Using AI to Enhance Oversight Streamline M365 Compliance
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Using AI to Enhance Oversight & Streamline Compliance

ByRagnar Heil

In the latest episode of Guardians of M365 Governance hosts Ragnar Heil, Joy Apple, and Christian Buckley welcome dual Security and M365 MVP Alistair Pugin to delve into the transformative potential of AI for government compliance and oversight functions. As public sector organizations face increasing regulatory demands with limited resources, artificial intelligence offers promising solutions to enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous standards.

EasyLife 365 Identity
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How EasyLife 365 Identity transformed my Azure App Management Experience

ByRagnar Heil

In today’s complex Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, managing app identities has become a critical yet often overlooked aspect of IT operations. After years of struggling with expired certificates, unclear ownership of app registrations, and the constant anxiety of potential service disruptions, I have discovered EasyLife 365 Identity—a solution that has changed how I approach…

SharePoint Governance: Making it Easier and More Secure in the Age of AI
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SharePoint Governance: Making it Easier and More Secure in the Age of AI – Insights from #GoM365Gov

ByRagnar Heil

SharePoint Governance: Making it Easier and More Secure in the Age of AI – Insights from Guardians of M365 Governance In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Microsoft SharePoint stands as a cornerstone for organizations seeking to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and manage information effectively. As businesses increasingly rely on SharePoint for critical operations, the significance…

Microsoft 365 Copilot for B2B Collaboration
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Microsoft 365 Copilot for B2B Collaboration: A New Era of Cross-Organizational Productivity

ByRagnar Heil

Microsoft continues to break down barriers in workplace collaboration with its latest announcement: Microsoft Copilot is now available for Business-to-Business (B2B) members in Multi-Tenant Organizations (MTOs). This update, detailed in Message Center notification MC933534, marks a significant step toward seamless cross-organizational teamwork by extending Copilot’s AI-powered capabilities to external partners and collaborators. Let’s explore what…

Alex & Ragnar Show # 121 - Teams Agenten & der neue Copilot Chat
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Alex & Ragnar Show # 121 – Copilot Agents & neue Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

ByRagnar Heil

Neuerungen und Updates im Microsoft 365 Copilot-Ökosystem Das Jahr 2025 startet mit spannenden Neuerungen für Microsoft 365 Copilot und KI-gestützte Tools. Im Fokus stehen dabei in der Alex & Ragnar Show Copilot Chat, Agents und die Integration von KI in den Arbeitsalltag. Sven Becker, GTM Manager zu Copilot Cross Solutions bei Microsoft Deutschland war zu…

Viva Engage Rencore
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Taming the Wild West of Viva Engage: Why Provisioning Communities is Your Governance Sherriff

ByRagnar Heil

Viva Engage (formerly Yammer) is a powerful tool within Microsoft Viva for fostering connection, knowledge sharing, and community building across your organization. It empowers employees to connect around shared interests, projects, and organizational initiatives, breaking down silos and boosting engagement. However, like any powerful tool, without proper governance, Viva Engage can quickly become a source…

Managing Microsoft 365 Copilot
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A Deep Dive into Managing Copilot: What IT Admins Need to Know

ByRagnar Heil

Let’s break down Microsoft’s approach to managing Copilot agents in a way that actually makes sense for those of us in the trenches. Having worked with these controls, I can tell you they’re pretty comprehensive, but let’s cut through the corporate speak and talk about what really matters. The Big Picture Microsoft has split the…

Microsoft 365 Governance as a Blueprint for AI Readiness
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Microsoft 365 Governance as a Blueprint for AI Readiness

ByRagnar Heil

As we enter 2025, Microsoft 365 governance is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the rapid adoption of AI technologies like Copilot and AI agents. During a recent episode of “Guardians of M365 Governance,” industry experts discussed how traditional governance approaches are evolving to meet new challenges and opportunities in the AI-powered workplace The New…

Governance Questions asked by Microsoft Tech Community
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Taking Control: Exciting Governance Features Coming to SharePoint Agents

ByRagnar Heil

Heads up, SharePoint fans! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the evolution of SharePoint Agents, you’ll be stoked to hear about some serious upgrades coming down the pipeline. The recent Microsoft Tech Community “Ask Microsoft Anything” (AMA) session highlighted some much-needed governance features. Let me tell you, they’re designed to give IT admins a…

OneDrive Archiving Cost Calculator
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Microsoft 365 Customers can face Hefty Costs Starting January 27, 2025 Due to Unlicensed OneDrive Accounts

ByRagnar Heil

If you’re a Microsoft 365 customer, mark January 27, 2025, on your calendar. Why? Because unlicensed OneDrive’s with retention policy or user accounts under legal hold in your organization will soon become a financial liability. Microsoft is rolling out a new policy that will automatically archive unlicensed OneDrive accounts after 93 days, and the costs…