News

Microsoft Releases Office 365 Admin Apps for iOS, Android

Microsoft's mobile app for Office 365 administrators is now available for devices based on Google Android and Apple iOS.

The Office 365 Admin app lets users monitor the status of Office 365 services from their mobile devices. Microsoft had promised to release versions of the apps supporting Android 4.2.1 and Apple iOS 7 mobile devices last month, following its release of the Windows Phone 8 version.

The app is an alternative tool that administrators can use on top of their Office 365 Service Health Dashboard accounts for monitoring service status. However, no admin functions can be carried out using the app, according to reviews.

The recently updated Android Office 365 app supports devices running Android 3.2 and later versions and can be downloaded at the Google Play store here. The Apple iOS Office 365 app supports devices running iOS 6.1 and later versions and can be accessed at this Apple Store page. The Windows Phone 8 app is available at this page.

Neither of the apps currently supports Windows Azure Active Directory Multifactor Authentication. Microsoft's multifactor authentication service, which imposes additional security checks on remote access to corporate resources, was rolled out in September.

In order to use the Office 365 Admin apps, users are required to have administrator privileges. They also have to have an active Office 365 subscription, according to Microsoft's announcement.

About the Author

Kurt Mackie is senior news producer for 1105 Media's Converge360 group.

Featured

  • Nebula

    Ahead of AGI, Microsoft and OpenAI Redefine Their Partnership

    In a recapitalization announced Tuesday, OpenAI has launched a new public benefit corporation (PBC) called OpenAI Group, giving Microsoft a 27 percent ownership stake valued at approximately $135 billion.

  • Veeam Acquires Securiti AI To Unify Data Resilience and AI Security

    Veeam Software is making a strategic move into AI and data security by acquiring Securiti AI for $1.7 billion.

  • Microsoft Adds 'Mico' Virtual Assistant to Copilot in Major Fall Update

    In a significant feature update, Microsoft on Thursday said it is reshaping its Copilot AI platform with features that deepen user personalization and enable real-time group collaboration, among other perks.

  • Nutanix Partner Central Rolls Out To Boost Channel Engagement

    Nutanix on Wednesday launched a new platform, Partner Central, to give its channel partners a unified digital workspace for managing sales, tracking incentives and collaborating more effectively.

Most   Popular