Maxime Hiez

Global realignment of Microsoft 365 licenses

Maxime Hiez
Teams
01 Apr, 2024

Introduction On August 31, 2023, Microsoft announced significant changes to its Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in response to concerns raised by the European Commission regarding compe

How I resolved dropped Teams calls

Introduction A customer contacted me to tell me that he was having an issue with his Microsoft Teams telephony. Outgoing calls are being cut off even before the audio connection is establ

Microsoft leads the 2024 UCaaS Magic Quadrant

Maxime Hiez
Teams
11 Oct, 2024

Introduction The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is an essential tool for organizations looking to evaluate cloud communications service provide

Microsoft leads the 2024 DaaS Magic Quadrant

Maxime Hiez
Intune
12 Oct, 2024

Introduction Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Desktop as a Service (DaaS) for the second year in a row. This recognition highlights Micro

End of support for Skype for Business Server 2015/2019

Microsoft has announced the end of support of the 2015 and 2019 versions of Skype for Business Server for October 2025. After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support

Digital signage with Teams Rooms

Maxime Hiez
MTR
29 Oct, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to innovate to offer increasingly effective communication and collaboration solutions. Among the recent features, digital signage in Teams Rooms ext

Pricing update for Teams telephony licenses

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 Nov, 2024

Introduction Microsoft recently announced a price increase for several Teams telephony licenses, effective April 1, 2025. This pricing update reflects the continued innovation and increased

Email verification of external Teams participants

Maxime Hiez
Teams
19 Nov, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams Premium introduces a new feature to enhance the security and reliability of your meetings: email verification for external participants. This feature allows m

Nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies use Copilot

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
20 Nov, 2024

Introduction At Microsoft Ignite 2024, Microsoft highlighted why nearly 70% of Fortune 500 companies now use Microsoft 365 Copilot. This mass adoption reflects a growing trend in the indu

New skin tones for emojis in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Nov, 2024

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the General Availability of a new feature in Microsoft Teams : skin tone settings for emojis and reactions. This update allows users to personali

How to disable self-service on Copilot licenses

Introduction Microsoft has activated a setting in the tenants (by default) to allow any user to purchase a Microsoft Copilot license through the *Microsoft 365 Copilot self-service pursha

Migrating Android Teams devices to AOSP

Maxime Hiez
Intune
23 Nov, 2024

Introduction Microsoft announced a major migration for Android-based Microsoft Teams devices, such as phones, conference rooms, and panels. This migration consists of moving from the *Devic

Windows 365 Link : The Windows cloud PC

Maxime Hiez
Windows 365
24 Nov, 2024

Introduction In a world where hybrid and remote work is becoming the norm, organizations are looking for solutions that provide flexibility, security and efficiency. Windows 365 Link meet

The SMS messages will be native in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
06 Dec, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve, offering comprehensive communication and collaboration solutions. Among its features, SMS integration allows Teams users to easily communic

Microsoft Teams Call Quality Data (CQD) QER v5.0 !

Maxime Hiez
Teams
09 Dec, 2024

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve, providing high-quality communication and collaboration experiences. The Quality of Experience Report (QER) v5.0 is a significant update

External USB webcam on iPad with Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
10 Dec, 2024

Introduction The use of iPads in the professional environment has significantly increased, with many professionals preferring iPads for their portability and battery life. However, users of

Mistral Large 24.11 transforms industries with cutting-edge AI

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
15 Dec, 2024

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the release of Mistral Large 24.11, an advanced language model (LLM) available in the Azure AI model catalog. This new version sets a new benchma

How to activate Microsoft 365 Passkey in Entra ID

Introduction Microsoft 365 Passkey is an authentication method that replaces passwords with more secure options like facial recognition, fingerprint, or a PIN.Prerequisites **<

How to sign in with Passkey to Microsoft 365

Introduction Microsoft 365 Passkey is an authentication method that replaces passwords with more secure options like facial recognition, fingerprint, or a PIN.Prerequisites **<

End of support for Teams Rooms on Windows 10

Maxime Hiez
MTR
08 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced the end of support for the latest version of Windows 10 (22H2 - version 10.0.19045) on Teams Rooms, effective October 14, 2025. This decision marks an i

New unified contacts in Teams and Outlook

Maxime Hiez
Teams
13 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the General Availability of the new unified contacts experience in Microsoft Teams and Outlook. This update allows Microsoft 365 users to access

Import the DigiCert Root G2 certificate into a Ribbon SBC

Introduction Since the arrival of Teams Direct Routing telephony, TLS certificates used by Microsoft servers are linked to the following root certification authority :Common Certificate

End of support for Exchange Server 2016/2019

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
19 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced that support for Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019 will end on October 14, 2025 (along with Skype for Business Server 2015/2019 and *W

Screenshot finally blockable on iOS and iPadOS with Intune

Maxime Hiez
Intune
20 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Intune recently introduced (FINALLY !) a new feature that allows you to block screenshots in apps protected by Mobile App Management (MAM) for iOS and iPadOS. This up

Import the DigiCert Root G2 certificate into an Audiocodes SBC

Introduction Since the arrival of Teams Direct Routing telephony, TLS certificates used by Microsoft servers are linked to the following root certification authority :Common Certificate

How to configure callback in a Teams queue

Introduction Callback in Teams allows callers in a queue to be called back after a certain time rather than waiting until an agent becomes available.Prerequisites **Required

