Whats new in Micrsosoft365 Hybrid Work

The world’s organizations are adapting to new working methods. This presents a new challenge: How to combine culture, technology, space, and work to create hybrid work. Every day, the tools we use must be flexible and inclusive in order to enable people with different needs to be productive anywhere, anytime.

Microsoft is adding new features to Microsoft 365 in order to increase accessibility, simplify routine tasks, improve flexibility, and make it easier for people to express themselves. To make hybrid work easier, they are also launching new capabilities for Windows 11 and Windows 365. Let’s take a look at what’s new.

A seamless working environment

For employees with autism or ADHD, notification overload can cause disruption. Micrososft is working to reduce the noise by offering more options to customize notifications Microsoft Teams It shows you when and how to preserve time. Microsoft Viva Insights . New capabilities have been added to improve and support reading and writing, such as text prediction options, voice control tools and accessible authoring features. This is great for all, but it’s a game changer for those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.

Learn about these features and more intelligent tools to support neuro-diversity in the hybrid workplace in the what’s new in Microsoft accessibility for spring 2022 blog.

Mute notifications in a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Create reminders with dictation!

The To Do Windows application now supports smart recognition for due dates, reminders and repeat information. To get started, update your Windows To Do app version 2.66 or higher.

Get more out of Yammer.

Microsoft has released a series of updates to Yammer that help make it easier to find what you need, share ideas, and customize to your preferences. First, community members can now up-vote a response if it’s a helpful or useful contribution to the question, making it easier for others to find answers. You can now also bookmark a conversation to see the post and its replies later. Finally, dark mode for Yammer web will be available soon.

Change between accounts in Microsoft 365 web apps with a single click.

When you have to sign out and log back in, switching between accounts can interrupt your workflow. Microsoft has added support for multiple personal and work accounts to Microsoft365 web applications. This allows customers to easily switch between them with a single click. To get started, add your accounts to an account manager located at the top of a Microsoft365 Web app. This new feature is available in the Tech Community blog. Microsoft 365 web apps announce account switching.

Secure workings from any Windows 11 and Windows 365

Flexible work requires technology that’s built for a hybrid world. Earlier this month, see the latest Windows 11 and Windows 365 features that are designed to empower new ways of working. Microsoft is bringing the power of the Microsoft Cloud and familiarity of the PC together, giving you an even more seamless Windows experience without sacrificing security.

Create productivity and hybrid collaboration with Windows 11

With Windows 11, you can easily organize files you are working with in File Explorer by tagging them as favorites and using tabs to quickly access those you need.

Windows 11 File Explorer screen view demonstrating file organization features, including favorite and recent categories.

Automatic framing, voice clarity and background blur are some of the new capabilities. This creates a more natural hybrid meeting environment for deaf/hard-of-hearing people as well as language learners. They also added snap assistance for touch, which allows users to organize their windows using predefined layouts.

Increase hybrid work with Windows365, the world’s first Cloud PC

Employees can stream their whole Windows experience using Windows 365. This allows them to access their personal settings and apps securely from any device.

Windows 365 boot allows users to sign into Windows 365 immediately after they start up. There is no need to log in to the local operating systems first. Windows 365 Switch allows users to switch between the Windows 365 Cloud PC or the local desktop, just as they can in Task switcher. The Windows 365 App gives users another way to access the Windows 365 Cloud PC via the Start menu or taskbar. Windows 365 Offline allows uninterrupted work even when you are offline (e.g. on the plane or out in the field).

Windows 365 switch feature that enables users to switch between Windows Cloud PC and local desktop.

Scale IT with modern management

IT departments such as our IT Services teams face unique challenges when managing devices for dispersed workers and keeping them updated. We’ve now added Windows Autopatch, an intelligent managed service that automatically updates Windows and Office software to Windows Enterprise E3 without additional costs. This announcement is available on the Tech Community blog Stay current with Windows Autopatch.

Microsoft also deployed a new communication function, Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This allows technology departments or our Managed IT Services team to send messages directly to employees from any surface within Windows 11. This includes the lock screen, desktop, and other functions. This Tech Community blog article A guide for endpoint mangers to the new Windows 11 contains more information about this cloud managed capability.

Windows 11 feature demonstrating how to send targeted organizational messages directly to employees across various surfaces in Windows 11.

Easily protect your endpoints in the cloud

Microsoft has shared their vision for advanced Endpoint Management and discussed plans to add a series premium solution in Endpoint Manager over time that will allow organizations to increase endpoint security, improve user experience, and lower the cost of owning your digital estate. Remote assistance for Windows was the first of these solutions and became available for general use on April 5, 2022. It is also featured in the new Microsoft Mechanics video about Windows Cloud Management.

Administer data across your entire data estate

Microsoft Purview is being introduced to meet the demands of today’s data-rich, decentralized workplace. A comprehensive collection of solutions These solutions help you manage, govern, and protect all your data assets. This portfolio combines the capabilities from the Microsoft 365 Compliance solutions and Azure Purview, thereby providing unified data governance. Watch the video to learn more about Microsoft Purview.

Empowering modern work in the future

Microsoft 365 continues to support organizations and teams in embracing a flexible work environment as the future of work evolves. Microsoft365 is the best solution to meet the needs of a mixed workforce.

About JNS

As an authorized Microsoft Partner we help businesses with all their Microsoft software licensing needs whether on-premises such as Windows Servers, Windows desktops or workstations and even in the cloud (Azure).  Call us today to learn more how our IT Services team and Microsoft products can help your business adapt to new working methods.

