Categories and tags are the two default taxonomies that we use at the European SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure Community website. By design, all posts must be filed under at least one category. As you can imagine, ‘General’ is where we can list almost any topics that is not filed under the other subject headings.
However, some subjects are wide and broad in subject and need to be included in our blog, but don’t quite fit under the existing taxonomies. Hence the ‘General Category’. Content covered can vary from a .NET Runtime for AOT to a SharePoint Conference North America Keynote Summary, Pulse Survey or monthly top SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure resources.
If you have opened Microsoft 365 recently, you may have noticed something new. The familiar Microsoft 365 icons for SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other apps have been redesigned. The new icons are smoother, brighter and more consistent across all platforms. In October 2025, Microsoft announced a major design update called “Fluid forms, vibrant… READ MORE
As the end of October creeps nearer and pumpkins begin to appear in windows, it’s hard to resist the fun of spooky season. A holiday designed around enjoying treats, haunted houses and jump scares makes the colder, darker evenings a bit more bearable. But in the tech world, the things that go bump in the… READ MORE
It is with great excitment that we can announce over 30 brand new Microsoft led sessions have been added to the ESPC25 Conference Programme. From the latest innovations in Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, Windows and Security to hands-on guidance with Copilot Studio, Power Platform and AI-driven adoption strategies, this is your opportunity to learn directly from… READ MORE
After a brief hiatus, the ESPC Inspire Awards are back for 2025 and are ready to celebrate the people and contributions that make our community thrive. Whether it’s a podcast you listen to, a mentor who’s changed your trajectory, or someone making a tangible difference in diversity and inclusion – these awards give community heroes… READ MORE
Most people think of AI as a handy personal assistant. It’s the tool you call on when you need a quick answer, a summary or maybe a first draft of a document. Helpful, yes, but a little distant. This September, Microsoft shared something that changes that picture. With new updates to Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI… READ MORE
One of the best parts of ESPC is how it brings people together, not just from across teams and companies, but across borders too. For ESPC25, we’re proud to welcome speakers from 20 different countries. That’s right, our lineup includes experts from: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway,… READ MORE
August 2025 will be remembered as a turning point in Microsoft’s AI journey. This month, Microsoft officially rolled out GPT-5, the most advanced OpenAI model to date, across its Copilot ecosystem, developer tools and Azure AI Foundry. For businesses, developers and partners alike, this marks a new chapter in how AI can empower work, creativity… READ MORE
We love a good introductory session, but let’s be honest, sometimes you want more. You want the kind of session where you walk away with pages of notes, questions to ask your team, and a plan to rethink how you’re doing things. At ESPC25, we’ve built that space with a solid lineup of Level 300… READ MORE
Let’s be honest: there are a lot of tech events out there. But ESPC? It’s something else. It’s the highlight of the year for the Microsoft community in Europe; the kind of event people look forward to for months. And because it lands right after Microsoft Ignite, it’s perfectly timed. You’ll hear all the latest… READ MORE
In July 2025, Microsoft rolled out a wave of AI-driven enhancements to Windows 11, solidifying its commitment to creating smarter, more intuitive experiences for users. At the centre of these updates is Copilot Vision. This is a ground-breaking feature that brings screen-aware AI assistance directly into the Windows experience. For organisations that rely on Microsoft… READ MORE
