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Move all your communications to Skype for Business Online

Today, at the Microsoft Ignite Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, we announced several new Skype for Business innovations that enhance the Office 365 collaboration experience across devices and empower IT professionals to deliver modern commu…

Office platform news at Ignite 2016

Over the past year, Office has gained incredible momentum, with people around the world using our apps and services in the cloud and on all devices to be more productive wherever they go. Along with this period of usage growth, Office has …

SharePoint innovations further advance intelligence and collaboration in Office 365

Today’s post was written by Jeff Teper, corporate vice president for OneDrive and SharePoint. Last May, we unveiled a cloud-first, mobile-first vision and roadmap for SharePoint and OneDrive to empower people, teams and organizations to in…

Applying intelligence to security and compliance in Office 365

Given the explosive growth in data production, IT is tasked with securing a volume of corporate data that is growing exponentially. To stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape, companies need the ability to analyze and learn from that d…

Yammer strengthens team collaboration through integration with Office 365 Groups

Around the world, teamwork is on the rise. Our research suggests employees now work on nearly double the number of teams than they did just five years ago. This means, more than ever, people are reliant on their peers to help get things do…

Create better work habits with MyAnalytics (formerly Delve Analytics)

Today, we’re excited to announce the evolution of personal analytics in Office 365 with Microsoft MyAnalytics, formerly known as Delve Analytics. MyAnalytics helps you focus on what matters most by providing personalized insights about how…

Enhanced conditional access controls, encryption controls and site classification in SharePoint and OneDrive

Microsoft understands that enterprise security is critical. Trust is not a product—it’s a value that must be earned. Our approach to SharePoint and OneDrive security, privacy and compliance is simple: It’s your data. You own it. You contro…

OneNote Class Notebook add-in now includes grade scales, improved LMS integration and sticker customization

Since launching the OneNote Class Notebook add-in a year ago, hundreds of thousands of teachers have downloaded and started using the add-in. Teachers all over the world have saved time in distributing assignments, individualizing learning…

Willis Towers Watson—increasing business agility with global commitment to Office 365

Today’s post was written by Ron Markezich, corporate vice president for Microsoft. When Willis Group and Towers Watson merged in January 2016, Willis Towers Watson (WTW) became a leading advisory, broking and solutions company operating in…

What I wish I knew—learn from the founder and entrepreneur coach of TheRickMartinez.com

This week, as we celebrate entrepreneurs across the U.S., we have the opportunity to recognize the work they put into their small businesses, the challenges they have faced and the growth they’ve achieved. Being an entrepreneur is no easy …

Take a guided tour of a Microsoft datacenter to learn how Microsoft delivers your cloud services

Come check out the season three premiere of Modern Workplace, which aired September 13, on “Data Defense: An inside look at your secure cloud,” where viewers got a VIP-access tour of a state-of-the-art Microsoft datacenter. Register now an…

Demonstrate enterprise features with the Office 365 test lab guides

Office 365 Enterprise E5 has a host of great features tailored to an enterprise organization’s needs for additional security (Advanced Security Management), enhanced protection (Advanced Threat Protection) and the ability to quickly locate…

3 most critical details of online file storage

Cloud storage has become a critical part of today’s business model. In fact, recent studies find that more than half of all enterprises consider the cloud an essential component of success—and they’re not afraid to put their money where th…

Register now for “The Privacy Balance: Staying secure and ethical with your data” on Modern Workplace

Register now for the next episode of Modern Workplace, “The Privacy Balance: Staying secure and ethical with your data,” airing October 11, 2016, 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. GMT. In this episode, learn how to navigate common blind spots in data se…

Crash course on boosting productivity with Office 365 plus live Q&A

With our modern-day mobile workforce, more and more employees are working from home and on the go. We’ve become accustomed to hosting online meetings and collaborating in the cloud. To help you expand the digital capabilities of your team,…

Project updates at Ignite 2016

It was an exciting week for Project at Ignite 2016. We had some great sessions, which are now available online. If you were not able to attend Ignite, these online sessions provide a great overview of the latest happenings in the Microsoft…

City of Kansas City empowers employees, provides better services with Office 365

I love living in Kansas City because it gives me the best of both worlds: a friendly, small-town feel with big city benefits. As deputy director and CIO at the City of Kansas City, I make sure our 4,300 employees get the same multifaceted …

5 ways you need to work at home to feel like you never left the office

Whether you’re a full- or part-time telecommuter, or you just like to catch up on projects at home or on the go—you’re not alone. According to Global Workplace Analytics, the number of people who work at home, not including those who are s…

Get more done faster with Microsoft Teams

Around the world teamwork is on the rise. Research suggests employees now work on nearly double the number of teams than they did just five years ago. This means more than ever people are reliant on their peers to help get things done. But…

Episode 118 on Building Contextual Bots in the SharePoint Framework—Office 365 Developer Podcast

In episode 118 of the Office 365 Developer Podcast, Richard diZerega discuss delivering contextual bots using the SharePoint Framework and the Bot Framework “back channel.” https://officeblogspodcastswest.blob.core.windows.net/podcasts/EP1…

Advice to help prevent data breaches at your company

A data breach can be your worst nightmare. Not only could it be disastrous for your company’s brand, it could lead to significant revenue losses and regulatory fines. Watch the latest Modern Workplace episode, “Cyber Intelligence: Help Pre…

New Virtual Health Templates extend Skype for Business as platform for developers

Modern healthcare providers are constantly looking for innovative ways to service and connect their patients and care teams. We are excited to announce the publication of new developer templates that extend Skype for Business as a platform…

September 2016 updates for Get & Transform in Excel 2016 and the Power Query add-in

Excel 2016 includes a powerful new set of features based on the Power Query technology, which provides fast, easy data gathering and shaping capabilities and can be accessed through the Get & Transform section on the Data ribbon. Today, we…

Now you can create and share Office documents while collaborating in Yammer

Yammer connects people and teams across your organization. To be truly productive, team members need to be connected not only to each other but also to the tools they need the most. Last week, with Office 365 Groups integration, we announc…

Empowering IT professionals to advance accessibility initiatives

Last week, Microsoft hosted the Ignite conference and showcased our latest solutions and innovations to over 20,000 IT professionals seeking to power digital transformation in their organizations. As part of this digital transformation, we…

The Office Small Business Academy October webcast—“How to Keep Your Business Safe from Cyber Attacks”

For any entrepreneur, cybersecurity is a necessary part of doing business these days. But with an increase in phishing attacks, data breaches and ransomware, how secure is your business? Join us for the next episode of Office Small Busines…

The state of the modern meeting

Love them or hate them, meetings are here to stay. As a communication tool, meetings provide team insights, real-time bonding and constructive conversation. But sometimes, meetings can become unproductive. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Take your teamwork to the next level with the social and collaborative tools built into Office 2016 and Windows 10

Social collaboration improves an organization’s ability to react quickly to new data and information. An online immersion session is not your typical online event. These 90-minute interactive sessions start with an online roundtable discus…

Office 365 Groups update at Ignite 2016

It was an exciting time for Office 365 Groups at Ignite 2016 in Atlanta last month. We had some great sessions, which are now available online to all of you that could not attend. These sessions cover top of mind questions you asked us to …

The future of workplace productivity

THE FUTURE OFWorkplace Productivity We’re getting things done faster than ever in the workplace, but there’s still room for improvement. Fortunately, more streamlined forms of business communication, technology and management are not far o…