How to add tags to an Azure virtual machine

Introduction Tags in Azure are customizable labels (in the form of metadata) that you can apply to your resources to organize and manage your cloud environments more efficiently. They play

How to handle duplicates in Teams directory search

Introduction Microsoft recently announced a significant optimization for the search by name and extension functionality in its Teams auto attendants. You have probably already had this case

How to inventory Direct Routing numbers in Teams

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to offer ever more effective communication and collaboration solutions. To make life easier for administrators, Microsoft has announced the

Multi-camera view in the Teams Rooms on Windows

Maxime Hiez
MTR
29 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft continues to innovate to improve the user experience in Microsoft Teams Rooms. One of the latest features introduced is the multi-camera view, available on Teams Room

The end of AzureAD and MSOnline PowerShell modules

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
30 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the General Availability of the Microsoft Entra PowerShell module. This module offers administrators and IT professionals a new way to manage and

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 6.8.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
31 Jan, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 6.8.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

Debugging Teams calls via the SIP ladder

Maxime Hiez
Teams
03 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to offer ever more advanced communication and collaboration solutions. Among the features arriving very soon, we find the possibility of obt

The new unified calendar is available in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
04 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the General Availability of the new unified calendar in Teams. This update aims to improve the user experience by providing a more intuitive inte

What's new in Microsoft Lists forms

Maxime Hiez
SharePoint
05 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced significant improvements to Microsoft Lists forms, aimed at making data collection more efficient and personalized.Simplified form cre

Improved Teams video quality with Super Resolution

Maxime Hiez
Teams
06 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft continues to innovate to provide users with the best possible virtual communication experience. One of the latest advancements is the introduction of *Super Resolutio

How to block a specific external user in Teams

Introduction Microsoft recently introduced a new feature for Teams administrators to block specific external users. This update aims to strengthen security and protect internal members of t

How to enable remote access to MTR via Teams Rooms Pro

Maxime Hiez
MTR , Tutorial
08 Feb, 2025

Introduction The Microsoft Teams Room Pro Management portal is a powerful solution designed to help administrators effectively monitor and manage meeting rooms equipped with Microsoft Tea

How to migrate your Android Teams devices to AOSP

Introduction I told you last November about the approach to migrating to AOSP (Android Open Source Project) for Android-based Microsoft Teams devices, such as phones, conference rooms a

Le Chat by Mistral AI, your personal AI assistant

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
10 Feb, 2025

Introduction I told you last December about the French AI, Mistral AI, the most popular model in Europe in which Microsoft invested 15 million euros in the startup. The mobile app has jus

New Teams optimizations for VDI in Citrix

Maxime Hiez
Teams
11 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced a major breakthrough in optimizing Microsoft Teams for virtual desktop environments (VDI) in Citrix. This new architecture, based on the SlimCore

How to shut down an idle virtual machine in Azure

Introduction Managing cloud costs effectively is crucial for organizations. One of the biggest cost drivers in the cloud is the presence of idle virtual machines (VMs) that continue to run

New Yealink MeetingBoard 65 and 85 for Teams rooms

Maxime Hiez
MTR
13 Feb, 2025

Introduction The new Yealink MeetingBoard 65 and 85 are an innovative and comprehensive solution designed to transform meeting rooms into intelligent collaboration spaces. These all-in-on

How to enable LAPS on the MTR Admin account via Intune

Introduction Microsoft's LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) is a free tool designed to improve password security for local administrator accounts on workstations, servers and

Simplify your planning with Microsoft Bookings

Maxime Hiez
Bookings
18 Feb, 2025

Introduction Managing appointments and reservations can be a challenge for many organizations juggling busy schedules. Microsoft Bookings is a powerful solution that helps simplify planni

Maximize the use of the Copilot prompt gallery

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
19 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft 365 Copilot continues to revolutionize the way organizations work by integrating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities into everyday tools. One of the key f

How to get started with Copilot in Excel

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
20 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft 365 Copilot is a major innovation that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the applications you use every day, like Excel. Copilot helps you automate t

Microsoft Purview for Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage

Maxime Hiez
Purview
21 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft announced that Microsoft Purview protection policies for Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage are now available in all regions. This advancement allows organization

Email sending limits for Exchange Online tenants

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
24 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced the introduction of new outgoing email sending limits for Exchange Online tenants. These new limits, called *Tenant External Recipient Rate Limit

What's new in Algo firmware version 5.5

Maxime Hiez
Algo
27 Feb, 2025

Introduction Algo Communication Products Ltd. announced the release of version 5.5 of its firmware, bringing significant updates to improve device management and communication experience.

Planner enhancements in Teams channels

Maxime Hiez
Planner
28 Feb, 2025

Introduction Microsoft announced significant enhancements to the Planner app in Microsoft Teams channels. These updates aim to simplify task management and improve collaboration within te

How to enable password writeback in Entra ID

Introduction In an organization configured as hybrid with Microsoft cloud, user accounts are created in the on-premises Active Directory and are synchronized with Microsoft Entra ID. In

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 13.3.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
04 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 13.3.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

How to update your Android Teams devices to AOSP

Introduction I wrote an article last February on how to prepare the migration of your Android-based Microsoft Teams devices to AOSP (Android Open Source Project). The firmware has just

Microsoft 365 E5 Security as an add-on for Business Premium

Maxime Hiez
Microsoft 365
06 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft announced that Microsoft 365 E5 Security is now available as an add-on for Microsoft 365 Business Premium customers. This new plan is designed to help small and m

