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Unlocking the future: Azure networking updates on security, reliability, and high availability
Unlocking the future: Azure networking updates on security, reliability, and high availability

Our latest enhancements strengthen core network capabilities for mission-critical applications running in the cloud.

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Boost seller productivity with document summary by Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales 

New summarization capabilities provided by Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales, allow sellers to obtain pertinent details from sales documents in minutes. Sellers quickly gain insights into customer requirements, budget details, timelines, and main decision makers. Enabling them to prepare for prospect meetings more effectively and engage in more informed and meaningful conversations. 

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6 insights to make your data AI-ready, with Accenture’s Teresa Tung

I sat down with Teresa Tung to learn more about the changing nature of data and its value to an AI strategy.

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Discover innovative AI solutions with the Microsoft commercial marketplace
Discover innovative AI solutions with the Microsoft commercial marketplace

As organizations embrace AI transformation, they are searching for next-generation applications that deliver real business value. McKinsey estimates that 67% of organizations will invest more in AI over the next three years.1 And software as a service (SaaS) spend is estimated to hit USD232 billion in 2024, up 18% from the prior year.2 There has been a

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Announcing the availability of Azure OpenAI Data Zones and latest updates from Azure AI
Announcing the availability of Azure OpenAI Data Zones and latest updates from Azure AI

Summarizing new capabilities this month across Azure AI portfolio that provide greater choices and flexibility to build and scale AI solutions.

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5 Reasons Why Kaseya DattoCon 2024 Was Unmissable (and Why You Need to Be There in 2025)

Unlock highlights from Kaseya DattoCon 2024, including key product launches, profitability insights and event highlights. Don’t miss next year’s must-attend event!

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From Pitfalls to Profits: Customer Insights From Kaseya DattoCon 2024

Discover key insights from Kaseya DattoCon 2024, where a customer shared how Autotask’s next-gen PSA transforms MSP challenges into growth.

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DattoCon Awards: Honoring Excellence And Innovation in IT 

Celebrate the 2024 DattoCon Awards, honoring top MSPs for excellence, innovation and community impact. Discover the winners driving the IT industry's future.

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Navigating Cybersecurity: Essential Eight for Small to Medium Businesses

Discover how Datto RMM and its suite of solutions simplify Essential Eight compliance for SMBs. Learn how automation can strengthen your cybersecurity strategy.

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Unlocking Profitability and Growth in the MSP Landscape: Insights from Kaseya DattoCon 2024

Explore key insights from top MSP leaders on profitability, efficiency and growth strategies shared at the Kaseya DattoCon 2024 MSP Profitability Panel.

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Designing a successful modernization approach for AI readiness
Designing a successful modernization approach for AI readiness

This blog will walk you through how to design a modernization approach that unites strategy, processes, and technology.

The post Designing a successful modernization approach for AI readiness appeared first on Microsoft Azure Blog.

Windows Server 2025 now generally available, with advanced security, improved performance, and cloud agility

Generally available today, Windows Server 2025 builds on our mission to deliver a secure and high-performance Windows Server platform tailored to meet customers’ diverse needs. This release will enable you to deploy apps in any environment, whether on-premises, hybrid environments, or in the cloud. Advanced multilayered security  In an era where cybersecurity is of utmost

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M&A Symposium Looks to the Power of Small-Cap MSPs

Kaseya’s M&A Symposium provided crucial and actionable insights into the rapidly growing industry consolidation trend.

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Lexmark Receives Duo of Awards from Seramount in Recognition as Top Employer

The next chapter for the Schedule Board: Enhanced Usability and Performance 

Today, we are thrilled to unveil the dramatically enhanced Schedule Board on Universal Resource Scheduling. At the core of this update, we are moving from the legacy ExtJS to a modern React component for the schedule board. Our guiding principle for this upgrade has been visual parity. The Resource panel, Requirements panel, Filters, and Views are all exactly as you know and love. But look closer, and you’ll discover the subtle enhancements we've made based on your valued feedback.

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Microsoft Cost Management updates—September 2024

We're always looking for ways to learn more about your challenges and how Microsoft Cost Management can help you better understand where you're accruing costs in the cloud, identify and prevent bad spending patterns, and optimize costs to empower you to do more with less.

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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Sales Force Automation Platforms  
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Sales Force Automation Platforms  

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation for the fourteenth consecutive year.

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Kaseya DattoCon Miami Kicks Off With Announcements of a New Subscription, an Acquisition and a Bevy of Product Updates

Kaseya DattoCon Miami kicked off with multiple announcements, including the launch of Kaseya 365 User and the acquisition of SaaS Alerts.

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Migrate from Customer Service Hub to Customer Service workspace  

Starting February 2025, new Customer Service customers with Enterprise licenses will only see the Customer Service workspace app. The Customer Service Hub (CSH) app will no longer be available for all new organizations with Enterprise licenses.   The recent release wave introduced an exciting set of new features to help support representatives be more productive. Dynamics

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From idea to impact: Real-world success stories of building intelligent apps with Azure
From idea to impact: Real-world success stories of building intelligent apps with Azure

This blog explores the benefits of modernizing and building intelligent apps through real-world examples, demonstrating how organizations have boosted speed and efficiency using Microsoft Azure's comprehensive suite of tools and services. We hope these customer success stories inspire you to not only set off on your own Azure AI journey, but also explore the newly released Plans on Microsoft Learn specifically designed for building and modernizing AI apps.

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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for B2B Marketing Automation Platforms 
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for B2B Marketing Automation Platforms 

Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for B2B Marketing Automation Platforms. 

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Azure at GitHub Universe: New tools to help simplify AI app development
Azure at GitHub Universe: New tools to help simplify AI app development

With seamless integration among VS Code, GitHub, and Azure, we provide an AI-powered, end-to-end development platform to transform your apps with AI.

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2024 release wave 2 launches with hundreds of Copilot capabilities
2024 release wave 2 launches with hundreds of Copilot capabilities

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms were designed to help integrate the fragmented processes that comprise the operation of a large enterprise. But the way we do business keeps fundamentally changing.

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2024 release wave 2 launches with hundreds of Copilot capabilities

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms were designed to help integrate the fragmented processes that comprise the operation of a large enterprise. But the way we do business keeps fundamentally changing.

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Autotask Community Live 2024: Driving the Future of IT Operations

Discover the key highlights from Autotask Community Live 2024 at DattoCon, with exciting updates, AI innovations and insights for MSPs to boost efficiency.

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Accelerate scale with Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned offering

With the new enhancements to Azure OpenAI Service Provisioned offering, we are taking a big step forward in making AI accessible and enterprise-ready.

