The big news is here :)

Exchange Server 2013 Service Pack 1 Coming in Early 2014

Few notable improvements are:

• Windows Server 2012 R2 Support
• S/MIME support for OWA Support for S/MIME
• Edge Transport Server Role

For further details , check the Exchange team blog @ http://blogs.technet.com/b/exchange/archive/2013/11/20/exchange-server-2013-service-pack-1-coming-in-early-2014.aspx

Nice tool, adding it to the blog , so we never forget about it

The Exchange ActiveSync Admin (EASAdmin) tool enables administrators to manage the process of remotely erasing lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised mobile devices. The EASAdmin Tool is designed for use with Exchange Server 2010, Exchange 2013, Office 365 (Wave14 and 15).

Download and further details @ http://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Tool-to-manage-Exchange-8a458b2a

Version: 6553.0002
Date Released:11/4/2013
Notable Changes:
 

• Fix to handle Read-Only Domain Controllers in Password Sync.
• DirSync can be installed on a Domain Controller (Development purposes).  Documentation on how to deploy can be found here
      

You can check your DirSync version by running the following PowerShell command: 

(GP 'hklm:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Microsoft Online Directory Sync').DisplayVersion

The latest version can be downloaded here: Windows Azure Active Directory Sync tool – 64 bit