Facilitator, new AI agent for taking notes in meetings

Maxime Hiez
MTR
08 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced a new feature for Teams Rooms: Facilitator ; an AI agent that takes notes during Teams meetings. This feature is currently in pre-public release

Hotfix update for Skype for Business Server CU8

Microsoft has just released a hotfix for Skype for Business Server (7.0.2046.548 CU8HF1). Since the update with Cumulative Update 8 (December 2024), an issue caused meeting join failure in some

Introducing Entra health alerts to monitor the tenant

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
11 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft announced Microsoft Entra health alerts, a new feature designed to detect potential degradations in tenant health. This feature leverages existing health metrics da

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 6.9.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
13 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 6.9.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

Managing unlicensed OneDrive accounts in Microsoft 365

Maxime Hiez
SharePoint
14 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has introduced a new storage policy for unlicensed OneDrive accounts, which could result in additional costs for organizations if these accounts are not managed prope

How to analyze Direct Routing calls via the SIP ladder

Introduction I wrote an article last February to announce the upcoming release of the SIP ladder to analyze Teams Direct Routing calls from the Microsoft Teams Admin Center. The feature is

Impact analysis of Entra ID conditional access policies

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
17 Mar, 2025

Introduction Conditional access in Entra is a security policy that allows administrators to control access to applications and resources based on specific conditions. These conditions can i

Remote Desktop soon to be replaced by Windows App

Maxime Hiez
Microsoft 365
19 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced that the Remote Desktop app for Windows, available on the Microsoft Store, will no longer be supported or available for download starting May 27, 20

Enterprise Connect 2025 : Yealink SkySound CM50 Dante kit

Maxime Hiez
MTR
20 Mar, 2025

Introduction Enterprise Connect is an annual conference that brings together communications technology professionals, innovators, and others. This event showcases technological advances i

Enterprise Connect 2025 : New equipment for MTR

Maxime Hiez
MTR
24 Mar, 2025

Introduction At the Microsoft Teams Enterprise Connect 2025 event, several new products were announced, offering innovative solutions to improve collaboration and communication in the workp

What's new for Planner in March 2025

Maxime Hiez
Planner
26 Mar, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Planner continues to evolve with regular updates to improve the task and project management experience. This month, several new features were introduced to provide mo

Protect against Next.js CVE-2025-29927 with Azure WAF

Maxime Hiez
Azure
28 Mar, 2025

Introduction In March 2025, a critical vulnerability was identified in earlier versions of Next.js, known as CVE-2025-29927. This vulnerability allows permission checks within

How to analyze incoming calls in Teams with CQD

Introduction Microsoft's Teams Call Quality Dashboard (CQD) is a powerful tool designed to help administrators monitor and improve the quality of phone calls within their organization.

How to create a Windows local admin account via Intune LAPS

Introduction I wrote an article last February on how to replace the password of your MTR's local account using LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) in Intune. I concluded my article

How to enable Zoom and Webex meetings on MTR

Maxime Hiez
MTR , Tutorial
04 Apr, 2025

Introduction In the modern business world, effective collaboration is essential. Organizations use various video conferencing platforms to stay connected, and it's crucial to be able to joi

New security approach for non-compliant emails

Maxime Hiez
Defender
07 Apr, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced a major update to Defender for Office 365 that strengthens email security by improving the handling of non-RFC compliant emails. This initiative is

How to enable LDAP routing in an Audiocodes SBC

Introduction LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) routing over an SBC (Session Border Controller) allows calls to be managed using information stored in an Active Directory.

Virtual appointments in Teams vs. the Bookings app

Introduction Microsoft Teams offers powerful virtual appointment management functionality, enabling organizations to efficiently schedule and manage their client engagements. Meanwhile, t

Mistral OCR, new benchmark in character recognition

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
18 Apr, 2025

Introduction In March 2025, Mistral AI announced the launch of Mistral OCR, an optical character recognition (OCR) API that sets a new standard in document understanding. This advance

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.0.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
20 Apr, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.0.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

Introducing the Logitech Rally Board 65

Maxime Hiez
MTR
28 Apr, 2025

Introduction The Logitech Rally Board 65 is an all-in-one video conferencing solution designed to simplify meetings and collaboration in business environments. With its 65-inch touchscree

How to create a WiFi profile for Windows 10/11 via Intune

Introduction In modern organizations, providing secure and seamless Wi-Fi connectivity to business devices is essential. Manually configuring Wi-Fi settings on multiple devices can be

Checking licenses for PSTN bot calls in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
06 May, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced an important update regarding license verification for PSTN bot calls to users in Microsoft Teams. This update aligns licensing requirements for Teams u

Blocking screenshots during Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 May, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to strengthen the privacy and security of online meetings. Starting in July 2025, a new feature will be rolled out to prevent screenshots during meeti

"Anti-Tampering" certification for Defender for Endpoint (2025)

Maxime Hiez
Defender
16 May, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently announced that Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has successfully passed the 2025 anti-tampering tests conducted by AV-Comparatives, a recognized independe

Managing call priorities in Teams call queues

Maxime Hiez
Teams
27 May, 2025

Introduction With the evolving use of Microsoft Teams as a business telephony solution, Microsoft is introducing a highly anticipated feature : call priority management in queues. This new

CyberGate connects your intercoms in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
02 Jun, 2025

Introduction In a world where unified communications have become essential, CyberGate presents an innovative solution for integrating your IP devices directly into Microsoft Teams. Develo

