December in review

Lorena Seco de Herrera Ortega

Happy New Year to all Community members! 🎆

As we kick off the first days of the year, here’s a quick roundup of some of the latest content shared in the Community.

A great way to catch up, revisit key topics, or explore something new.

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Prefer watching over reading? This month also includes a few video-led posts, sharing practical insights, updates, and lessons learned, perfect if you want to get up to speed quickly.

• Understanding and controlling Shadow AI↗ by @Tristan Watkins
  Shadow AI is closer than you think. On this video our expert breaks down the real risks and how to regain control without killing innovation.
• Digital Transformation Update↗ by @Emma Lobley
  This month’s update features MCP Server Demo as the feature highlight and AI in Power BI as the topic of the month.
• Automation & AI Updates↗ by @Steve Worrell
  Agent mode in Office, custom agents, and new certifications - your bite-sized update on what’s new across automation and AI.

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📢Major Microsoft 365 Licensing News: Intune Suite & More 📢 ↗ by @Jon Jarvis
Big licensing changes are coming to Microsoft 365 E3 and E5. What’s changing, what it costs, and why it matters.

Moving from MDT/WDS to Autopilot – Real-World Lessons, Wins & Gotchas ↗ by @timjeens
Thinking of moving to Autopilot? Check out this real world experience from one of our customers sharing the wins, the pain points, and the gotchas you’ll want to plan for.

AI Won’t Take Your Job — But Business Central Might Change It ↗ by @Andy Imms
A practical look at how AI features in Business Central are already changing day-to-day work.

Empowering the Modern Workforce with Windows 365 Cloud Apps ↗ by @Chinwike Onyia
Deliver apps without full desktops. See how Windows 365 Cloud Apps can cut costs, simplify IT, and support flexible, frontline-friendly work.

(Azure Preview Feature) Monitoring Coverage in Azure Monitor ↗ by @Damian Reffin
Explore how Monitoring Coverage helps close observability gaps across Azure.

What's new in Microsoft 365 | December 2025 ↗ by @Tony Sutton
Copilot updates, Agent 365, and Work IQ explained. A curated roundup to help you stay ahead of Microsoft’s rapid changes. Follow the space to receive monthly updates straight to your inbox.

💡WORTH A READ

Explore some of the latest articles and resources shared in the community, offering fresh perspectives and actionable advice to support you.

SIP, VoIP and what they mean for you ↗ by @Rebecca Jenkins
SIP vs VoIP - what’s the difference, and why does it matter? A simple breakdown to help you make the right call for your organisation.

Microsoft AI Agent FastStart ↗ by @Arno_Nel
A 20-day sprint to take you from idea to a working AI agent built in Copilot Studio. See how FastStart validates use cases, designs journeys, builds prototypes, and gets you ready for rollout.