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Streamline collaboration with the new chat and channels experience in Microsoft Teams

Working together can turn great ideas into reality and bring people together as a team. We’ve been paying attention to our customers’ evolving needs in the AI-powered workplace, which require faster, simpler, and smarter solutions to achieve more.

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Cooper Copilot: AI Assistant for Faster, Smarter Service Desk Support with Autotask PSA

Boost IT service efficiency with Cooper Copilot for Autotask PSA. Discover how this AI assistant automates tasks and enhances productivity.

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The Dropbox Community is getting a major update soon

Hi everyone,
 
The Dropbox Community team have been busy working on some major updates to the Community itself! So, here is some info on what’s changing, what’s staying the same and what you can expect from the Dropbox Community overall. 
 
We are excited to share our side of things, but we want to hear from you, so tell us what you think in the comments below. 
 

What’s Changing on the Dropbox Community: 

 
These are most of the changes that you may notice in the next few weeks, and there’s more to come, so keep an eye out
 
What’s under the hood:
 
Essentially, the biggest change here is the platform that the Dropbox Community is built on is getting an upgrade, so a lot of the functionality that you know and love is now part of the site overall. In the past, a lot of those features were customizations, things like the placement of threads, leaderboards, the ideas section and more were essentially hand built by the team. With this upgrade, these features will now be seamlessly integrated, making the platform's code a LOT cleaner and more efficient. 
 
The look and feel: 
 
As the title implies, we are getting a visual upgrade as well. You can see some samples of that below but overall, the new Community will be cleaner, smoother and easier to navigate. That’s the goal, but of course, let us know if what you’re seeing matches up once we make the changes. 
 
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Cool New Features to Make the Dropbox Community Even Better

 
There are some fun new features as part of this update, and while a lot are technical, here are a few you will see pretty easily! 
 
Searching by tags:
 
You will be able to search by tags. Pretty self explanatory but a really handy one, you can search by tags so posts that might not have your keyword in the title will still show up when you search. Previously, we’ve had tags and labels but now we are just working with tags so no more doubling up on categories. 
 
It’s easier than ever to post:
 
Previously, there were a lot of steps to posting a thread but now it a lot sleeker and simpler. 
 
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Nested replies are finally here:
 
You can now reply directly to a specific comment - before, comments automatically popped down to the end of the thread, which is not how real conversations happen, but now you can reply directly to a specific comment and the replies are nested under that comment instead of the overall thread. I’ll add an image because it’s so much clearer when you see it, but overall this is a more natural way to chat. 
 
Voting from the ideas page:
 
You can now vote for ideas from the menu, without having to click in, so if the title hits hard enough you can vote, and be on your way in no time. Simple! 
 
Single page threads:
 
You might have seen that currently our comments on a thread push on to a new page after 10 comments, but now we will have all the comments on one page - so the conversation just keeps going and you don’t get lost. 
 

What Hasn’t Changed on the Dropbox Community: 

 
The Team Are Still Here to Help: 
 
The Dropbox Community team are all still here to help, and while we might be working on a snazzier look and feel, the team are still here and committed to helping you get the answers you need.
 
All of your threads are still here! 
 
None of your threads will be lost in the changes here, so there are still a mountain of helpful posts to review, answers to check and conversations to join too. 
 
Your Voice Matters:
 
As always, your feedback is invaluable to us. This is your community, and we want it to work for you! So keep sharing your ideas and suggestions—we’re all ears.
 

Why is the Dropbox Community Changing?

 
It was time for a refresh, and the new update means that the upkeep of the website is a LOT less intense - so the load time is quicker, and there should be no code bloat, just a smoother experience for you, and for us.  
 
And, to be frank, the old version of the Community website was close to end of life. This new version of the Community also means we can implement new and fun features as they become available. 
 
Basically, if the tools work well, we can connect Dropbox Staff and you, our Community members more smoothly, and that means we can be more useful to you. 
 

When is This Change Coming? 

 
You’ll start seeing the updates within a few weeks. We’re still ironing out a few things, so if you come across any bugs or issues, please let us know right away. Your feedback is key as we fine-tune the new platform.
 
That’s all for now! Stay tuned for more updates, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or thoughts. We’re excited about this new chapter and look forward to hearing what you think!

Want to join The Creative Circle by Dropbox?

Our friends over at the Dropbox Champions program have some really cool new updates for creatives and we are here to share it with you!
 
They’ve just launched a private, invitation-only community for creatives like yourself. Check out the video below but here’s your chance to join this exclusive network where you can connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded professionals. You can learn more and apply here. 
 
 
Why Join?
 
  • Network & Collaborate: Expand your connections with fellow creatives.
  • Exclusive Access: Enjoy private events, meet-ups, and perks for being a member.
  • Career Advancement: Access resources and opportunities to boost your career.
 
And of course, depending on what kind of creative you are, you might be interested in our Photographers, Musicians or Dropbox Replay groups here on the Community. Let us know all about how you use Dropbox as part of your process, we'd love to hear about it.

Transform work with autonomous agents across your business processes

Introducing 10 new autonomous agents in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to build capacity for every sales, service, finance, and supply chain team.

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Introducing Unified Pricing Management: A Revolutionary Approach to Attribute-Based Pricing 
Introducing Unified Pricing Management: A Revolutionary Approach to Attribute-Based Pricing 

Combining SCM Pricing Management with Commerce and Retail Discounts In today’s competitive market, businesses need to leverage every possible advantage to stay ahead. Pricing is one of the most powerful tools at their disposal. Enter Unified Pricing Management, an innovative solution that merges attribute-based pricing with advanced Supply Chain Management (SCM) pricing management and comprehensive

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Microsoft 365 Copilot drove up to 353% ROI for small and medium businesses—new study

As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) leader, you’ve likely heard a lot about generative AI and how it’s transforming businesses of all sizes. To better understand how AI is helping businesses grow and compete, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the potential return on investment (ROI) of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMBs.

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Beyond open rate: Rethinking email marketing metrics
Beyond open rate: Rethinking email marketing metrics

In email marketing, tracking metrics has been the key to understanding and improving campaign effectiveness. For years, one of the most reliable metrics has been the open rate, but as the digital landscape evolves, so do the challenges of accurately measuring this essential statistic. In this article, we'll explore why open rates are becoming less reliable and how you can adapt.

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Microsoft named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service for the sixth year in a row

We’re honored to announce that Microsoft has, once again, been recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Worldwide. This is the sixth year we’ve received this recognition and we’re thrilled to be positioned highest in both the ability to execute and furthest on completeness of vision axes.

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Find anything. Protect everything.

Find anything. Protect everything. 