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.1.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
05 Jun, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.1.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 14.1.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
06 Jun, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 14.1.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

Mistral Code, the European AI development assistant

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
09 Jun, 2025

Introduction French startup Mistral AI, already recognized for its open source language models, has just unveiled Mistral Code, an intelligent development assistant designed for businesse

How to configure a calling plan spend limit in Teams

Introduction Businesses interested in using Microsoft Teams as their single provider for telephony services, but reluctant due to the high cost of calling plans, can choose a *Pay-As-You-Go

Electronic signature with SharePoint eSignature for Word

Maxime Hiez
SharePoint
13 Jun, 2025

Introduction Microsoft is taking the next step in integrating its productivity services with the announcement of SharePoint eSignature for Microsoft Word. This feature now allows users

Displaying a countdown timer during Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
19 Jun, 2025

Introduction Microsoft Teams continues to evolve to offer ever-more advanced communication and collaboration solutions. Among the new features coming soon is the integration of a countdown

How to configure and analyze emergency calls in Teams

Introduction Microsoft Teams telephony offers an essential feature for organizations : emergency call management. This feature allows users to make emergency calls while dynamically providi

Anthropic introduces Claude 4, the more powerful and durable AI

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
27 Jun, 2025

Introduction In an artificial intelligence market dominated by OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, Anthropic continues to forge its own path. With the launch of the Claude 4 family, th

Skype for Business Server SE is now available

Introduction While Microsoft is pushing aggressively toward the cloud with Microsoft Teams, the company isn't abandoning organizations with critical on-premises unified communications nee

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.2.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
08 Jul, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.2.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 14.2.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
09 Jul, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 14.2.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

How to enable DLP for Teams with Purview

Introduction In a context where sensitive data, particularly banking information, is increasingly circulating in collaborative tools, businesses must be extra vigilant to avoid accidental o

New Yealink MeetingBar A50 for Teams Rooms

Maxime Hiez
MTR
16 Jul, 2025

Introduction In an increasingly hybrid work world, businesses are looking for video conferencing solutions that are powerful, easy to deploy, and seamlessly integrated into their *Microsoft

How to convert a public IP to Standard in Azure

Introduction Microsoft has officially announced the retirement of Azure Basic public IP addresses, with a target date of September 30, 2025. This decision marks a significant step in the

Mercedes-Benz, your car becomes a rolling office

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Jul, 2025

Introduction In an automotive market increasingly focused on smart and connected mobility, Mercedes-Benz is taking a giant leap forward. With the new generation of the CLA model, the Ge

How to enable DLP for Outlook with Purview

Introduction Last week, I showed you how to enable DLP for Teams with Microsoft Purview to prevent accidental or malicious data leaks (Data Loss Prevention). Purview is a comprehensive

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.1, faster and more reliable

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
08 Aug, 2025

Introduction Anthropic, a leading player in artificial intelligence, has announced the release of Claude Opus 4.1, a significant update to its flagship model (Claude Opus 4). Designed

OpenAI unveils GPT-5, its latest smarter model

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
11 Aug, 2025

Introduction OpenAI has taken another step forward in the evolution of artificial intelligence with the launch of GPT-5, its most powerful language model to date. Designed to be smarter

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.3.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 Aug, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.3.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 14.3.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
13 Aug, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 14.3.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

August 2025 update for Skype for Business Server

Introduction Microsoft continues to actively support Skype for Business Server, particularly its Subscription Edition (SE), with regular patch releases. The August 2025 hotfix provides

Entra Private Access for Domain Controllers

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
22 Aug, 2025

Introduction Microsoft has announced the Public Preview of Microsoft Entra Private Access for Active Directory Domain Controllers, a major step forward in strengthening the security of

Enabling sign language in Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
26 Aug, 2025

Introduction In its effort to make collaboration tools more accessible to everyone, Microsoft has announced the arrival of Sign Language mode in Microsoft Teams. This new feature aims to

What's new for Copilot in August 2025

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
03 Sep, 2025

Introduction Microsoft releases a monthly update to Microsoft 365 Copilot to keep admins and users up-to-date on productivity-enhancing features in Microsoft 365. The August 2025 release

How to use shifts in a Teams queue

Introduction The Shifts app in Microsoft Teams is a work schedule management tool designed primarily for frontline teams. It allows managers and employees to plan, view, share, and manage

Sensitive content detection in Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
25 Sep, 2025

Introduction In a world where business interactions increasingly take place via video conferencing, the security of information shared in meetings is becoming a major issue. Microsoft is ad

September 2025 update for Skype for Business Server

Introduction Microsoft continues to actively support Skype for Business Server, particularly its Subscription Edition (SE), with regular patch releases. The September 2025 hotfix provid

How to reroute a 404 call with an Audiocodes SBC

Introduction When a call is sent to an unknown number or extension in a business telephony solution, the call fails and returns an error. Sometimes, this extension is known in another syste

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.4.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
13 Oct, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.4.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

Malicious URL protection in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
14 Oct, 2025

Introduction In a world where phishing attacks and malicious links are constantly on the rise, Microsoft is strengthening Microsoft Teams security with a native malicious URL protection f

Fin du support pour Exchange Server 2016/2019

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
15 Oct, 2025

Introduction As of yesterday (October 14, 2025), Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2016 are no longer supported by Microsoft. Stability / performance bug fixes and security updat

End of support for Skype for Business Server 2015/2019

Introduction As of yesterday (October 14, 2025), Skype for Business Server 2015 and Skype for Business Server 2019 are no longer supported by Microsoft. This also includes *Skype for Bu

