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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 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)
Microsoft Teams wins Enterprise Connect Best in Show award and delivers new experiences for the intelligent workplace
Today, at the Enterprise Connect event in Orlando, Florida, Microsoft Teams won the Best in Show award for the second year in a row in recognition for its vision for making communication and collaboration easier for the entire workforce, including those on the frontline.![On office worker wearing a headset turns his head to react to a coworker.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/02/M365-monthly-update-BANNER-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in February—advancing security and empowering a modern workplace
This month, we released several new capabilities to help you stay ahead of threats, create a more productive workplace, and keep you in the flow of work. Here’s a look at what’s new in February.![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)
New capabilities in Microsoft 365 empower healthcare professionals
Medical care has shifted to team-based care, increased medical specialization, a growing volume of digital patient data, and stringent regulations for patient privacy.![Two Firstline Workers interact with one another over a table.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/01/Microsoft-365-January-update-BANNER-300x113.png)
New to Microsoft 365 in January—compliance, productivity, and Microsoft Teams updates to help you enable a modern workplace
More organizations are embracing a modern workplace, and new features for Microsoft 365 help you meet compliance obligations, empower Firstline Workers, and enrich your Office app experience. Here’s a look at what’s new in January.![Two firstline workers examine a pillow in a shop.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/01/Firstline-workers-and-Teams-card-300x183.jpg)
3 new ways Microsoft Teams empowers Firstline Workers to achieve more
Today, we are announcing three new features in Microsoft Teams to help Firstline Workers do their best work. Firstline Workers are more than two billion people worldwide who work in service- or task-oriented roles across industries such as retail, hospitality, travel, and manufacturing. We’re expanding Teams with new capabilities to digitally empower the Firstline Workforce.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2019/01/MyAnalytics-card-300x183.jpg)
MyAnalytics, the fitness tracker for work, is now more broadly available
MyAnalytics—the fitness tracker for work—will be available to everyone using Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Business suites that include Exchange Online. Previously, MyAnalytics was only available with an Enterprise E5 plan or as an add-on to E1 and E3 plans.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/12/Toolkit-card-300x183.png)
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.![](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/11/Microsoft-365-November-update-card-300x183.jpg)
New to Microsoft 365 in November—tools to keep you in your workflow and fine-tune content
This month, we released new features in Microsoft 365 that help users stay focused in their workflow while delivering richer, more engaging content. Here’s a look at what’s new in November.![Image of an enterprise female in business travel at airport.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-za/microsoft-365/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/21/2018/09/Oulook-mobile-card-300x183.jpg)