talking licensing (but not for too long - don't worry - and it is good news); plus the MTR Windows devices are getting a paint job. But why and how does this affect you? Teams meeting recordings are going to get some useful controls, plus Planner gets some really useful new features that we've both been testing out. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook,...

On this week's show, Steve and Paul discuss three emerging security bugs that are squashed in new Exchange Server updates; plus Exchange 2013 is going out of support very soon - meaning it won't get many more of these patches in the future. From the roadmap we discuss a very interesting feature coming to Azure AD - multi-tenant sync, plus we chat about new features coming to Microsoft 365 that Paul has been tracking for some time.  Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow...

Join us for the first Practical 365 podcast episode of 2023 - with Paul and Steve discussing what skills you need for the upcoming year - and does it matter if you learn skills you never use? Plus we talk about the best features that arrived in Microsoft 365 throughout the last twelve months, ranging from critical security features you can't ignore to emerging AI capabilities. Want to stay up to date on all things Practical 365? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin to stay up to date...

In this week's show - the final of 2022, we take a peek at the new Teams Premium licence add-on and discuss what value it brings. Exchange Online PowerShell v1 is on the way out - be warned - and a new Communities app - not Yammer - comes to Teams; plus much more

On the show this week, Microsoft have just finished their big Microsoft Partner and MVP airlift for Microsoft 365 technologies, so as the year ends, there's fewer announcements. However - as Yammer becomes Viva Engage, we ask: Should rolling out Viva Engage be your New Year's resolution? And - if it is - what are the pitfalls to avoid. And as always, we've got the best of the Message Center and Roadmap news that you cannot miss.

In this weeks episode, we examine the new feature for Teams: Games. Exchange gets patches - for all versions from 2013 to 2019, but thankfully no CUs until next year. Plus Teams gets a bit more feature parity, and we chat about Excel (briefly)

This week on the show, Steve and Paul are joined by Sigi Jagott, long-time MVP and Exchange Server expert, to find out why, and what the best practices are when upgrading on-premises servers to Exchange 2019. And, finally, cross-tenant migrations are possible natively for mailboxes and OneDrive for Business accounts. We discuss and find out if there's any caveats. Teams arrives on Linux (again!), and we discuss Azure AD resiliency and Microsoft's slowing cloud growth..

On this week's show: Exchange Must Die, according to security experts. SharePoint Syntex is dead, long live Microsoft Syntex. The Metaverse isn't dead yet; AI is coming to learn your job... and Microsoft's new creative tools show a lot of promise.

 In this week's show, Paul Robichaux and myself take a short break from Ignite 2022 to discuss the biggest announcements, and take a deep-dive into what these actually will provide to your organization, and which new features to watch; with a few fun moments along the way. 

In this week's episode, fresh from TEC, Paul Robichaux chats with Steve Goodman about the most useful learnings and contrast how independent conferences compare to Microsoft Ignite. And MEC - was it one last hurrah from Exchange, or will it be a regular thing? The Power Platform conference happened too, and there's some big announcements. We go in depth into the biggest hitters.

This week we discuss Microsoft's guidance aimed at your business for how to do Hybrid work. Is it great guidance? In short, it's not bad - but is it too late? We discuss exactly why and why you should be interested in it.  Teams licensing changes - may make you cry with joy or sadness depending on what you need - take a listen to find out why. And some great new features finally arrive in Teams you've been waiting for years for.

In this week's show, Paul and Steve discuss the new Apple Silicon version of Teams: It was here, now it isn't - why? Exchange Server receives security updates; with Facebook getting a bashing for their Metaverse contributions, will Mesh for Microsoft Teams ever see the light of day; and Exchange Online changes that might affect software you use. Plus - Sean McAvinue and Jason Jacobo join us to help answer the question - what did you leave behind in your migration?

In this week's episode we deep-dive into Viva - with the latest Engage app, Goals becoming GA and Viva Sales reaching preview. What can they do? What are the challenges in rolling them out and who are they for? Plus, PowerApps gets new collaboration controls to make Teams and Microsoft 365-integrated apps easier to make. And - we briefly explore ESports with Excel on ESPN and ask.. why...

On the show this week, Paul and Steve discuss in-person Ignite 2022 - what are Microsoft announcing today and will you be able to go in-person? And Teams gets so many new features we couldn't talk about them all - but we discuss in detail the biggest new features that really matter and will make a difference; plus Dynamics gets closer to Teams - with added AI; and Viva gets new capabilities (again!) and API integrations. 

On this week's show, Steve Goodman and Paul Robichaux discuss new features and apps arriving in Microsoft Teams - including the new Updates App just announced; we revisit the Power Apps AI functionality with Figma and see if it was as good as Microsoft suggested, plus Microsoft's Laurie Pottmeyer joins us to discuss Microsoft's Teams roadmap - why features sometimes slip, and how to get your favourite feature in the product..

In the show this week, we've got a plethora of new & quite exiting Power Platform features launched to delve into - and Viva gets a new module, aimed at making things easier for your sales people. Plus - get cosy talking to maybe your favorite person, with this new feature in Microsoft Teams..

On the show today, Steve & Paul discuss: Two Microsoft zero-day exploits in Windows disclosed – and one is being actively exploitedMicrosoft to Charge You for Your DataEntra makes an EntranceMicrosoft Announce Exchange has a FutureWindows Autopatch hit Public PreviewMicrosoft Left Unanswered Questions about the Last Exchange Server, and respond with a FAQ for you

In this week's show, Steve and Paul discuss the new Outlook - what is it and how can you use it, what are it's limitations and what is it like to live with? And Viva Goals launches to private preview. Should you recommend it to your management team. It's Microsoft Build this week, so we discuss some key takeaways for IT professionals where you may need to check for new apps usage or features usage and where there's new features that aren't just relevant to developers.