 

You know we love to share updates and news with you, and we are so happy to be able to tell you about how you can find anything, and protect everything with Dropbox Dash for Business
Keep reading to learn all about how you can make the most of AI universal search, security and permission controls, Stacks and more. And if you don’t believe me, here’s what Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox has to say.
 
“I first launched Dropbox because we all needed a better way to find and access our content, no matter what platform or apps you use. Today, we’re solving the modern version of that problem: our content is everywhere and it’s hard to find the thing you need to get your work done. Dash is a natural evolution of that for Dropbox, which helps people stay organized, removes friction from their day, and keeps sensitive information protected. We can’t wait for our customers to give it a try.“
 

Find anything. Protect everything. 

 
Dropbox Dash for Business combines AI universal search and organization with universal content access control. Connect Dash with everyday work apps to create a central hub for all your company’s information. Robust access permission controls guarantee your company’s content is seen only by the right people, both inside and outside Dash. Combined with universal search, AI-powered insights, and content collections, Dash makes it easy to find, organize, share and secure your work.
 

Powerful search, organization, and sharing

 
Dash gives teams a better, faster way to locate and manage content that lives across work apps. Universal search helps employees quickly find the content they need within Dropbox and beyond, rather than spending time digging. Dash goes beyond search: summarize documents with a click, instantly generate AI-powered insights, and collaborate with your team using shareable content collections called stacks. With Dash, the information your employees need is at their fingertips.
 

Complete control over content access

 
Dash gives companies full command over their content with robust yet easy-to-use access permission controls. Admins can see who has access at the individual document level and update permissions for any amount of assets in seconds. This reduces security risks by making sure employees and external partners see only the right content, and that sensitive company information isn’t surfaced unintentionally.
 
 

More features in Dropbox Dash to help customers focus

 

Dash now includes several updates to features customers already know and love. The start page, which is a single dashboard to access universal search, gets customers shortcuts to recent work, and starts meetings, now features an activity feed that keeps track of work by consolidating document updates into one view. Stacks, which are smart collections that help organize all types of content, can now be made at the company level and have in-depth sharing permissions for both both internal and external viewers. And answers, an AI-powered feature that allows customers to ask questions about their content, helps customers uncover deeper insights by generating follow-up questions, answers, and related content links based on their original search query.
 
Dash for Business* is available in the US in English only on web and desktop, with availability in additional markets in early 2025.
 
Let us know what you think in the comments below! 

Explore what’s new for Copilot and Dynamics 365 at the Business Applications Launch Event
Explore what’s new for Copilot and Dynamics 365 at the Business Applications Launch Event

Register today for this virtual event on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, where we will showcase highlights from release wave 2.

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Microsoft recognized as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Desktop as a Service for the second year in a row

The path to IT modernization involves the integration of technology to optimize processes and elevate experiences for customers and employees alike. Microsoft recognizes that customers have many tech and vendor choices on this journey to help solve their biggest workplace challenges.

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Office 2024 for consumers available October 1 

Microsoft 365 is the best way to access the latest versions of the productivity apps that millions of people use every day to bring their ideas to life and power through tasks. But we know some of our customers still prefer a non-subscription way to access our familiar apps, which is why we’re releasing Office 2024 on October 1 for consumers and small businesses.

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QR Code Scams are on the Rise: Here’s All You Need to Know
QR Code Scams are on the Rise: Here’s All You Need to Know

Drivers around Europe have been warned not to scan QR codes for parking tickets due to a recent incident where threat actors tricked unsuspecting victims into scanning malicious QR codes and entering personal information. In this article, we’ll discuss how QR code scams work, the risks they pose, and how you can protect your business with Hornetsecurity’s Advanced Threat Protection and its unique QR Code Analyzer. With the increasing reliance on QR codes for everyday transactions, understanding these threats has never been more critical.

Hornetsecurity and Vade Email Filtering – Stronger Together
Hornetsecurity and Vade Email Filtering – Stronger Together

Vade joining the Hornetsecurity group has brought big benefits to customers from both sides, with the combination of filtering technologies high up on the list. In this article, we’ll look at how our filtering has been enhanced and what this means for mailboxes protected by Vade or Hornetsecurity now.

AI-powered business innovation with the Power Platform Community
AI-powered business innovation with the Power Platform Community

Welcome to the third annual Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC)! The buzz at the MGM Grand is electric with more than 6,000 of our favorite friends from the Power Platform community gathered here in Las Vegas.

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Stay Alert for Phishing Scams This Holiday Season
Stay Alert for Phishing Scams This Holiday Season

Hackers Don’t Take Holidays

Summer is here! Naturally the summer holiday is when we indulge in relaxation, budget planning, vacations, visiting our family… etc, during those ‘stressful’ engaging times, often we tend to miss the minor cues of the too-good-to-be-true phishing email offers we receive.

Unveiling agents built with Microsoft Copilot Studio to supercharge your business
Unveiling agents built with Microsoft Copilot Studio to supercharge your business

At Microsoft, we understand that every organization is unique, and to get the most out of AI, you will want to customize it for your business’s specific needs and processes. Whether you’re a user, developer, or IT professional, Microsoft Copilot Studio offers a comprehensive platform for creating, managing, and deploying AI agents.

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Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2: Pages, Python in Excel, and agents

We are introducing Wave 2 of Microsoft 365 Copilot innovation, with three key updates. From enterprises to small businesses, they help Copilot get better every day. Nearly 1,000 customers have given us direct feedback on Copilot, and we’ve made more than 700 product updates based on that feedback.

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Enable reusability and maintain best practices with the catalog in Microsoft Power Platform
Enable reusability and maintain best practices with the catalog in Microsoft Power Platform

When building solutions in Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power Automate, your organization may have company-specific needs and complex scenarios, such as custom mappings to various data sources, multi-faceted flows and triggers, and embedding various components with custom logic into apps. There is also repetitive work, such as implementing delicate design patterns, branding, and reusing links.

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Receiving hundreds of emails

Have received 100's of emails from purported Dropbox users asking to be removed from a mailing list. Each has 22 CCs. Everytime someone replies, more spam is generated. Major issue. Reported to Dropbox support, awaiting response. Problem is ongoing - got another bunch while trying to report the problem. Dropbox impenetrable "support" system is part of the problem. I'd pay to speak with a human but can't find a way.

Any ideas? Please help.

How the Microsoft Power Platform community is using low-code and AI to transform work and lives
How the Microsoft Power Platform community is using low-code and AI to transform work and lives

The Microsoft Power Platform community keeps showing us the next frontiers of innovation and creativity. These stories from our community below showcase some of the most innovative and inspiring work we’ve seen.

