Exchange Online
The latest Exchange Online coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Outlook’s new two-click tool lets users verify email encryption without leaving the compose window
Microsoft Outlook has introduced a groundbreaking security feature designed to enhance email privacy: Two-Click Encryption Verification. This update addresses growing concerns about email security in...
Microsoft Delays SMTP AUTH Basic Auth Deprecation to 2026: Key Impacts & Migration Steps
Microsoft has extended its deadline for deprecating Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) in Exchange Online's SMTP AUTH protocol to April 2026, giving organizations additional time to transition to...
Microsoft's Enhanced Message Trace in Exchange Online: The Ultimate Guide for IT Admins
Microsoft has unveiled a major overhaul of Exchange Online's Message Trace feature, delivering powerful new capabilities for IT administrators managing cloud email environments. The redesigned tool...
BBIX and Global Net Core Debut OCX Platform for Low-Latency Cloud in Japan
Japan's digital infrastructure takes a leap forward as BBIX, a SoftBank subsidiary, partners with Global Net Core to launch the Open Cloud eXchange (OCX). This groundbreaking platform promises to...
Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Outlook 2016 support ends October 2025: Act now.
Microsoft's announcement to end support for Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, Outlook 2016, and Office 2019 by October 2025 has sent shockwaves through enterprise IT departments. This...
Navigating the Transition: Microsoft 365 EWS Usage Reports and Migration to Microsoft Graph
Introduction Microsoft has announced the deprecation of Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online, effective October 1, 2026. To facilitate a smooth transition to Microsoft Graph, the Microsoft...
Exchange Online ML flaw misdirected Gmail as spam from April 25, prompting model rollback
Introduction Exchange Online, a pivotal component of the Microsoft 365 suite, recently faced significant scrutiny due to a malfunction in its spam filtering system. Beginning on April 25, 2025,...
Microsoft Outlook March 2025 Outage Traced to Faulty Code Update
Microsoft Outlook Outage Caused by Recent Code Change Highlights Cloud Service Risks Overview On March 1, 2025, Microsoft experienced a significant service disruption affecting Microsoft Outlook and...
Microsoft Exchange Online's AI Misstep: Adobe Emails Mistakenly Flagged as Spam
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft Exchange Online experienced a significant issue where its machine learning (ML) models erroneously classified legitimate Adobe emails as spam. This incident...
Countdown to Exchange Server End-of-Life 2025: Preparing for Migration and the Future of Enterprise Email
Countdown to Exchange Server End-of-Life: Preparing for a Critical IT Transition As October 14, 2025 approaches, the enterprise IT world faces a pivotal moment. Support for Microsoft Exchange Server...
Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK Compatibility Issues with Azure Runbooks Explained
Over the past few years, Microsoft has positioned itself as a leader in cloud computing, with Azure serving as a cornerstone for businesses seeking scalable and efficient solutions. However, as with...