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Introducing Microsoft 365 freelance toolkit—a solution to launch and scale your freelance workforce
With increasing participation in the gig economy—the contingent labor market made up of independent workers who contract for short-term engagements—enterprises are beginning to test and include freelance talent to support projects.![An image of two workers collaborating on a model of a bicycle with ink in PowerPoint.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/10/New-to-Microsoft-365-October-banner-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in October—tools to create impactful content and help transition to the cloud
This month, we released new features in Microsoft 365 that help teams enhance the look and feel of their content with ease, plus new tools and resources to help you transition to the cloud. Here’s a look at what’s new in October.![Image of a woman working at her office.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/09/Microsoft-Search-card-300x183.jpg)
Microsoft Search—cohesive search that intelligently helps you find, discover, command, and navigate
At Ignite last year, we introduced personalized search across Office 365, a way to bring intelligent search and discovery experiences directly to you. Today, we’re delighted to announce that we are expanding that vision to encompass search both inside and outside of Microsoft 365.![Image of several workers gathered around a table in a conference room; one has her laptop open.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/08/Microsoft-365-is-the-smartest-place-to-store-your-content-card-1-300x183.png)
Microsoft 365 is the smartest place to store your content
In the modern workplace, rising expectations to innovate and improve productivity are putting pressure on employees to do more in less time. The world’s most successful organizations are addressing this by adopting new ways of working that leverage Microsoft 365 with OneDrive for Business and SharePoint to manage and collaborate on content.![Image of a man standing at his desk and working on his desktop computer.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/06/Microsoft-365-June-update-banner-image-1-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in June—streamlining teamwork and security
This month, we introduced several new capabilities that improve user experience, streamline the management of common tasks, and enhance identity-driven security measures. We also want to hear your feedback, so that we can make sure these updates are relevant and useful to you.![Image of two firstline workers collaborating over a laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/05/New-in-May-BANNER-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in May—empowering and securing users
Each month on the Microsoft 365 Blog, we highlight key updates to Microsoft 365 that build on our vision for the modern workplace. This month, we introduced a number of new capabilities to help individuals produce accessible content, work together in real-time, and create a secure and compliant workplace.![A firstline worker sits behind an open laptop, smiling during a meeting.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/05/SharePoint-spaces-card-300x183.png)
SharePoint innovations transform content collaboration with mixed reality and AI
Today at the SharePoint Virtual Summit, streamed live from SharePoint Conference North America, we shared our vision and roadmap for 2018—showcasing innovations that bring Microsoft’s investments in AI and mixed reality to life and new experiences and features to transform content collaboration for the modern workplace.![Image of a firstline worker speaking to a colleague over a headset while looking at several computer monitors.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/04/Making-IT-simpler-multigrid-300x169.png)
Making IT simpler with a modern workplace
There is a simple way to explain one of the biggest threats to any organization’s infrastructure. It’s just one word: complexity. Complexity is the absolute enemy of security and productivity.![Image of a woman checking her phone while working at her desk.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/01/New-in-January-featured-image-300x113.png)
New in January—enriching teamwork across devices
Today’s post was written by Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president for the Office team. We’re launching into 2018 by bringing great new value to Office 365 subscribers, with updates that enhance how teams work together and unlock new ways to create and manage content across devices. Read on for details.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/12/New-to-Office-365-in-December-FIb-300x183.png)
New to Office 365 in December—extending human ingenuity with everyday AI
Today’s post was written by Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president for the Office team.![Four co-workers peer over a table at a tablet.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2017/10/New-to-Office-365-in-October-FIb-300x183.png)