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Reduce development times and increase ROI with Microsoft Power Platform 
Reduce development times and increase ROI with Microsoft Power Platform 

To support investment decisions, Microsoft commissioned a 2024 Forrester Total Economic Impact study that quantified Microsoft Power Platform's impact.

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There are some changes coming to links - here’s what you need to know

We try to keep you in the loop with big updates, and we have some news about links, so check this out and let us know what you think.  
 
Dropbox is moving to an improved shared link architecture, where links are centralized on the content being shared rather than on the person doing the sharing.  All new links created this year have been on this new model.  To complete this update we’ll be migrating your existing user-based legacy links to the new model.  This transition will occur from September to November.
 
There is no action required by you, and all links will continue to function.  In <0.1% of cases, links may have access restricted to ensure the continued security and privacy of your content.
 
What’s new with content based links
  • If a member of the team leaves, or their account is deactivated, links created by that member will still function as long as the content they link to remains shared.
  • There are specific links for editing, meaning it’s easier to manage edit access to shared documents and folders
  • Admins get improved visibility and control of shared links through tools like the Activity Log and External Sharing Visibility report.
 
What to expect with the transition of existing links
  • Visitors to existing user-based links will be redirected to an equivalent content-based link
  • Multiple links to the same content with conflicting settings (i.e. audience, expiration, password, or download) will be merged into a single content-based link with the most restrictive permissions of the set.
  • Admins will see any link setting changes reflected in their Activity Log
 
These expectations are explained in more detail below.
 

Link Migration Process

 
Mapping to Content-Based Links
Migration is accomplished by mapping the legacy link to a newly created content-based link.  From that point on, when a user attempts to visit the legacy link their browser will be redirected to the content via the new link automatically.  
 
Existing links will not break and there is no action required by you to migrate.  Dropbox will continue to maintain these link mappings in our systems. This means all existing hyperlinks in docs, emails, etc. will continue to link to your shared Dropbox content as intended.
 
New links inherit the existing link’s settings thus preserving security and accessibility.  Once migrated, any modifications to link settings occur on the new link.
 
Link Types to be Migrated
We will only be migrating (1) )view only links to folders, and (2) view only links to most file types.  The rest of your links have been content-based since introduction.  These include edit links to folders, edit links to cloud-enhanced Microsoft Office files, and edit and view links to cloud doc files like Paper and Google WorkSpace.  
 
Migration Timing
Migration will take place in two phases.  The first, from September to October, includes the >99.9% of cases where there is one existing link for each file or folder.  The second, from October to November, includes the final <0.1% of cases where multiple user-based links with different link settings point to the same file or folder. 
 

Special Cases: Multiple Links with Conflicting Settings

 
The legacy link model allowed each user to creating their own link with their own unique settings - audience, password, expiration date, disable download.  This can result in content having several unique links - one for each user that created one.  In most cases, defaults lead to even multiple links having identical settings.  But in rare cases, <0.1%, link settings are mutually exclusive (examples below).
 
Content-based links are centralized with a single universal set of link settings.  This means mutually exclusive link settings must be reconciled at migration.  In all scenarios, Dropbox is reconciling mutually exclusive link setting conflicts by migrating to a content-based link with the most restrictive permissions of the set.  
 
This means your content’s security will continue to be protected.  There will be no additional recipients who will gain access to content through existing shared links as a result of this migration.  However, it does mean that some existing links of the set will have permissions restricted, resulting in some visitors losing access or the ability to download content. 
 
Note: Members of content - invited by email / on the “Who Can Access” list - will not be restricted by changes in link settings.  Their membership permissions supersede those of the link used to access their content.
 
Permission Changes
  • Password protected links: If one of the user-based links required a password, access to the new link will be limited to those who already had access to the file or folder. You’ll need to request access if it’s your first time using the link.
 
  • Links with expiration dates: If several user-based links exist with differing expiration dates, the new link will default to the soonest expiration date after the migration. If you can’t access a file, that link may have expired.
 
  • Audience setting: If there are user-based links with differing audience settings, the new link will default to the most restrictive of those audiences. For example, if one user-based link had its audience set to Anyone with link, and another had its audience set to Only people invited the new content-based link will be set to Only people invited. If you’ve lost access to a file, you may no longer be a part of the permitted audience of the link.
 
  • Downloads disabled: If there are some user-based links for a file or folder that have downloads disabled, the new link will default to not allowing downloads. You’ll need to reach out the owner of the link to re-enable downloads. 
 
Permission Changes in the Activity Log
If the settings of the new content-based links have changed due to this migration, those changes will be visible in the activity log in the admin console. Each change will be shown as an individual line on the activity log, with the member making the change listed as ‘Dropbox’.
 
If the change is to the expiration date, the activity will be listed as Changed shared link expiration date and the new expiration date will be listed below that.
 
If the change is to the audience setting, the activity will be listed as Changed visibility of shared link. In the case of the audience changing, the new audience will be listed below that. 
 
If the link setting changes restrict content from being shared externally, content will no longer appear on the External Sharing Visibility report.
 
That was a lot to take in, but we just wanted to make sure you have the info you need, so if you have questions, let us know and we will do our very best to help! 

Hi! I’m Theresa!

Hello Dropbox Community! 
 
I hope you’re all doing great! I’m Theresa and I am super excited to join this awesome Dropbox community. My mission here is to help enhance this warm, welcoming space to a place where everyone feels comfortable to share, ask questions, and connect with each other. Whether you’re new to Dropbox or have been around for a while, your voice matters, and I am here to make sure it gets heard! 
 
A little bit about me, I am a huge music lover (always down for new recommendations) :notes: Recently, I have been dipping my toes into home recording - just a beginner, and it’s really a work in progress, but I’m having a great time with my little DIY Studio! And let me tell you, Dropbox has been a lifesaver for keeping my projects backed up safely. I cannot wait to hear from any other home recording fans within the Musicians Group! I’m kinda storing everything in my Dropbox like a digital treasure chest, but I’d love to know how other musicians keep everything neat and tidy whilst in the creative flow! 
 
Here’s what you can expect from me: 
 
A friendly faceI’ll be here to answer questions, listen to your ideas and engage in conversation, so don’t hesitate to say hello! 
 
Supportive Vibes: Have a question? Need advice? Want to share something cool about how you use Dropbox? Let’s talk! Remember, no question is too small! 
 
 Fun and interactive posts: I’ll be sharing posts about fun ways to use your Dropbox account, to get the most out of your experience, and to hear your thoughts, ideas and experiences. 
 
But enough about me, I’d love to get to know YOU! Let’s kick things off - what brought you here to the Dropbox community? Or if you have any burning questions about anything Dropbox, feel free to drop them here ✌️
 
Looking forward to hearing from you all and sharing all things Dropbox. 

