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Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined operating system designed to compete with Google's Chrome OS in the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of a five-year lifecycle for the platform. Background Introduced in 2021, Windows 11 SE was developed as a simplified version of Windows 11, targeting educational institutions and students. The operating system was engineered to provide a controlled...

Reply, ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der digitalen Dienstleistungen, wurde kürzlich als priorisierter Partner im „Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program“ anerkannt. Diese Partnerschaft unterstreicht die wachsende Bedeutung von Künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in der Geschäftswelt und die Rolle von Unternehmen wie Reply bei der Förderung dieser Technologien. Hintergrund des Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Programms Microsofts Copilot ist eine KI-gestützte Lösung, die darauf...

Recognition of Reply and its Microsoft-focused companies as a Prioritised Tier Partner in the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program marks a notable milestone in the evolving landscape of AI-powered business transformation. With WM Reply and Valorem Reply, the organization demonstrates both breadth and depth of expertise across the Microsoft ecosystem, securing the highest level of recognition for Copilot-related solutions and reaffirming its strategic positioning among global...

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting Microsoft 365's Direct Send feature to deliver internal-looking emails without authentication. This method allows attackers to bypass traditional email security measures, posing significant risks to organizations. Understanding Microsoft 365's Direct Send Feature Microsoft 365's Direct Send is designed to enable devices like printers and scanners to send emails directly through the organization's email...

Ascension through the competitive ranks of the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program marks a significant milestone not just for Reply, but for the evolving global ecosystem of artificial intelligence solutions tightly woven into Microsoft’s enterprise platforms. Reply, powered by the collective expertise of its Microsoft-focused subsidiaries WM Reply and Valorem Reply, has been named a Prioritised Tier Partner—an exclusive status reserved for only the most advanced and impactful...

Rubrik and Sophos have unveiled a formidable partnership aimed at advancing cyber resilience for Microsoft 365, positioning their unified solution as a significant leap in secure data protection and rapid recovery. This alliance introduces "Sophos Microsoft 365 Backup and Recovery Powered by Rubrik," explicitly designed to counter the growing sophistication of cyber threats targeting cloud collaboration platforms. As organizations continue to accelerate their digital transformation and...

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) aiming to deliver robust Microsoft 365 protection face a rapidly evolving landscape of cyber threats, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. With complexities mounting and resource constraints persisting, Veeam’s latest innovations—centered around Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365—are being touted as the “easy button” that MSPs have long awaited. This in-depth feature explores how Veeam’s cloud-native, security-forward platform is redefining...

In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the way urban Indians access personal electronics, Asus has announced a strategic partnership with Swiggy Instamart to deliver laptops directly to customers’ doorsteps in select cities within minutes. This tie-up heralds a fresh era for quick commerce platforms in India, expanding their reach from everyday groceries and essentials to high-value tech products and putting consumer electronics within arm’s reach at unprecedented speeds. With this...

A fresh wave of nostalgia has captured the tech world as Microsoft unveils a playful yet statement-making collaboration: limited edition Windows XP-themed Crocs, punctuated by bespoke XP-inspired Jibbitz for ultimate customization. This headline-grabbing partnership, currently available exclusively to Microsoft employees, is expected to launch globally, marking one of the most whimsical chapters in Microsoft’s extensive 50th anniversary festivities. Complete with the legendary "Bliss"...

Apple’s announcement of a streamlined Mobile Device Management (MDM) migration process in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26 has sent ripples through the IT and enterprise management world—especially among organizations orchestrating mixed device fleets. With Microsoft Intune emerging as an immediate beneficiary of Apple’s subtle yet pivotal shift, the cross-platform management story is being rewritten. The move, unveiled during WWDC 2025, empowers IT teams to transition Apple devices between MDM...

Microsoft has shattered expectations once again, reporting a fiscal fourth quarter of 2025 that not only pushed its market valuation past the $4 trillion mark but also sent shockwaves through the technology sector with a single figure: Azure’s jaw-dropping 39% year-over-year growth. This figure, the highest in recent quarters, signals a new inflection point in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the role of tech megacaps in shaping global IT. Overview For a company long synonymous...

Microsoft has taken a significant step toward modernizing hybrid identity management with the introduction of the Group Source of Authority (SOA) feature in Entra ID, now available in public preview. This eagerly anticipated capability unlocks a new era of flexibility for IT administrators, granting them the ability to shift ownership of specific Active Directory (AD) groups from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud. By reducing dependence on legacy AD configurations and empowering...

Windows 11 has taken a significant leap forward in system resilience with the introduction of Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), a feature designed to drastically cut downtime and streamline recovery when disaster strikes. With Build 26120.3653, Microsoft is rolling out a new cloud-powered troubleshooting process that automatically kicks in when your PC suffers a boot failure, addressing one of the most frustrating issues faced by both everyday users and IT professionals. QMR promises not just a...

Facing intensifying scrutiny from its global user base, Microsoft has openly acknowledged concerns over Windows 11’s “slow or sluggish” performance and is inviting users to help solve these persistent problems. The company’s renewed effort to crowdsource diagnostics—including via a freshly released beta update—signals a major push to refine and accelerate Windows 11 as millions prepare to migrate from Windows 10, which faces imminent end-of-support deadlines. With stakes heightened by...

Ollama has recently unveiled a graphical user interface (GUI) for Windows 11, significantly simplifying the process of running large language models (LLMs) locally. This development eliminates the need for users to interact with the command-line interface (CLI), making AI more accessible to a broader audience. Background Traditionally, deploying LLMs on personal computers required users to navigate complex CLI commands, which posed a barrier for those without technical expertise. Ollama's...

Reply, a prominent player in the Microsoft ecosystem, has recently been elevated to the Prioritised Tier within the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program. This distinction underscores the company's exceptional capabilities in deploying Microsoft's AI-driven solutions, particularly through its subsidiaries, WM Reply and Valorem Reply. Understanding the Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program The Microsoft Copilot Jumpstart Partner Program is designed to recognize and support...

Abnormal AI’s unveiling of its continuously adaptive Security Posture Management (SPM) product marks a pivotal upgrade in the battle to secure Microsoft 365 environments. Targeted directly at one of the most pressing contemporary threats—misconfiguration within layered, sprawling cloud stacks—this AI-driven solution promises to reshape how organizations identify and remediate the vulnerabilities most commonly exploited by today’s advanced threat actors. With cyberattacks increasingly...

A new era of cyber resilience for Microsoft 365 has arrived as Rubrik and Sophos announce a landmark partnership designed to redefine how organizations protect, recover, and govern their cloud data assets. By bringing together Rubrik’s advanced data security and recovery capabilities with Sophos’ industry-leading threat detection and response expertise, this alliance aims to deliver a deeply integrated solution for businesses navigating a rapidly evolving threat landscape, from persistent...

Microsoft has officially announced the discontinuation of Windows 11 SE, its streamlined, cloud-first operating system designed specifically for the education sector. Support for Windows 11 SE will cease in October 2026, marking the end of an initiative aimed at competing with Google's Chrome OS in classrooms. The Genesis of Windows 11 SE Launched in late 2021, Windows 11 SE was Microsoft's response to the growing dominance of Chromebooks in educational institutions. The operating system was...

Upgrading to Windows 11 promises a host of modern features and enhanced security, but for many users, one hurdle stands between them and a smooth installation: Secure Boot. As part of Microsoft's system requirements introduced for Windows 11, Secure Boot has transformed from an obscure UEFI setting into a household term. For anyone looking to ensure their device is ready, understanding how Secure Boot works — and how to enable it — is a crucial step toward a successful upgrade, robust...