Microsoft leads the 2025 UCaaS Magic Quadrant

Maxime Hiez
Teams
16 Oct, 2025

Introduction The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is an essential tool for organizations looking to evaluate cloud communications service provide

How to report an inappropriate Teams message with Purview

Introduction In an environment where digital communication is omnipresent, organizations must ensure that their internal and external communications comply with compliance and conduct polic

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 14.5.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
22 Oct, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 14.5.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

Anthropic unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5, more advanced

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
30 Oct, 2025

Introduction Anthropic, a leading player in artificial intelligence, has announced the release of Claude Sonnet 4.5, touted as the world's best coding model and a significant leap for

How to locate a lost/stolen Windows computer via Intune

Introduction Windows 10/11 includes an option to locate a lost or stolen device ; the Find My Device feature. It's possible to track the location of a PC, laptop, or tablet, provided cert

How to activate Defender EDR in "Block Mode"

Introduction In a context of constantly evolving cyber threats, antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient to effectively protect workstations. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint's *Block

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.5.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
14 Nov, 2025

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.5.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

How to enable DSPM for AI with Purview

Introduction With the rise of generative AI models, the phenomenon of Shadow AI (the use of artificial intelligence tools and services not approved or controlled by organizations) is incr

How to configure calendar sharing in Exchange

Introduction In a context where organizations are collaborating more closely, it's not uncommon for users within one organization to need to efficiently schedule meetings by accessing the c

Record only audio in Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
11 Dec, 2025

Introduction Microsoft is expanding its offering with a long-awaited option : audio-only recording for meetings and calls. This new feature allows users to capture the audio of a meeting wh

New root certificates required for Teams telephony

Maxime Hiez
Teams
15 Dec, 2025

Introduction If you have set up Teams telephony via Direct Routing in your Microsoft 365 environment, you depend on TLS/mTLS connectivity between Microsoft SIP proxies and your *Sessi

How to block a website URL in Edge with Defender

Introduction Web browsing is one of the most common attack vectors in business environments. To strengthen security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint offers a powerful feature : blocking m

How to enable DLP for cloud storage with Purview

Introduction A few months ago, I showed you how to enable DLP for Outlook with Microsoft Purview to prevent accidental or malicious data leaks (Data Loss Prevention). Purview is a com

Microsoft improves the Teams app for Windows

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 Jan, 2026

Introduction In the major January 2026 update, Microsoft significantly improved the structure of Microsoft Teams by separating audio and video functionalities into a new dedicated process (

Mistral OCR 3, a precise, structured and affordable OCR

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
15 Jan, 2026

Introduction In December 2025, Mistral AI announced the launch of Mistral OCR version 3, an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) API that sets a new standard for document understanding

How to enable MTO between two Microsoft 365 organizations

Introduction A few weeks ago, I showed you how to configure calendar sharing in Exchange to enable calendar sharing between two organizations using Microsoft 365. This configuration allow

Blocking screen captures in Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Jan, 2026

Introduction In a world where business interactions increasingly take place via video conferencing, the security of information shared in meetings is becoming a major issue. A simple screen

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 15.2.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
26 Jan, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 15.2.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.6.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
26 Jan, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.6.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

How to add a disclaimer in Copilot

Introduction Microsoft has enabled a setting in tenants that allows administrators to display the Microsoft 365 Copilot disclaimer in bold, and to attach a shortcut pointing to a usage po

Extend Zero Trust to AI agent identities in Entra ID

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
30 Jan, 2026

Introduction AI agents are becoming increasingly widespread in businesses (incident summaries, log analysis, flow execution, etc.), and it is crucial that their access is continuously evalu

How to enable DLP for printing with Purview

Introduction A few weeks ago, I showed you how to enable DLP to prevent the copying of financial data to an external cloud storage solution using Microsoft Purview, in order to prevent

Mistral Voxtral Transcribe2, real-time transcription

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
05 Feb, 2026

Introduction Mistral AI has just unveiled Voxtral Transcribe 2, its second generation of speech transcription models with cutting-edge transcription quality, ultra-low latency and advan

How to enable DLP for AI websites with Purview

Introduction Last week, I showed you how to enable DLP to prevent printing of financial data using Microsoft Purview, in order to prevent accidental or malicious data leaks (*Data Loss

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.6, a benchmark for finance

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
13 Feb, 2026

Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly growing in the finance industry, but one reality remains : real-world financial analyses are rarely clean, linear, or perfectly defined. They

How to enable Claude AI as a model in Copilot

Introduction Since its launch, Microsoft 365 Copilot has established itself as a cornerstone of enhanced enterprise productivity, leveraging advanced AI models to reason, analyze, and aut

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 15.3.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
18 Feb, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 15.3.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

How to migrate a Surface Hub 2S to a Windows MTR

Maxime Hiez
MTR , Tutorial
23 Feb, 2026

Introduction With the end of support for Windows 10, businesses can migrate their Surface Hub 2S to Microsoft Teams Rooms on Windows (MTRoW). USB migration is the method that allows

How to validate the new Teams Direct Routing certificates

Introduction In December 2025, Microsoft published a message MC1213773 in the Message Center of the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, explaining that new certificates were required to maint

How to enable DLP for copy/paste with Purview

Introduction Last month, I showed you how to enable DLP to prevent financial data from being sent to an AI website using Microsoft Purview, in order to prevent accidental or malicious d

