At Antares, staying ahead of the curve is part of our DNA. This month, Microsoft released a powerful wave of updates across SharePoint, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Fabric—and we’re excited. These enhancements don’t just bring new features; they unlock fresh possibilities for how people work, collaborate, and create value with technology.
Here’s a quick summary of what’s new and why it matters.
SharePoint: June 2025 Feature Rollout
SharePoint continues its evolution with updates that improve content management, visual consistency, and user experience across sites. The June 2025 release includes:
- Improved section backgrounds: Giving more control to content creators, helping maintain brand consistency.
- Template gallery integration: Users can now apply site templates directly from within site settings.
- Navigation improvements: A more intuitive editing interface, including better control over links and layout.
At Antares, we see these enhancements as enablers for more intuitive intranet experiences—perfect for modern workplace designs that empower users to take control of content without complexity.
Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents: Tackling the Infinite Workday
Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of Copilot with intelligent agents that proactively assist users—not just respond to prompts. These agents can carry out tasks over time, automate workflows, and even notify you when input is needed.
We’re particularly excited by the shift from reactive AI to proactive digital co-workers. It’s not just Copilot helping you write or summarise—it’s a platform supporting real, ongoing business processes. Antares is already working with organisations to explore how agents can automate admin, compliance, and even operational handovers.
Introducing the SharePoint Template Gallery
Say hello to the new SharePoint Template Gallery—a centralised, streamlined space for managing and applying site templates. This makes it easier for organisations to scale branded, structured sites quickly across departments or business units.
This is a game-changer for organisations managing multiple sites across different teams. At Antares, we help clients leverage tools like this to fast-track deployments and create consistent, engaging digital experiences—whether it’s for onboarding, projects, or team collaboration.
Microsoft Fabric: June 2025 Feature Summary
Fabric’s June update is packed with innovations across Power BI, Data Factory, and Real-Time Intelligence:
- Semantic Model Relationships in Direct Lake: Enabling even faster query performance.
- Real-Time Hub Updates: With broader data source support and improved developer tooling.
- Improved Git integration and workspace APIs: Making version control and automation more seamless.
These capabilities reinforce Fabric’s position as a powerful end-to-end data platform. We’re already working with clients to modernise legacy data infrastructure and take full advantage of features like Direct Lake and real-time reporting.
Final Thoughts
From smarter intranet templates to AI agents and cutting-edge data tools, these June updates are more than feature tweaks—they’re building blocks for the future of work. Antares is here to help organisations unlock that potential—whether it’s optimising your Microsoft 365 environment, building Copilot extensions, or transforming data chaos into clarity with Fabric.
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