Seth Patton | Author at Microsoft 365 Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog Microsoft 365 brings together Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security. It delivers a complete, intelligent, and secure solution to empower people. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:38:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/03/cropped-microsoft-favicon-new-32x32.png Seth Patton | Author at Microsoft 365 Blog http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog 32 32 Introducing Skills in Microsoft Viva, a new AI-powered service to grow and manage talent http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/10/introducing-skills-in-microsoft-viva-a-new-ai-powered-service-to-grow-and-manage-talent/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000 We’re excited to announce a new AI-powered Skills in Viva service that will help organizations understand workforce skills and gaps, and deliver personalized skills-based experiences throughout Microsoft 365 and Viva applications for employees, business leaders, and HR.

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]]> Yammer is evolving to Microsoft Viva Engage with new experiences rolling out today http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/02/13/yammer-is-evolving-to-microsoft-viva-engage-with-new-experiences-rolling-out-today/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Today, we're announcing all of Yammer will become Microsoft Viva Engage. We'll continue to enhance Viva Engage with new capabilities that encourage leadership engagement, authentic expression, and knowledge discovery, including new experiences rolling out today.

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]]> 5 ways Microsoft Viva helps businesses save time and money http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/12/05/5-ways-microsoft-viva-helps-businesses-save-time-and-money/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 16:00:00 +0000 A new Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Viva study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Microsoft, details five ways Microsoft Viva can help organizations save time and money while improving business outcomes.

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]]> Welcome to Microsoft Syntex—Content AI integrated in the flow of work http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/10/12/welcome-to-microsoft-syntexcontent-ai-integrated-in-the-flow-of-work/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/?p=265042 Today at Microsoft Ignite, we’re proud to launch Microsoft Syntex. Microsoft Syntex is Content AI integrated in the flow of work. It puts people at the center, with content seamlessly integrated into collaboration and workflows, turning content from a cost into an advantage.

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]]> Empower and energize employees with Microsoft Viva http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/09/22/empower-and-energize-employees-with-microsoft-viva/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/?p=264599 Today, we’re announcing the expansion of Microsoft Viva with new apps and services that help companies address the three business imperatives from our latest Work Trend Index Pulse Report, to empower and energize employees to do meaningful work in an uncertain economic environment.

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]]> Microsoft retires Basic Authentication in Exchange Online http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/09/01/microsoft-retires-basic-authentication-in-exchange-online/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000 As more sophisticated cyber criminals take aim at hybrid and remote workers, Microsoft is working to raise awareness among Exchange Online customers that one of the most important security steps they can take is to move away from outdated, less secure protocols, like Basic Authentication. As previously announced, we are turning off Basic Authentication in Exchange Online for all tenants starting October 1, 2022.

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]]> OneDrive turns 15: Delivering new and intuitive experiences http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/08/09/onedrive-turns-15-delivering-new-and-intuitive-experiences/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000 Today, we’re celebrating the 15th anniversary of OneDrive. We’re excited to share even more features to help you access everything you need, whether you’re working alone on a project, collaborating with your team, or sharing photos and videos with your family.

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]]> Help your employees thrive with Microsoft Viva in the hybrid world http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2022/03/24/help-your-employees-thrive-with-microsoft-viva-in-the-hybrid-world/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 As the shift to hybrid work becomes a reality, it is clear that the workplace today is different than it was two years ago. Employees' expectations continue to evolve as they reconsider their "worth it" equation.

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]]> Microsoft Viva is now generally available to help transform your hybrid work experience http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/11/02/microsoft-viva-is-now-generally-available-to-help-transform-your-hybrid-work-experience/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/?p=241497 Earlier this year, we began the journey of building the first employee experience platform (EXP) for the digital era with Microsoft Viva.

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]]> The Great Reshuffle and how Microsoft Viva is helping reimagine the employee experience http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/09/28/the-great-reshuffle-and-how-microsoft-viva-is-helping-reimagine-the-employee-experience/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:00:00 +0000 http://approjects.co.za/?big=en-us/microsoft-365/blog/?p=239688 Our recent research found that 40 percent of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year due to burnout and a lack of workplace flexibility—this is what industry experts are referring to as The Great Reshuffle. While this figure is staggering, there are actions organizations can take to help attract and retain employees.

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