How to enable call history in Teams queues

Introduction Microsoft has just introduced a feature that allows call history to be shared within the Microsoft Teams Queues app. This feature provides queue members with a unified view o

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.4, the new generation of models

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
09 Mar, 2026

Introduction OpenAI has just announced GPT-5.4, a new evolution of its GPT model family. Designed for professional uses and complex tasks, this model introduces several major improvemen

Introducing Microsoft 365 E7, the Frontier Suite

Maxime Hiez
Microsoft 365
10 Mar, 2026

Introduction Microsoft has announced the availability of the Microsoft 365 E7 license, a new offer called Frontier Suite, designed for the era of AI-driven work and agents. This announc

Purview Sensitivity Labels are coming to OneNote

Maxime Hiez
Purview
13 Mar, 2026

Introduction Good news for security and compliance teams, Sensitivity Labels are now General Availability in OneNote. This update finally allows you to apply the same classification a

How to download Cisco Webex recorded calls via API

Introduction Cisco Webex Contact Center offers advanced call recording capabilities, essential for quality, compliance, and continuous service improvement. Supervisors can easily listen t

How to block Teams calls and chats with Purview IB

Introduction Microsoft Purview's Information Barriers allow you to restrict communication and collaboration between specific user groups within a Microsoft 365 environment. Their prim

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 15.4.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
20 Mar, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 15.4.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

End of implicit internet access for new Azure VNets

Maxime Hiez
Azure
24 Mar, 2026

Introduction Starting March 31, 2026, Microsoft is making a major change to Azure's default network behavior. New Virtual Networks (VNet) will no longer have implicit outbound internet

External MFA is now available in Entra ID

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
27 Mar, 2026

Introduction Microsoft has announced the General Availability of External MFA, in Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as External Authentication Methods. This feature allows the use

How to create Sensitivity Labels for emails in Purview

Introduction Emails remain one of the primary vectors for information leaks in businesses. Whether it's a message sent to the wrong recipient, an attachment forwarded without proper oversig

Microsoft SharePoint celebrates 25 years of evolution

Maxime Hiez
SharePoint
02 Apr, 2026

Introduction Microsoft has announced the 25th anniversary of Microsoft SharePoint, a platform that now plays a central role in Microsoft 365. Since its initial release in 2001, SharePoi

How to secure your emails with Sensitivity Labels

Introduction Last week, I showed you how to create Sensitivity Labels to secure your emails, without explaining how they work. Today I'll talk about how to use them and what results you g

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.7.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
10 Apr, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.7.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

New LTS version 7.40.600 for SBC Audiocodes

Maxime Hiez
Audiocodes
15 Apr, 2026

Introduction Audiocodes has officially announced a significant change in its support strategy : version 7.40A.600 is now the Long-Term Support (LTS) branch for its SBCs and *Media

Detect exposed passwords in plain text with Purview

Maxime Hiez
Purview
21 Apr, 2026

Introduction In a Microsoft 365 environment, data breaches aren't limited to credit card numbers or personal information. A frequently underestimated risk is the sharing of passwords in p

How to build a catering service with Power Automate

Introduction There are already catering solutions for Outlook on the market ; examples include arbooMEET, AskCody, GoBright, and others. These solutions integrate directly with *Mic

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.5, designed for agentic work

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
28 Apr, 2026

Introduction OpenAI has just announced GPT-5.5, barely seven weeks after GPT-5.4. The message is clear, GPT-5.5 is not an incremental update but *"a new class of intelligence for real

How to enable multi-lines for Teams telephony

Introduction Microsoft has just introduced a feature that allows a user to have up to 11 numbers (including their primary and private lines) in their Microsoft Teams phone system. Users c

Mistral Small 4, one model for reasoning, visioning, and coding

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
30 Apr, 2026

Introduction Managing multiple specialized models within a single AI pipeline adds deployment complexity and multiplies infrastructure costs. Mistral AI announced on March 16, 2026 the la

Voice-native agents in Foundry in Public Preview

Maxime Hiez
Foundry
05 May, 2026

Introduction Microsoft announced on March 16, 2026 the Public Preview of Voice Native Agents in Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, a native combination of the Voice Live API and the *Found

Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 4.7, with a new tokenizer

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
12 May, 2026

Introduction Anthropic announced on April 16, 2026 the General Availability of Claude Opus 4.7, the direct successor to [Claude Opus 4.6](https://maxime.hiez.ca/en/blog/2026-02-13-ai-

GPT-5.5 Instant now available in Copilot

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
14 May, 2026

Introduction Microsoft 365 Copilot is accelerating the renewal cadence of its underlying models ; this is the fifth iteration of the GPT-5.x series deployed in less than a year. On 7 May 202

How to create a NAT Gateway in Azure

Introduction I told you last March about the end of implicit Internet access for new Virtual Networks (VNets) in Azure and the need to configure an explicit Internet outbound solution (

Microsoft raises the conditional access policy limit

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
21 May, 2026

Introduction Microsoft quietly raises the limit of conditional access policies per tenant, from 195 to 244. This limit applies to all policies, whether active, disabled, or in *report-onl

Consecutive bilingual interpretation in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
26 May, 2026

Introduction The Interpreter agent in Microsoft Teams previously offered only a simultaneous translation mode, where the synthesized voice overlapped with the speaker's voice in real ti

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 4.8

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
28 May, 2026

Introduction Anthropic made Claude Opus 4.8 generally available on May 28, 2026, as the direct successor to Claude Opus 4.7. Pricing remains unchanged at 5$ / 1M input tokens and 25$