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Showcasing AI innovation at the third annual Power Platform Community Conference
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Get ready to ignite your passion for innovation at the 2024 Power Platform Community Conference (PPCC). This year, we're bringing together some of the brightest minds and most enthusiastic members of the Microsoft Power Platform community for an unforgettable experience.

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Fast track development with AI and low-code
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AI is driving unprecedented opportunities for businesses. With advancements in AI and low-code development platforms, organizations are finding new ways to accelerate their growth and efficiency.

The post Fast track development with AI and low-code appeared first on Microsoft Power Platform Blog.

Windows 365 at three years: Customer-centric solutions for security, management and productivity

You have navigated the complex and changing realities of the hybrid workplace, found new ways to move aspects of your business to the cloud, and kept employees and critical business operations connected and running in a challenging cyber security environment.

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Updates Coming to the Folder Link Sharing Experience

Dropbox is moving to an updated shared link architecture where links are based on the content being shared rather than on the user doing the sharing.  This new content-based link architecture is already in place for edit access links to folders and newly created links to files, and can be identified by the presence of an ‘rlkey’ parameter in the URL.  
 
Over the next few months, we’ll round out the shared link portfolio by bringing this new architecture to newly created view-only access folder links, or view folder links for short.
 
With this transition we’re maintaining all the core functionality our users love about sharing with links, while making it even easier for content owners, collaborators, and team admins to manage their shared content easily and with confidence.
 
 

Updates to Link Sharing

 

Only Two Centralized Links per Item

 
Securing your content and managing your shared links is now easier and simpler than ever.  Basing links on the content being shared means there will never be more than one single edit and one single view link for each file or folder.  Changing the settings on these links will universally apply to everyone with link access to that content.  Because all collaborators on a piece of content share the same link, a change is that only content members with edit access are able to modify shared link settings or delete a shared link.
  

URL Format Change

 
Part of the new link architecture is the addition of an rlkey parameter.  Query parameters are anything following “?” in a URL.  It is this rlkey parameter which grants access to the content, and removing it will require visitors to sign in and request access.  Visit this forum to read more about the new format, or this Help Center Article for details on forced downloads.
 

Third Party Application Dependencies

 
Due to the change in URL format you may notice some third party applications, websites, and custom programs that rely on pasting in a Dropbox link no longer function as expected.  We have limited insight or influence on these third party use cases, but if you do experience issues, please contact Dropbox support or visit this community forum thread on this subject.
 
 

Enhancing the Link Sharing Experience

 
Quick, simple, stress-free file sharing is core to the Dropbox experience.  Content-based links makes it even easier to share files securely and effortlessly in real-time, and we are excited to bring these benefits to all users across our full portfolio of shared links.   
 
If you have more questions, or find yourself needing support during this transition, please visit our Community Forums, reference our Help Center, or contact Dropbox Support.
 
 

Litera and Accenture transform business processes with Microsoft Copilot connectors
Litera and Accenture transform business processes with Microsoft Copilot connectors

Using Copilot Connectors in Microsoft Copilot Studio, organizations can create, extend, enrich, and customize Copilot with knowledge and actions that for the unique way their customers work.

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New ways to get creative with Microsoft Designer, powered by AI

Every creative process begins with an idea—and that idea starts with you. Today we’re announcing that the Microsoft Designer app is now generally available with a personal Microsoft account, with new features that help you create and edit like never before.

The post New ways to get creative with Microsoft Designer, powered by AI appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform now available 

On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform.

The post 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform now available  appeared first on Microsoft Power Platform Blog.

Lexmark Again Named a Leader in Cloud Print Services by Quocirca

How to achieve cloud-native endpoint management with Microsoft Intune

In this post, we’re focusing on what it really takes for organizations to become fully cloud-native in endpoint management—from the strategic leadership to the tactical execution.

The post How to achieve cloud-native endpoint management with Microsoft Intune appeared first on Microsoft 365 Blog.

Workers worldwide are embracing AI, especially in small and medium-size businesses

Discover some key insights from the Work Trend Index report that can impact small and medium-sized business leaders, as well as the actions you can take to prepare your organization for AI and better leverage its benefits so you can maintain your competitive edge.  

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We appreciate you!

I know we say it a lot, but we are nothing without you! You know we’re always here to help with your Dropbox account, but beyond that, we really appreciate your feedback, your ideas and the stories you share. 
 
We can say that all day, but here are a few of us from the Community team, and of course, Dropboxers from all over the company, including Eric Cox, the Chief Customer Officer of Dropbox, who just wanted to say thank you! 
 

 

 

Seamless end-to-end encryption, Microsoft Co-Authoring, new Dropbox Replay features and more

You might have already spoken to some of the team at Dropbox who build Dropbox here on the Community forums, and we are so happy to be able to update you when they have some updates to share! 

 

The team have been busy and here are some updates on end-to-end encryption (which we know you’ve been looking forward to), Replay, integrations, Dash and more. Keep reading and don’t forget to let us know what you think! 

 

Advanced data protection features add extra layers of security to confidential content with seamless end-to-end encryption and advanced key management

 

If you’ve been using the Dropbox Community for any length of time, you might have seen requests for end-to-end encryption and we have excellent news! It is here! New advanced data protection features from Dropbox provide businesses with sole control over how their data is secured. End-to-end encryption and advanced key management make it easy to protect sensitive and confidential files in Dropbox team folders. This means that no one—including Dropbox—can gain access to their files.
 
  • Activating end-to-end encryption is as simple as creating a shared team folder and selecting the new encrypted folder option, requiring no technical expertise from the admin or account owner.
  • Files are encrypted when added to the folder and decrypted when a team member is added to the encrypted folder. Only users who have been invited to an encrypted folder can access the files stored within it. Team members quickly get access by invitation to the shared team folder, similar to sharing a regular Dropbox folder. Files are end-to-end encrypted on the team member’s device before they are securely synced with Dropbox servers. No one—including Dropbox—can decrypt the file or access your private key.
  • With advanced key management, teams can set up a unique encryption key as an added layer of security to ensure only members of their organization can access Dropbox files and protect against threats. Keys are automatically rotated every 12 months, and admins can rotate or revoke the key as needed.

 

End-to-end encryptionEnd-to-end encryption

 

 

Dropbox Trust Center also launched today to streamline and accelerate risk assessments of Dropbox products with self-serve, anytime access to our security, reliability, privacy, and compliance information. Prospective and existing customers can streamline internal reviews, audits and risk assessment processes to get value from Dropbox products faster.
 
We know you’ve been asking, so if you want to dive deeper into the security benefits of Dropbox, you can check out https://www.dropbox.com/security.
 

