It finally happened: Microsoft Office.com quietly retired their homepage — the starting point millions of users relied on every single day. Gone is the Waffle app launcher, the comfort of your most-used apps in the upper-left corner, your recent files, pinned favorites, and quick links to your branded intranet homepage.
In its place? A chat with Copilot.
If you didn’t know this change was coming, you’re not alone — even seasoned IT pros and Microsoft partners were caught off guard. And if you’ve already tried to log in, only to feel disoriented, you’re definitely not the only one. As technologists and Microsoft 365 specialists, we felt that same panic too.
That’s why it’s time for a smarter solution.
What Changed — And Why It Matters
Here’s what’s new:
- Office.com now redirects to https://m365.cloud.microsoft
- The Waffle (the app launcher icon) has been removed.
- The landing experience now drops users directly into Copilot chat.
- Custom homepage links, like those pointing to a Viva landing page, are no longer accessible by default.
Microsoft’s goal is clear: they’re centralizing around Copilot
While Copilot is powerful — and we love helping clients unlock its full potential — this shift removes the user-centered experience that made Microsoft 365 a productivity powerhouse. Employees no longer land on a familiar dashboard. There’s no structure, no app overview, no branded starting point. For companies that invested in custom intranets or Viva homepages? There’s no clear path forward — unless you build one.
Your Team Still Needs a Launchpad
At Netlogic My365, we’ve spent years perfecting the art of Viva-based intranet homepages. These custom-built landing pages act as a central hub for your organization. A true digital HQ — branded, intuitive, and built for how your team actually works.
- Access to Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and all your apps
- Pinned files and pages, customized to department or role
- Important announcements, resources, and shortcuts
- Embedded forms, tasks, calendars, and Copilot prompts
- A visual, branded experience that feels like your company — not just Microsoft’s
Now, more than ever, your team needs that anchor point.
Viva Isn’t Going Anywhere — It’s the Foundation
While Microsoft’s homepage strategy is evolving, Viva remains the best way to bring everything together across Microsoft 365.
That’s why our Netlogic My365 Viva packages focus on:
- Seamless navigation and branding
- Practical integrations that actually get used
- Consistent layouts across web and mobile
- One-click access to all the tools your team needs
- A built-in place to train, support, and scale Copilot
Whether you’re replacing a lost Waffle or upgrading your current SharePoint setup, we’ll help you build a smarter workspace — not just another portal.
Bring Back the Experience and Move Forward With Confidence
Microsoft may have removed Office.com — but your business doesn’t have to operate without a home base. With Netlogic My365, your team gets a powerful, personalized intranet experience that’s modern, AI-ready, and grounded in structure.
So yes — the Waffle is gone. But the future of productivity? That’s something we can build together.
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