Claude Opus 4.8 available in Microsoft Foundry

Maxime Hiez
Foundry
02 Jun, 2026

Introduction Microsoft made Claude Opus 4.8 available in Microsoft Foundry in preview, a few days after its general release by Anthropic on May 28, 2026. The model is accessible via

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.8.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
03 Jun, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.8.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

How to create SBC monitoring alerts in Teams

Introduction The Microsoft Teams admin center now features a new alert rule dedicated to Direct Routing, enabling proactive monitoring of Session Border Controller (SBC) state chang

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 16.0.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
09 Jun, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 16.0.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
10 Jun, 2026

Introduction Anthropic announces the launch of Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5, two models built on the same foundation, with capabilities surpassing those of any previously releas

Workplace Check-in via WiFi for Microsoft Places and Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams , Places
18 Jun, 2026

Introduction Microsoft Places introduces Workplace Check-in via WiFi in Microsoft Teams ; when a user connects to the company WiFi network, their work location updates automatically i

How to remove "Unlock Teams Premium" in Teams

Introduction By default, users can obtain a Microsoft Teams Premium trial license by requesting one directly from their Teams client. This can lead to subsequent billing issues, so it is

Mistral OCR 4, an OCR model for document analysis

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
25 Jun, 2026

Introduction Mistral AI announced Mistral OCR 4 on June 23, 2026, its next-generation optical character recognition model. The model introduces bounding boxes, typed block classificatio

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna in preview

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
27 Jun, 2026

Introduction OpenAI announced on June 26, 2026 a preview of three new models : GPT-5.6 Sol, GPT-5.6 Terra and GPT-5.6 Luna. Access is limited to approximately twenty trusted partner

Anthropic unveils Claude Sonnet 5, outperforming Opus 4.8

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
01 Jul, 2026

Introduction Anthropic announced on June 30, 2026, the availability of Claude Sonnet 5, now the default model on the Free and Pro plans of Claude.ai. The model is designed for com

How to create Sensitive Information Types in Purview

Introduction In previous articles, we examined how Microsoft Purview can protect sensitive data through DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policies and Sensitivity Labels. However, all thes

Purview Sensitivity Labels now support security groups

Maxime Hiez
Purview
09 Jul, 2026

Introduction Microsoft has updated the scoping of Sensitivity Labels policies in Microsoft Purview, now generally available. Administrators can now include non-mail-enabled security

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 16.1.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
13 Jul, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently published the new version 16.1.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the installed module version via the fo

Call Flow Visualizer for Auto Attendants in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
15 Jul, 2026

Introduction Microsoft introduced a call flow visualizer for Auto Attendants in the Microsoft Teams Admin Center, giving administrators a quick view of incoming call scenario configurat

How to monitor your certification renewals with Power Automate

Introduction Certification renewal is an important milestone for companies, yet it is very common for experts to forget to renew them. They then lose their partnerships and experts have to

PowerShell Teams module updated to version 7.9.0

Maxime Hiez
Teams
20 Jul, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently released the new version 7.9.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Teams.Installation You can check the version of the installed module via t

Bot protection in Microsoft Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Jul, 2026

Introduction AI note-taking tools like Read.ai, Fireflies.ai or Otter.ai join meetings as external participants. For organizers, this raises a real control challenge : when the lobby

Microsoft Entra Backup and Recovery finally available

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
23 Jul, 2026

Introduction Accidentally deleting a user account, a conditional access policy, or a service principal assignment can quickly paralyze a Microsoft Entra ID tenant. Until now, no native me

Anthropic releases Claude Opus 5

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
24 Jul, 2026

Introduction Anthropic made Claude Opus 5 generally available on July 24, 2026, as the successor to Claude Opus 4.8. Pricing remains unchanged at 5$ / 1M input tokens and 25$ / 1M out

Claude Opus 5 available in Microsoft Foundry

Maxime Hiez
Foundry
27 Jul, 2026

Introduction Claude Opus 5 has been available in Microsoft Foundry since July 24, 2026, simultaneously with its general release by Anthropic. For the first time, a Claude model arri

How to announce your visitors in Teams with Power Automate

Introduction Announcing a visitor from the reception desk is a key step of the welcome process in a company. For a smooth handling, the reception must identify the visitor, notify the host

How to migrate SMS and voice users to Passkey

Introduction In many Microsoft 365 tenants, SMS and voice call remain the last MFA safety net for a portion of the accounts. They are also the weakest methods against SIM swap, *interce

Teams Phone Agent and Copilot Studio voice agents in Preview

Maxime Hiez
Teams , Copilot
04 Aug, 2026

Introduction Microsoft Teams Auto Attendants have always relied on a fixed menu, where the caller listens to a list of options before pressing a key. Teams Phone Agent replaces that p

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 16.2.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
05 Aug, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently published the new version 16.2.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the installed module version via the fo

GPT-5.6 now available in Copilot

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
06 Aug, 2026

Introduction On July 9, 2026, GPT-5.6 became the preferred model of Microsoft 365 Copilot, on the very day of its general availability at OpenAI. The preview of the range, restricted

Nutanix AHV support for Audiocodes SBC Mediant VE/CE

Maxime Hiez
Audiocodes
07 Aug, 2026

Introduction Until now, deploying a virtualized Audiocodes SBC meant a restricted choice of hypervisors : VMware, KVM / OpenStack or Hyper-V. Organizations whose infrastructure