Fast-track video, image, and audio reviews with new features in Dropbox Replay

 
You already know we are Replay’s biggest fans - and if you’re a fan too, join our Replay group! 
 
If you want to learn more about Replay, we’ve got you too - Replay enables teams to easily share and collaborate on projects from anywhere, including with real-time live reviews and transcriptions—all in one place. With today’s announcement, new functionality helps teams accelerate the feedback process and finish projects faster:
 
  • Dynamic watermarking: Keep proprietary content protected and prevent unauthorized use by placing watermarks on work shared with collaborators. Watermarks include recipient email, IP address, date, and time of when the file is opened.
  • Added rich media support: Use Replay to review and approve more types of rich media including PDF and PSD files.
  • Custom branding: Configure custom images, banners, logos, and colors within Replay project workspaces.
  • Avid integration: Integration with Avid Pro Tools enables teams to review and approve audio files directly within the Avid platform.
 
For more tips and advice, check out how Calvin uses Dropbox to get feedback here
 

Find and get to work on content with quick view, quick access, suggested actions, and more on the Dropbox web experience

 
We know, the surface you see when you use Dropbox is very important to you, and now you will see an update to the Dropbox web experience, some small but mighty changes that will improve your day-to-day processes, to help you quickly find what they need and get work done faster. Expect to see changes that include:
 
  • Dynamic filters that automatically organizes content, for example by project name or theme
  • Quick view to preview files in list layout and smart suggestions related to files being reviewed
  • Favorite files and folders added to an updated left navigation bar for easy access
  • Suggested quick actions for files—such as editing a PDF—that change based on how you work.
 
We know you’ll see these changes, and we want to hear from you about this too, so share your feedback in the comments.
 

Stay organized with new Dropbox integrations with Microsoft 365 and say goodbye to conflicting copies

 

Customers want tools that meet them where they’re working—and it should be seamless to bring the tools they use most into our products. That’s why we recently launched an improved integration with Microsoft Teams that lets you search, preview, upload, and share content stored in Dropbox without leaving Microsoft 365. With this update, you can also use our plugin extension for Copilot for Microsoft 365 to answer questions and generate summaries.

 

Today, we're building on this with even more Microsoft integrations designed to simplify work for teams.

 

  • Real-Time Co-Authoring (beta): One of Dropbox’s most-requested features ever, Co-Authoring allows multiple team members to collaboratively edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files from desktop, web, and mobile, natively within Dropbox. You can also see who’s in the document and where they’re editing in real-time, so everyone is working off the latest version. Now teams can finally put an end to conflicting copies.
  • Dropbox Replay for OneDrive: Bring media files from OneDrive directly into Replay for reviews and approvals.
 
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Manage sensitive documents securely and get real-time deal insights with DocSend Advanced Data Rooms

 
DocSend Advanced Data Rooms streamline the entire deal process, from pitching to diligence to signing. Offering the perfect blend of ease, control, and security for deal professionals of all types. DocSend Advanced Data Rooms reduce time spent on administrative tasks and the complexity of your deals, allowing you to focus on closing deals faster.
 
  • Conduct due diligence with confidence and control: Features like group permissions, visitor verification, and built-in NDAs give you precise control over your most sensitive information.
  • Empower your team with real-time deal insights: Comprehensive data room analytics and page-by-page insights let your team make data-driven decisions.
  • Create and organize your Virtual Data Rooms in minutes: Quickly put your best foot forward with features like data room templates, auto-indexing, and custom branding.
 
With transparent pricing and unlimited data rooms, DocSend is the preferred choice for those seeking a trusted and secure software solution for their deal-making needs.
 

Find what you need instantly across your digital workspace with Dropbox Dash, AI-powered universal search

 
You’ve definitely heard us talking about Dropbox Dash already, but in case you’re new here, Dropbox is building for an AI-first future—not only with Dropbox files, but with everything that makes up the digital workspace.
 
Dropbox Dash (beta) is your AI-powered universal search tool, designed to simplify your workday and give you more time for the work that matters most. Dash instantly searches your connected apps, files and more to find anything across your entire digital workspace in seconds. Ask a question, and Dash can analyze your content to find the answer, summarize key findings from your docs, and much more. Now, Dropbox is improving search and adding new capabilities based on customer feedback:
 
  • Increased access to Dash: Dash is just a click away on desktop and web. And with an improved Desktop app, it’s easier for customers to find, organize, and share content.
  • Redesigned Start Page: The Start Page, a single dashboard that lets you access universal search, view Stacks—smart, shareable collections of content, and get shortcuts to recent work, offers a new experience that makes it simple to find content, fast. Dash now automatically groups different types of content into Stacks and displays them in a central hub.
  • New connectors: Dash now connects to more than 20 tools and apps customers use for work, including popular new additions like Microsoft OneNote and Zendesk.
 
Dropbox Dash is currently in beta and only available in the U.S. in English. Features will be available on a rolling basis. To learn more, visit https://dash.dropbox.com
 
That was a lot of information in one update, so expect some more updates and tips from us, but if you have anything in particular you’d like to hear from us, tell us! 
 

We've updated the Admin Console!

Hi folks,
 
I’m Anastasia and I’m part of a team focused on delivering a better admin experience for teams. We are thrilled to announce that we’ve updated the admin console! Our team has been hard at work developing this based on feedback from our admins, and we can't wait for you to try it out and share some feedback with us.
 
The changes to the admin console make it easier for you to:
  • Tackle to-dos on the Dashboard homepage
  • Protect your team’s content, with enhanced monitoring and settings on the Security page
  • Manage member access to folders and add-ons on the Members page
Some changes you’ll want to know about:
  • We’ve replaced the Insights page with a new Dashboard homepage
  • Our activity logs are now all under Security (formerly in the Activity page)
We hope you love it, but please share any and all feedback with us so that we can make the admin console the best it can be.
 
Thank you for your continued support!
Anastasia

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How Large Language Models Are Transforming Email Security
How Large Language Models Are Transforming Email Security

With the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realm of email security, the battle against phishing and spear-phishing attacks requires increasing sophistication from security providers. Leveraging AI technologies has become a cornerstone of defense strategies, enabling rapid analysis of emails to identify potential scams with greater efficiency than ever before. Among the latest advancements reshaping this landscape are Large Language Models (LLMs).

Are you new to Dropbox? Come join our Dropbox for Beginners group

We are delighted to announce the launch of Dropbox for Beginners, a brand new group here on the Dropbox Community. Like the name suggests, Dropbox for Beginners is for people who are new to Dropbox and eager to learn. This group is a place where you can feel comfortable asking any question, no matter how basic or simple it may seem. We’ll also be here to provide you with guides, tips and tricks to help you get to grips with Dropbox. 
 
