Understanding Application Guard for Office, Now Generally Available

Understanding Application Guard for Office, Now Generally Available

Application Guard first appeared in Windows 10 1709 ("Fall Creators Update") to isolate Edge browser activity within a Hyper V container.  Microsoft now extends that same idea to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in Office 365 ProPlus Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise on Windows 10... ... if you have Microsoft 365 E5 or E5 Security.  You knew that was coming! With Application Guard for Office, your files can open in a sandbox without access local…
Microsoft 365 Updates from Build 2020

Microsoft 365 Updates from Build 2020

Build 2020 had some nice bits of M365 related news.  Microsoft deserves commendation for sticking to the schedule and pulling this off (remotely) during the COVID-19 lockdown - Apple has delayed WWDC and Google just gave up on I/O.  I've summarised (bullet points!) my favourite updates below.  I will update it I find I've missed something good. Azure AD Publisher Verification lets developers verified through the Microsoft Partner Center stick a verified badge on…