Copilot skills, which are expected to help users find files and stay organized, are set to be introduced to OneDrive. However, the delivery date for these new skills remains unclear. Additionally, security tools that restrict file access, set conditional access policies at a granular level, and handle the transfer of OneDrive accounts across tenants will be introduced. Administration reports will also be available as part of Microsoft Graph Data Connect for SharePoint from January 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Microsoft is planning to overhaul OneDrive, bringing Copilot to the cloud storage service and encouraging users to use the tool's web interface.
- New features include the ability to launch desktop apps from files in the browser interface, integration of OneDrive into Teams and Outlook, and offline functionality for selected files or folders.
- Copilot skills are set to arrive in OneDrive, which Microsoft hopes will help users find files and stay organized. However, there are concerns as Copilot can move files around and create folders based on its interpretation of the user's instructions.
- Security tools will also be introduced that restrict access to files, set conditional access policies at a granular level, and handle the transfer of OneDrive accounts across tenants. Administration reports will be available as part of Microsoft Graph Data Connect for SharePoint from January 2024.