All you need to do to get started is join the group, and here are some tips to help you get involved.
 
  • What is the Dropbox for Beginners group?
  • How to join the Dropbox for Beginners group
  • What to expect in the Dropbox for Beginners group
  • Getting involved in the Dropbox for Beginners group
Get started with DropboxGet started with Dropbox

 

 

What is the Dropbox for Beginners group?

 
The name is definitely a bit of a give away, but for anyone who’s still a little unsure, the Dropbox for Beginners group is a space for people who are new to Dropbox and keen to learn the basics, find out about different products and features, and discover new ways to work. 
 

What to expect in the Dropbox for Beginners Group

 
We’ll be posting lots of tips and tricks, guides and all sorts of helpful information to get you started with Dropbox, like our guide to downloading the desktop and mobile apps. You’ll also see questions from other Community members who are in the same position as you, so you’ll be able to connect with them and take your first steps with Dropbox together.
 

How to join the Dropbox for Beginners group

 
Joining the Dropbox for Beginners group couldn’t be any easier, all you need to do is follow this link and click on the “Join group” button. That’s it, once you’ve joined you’ll be able to connect with other newcomers, ask questions and discuss all things Dropbox. 
 
Join the Newcomers groupJoin the Newcomers group

 

 

 

Getting involved in the Dropbox for Beginners group

 
Any Community group is only as good as the sum of it’s parts, that’s all of you, so we would be thrilled to see you join and get involved. There are lots of ways for you to participate, ask a specific question or help others with an answer. You could even get started by responding to this post and tell us how you use DropboxTell us about the things you liked while getting started or the things that caused you the most trouble. 
 

Tell us what you think

 
We’d love to hear your thoughts on our Dropbox for Beginners group, so please let us know how we can help you get started with Dropbox by leaving a comment below.

Come and join our Dropbox Replay group

We’re delighted to tell you all that we’ve just launched Dropbox Replay, a brand new group for all things Replay. Come and connect with other Replay users, share tips, feedback, ideas, and even speak with members of the Replay team. 
 
All you need to do to get going is join the group; here are some tips to help you get started.
 
  • What is Dropbox Replay?
  • What to expect in Dropbox Replay group
  • How to join the Dropbox Replay group
  • How to get involved with the Dropbox Replay group
 

What is Dropbox Replay?

 
For those of you who aren't familiar with Dropbox Replay, it’s a video, image and audio review tool that allows you to mark up, comment on, and finalize projects with your team members, coworkers, collaborators, and clients. Completely streamlining the entire review and approval process. There are however, lots of other things that make Dropbox Replay awesome, you can read more about some of our favorite Replay features.
 
Mark up and comment on videos with ReplayMark up and comment on videos with Replay

 

What to expect in the Dropbox Replay group

 
This is space for anyone who uses Dropbox Replay, or anyone who wants to learn more about Dropbox Replay. Here, you’ll be able to connect with other Dropobox Replay users, discuss your projects, what works well with Replay, what could work better, and anything else related to Dropbox Replay. We’ll also be updating the group with guides, tips and tricks, product updates, and we’ll even have some members of the Replay team here to listen to your feedback and ideas.
 

How to join the Dropbox Replay group

 
The Dropbox Replay group is open to all of our Community members, so if you already use Replay, or if you’re wondering whether it would be a good fit for you, you can join and come and find out everything you need to know. Joining the Replay group is simple. All you need to do is follow this link, click on the “Join Group Hub” button, and you’re in; it's as simple as that.
 
 
Join the Replay groupJoin the Replay group

 

 

How to get involved with the Dropbox Replay group 

 
There are lots of ways you can participate in the Dropbox Replay group. You can start off with something as simple as asking a specific question or responding to another thread with an answer. You could also tell us about your latest video projects, or anything else you’re using Replay for, or even give us some feedback or suggestions for new features. 
 

Tell us what you think

 
What projects are you currently working on? Let us know by leaving a comment below and we might be able to share some tips to help with your workflow.
 

was dropbox breached last week? what do I need to know?

I'm reading about the securtity breach last week on Dropbox as well as others .. 

Have I missed any bulletins from dropbox about this?

I have in place already  a 16 digit password with// special characters // upper and lower case ..  

am I protected?

 

rsvp

Lexmark Leaps Into NRF 2024 With New Connected Retail Solution That Delivers Personalized Content for Retailers

Need help over the Holidays?

Somehow, we are coming to the end of 2023 already. This year flew, but it’s been great! But now it’s time to relax with friends and family.
 
Hopefully, you won’t come across any issues over the holidays, but don’t forget that you can ask a question and get help from other Dropbox users like you anytime! And of course, you’ve heard us mention that searching is a good place to start in case anyone has asked the same question as you in the past. Here are some tips on how to do just that! 
 
And if that doesn’t solve your problem, don’t worry, the Dropbox team will be around to help over the holidays too. There may be a delay on Christmas and New Year’s day but we will get in touch soon. 
 
We hope you all have a happy and healthy time over the holidays. 

Lexmark Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

Dropbox Dash AMA: November 2023

Have you had a chance to try out Dropbox Dash, (our new AI-powered universal search tool) yet?
You can learn all about it here, and, if you have questions about it, you’re in the right place! 
 
Dropbox DashDropbox Dash

 

Usually when you have a question, we’d suggest asking Dash, but now you can ask the creators of Dash! We have Geoff Hulten, VP of Engineering for New Initiatives here to answer your questions this week, the 13th - 17th of November. And this is an AMA, so ask us anything about Dropbox Dash!
 
If you have an questions, big or small, we can make sure those get answered when the Dash team are here next week! Drop them in the comments and we’ll be in touch soon! 
 
So, ask us anything when it comes to Dash below! Are there any new features you want to see, things you’d like changed, or are you just curious about how Dash works? Let us know! 

Lexmark Again Named a Sustainability Leader by Quocirca

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You asked me….

In the latest update of Dropbox for iOS it invited people to share their ideas or thoughts about Dropbox. So here I am and a lot of unnecessary jumping through hoops was necessary to get here. I notice it is almost impossible to send ideas or comments directly to DropBox. They have have apparently blocked all direct access. They don’t even have a category for ideas, opinions, feedback, or suggestions.
I’ve been quite disappointed with Dropbox since it dropped support for the version of OS on my iMac. I’m stuck with the version I have so that’s it. Now Dropbox is useless to me. I used to use it to exchange larger files with people, now and then. I will probably look for an alternative.
It’s weird though that every time I go online with my computer I get a prompt to log-in to DropBox. What for? Why log into something that doesn’t work anymore? So I just cancel the prompt and carry on.
My confidence in cloud storage solutions has greatly diminished. I don’t need the file stored online somewhere. I just need it sent to a customer. A higher memory allotment for an email attachment would be better for me.
I notice there is no suitable label category for comments or suggestions.