How to configure role expiration in Purview

Introduction In most tenants, Microsoft Purview permissions pile up. An external auditor is granted eDiscovery access for three weeks, a consultant gets the Compliance Administrator r

Microsoft leads the 2026 UCaaS Magic Quadrant

Maxime Hiez
Teams
12 Aug, 2026

Introduction The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) is an essential tool for organizations looking to evaluate cloud communications service provide

How to record Teams queue calls

Introduction Call recording in call queues was until now a limited feature in Microsoft Teams. Agents had to manually start the recording and the file was stored in their OneDrive. This

Shieldstral, the multimodal safety classifier from Mistral AI

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
17 Aug, 2026

Introduction Mistral AI announced on August 4, 2026 Shieldstral, a multimodal safety classifier meant to moderate the inputs and the outputs of a language model. The model sits before a

Free/Busy sharing moves to Cross-Tenant Access Policy

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
19 Aug, 2026

Introduction The Exchange Online team announced the move of cross-tenant sharing of Free/Busy, MailTips and calendars to the Microsoft 365 Cross-Tenant Access Policy. These three scen

Reporting security concerns in Teams meetings

Maxime Hiez
Teams
21 Aug, 2026

Introduction Microsoft Teams already allows a suspicious message or call to be reported. Reporting now extends to meetings and group calls, with the MC1446794 announcement. The rollout

End of the ESU program for Exchange Server 2016/2019

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
24 Aug, 2026

Introduction On August 14, 2026, the Exchange Server team put an end to the speculation : the Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Exchange Server 2016 and *Exchange Server 20

Vishing and synthetic media detection in Teams

Maxime Hiez
Teams
26 Aug, 2026

Introduction The Teams PowerShell 7.9.0 module introduced two parameters that were not the subject of a dedicated announcement : VoicePhishingDetection in the calling policy and *Synthe

Exchange mailboxes increased to 100GB

Maxime Hiez
Exchange
27 Aug, 2026

Introduction On August 19, 2026, the Exchange team detailed a licensing change that went relatively unnoticed ; the Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Business Standard and *Business Premi

ACMEv2 support for certificates on AudioCodes SBCs

Maxime Hiez
Audiocodes
28 Aug, 2026

Introduction Renewing the TLS certificate of an SBC is a manual operation everyone knows : generate the request, get it signed, import the certificate in the right TLS Context, restart

Mistral Agentic Search, the iterative document search

Maxime Hiez
Mistral AI
29 Aug, 2026

Introduction Mistral AI announced on August 20, 2026 Agentic Search, a document search layer meant to replace the classic RAG in the cases where it fails. The principle changes : inst

OpenAI unveils Ultrafast mode for GPT-5.6 Sol in preview

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
31 Aug, 2026

Introduction OpenAI announced on August 13, 2026 Ultrafast, a new API service tier that runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14 times faster than standard processing. The model is the same, with

How to launch an email attack simulation with Defender

Introduction Training your users to recognize a phishing email cannot be limited to an annual awareness session, it is a reflex that is maintained, tested and measured under realistic con

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1

Maxime Hiez
Anthropic
02 Sep, 2026

Introduction Anthropic announces Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, two variants of a single model succeeding Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5. Beyond the capabilities, the

Grok 4.6 available in Microsoft Foundry

Maxime Hiez
Foundry
02 Sep, 2026

Introduction Grok 4.6, the latest frontier model from SpaceXAI, has been available in public preview in Microsoft Foundry Models since August 26, 2026. Built on SpaceXAI's model famil

Claude Fable 5.1 available in Microsoft Foundry

Maxime Hiez
Foundry
03 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft expands its Anthropic catalog in Microsoft Foundry with Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1, the same day as their launch by Anthropic. As with *Claude O

PowerShell Azure module updated to version 16.3.0

Maxime Hiez
Azure
04 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft recently published the new version 16.3.0 of the PowerShell module for Microsoft Azure.Installation You can check the installed module version via the fo

OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra

Maxime Hiez
OpenAI
08 Sep, 2026

Introduction OpenAI announces GPT-6 Astra, presented as its most intelligent and best-aligned model to date. Astra saturates several reference benchmarks : 98% on FrontierMath Tier 4,

GPT-6 Astra available in Copilot

Maxime Hiez
Copilot
09 Sep, 2026

Introduction GPT-6 Astra joins the frontier models available in Copilot Cowork and Copilot Studio, five days after its launch by OpenAI. The rollout began on September 4, 2026. Che

Teams tightens the rules for onmicrosoft.com tenants

Maxime Hiez
Teams
10 Sep, 2026

Introduction Microsoft is introducing an outbound external messaging limit in Teams for tenants that only use their default onmicrosoft.com domain (MOERA). The rollout begins mid-Se

Entra Connect Sync update required before September 30, 2026

Maxime Hiez
Entra ID
11 Sep, 2026

Introduction All synchronization services in Microsoft Entra Connect Sync will stop working on September 30, 2026 for tenants not on at least version 2.5.79.0. This version, released in

How to enforce email confidentiality in Exchange

Introduction The "Private" sensitivity level in Outlook is a property of the message. In transit, it is represented by the SMTP header "Sensitivity: Private", which Exchange maps to the

Why a Purview DLP policy takes days to activate

Maxime Hiez
Purview
15 Sep, 2026

Introduction A DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policy that shows "sync complete" in the Purview portal can still take several days before it actually blocks anything. The lag isn't an is