GOOGLE-WORKSPACE-7D81FE3C8CA22E37 release notes and known issues

Summary

Eligible customers can now import PowerPoint files as client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides, allowing users to access and edit content. This enables interoperability with Microsoft Office, with this launch PowerPoint files are encrypted on the client before the content is imported to Workspace, and then converted to high-fidelity encrypted Slides. The feature is available via the CSE Office Interop beta program, which offers immediate access to features for Microsoft Office Editing, export, import, and takeout. Eligible Google Workspace admins can apply for the beta program today. For organizations that are already registered, this feature is now available across their domains. Encrypted .pptx file imported to CSE Slides Getting started Admins: Admins with eligible Workspace licenses can sign up for the CSE Office Interop beta . We’ll provide more information on how to get started if you’re accepted. End users: This feature is ON for users in domains that have registered for the CSE Interop beta program . Rollout pace Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now for customers previously accepted into the CSE Office Interop beta program, and upon acceptance into the beta for those who sign up in the future, Availability Enterprise: Enterprise Plus Education: Education Standard and Plus Other Editions: Frontline Plus, Assured Controls, Assured Controls Plus Resources Google Workspace Admin Help: About client-side encryption Google Workspace Updates Blog: Now in beta: Download client-side encrypted Google Slides Google Workspace Updates Blog: Available in beta: Convert your client-side encrypted Slides after a Vault or Takeout export Beta Application: Registration form

Improvements and security content

• Eligible customers can now import PowerPoint files as client-side encrypted (CSE) Slides, allowing users to access and edit content. This enables interoperability with Microsoft Office, with this launch PowerPoint files are encrypted on the client before the content is imported to Workspace, and then converted to high-fidelity encrypted Slides. The feature is available via the CSE Office Interop beta program, which offers immediate access to features for Microsoft Office Editing, export, import, and takeout. Eligible Google Workspace admins can apply for the beta program today. For organizations that are already registered, this feature is now available across their domains. Encrypted .pptx file imported to CSE Slides Getting started Admins: Admins with eligible Workspace licenses can sign up for the CSE Office Interop beta . We’ll provide more information on how to get started if you’re accepted. End users: This feature is ON for users in domains that have registered for the CSE Interop beta program . Rollout pace Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now for customers previously accepted into the CSE Office Interop beta program, and upon acceptance into the beta for those who sign up in the future, Availability Enterprise: Enterprise Plus Education: Education Standard and Plus Other Editions: Frontline Plus, Assured Controls, Assured Controls Plus Resources Google Workspace Admin Help: About client-side encryption Google Workspace Updates Blog: Now in beta: Download client-side encrypted Google Slides Google Workspace Updates Blog: Available in beta: Convert your client-side encrypted Slides after a Vault or Takeout export Beta Application: Registration form

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