Microsoft kicks new Outlook opt-out deadline down the road to 2027

Microsoft has delayed the opt-out phase for the new enterprise version of Outlook to 2027, giving administrators another 12 months to get ready for migration.

In a post filed with the Microsoft 365 Message Center at the end of last month, Microsoft said postponement was to "ensure organizations have the time they need to prepare."

"We're extending the opt-out timeline and providing 12 months of lead time as we continue delivering key features and improvements."

In other words, new Outlook still doesn't do what many enterprises need, and not enough are at a stage in their migration timelines for Microsoft to move to the opt-out phase.

As Reg readers know, opt-out is where new Outlook is on by default, but can be turned off. It will automatically bring customers into the new experience. However, users and administrators still have the ability to opt out, and policies that disable ...