Microsoft 365 stories
The new tool gives Copilot access to enterprise file stores without opening up records beyond existing permissions, cutting governance risk for users.
The update gives managed service providers more control over Microsoft 365 and AI risks as demand rises for standardised governance services.
Worker unease over AI and economic pressure is pushing employers to tighten internal messaging as Sefiani takes Staffbase into the region.
Facility teams could gain a clearer view of office use and maintenance as Eptura rolls out AI assistants, live analytics and shared data tools.
Inbox and calendar chores could now be automated for Outlook users, though some Copilot tools remain limited to Frontier testers on Windows and the web.
The surge in attacks shows how criminals are bypassing passwords and multifactor checks to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts for days or weeks.
Attackers are leaning on trusted web services and familiar brands to slip past filters, with phishing and spam still dominating inbox threats.
Businesses can now let Gemini agents run for hours or days, while new controls aim to keep AI workflows traceable and secure.
Businesses gain a single control plane for AI agents as Google Cloud folds developer tools, employee apps and partner software into Gemini Enterprise.
The rollout aims to cut time lost switching between apps by letting Gemini draw on emails, files and chats in one workwide context.
Marketing teams can now link Adobe tools with outside AI services under a governed system aimed at auditable customer experience workflows.
AI tools have surfaced customer records and other sensitive files at 29% of firms, highlighting weak Microsoft 365 governance.
Legal teams can now compare and redline drafts in Google Drive and Docs, as Litera expands its AI review tools beyond Microsoft-heavy workflows.
Despite widespread confidence in governance, UK companies are already seeing AI tools surface sensitive data as Copilot rollouts accelerate.
Rising AI-driven phishing is forcing cyber security vendors to bolster defences, as Abnormal AI adds senior leaders in product, customer success and legal.
Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.
Greater reporting by English councils has pushed logged breaches up 53% in five years, with serious referrals to the ICO also rising.
Australian MSPs risk losing margin as email renewals become security-led advisory talks that clients are willing to pay a premium for.
More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.
Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.
