Ews Retirement
The latest Ews Retirement coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft to Retire Exchange Online EWS: Start Hunting for Your Hidden Dependencies Now
Microsoft has begun phasing out Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online, and the clock is ticking for thousands of organizations that still rely on the legacy protocol to keep critical...
Exchange Online to Block Non-Microsoft Apps Using EWS Starting October 2026
Microsoft has confirmed that Exchange Online will start blocking Exchange Web Services (EWS) requests from non-Microsoft applications on October 1, 2026, marking the beginning of the end for a...
Exchange Online EWS Deadline Looms: Microsoft Deploys EWSAllowedAppIDs in June 2026
Microsoft is putting the final piece in place for the long-announced retirement of Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online. In June 2026, the company will deploy a new control called...
May 2026 Exchange SE Hotfix Enables Hybrid Shift from EWS to Microsoft Graph
Microsoft has released the May 2026 Hotfix Update for Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE), an optional non-security update that delivers a pivotal new capability for hybrid organizations: the...
Exchange Hybrid Must Migrate to Graph by April 2027 or Risk Broken Features
Microsoft has drawn a hard line in the sand for Exchange hybrid organizations. By April 2027 at the latest, all Exchange Server Subscription Edition hybrid customers must move their rich coexistence...
AI Governance Mandates Join NCE Renewal Crackdown and EWS Shutdown in March 2026
Microsoft's March 2026 Microsoft 365 updates represent a significant inflection point for enterprise IT teams, blending substantial collaboration enhancements with critical licensing changes and...
Exchange Web Services Retirement: Complete Migration Guide to Microsoft Graph by 2026
Microsoft has officially set the retirement timeline for Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online, marking a significant shift in how organizations will interact with Microsoft's email and...
Microsoft Blocks EWS for Frontline Plans: Complete Guide to Graph Migration
Microsoft has announced a significant policy change that will fundamentally alter how frontline and kiosk users access Exchange Online services. Beginning March 1, 2026, Exchange Web Services (EWS)...
Exchange Online Admin API Public Preview: Microsoft's EWS Migration Solution
Microsoft has officially launched the Public Preview of the Exchange Online Admin API, marking a significant milestone in the company's ongoing effort to modernize Exchange administration and provide...