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ConfigMgr at 25
Late last week, I wrote about the remarkable quarter-century milestone reached by ConfigMgr, and today I wanted to dive even deeper into the backstory of this incredible product, share a couple announcements, and debut an awesome new documentary (lookout Sundance!) which offers an in-depth look at the genesis and growth of the product that created the PC Management industry.![Image of a woman in a meeting, gesticulating as she speaks.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/The-next-perpetual-release-of-Office-FIb-300x183.png)
The next perpetual release of Office
Today, at Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, we announced Office 2019—the next perpetual update for Office—coming in the second half of 2018.![A meeting between several workers takes place in a cafeteria.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/A-new-vision-for-intelligent-communications-FI-300x169.png)
A new vision for intelligent communications in Office 365
Microsoft introduces a new vision for intelligent communications, transforming calling and meeting experiences for people and organizations around the world.![A dog stands next to a Firstline Worker at VCA.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/VCA-pro-FI-300x183.png)
VCA creates a welcoming environment and boosts innovation with Microsoft
"With the capabilities of Office 365 and apps like StaffHub, our Firstline Workers can save time, collaborate, and work more efficiently. And by saving even one minute, they help pets faster, which makes clients happier."![A concierge helps customers at an airport with a device.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/Firstline-Workers-FI-300x169.png)
All workers welcome with Microsoft 365
At Microsoft Ignite, we unveiled a new vision for empowering Firstline Workers in the digital age and introduced Microsoft 365 F1, a new offering designed to empower and maximize the impact of the Firstline Workforce.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/Ignite-banner-image-300x169.png)
Advancing intelligence, management, and security to empower the modern workplace
At Microsoft Ignite in Orlando, we’re announcing updates across our products to help IT professionals deliver a modern workplace for their businesses.![A woman sits in an airport working on her laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/New-Office-365-app-launcher-FI-300x183.png)
New Office 365 app launcher and Office.com help you be more productive on the web
Introducing a redesigned Office.com, Office 365 app launcher, and new Office 365 gallery to bring you more personalized experiences on the web.![Image of a business professional presenting in a meeting.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/Devon-FI-300x183.png)
Devon Energy uses Microsoft 365 to maximize productivity in a commodity business
"The oil business is a tight market because we get paid the same amount for a barrel of oil as our competitors, and oil prices are depressed right now. This means that we have to operate very efficiently to make money. We’re adopting a cloud-first mindset and using Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Azure to help us do that."![A group of people at a live event.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/Event-planning-made-easier-home-page-card-300x183.png)
Event planning made easier with Office
Planning an event can be tricky. Chiara Adin of the NA Collective—a New York City–based event agency—has some pointers to help you get everything done on time and on budget.Azure AD B2B collaboration in Microsoft Teams
Today I am excited to let you know that we've just enabled Guest Access in Microsoft Teams, built on the B2B collaboration features of Azure AD!![A team sits around a table at a meeting.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/Expand-your-collaboration-with-guest-access-in-Microsoft-Teams-FI-300x183.jpg)