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Building the inclusive workplace we imagine, together
Today marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day, one of the days we get to celebrate the progress our customers and partners have made to make their workplaces more inclusive, and then look ahead to what more we can do as a community to empower everyone in the workplace.![Image of a group of coworkers collaborating in a conference room, each on a variety of different devices.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/05/My-Analytics-card-300x183.jpg)
Minimize distractions and stay focused with AI-powered updates in Microsoft 365
It’s no secret that work and life are speeding up. It’s not uncommon to spend all day in meetings, writing emails, or on the phone, leaving little time to focus on what is most important to you. Many of us have never-ending to-do lists and spend time working after hours to complete pressing tasks.![Image of four coworkers collaborating in an office.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/05/Microsoft-365-Build-BANNER-300x113.png)
New people-centered experiences in Microsoft 365, the world’s productivity cloud
Today at Microsoft Build 2019, we announced the latest innovations in Microsoft 365. We first launched Microsoft 365 almost two years ago by bringing together Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security into a single solution.![Image of tech workers working at a desk.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/04/Privacy-controls-from-Microsoft-365-card-300x183.jpg)
Grow and protect your business with more privacy controls in Microsoft 365
Being a customer-obsessed business means being privacy-obsessed. Customers are more aware and sensitive than ever before about your data privacy policies,1 making decisions to do business with you based on the trust they have about how you handle their data.![Image of two tech workers collaborating over a laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/04/April-monthly-update-banner-1-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in April—new tools to streamline compliance and make collaboration inclusive and engaging
This month, we released new features and services in Microsoft 365 to help you meet your compliance requirements, manage security policies, and reach more audiences with your content. Here’s a look at what’s new in April.![Image of three workers looking at a laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/Microsoft-365-March-update-BANNER-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in March—tools to enable teamwork and enhance security in the workplace
This month, we released new features in Microsoft 365 to help you boost teamwork, save time, and streamline your IT management. Here’s a look at what’s new in March. Collaborate more easily New features and services give you more ways to collaborate with colleagues and LinkedIn connections across platforms.![Image of workers assembling a helicopter. Several are gathered around a laptop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/Closing-the-skills-gap-in-manufacturing-with-Microsoft-365-card-300x183.jpg)
Closing the skills gap in manufacturing with Microsoft 365
The manufacturing industry is being transformed by the rise in new digital industrial technology, known as Industry 4.0. New technologies are changing every stage of production, increasing productivity, optimizing operations, and unlocking new areas of growth.![Image of two coworkers looking at a tablet.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/AutoCAD-integrations-card-300x183.jpg)
Announcing new integrations with Autodesk AutoCAD for Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint
Across OneDrive and SharePoint, our vision is to provide simple and secure access to files wherever—and however—your team works. No matter your role, specialization, or industry, we’re always working to expand and connect with the content you find critical.![Image of a worker in a warehouse working on a tablet.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/Windows-Virtual-Desktop-GRID-300x169.png)
Announcing the public preview of Windows Virtual Desktop
Last September, we announced Windows Virtual Desktop and began a private preview. Since then, we’ve been hard at work developing the ability to scale and deliver a true multi-session Windows 10 and Office 365 ProPlus virtual desktop and app experience on any device.![Image of two coworkers meeting next to a computer in their office.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/Ignite-Asterdam-M365-FINAL-300x113.png)
Helping IT reduce costs, increase security, and boost employee productivity
Todaen-y, we’re announcing several new Microsoft 365 enhancements to help IT reduce costs, increase security, and boost employee productivity. Here’s a quick summary: Windows Virtual Desktop is now in public preview, providing the best virtualized Microsoft 365 experience across devices.![Image of a team of four firstline workers collaborating around a table.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/03/Microsoft-Teams-turns-2-CARD-300x183.png)