Lexmark Products Dominate EPEAT Climate+ Champion Status in Imaging Equipment Category

Live conference - new products and updates

We love to bring you updates about Dropbox — new products, new ways to use features, and all that. Today, you’ll be hearing directly from the product team, and our own Drew Houston, live. Check out the live video below, and, of course, it will be available to watch after the live event, so let us know what you think! 
 
Click below to watch! 
 
 
Whether you’re watching live or later, we want to hear from you - what do you think of these new updates? Let us know in the comments! 
 

Exciting times on the Dropbox Community - Live conference

We’ve got something really exciting happening on the Community next week We’ve been looking forward to this for weeks and we’re delighted to share it with you now.
 
On Tuesday 10th October 2023, you’ll be able to join us right here for a live screening of the keynote presentation from Work in Progress: Perspectives.
 
You can watch all the action live from 9:00am EST When we’ll be hearing from our CEO and Co-founder Drew Houston, followed by some exciting product updates directly from our Leadership Team.
 
If you’d like a little insight into what lies ahead for Dropbox, including the future of work how AI is helping to transform the tools we use  and the opportunities this creates, be sure to make a note in your diary now and keep an eye on the Community for more information.

Have your say on the Community!

Hello everyone, 
 
Here at the Dropbox Community, we are always trying to listen to what you, our Community members, are saying, and we share your feedback with the appropriate teams every week. One area that the Community team would love to hear your feedback on is, well, the Community!
 
We’re always striving to improve the user experience on the Community, and we are looking for new ways to hear from our users. As a result, we’re creating a customer panel of Community users to give their feedback on the Community, and help us develop the Community into the future. 
 
Give us your feedback, get a free gift card*
 
If you would be interested in having your say on the Community, please sign up to be a part of our customer panel here. If you’re not interested in signing up for this customer panel, but still want to have your say about the Community, please leave us a comment below. Be as detailed as possible, as we will take every comment on board! Gift cards are available to users who sign up and complete surveys after we contact them.  
 
Our mission is to make the work day work better for everyone. And we need your help to get it right! Join our user research panel and help us build a better Dropbox for hundreds of millions of users worldwide.
 
Regards, 
 
Emmet 
 
*Depending on the study type and length, you may receive a virtual gift card of your choice. If you’d like to be considered for future research studies, please sign up here. You would change the Join our user research panel with something related to just your project people would only get incentives if they have an official session with you. 

Spear Phishing vs Phishing: What’s a Greater Threat for Your Business
Spear Phishing vs Phishing: What’s a Greater Threat for Your Business

Spear phishing, also known as business email compromise (BEC), was the costliest email threat in 2022, resulting in reported losses of more than $2.7 billion for victims. Meanwhile, email-based phishing produced the highest victim count of any cyberthreat, with more than 300,000 recorded over the same period. That raises an important question. When comparing spear phishing vs phishing, which is a greater threat for your business?

‌‌ New feature alert for premium plans: Create QR codes to share or collect files in Dropbox!

We’ve heard that many of you use QR codes to easily share files at conferences, promote your businesses, or simply to get work done day to day. But using online QR code generators comes with file size limitations, another upload step, and may not provide the security and privacy you need.
 
Untitled2.jpgWe're introducing a new feature that enables you to generate QR codes directly from Dropbox for seamless file sharing and collection. This not only eliminates the need for external tools but also ensures privacy and security that you already experience with Dropbox.

 

 

Here are some ways other Dropbox users will use this feature: 

  • In construction, putting up QR codes onsite that link to the latest blueprints or safety operating procedures will make this information available to everyone and reduce risk.
 
  • When hosting events or conferences, QR codes provide an easier way to share event schedules and presentation materials live with attendees. If you want to collect photos from the event, sharing a folder via QR code makes it easy for others to upload into one central place. 
 
  • As a restaurant owner, QR codes can link directly to digital menus, reducing the need for printed menus, allows for easy updates, and provides a touchless dining experience.
 
  • In educational institutions, QR codes can easily distribute study materials, assignments, lecture notes and supplementary resources to students.
 
  • As a small business owner, QR codes can provide product information, reviews, coupons, and pricing to assist your customers in making informed purchasing decisions. 
 
  • As a real estate agent, you can place QR codes on property listings to provide instant access to virtual tours, photos, floor plans, and other property details, enabling your potential buyers to gather information on the spot.

Untitled.jpgWe're currently ramping up this feature to paid plans. If you have a Dropbox paid plan, and don't see it available in your Dropbox but would like to try opt-in, reply to this message with "opt-in" and we'll grant your account access. 
 
We hope this feature makes your lives easier, and we'd love to get feedback on how you're using it!
 
Cheers,
Amanda - Product Manager

Email Protection: How to Talk to Your Clients
Email Protection: How to Talk to Your Clients

Email is the top vector for cyberthreats and a leading source of compromise for businesses. Despite the considerable risks of email threats, many SMBs choose to forgo adequate email protection due to a lack of resources, awareness, or both.

How Vade Delivers Phishing Awareness Training When Users Need it Most
How Vade Delivers Phishing Awareness Training When Users Need it Most

The market for security awareness training is expected to reach $10 billion by 2027, a ten-fold increase since 2014. Despite increased investments in phishing training, the cyberthreat remains the top Internet crime by victim count. According to the IC3 Internet Crime Report, phishing accounted for more than 300,000 reported security incidents in 2022, a total more than four-times the second crime category. The cost of attacks also increased 18% year-over-year to $52.1 (USD) million.

Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2023: Our Top Takeaways
Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2023: Our Top Takeaways

Each year the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report presents a snapshot of global cybersecurity. After the recent release of the 2023 report, our team sat down to examine the findings and compare them with our analysis and observations from the field.

5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Email Security Solution
5 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Email Security Solution

Email is a top attack vector and one of your clients’ biggest points of vulnerability to cyber threats. If you’re in the market for an email security solution, the good news is that you have lots of options. The bad news is that email security solutions vary widely in terms of efficacy and ease of use. 

Often, small details and subtle features can make or break a security solution. This post will cover the five questions you should ask before choosing an email security solution for Microsoft 365.

Productivity Suite Security: A New Approach
Productivity Suite Security: A New Approach

Productivity suites like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace have transformed workplace collaboration. Today, more than four in 10 organizations use a hybrid workforce, a development made possible by these platforms. While it has given organizations greater flexibility in how work gets done, it has also multiplied the number of vulnerabilities they must protect. Organizations now face the critical need to take a new approach to productivity suite security.