MC994184 – M365 Change Digest

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Monthly recap highlights new Windows 11 24H2 availability, Copilot improvements, security updates, and productivity features; some updates are rolling out gradually.

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If you’re an IT professional or decision maker, start using the newest Windows 11 capabilities with helpful tips and actionable steps summarized in one place. This month, we begin the year of the Windows 11 PC refresh as Windows 11, version 24H2 becomes broadly available. Dive deeper into cloud solutions for frontline workers, improved Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences, the latest security and productivity features, and other innovations across Windows 11 and Copilot+ PCs.

When will this happen:

Improvements summarized in this monthly recap are already available. Note that some of them are being rolled out gradually.

How this will affect your organization:

You can start seeing improvements across various workflows in your organization with:

Windows 11, version 24H2
Cloud solutions for frontline workers
Microsoft Pluton Security Processor
Microsoft Entra security recommendations
Passkeys in Microsoft Authenticator
New Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences
Previews of Copilot+ PC improvements
Other improvements released in December

What you need to do to prepare:

Read the new monthly recap and additional information to start benefiting from the latest improvements.

Additional information:

Read the monthly recap at Windows news you can use: January 2025. It includes highlights from the following channels:

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