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![People in the conference room joining on a laptop via Companion Mode while a remote participant presents during a Microsoft Teams Room (M T R) meeting​.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/03/CLO22_Conference_013.jpg)
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From empowering frontline workers to accessibility improvements—here’s what's new in Microsoft 365
Technology has the power to unlock collaboration, streamline processes, and if used the right way, improve wellbeing and growth for critical parts of the global workforce.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2022/03/HRC20_hybridWorkplace_080-1200x600-1.png)
3 ways technology can help rebuild your frontline workforce
The two billion frontline workers, who represent 80 percent of the world’s workforce, have weathered risk, exhaustion, and ongoing disruption throughout the pandemic. From shutdowns to new safety protocols to increased workloads and dwindling inventory, the frontline is constantly facing challenges.![Microsoft Build creative asset.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2021/05/106332-_M365_Hybrid-Workplace_Build-2021_R2_ls_1_Blog_960x600-300x188.jpg)
Build the next generation of collaborative apps for hybrid work
The world around us has dramatically changed since the last Microsoft Build. Every customer and partner is now focused on the new realities of hybrid work—enabling people to work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device.![Image of a worker in his home.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/03/New-in-March-to-Microsoft-365-BANNER-300x158.png)
Improve virtual meetings and bring consultations online—here’s what’s new to Microsoft 365 in March
What a month it’s been. In just a few weeks, the way we work and live has changed. Our customers’ needs have never been clearer, or more urgent, than they are right now.![Image of a father and daughter on a couch.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/03/m365-for-life-offramp-alternative-7-300x183.png)
Introducing the new Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions
The subscription service for your life to make the most of your time, connect, and protect the ones you love Now more than ever, as many of us work and learn remotely, we’re acutely aware of all the different ways life can interrupt work and work can interrupt life.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/03/NFL-and-Teams-card-300x182.jpg)
Empowering the NFL with Microsoft Surface and Microsoft Teams
In 2013, we established a deep technology partnership with the NFL. Our mission with the partnership was simple: use technology to empower the people who make the game of football great—the coaches, players, officials, and fans.![Office icon on a smartphone](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2020/02/Office-app-card-1-300x187.png)
The new Office app now generally available for Android and iOS
A few months ago, we introduced a new mobile app called Office—a whole new experience designed to be your go-to app for getting work done on a mobile device.![Image of three workers collaborating beside a desktop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/11/Ignite-all-up-1b-300x150.png)
From new Microsoft Teams experiences to the all-new Project Cortex—here’s what’s coming soon to Microsoft 365
Today at the Microsoft Ignite conference in Orlando, Florida, we announced new Microsoft 365 innovations in six key investment areas: productivity, knowledge, workflow, security, compliance, and management.![Image of an office worker working on her computer.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/09/OneDrive-card-300x183.jpg)
OneDrive Personal Vault and expandable storage now available worldwide
Microsoft OneDrive has long been an innovation leader in cloud storage, and today we’re excited to launch a new feature that gives you greater security for your files in the cloud. This summer, we announced OneDrive Personal Vault, which uses identity verification to protect your most important files.![Image of a hotel worker checking supplies in a supply room.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/06/Why-Hospitality-Industry-Leaders-Are-Focusing-on-Employee-Engagement-card-300x183.jpg)
Why hospitality industry leaders are focusing on employee engagement to enhance the guest experience
This week, hospitality industry leaders are gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the world’s largest hospitality technology show, HITEC. It’s an exciting time for the tourism industry as technology transforms the way companies compete, operate, empower their employees, and serve their guests.![Image of two healthcare workers collaborating over a computer.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/02/Microsoft-healthcare-homepage-300x183.png)