Whats new in Micrsosoft365 Hybrid Work

The world’s organizations are adapting to new working methods. This presents a new challenge: How to combine culture, technology, space, and work to create hybrid work. Every day, the tools we use must be flexible and inclusive in order to enable people with different needs to be productive anywhere, anytime.

Microsoft is adding new features to Microsoft 365 in order to increase accessibility, simplify routine tasks, improve flexibility, and make it easier for people to express themselves. To make hybrid work easier, they are also launching new capabilities for Windows 11 and Windows 365. Let’s take a look at what’s new.

A seamless working environment and inclusive

For employees with autism or ADHD, notification overload can cause disruption. Micrososft is working to reduce the noise by offering more options to customize notifications Microsoft Teams It shows you when and how to preserve time. Microsoft Viva Insights . New capabilities have been added to improve and support reading and writing, such as text prediction options, voice control tools and accessible authoring features. This is great for all, but it’s a game changer for those with dyslexia or other learning disabilities.

Learn about these features and more intelligent tools to support neuro-diversity in the hybrid workplace in the what’s new in Microsoft accessibility for spring 2022 blog.

Mute notifications in a Microsoft Teams meeting.

Create reminders with dictation

The To Do Windows application now supports smart recognition for due dates, reminders and repeat information. To get started, update your Windows To Do app version 2.66 or higher.

Get more out of Yammer

Microsoft has released a series of updates to Yammer that help make it easier to find what you need, share ideas, and customize to your preferences. First, community members can now up-vote a response if it’s a helpful or useful contribution to the question, making it easier for others to find answers. You can now also bookmark a conversation to see the post and its replies later. Finally, dark mode for Yammer web will be available soon.

Change between accounts in Microsoft 365 web apps with a single click

When you have to sign out and log back in, switching between accounts can interrupt your work flow. Microsoft has added support for multiple personal and work accounts to Microsoft365 web applications. This allows customers to easily switch between them with a single click. To get started, add your accounts to an account manager located at the top of a Microsoft365 Web app. This new feature is available in the Tech Community blog. Microsoft 365 web apps announce account switching .

Secure workings from any Windows 11 and Windows 365

Flexible work requires technology that’s built for a hybrid world. Earlier this month, see the latest Windows 11 and Windows 365 features that are designed to empower new ways of working. Microsoft is bringing the power of the Microsoft Cloud and familiarity of the PC together, giving you an even more seamless Windows experience without sacrificing security.

Create productivity and hybrid collaboration with Windows 11

With Windows 11, you can easily organize files you are working with in File Explorer by tagging them as favorites and using tabs to quickly access those you need.

Windows 11 File Explorer screen view demonstrating file organization features, including favorite and recent categories.

Automatic framing, voice clarity and background blur are some of the new capabilities. This creates a more natural hybrid meeting environment for deaf/hard-of-hearing people as well as language learners. They also added snap assistance for touch, which allows users to organize their windows using predefined layouts.

Increase hybrid work with Windows365, the world’s first Cloud PC

Employees can stream their whole Windows experience using Windows 365. This allows them to access their personal settings and apps securely from any device.

Windows 365 boot allows users to sign into Windows 365 immediately after they start up. There is no need to log in to the local operating systems first. Windows 365 Switch allows users to switch between the Windows 365 Cloud PC or the local desktop, just as they can in Task switcher. The Windows 365 App gives users another way to access the Windows 365 Cloud PC via the Start menu or taskbar. Windows 365 Offline allows uninterrupted work even when you are offline (e.g. on the plane or out in the field).

Windows 365 switch feature that enables users to switch between Windows Cloud PC and local desktop.

Scale IT with modern management

IT departments such as our IT Services teams face unique challenges when managing devices for dispersed workers and keeping them updated. We’ve now added Windows Autopatch, an intelligent managed service that automatically updates Windows and Office software to Windows Enterprise E3 without additional costs. This announcement is available on the Tech Community blog Stay current with Windows Autopatch.

Microsoft also deployed a new communication function, Microsoft Endpoint Manager. This allows technology departments or our Managed IT Services team to send messages directly to employees from any surface within Windows 11. This includes the lock screen, desktop, and other functions. This Tech Community blog article A guide for endpoint mangers to the new Windows 11 contains more information about this cloud managed capability.

Windows 11 feature demonstrating how to send targeted organizational messages directly to employees across various surfaces in Windows 11.

Easily protect your endpoints in the cloud

Microsoft has shared their vision for advanced Endpoint Management and discussed plans to add a series premium solutions in Endpoint Manager over time that will allow organizations to increase endpoint security, improve user experience, and lower the cost of owning your digital estate. Remote assistance for Windows was the first of these solutions and became available for general use on April 5, 2022. It is also featured in the new Microsoft Mechanics video about Windows Cloud Management.

Administer data across your entire data estate

Microsoft Purview is being introduced to meet the demands of today’s data-rich, decentralized workplace. A comprehensive collection of solutions These solutions help you manage, govern, and protect all your data assets. This portfolio combines the capabilities from the Microsoft 365 Compliance solutions and Azure Purview, thereby providing unified data governance. Watch the video to learn more about Microsoft Purview. Microsoft Purview: Go Beyond .

Empowering modern work in the future

Microsoft 365 continues to support organizations and teams in embracing a flexible work environment as the future of work evolves. Microsoft365 is the best solution to meet the needs of a mixed workforce.

About JNS

As an authorized Microsoft Partner we help businesses with all their Microsoft software licensing needs whether on-premise such as Windows Servers, Windows desktops or workstations and even in the cloud (Azure).  Call us today to learn more how our IT Services team and Microsoft can help your business adapt to new working methods.