Microsoft 365 Announcements

VBScripts Deprecation – Timelines and Next Steps

Microsoft has announced the deprecation of VBScript, transitioning to more modern scripting languages like JavaScript and PowerShell. This change aims to provide more efficient and secure options for web development and task automation. Key Timelines:
    • Phase 1 (Second Half of 2024): VBScript will be available as Features ...

Microsoft 365 cloud apps transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain

Microsoft announced that their cloud applications are transitioning to the cloud.microsoft domain. This change aims to unify various Microsoft 365 apps and services under a single, cohesive domain, enhancing security, streamlining the user experience, and simplifying administrative tasks. Key points include:
  • Unified Domain: All authenticated, user-facing Microsoft 365 apps ...

Office 365 Connectors (Teams) and M365 Group Connectors (Outlook) Retire

Date: July 18, 2024
To: ACE-IT
From: Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration
Re:  Office 365 Connectors (Teams) and M365 Group Connectors (Outlook) Retire Dear ACE-IT,  Microsoft is retiring the Microsoft Office 365 connectors feature in Microsoft Teams and M365 Group Connectors in Outlook. Office 365 Connectors enable users to integrate third-party ...

New L4 SharePoint site template launching soon

Date: June 5, 2024
To: InfoTech listserv
From: Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration
Re:  New L4 SharePoint site template launching soon Dear colleagues,  On Friday, June 7, 2024, the L4 SharePoint site template will be available for use across the university. This will enable users to upload L3 and L4 ...

U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Policy coming September 16

Date: May 29, 2024
To: InfoTech listserv, AMS listserv, EITU, MTAC
From: Enterprise Applications & Solutions Integration
Re:  U of T 30-day Microsoft Teams Chat Retention Policy coming September 16  Dear colleagues, As an important element in records management and data security, the University of Toronto will be implementing a ...