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What's Improved in Exchange 2016

Information Systems has upgraded our Exchange email system to version 2016. With that upgrade comes many improvements and new features, including a new web interface called Outlook on the Web (formerly Outlook Web App).

Feature Improvements

Adding attachments in the web interface is no longer an issue with Outlook on the Web 2016. It has been optimized for use with most modern browsers, including current releases of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari.
The Exchange 2016 upgrade includes an upgrade of the ActiveSync technology. The new ActiveSync version now allows for the opening of Calendar attachments from a mobile device.
In Outlook on the Web 2016 when recovering using the “Recover Deleted Items” option. The item is restored to its original folder. In previous versions, it was restored to the Inbox folder only.
Exchange 2016 includes improvements in speech recognition, transcription accuracy, filtering of offensive words, and caller id support.
The Outlook on the Web 2016 user interface has been optimized for use with smart phones and tablets. It includes platform-specific experiences for both iOS and Android and a premium Android experience when using Chrome on devices running Android 4.2 or later.
Exchange 2016 allows up to 100 devices to connect to single mailbox using ActiveSync. Previously, this was limited to 10 devices.
When connecting to an Exchange 2016 mailbox using Outlook 2016, searching will be faster and more accurate. When connected to the DePaul network, Outlook 2016 will perform a server-side search first. This means, no more “Find more on the server” message and no more waiting for items to be cached and indexed before searching for them. Searching is also more intelligent with improved search suggestions, people suggestions, and search refiners.
When inserting a video link into an e-mail, Outlook on the Web 2016 will automatically create an inline preview of the video in the message, keeping the video within the context of the conversation.
When inserting a link into an email, Outlook on the Web 2016 will automatically generate a rich preview to give recipients a peek into the contents of the destination. This works with video links as well.
Email
  • Single-line view of the Inbox
  • Optimized reading pane
  • Emoji
  • Ability to undo actions like deleting or moving a message
  • Add images to signatures
Calendar
  • Updated look
  • Email reminders for Calendar events
  • Propose new meeting times
  • Improved search
  • Birthday Calendars

Known Issues

You may receive unexpected login prompts when using Outlook on a DePaul-owned, Windows-based device that you use both on- and off-campus. Microsoft has identified this behavior as a bug; Information Services is working with Microsoft support towards resolution. In the meantime, we advise that you elect to save your credentials when prompted, which will minimize the frequency of the prompts; you will be re-prompted upon your next password change.  If you have configured Outlook on a non-DePaul-owned personal device, this prompt is normal behavior.