{"id":534,"date":"2018-05-31T08:59:20","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T15:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/2018\/05\/31\/new-to-microsoft-365-in-may-empowering-and-securing-users\/"},"modified":"2022-06-28T10:45:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T17:45:02","slug":"new-to-microsoft-365-in-may-empowering-and-securing-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2018\/05\/31\/new-to-microsoft-365-in-may-empowering-and-securing-users\/","title":{"rendered":"New to Microsoft 365 in May\u2014empowering and securing users"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each month on the Microsoft 365 Blog<\/a>, we highlight key updates to Microsoft 365 that build on our vision for the modern workplace. This month, we introduced a number of new capabilities to help individuals produce accessible content, work together in real-time, and create a secure and compliant workplace.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at what we brought to Microsoft 365 in May.<\/p>\n

Empowering creative teamwork<\/h3>\n

Create accessible content in Office 365<\/strong>\u2014We enhanced the Accessibility Checker<\/a> to streamline the process of creating quality content that is accessible to people with disabilities. Now, the Accessibility Checker identifies an expanded range of issues within a document, including low-contrast text that is difficult to read because the font color is too similar to the background color. The checker also includes a recommended action menu and utilizes AI to make intelligent suggestions for improvements\u2014like suggesting a description for an image\u2014making it easier to fix flagged issues from within your workflow.<\/p>\n

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Accessibility Checker alerts you in real-time of issues that make your content difficult for people with disabilities to access.<\/em><\/p>\n

Work in mixed reality with SharePoint<\/strong>\u2014This month, we unveiled SharePoint spaces<\/a>\u2014immersive, mixed reality experiences built on SharePoint<\/a>\u2014which enable you to interact with and explore content in new ways. Now, Microsoft 365 subscribers can work with 3D models, 360-degree videos, panoramic images, organizational charts, visualizations, and any information on your intranet to create immersive mixed reality experiences. SharePoint spaces make it easy to create virtual environments with point-and-click simplicity to help viewers digest information that might be too numerous or too complex to experience in the real world or in a two-dimensional environment.<\/p>\n

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Create immersive virtual environments in seconds with SharePoint spaces.<\/em><\/p>\n

Find relevant content faster in SharePoint<\/strong>\u2014The new Find tab in the SharePoint mobile app makes it easier to access the information you need when looking for expertise, content, apps, or resources on the go. The Find tab uses AI to automatically surface sites, files, news, and people relevant to you without having to search\u2014including documents and sites that you were recently working on from across your devices. The Find tab also refines search results as you type, and leverages AI to provide instant answers to questions you ask based on information from across your intranet.<\/p>\n

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By learning from your existing content and organizational knowledge, AI provides instant answers, transforming search into action.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Run efficient meetings with Microsoft Teams<\/strong>\u2014This month at Build, we demonstrated a range of future capabilities in Microsoft Teams<\/a> that utilize AI to make meetings smarter and more intuitive over time\u2014including real-time transcription, Cortana voice interactions for Teams-enabled devices, and automatic notetaking. Today, we\u2019re announcing new capabilities<\/a> for mobile users that make it easier to participate in meetings on the go. Now, you can quickly share your screen<\/a> with others in the meeting directly from your mobile device, or upload images and video from your library. These improvements make everyone a first-class meeting participant\u2014regardless of location or device.<\/p>\n

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Extend meeting capabilities with Surface Hub 2<\/strong>\u2014Earlier this month, we introduced Surface Hub 2<\/a>, a device built from the ground up to be used by teams in any organization. Surface Hub 2 integrates Teams<\/a>, Microsoft Whiteboard, Office 365<\/a>, Windows 10, and the intelligent cloud into a seamless collaboration experience, which extends the capabilities of any meeting space and allows users to create\u2014whether in the same room or separated by thousands of miles.<\/p>\n

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Creating a secure and compliant workplace<\/h3>\n

Achieve GDPR compliance with the Microsoft Cloud<\/strong>\u2014This month marked a major milestone for individual privacy rights with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that took effect on May 25, 2018. Over the last few months, we introduced new capabilities across the Microsoft Cloud to help you effectively demonstrate that your organization has taken appropriate steps to protect the privacy rights of individuals. To learn more about these capabilities, read our summary<\/a> of Microsoft\u2019s investment to support GDPR and the privacy rights of individuals.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft 365 customer INAIL leverages Azure Information Protection to classify, label, and protect their most sensitive data.<\/em><\/p>\n

Work securely with external partners in Microsoft 365<\/strong>\u2014We introduced several new capabilities<\/a> in Azure Active Directory Business-to-Business (B2B) collaboration that make it easier to work safely and securely with people outside of your Microsoft 365 tenant. B2B collaboration allows administrators to share access to internal resources and applications with external partners while maintaining complete control over their own corporate data. Starting this month, first-time external users are welcomed to your tenant with a modernized experience and improved consent flow, making it easier for users to accept the terms of use agreements set by your organization.<\/p>\n

We also improved Business-to-Consumer (B2C) collaboration<\/a>, making it easier to invite external partners who use consumer email accounts like Outlook<\/a> and Gmail while protecting your organization\u2019s data and improving the process of setting access policies.<\/p>\n

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Track terms of use agreements in Azure Active Directory B2B by tracking when users consent.<\/em><\/p>\n

Other updates<\/h3>\n

As companies seek to empower people to do their best work, a cultural transformation isn\u2019t just inevitable\u2014it\u2019s essential. This month, we released a white paper outlining how Microsoft is partnering with customers to foster a modern workplace that is productive, responsive, creative, and secure. To learn more, read the New Culture of Work<\/a> white paper.<\/p>\n

Check out these other updates from across Microsoft 365:<\/p>\n