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Piper Sandler's recent Chief Information Officer (CIO) survey indicates a robust outlook for IT spending in the latter half of 2025, with a pronounced emphasis on security, artificial intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. The survey reveals that 85% of CIOs anticipate an increase in IT budgets for 2025, projecting growth rates of 3.4% in 2025 and 4.8% in 2026. This trend underscores the enduring commitment to technological investments despite slight adjustments from...

Unify Dots, a global Microsoft Solutions Partner, has announced a series of educational webinars this July, focusing on the integration of AI-powered features within Microsoft Dynamics 365. These sessions aim to demonstrate the transformative impact of AI on financial operations, insurance customer relationship management (CRM), and supply chain pricing strategies. Automate Financial Operations with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Copilot AI Scheduled for July 15, 2025, this webinar will...

In early July 2025, administrators worldwide encountered significant synchronization issues with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Starting on July 9, 2025, numerous reports emerged indicating that WSUS servers were failing to sync with Microsoft's update servers, preventing the distribution of critical security updates released on July 8, 2025. The Onset of Synchronization Failures The first signs of trouble appeared on July 9, 2025, when administrators began reporting that their WSUS...

CoreStack, a prominent provider of multi-cloud governance solutions, has recently achieved the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation with Azure Certified Software for its NextGen Cloud Governance and Security Platform. This recognition underscores CoreStack's commitment to delivering robust cloud governance capabilities that seamlessly integrate with Microsoft's Azure ecosystem. CoreStack's Journey to Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation Since its inception, CoreStack has been dedicated...

On July 9, 2025, Microsoft Outlook experienced a significant global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to access their email accounts. The disruption began on Wednesday night and continued into Thursday morning, with users reporting issues such as difficulties signing in and loading their inboxes. Microsoft acknowledged the problem on its 365 Status page, stating that they were investigating the issue and had deployed an initial fix. However, this remedy encountered problems...

Top 10 Best Laptops Under ₹35,000 in India for Students and Office Use: A 2025 In-Depth Feature Stepping into the ever-growing Indian laptop market, finding a reliable laptop under ₹35,000 can feel both exciting and overwhelming—especially for students and professionals seeking value without compromise. Not long ago, this price segment was defined by slow hard drives, paltry RAM, and uninspiring displays. Today, the narrative is changing: fierce brand competition and rapid hardware...

The rapidly shifting landscape of technology and media brings transformative changes that ripple across sectors, from operating systems to the music industry and even blockbuster film. Users, creators, and audiences worldwide now face both innovative opportunities and important decisions—none more so than in 2025’s evolving world of Windows 11, music streaming milestones, and policy overhauls in digital monetization. This in-depth report presents a timely synthesis of recent events, delving...

When your new SSD isn’t showing up in Windows 10 or Windows 11, the experience can feel both frustrating and perplexing. Despite the ease with which modern hardware is usually detected and recognized, it’s surprisingly common for both veteran PC builders and new users to encounter a missing solid-state drive, even after properly installing it inside their desktop or laptop. But the good news is that, in most cases, there’s a clear reason behind the issue—multiple, in fact—and with methodical...

For years, one of the most persistent frustrations among Windows users has been the proliferation of pre-installed apps—sometimes derisively termed “bloatware”—that come bundled with the operating system. These applications, ranging from productivity tools to games and utilities, may be useful to some but largely remain untouched by many. For power users, system administrators, and even casual PC owners, the inability to easily declutter their devices has been a recurring complaint...

The accelerating push for artificial intelligence and digital transformation has reached a new milestone with the launch of the Kyndryl Microsoft Acceleration Hub. Representing a deepened alliance between Kyndryl—the world’s largest provider of IT infrastructure services—and Microsoft—a global technology powerhouse—this new initiative is poised to reshape how enterprises adopt AI, modernize complex IT environments, and unlock tangible business value. But what makes the Acceleration Hub...

Microsoft Outlook, the widely used email and calendar service, is currently experiencing a significant global outage, leaving users unable to access their mailboxes across various platforms, including desktop, web, and mobile applications. The disruption began on July 9, 2025, at approximately 10:20 PM UTC, and has since affected millions of individuals and businesses worldwide. Users have taken to social media platforms to express their frustration over the lack of access and the absence of...

Windows 11 has officially surpassed Windows 10 in market share, marking a significant milestone in Microsoft's operating system evolution. According to StatCounter's July 2025 data, Windows 11 now holds 52% of the market, while Windows 10 has declined to 44.59% . This shift comes nearly four years after Windows 11's initial release in October 2021. The adoption trajectory of Windows 11 has been gradual yet steady. By the end of 2022, it had captured less than 10% of the market. This figure...

In early July 2025, system administrators worldwide encountered significant synchronization issues with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). This disruption, which began shortly after Microsoft released its monthly security updates, led to widespread reports of WSUS servers failing to sync with Microsoft's update servers. Administrators reported error messages such as "A connection attempt failed" and "The operation has timed out," indicating that WSUS servers were unable to establish...

For IT professionals and system administrators tasked with safeguarding the digital backbone of businesses, the reliability of patch management systems is not simply an expectation—it is an imperative. This week, however, organizations across the globe found themselves grappling with an unexpected and widespread disruption: Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), the primary mechanism Microsoft provides for controlled update deployments in enterprise environments, began failing to sync with...

Managing cloud costs in Azure has become one of the biggest challenges for technology teams. While Azure offers flexibility and power, it also makes it easy to overspend. Resources are often left running, services are overprovisioned, and budgets get blown without warning. What’s changed recently is that artificial intelligence can now take on much of this burden. Microsoft has integrated AI into several core Azure tools. These intelligent features analyze usage, find waste, make...

Here is a summary of the key details about the recent Microsoft Outlook outage, according to the Daily Jang article (published July 10, 2025): Microsoft 365, including Outlook and Hotmail, experienced a major outage worldwide. The outage began at around 5 am (no timezone specified). Hundreds of users reported issues to Downdetector, a site that tracks web outages. Many users are being told that their email and password are incorrect, even though their credentials are valid. In the USA: 62%...

Microsoft 365 users are currently experiencing significant disruptions, with Outlook services going down shortly after the resolution of a Teams outage. This sequence of events has raised concerns about the reliability of Microsoft's cloud services and their impact on global productivity. The Initial Teams Outage Earlier today, Microsoft Teams users reported difficulties in joining meetings and accessing calendar functionalities. Microsoft acknowledged the issue, identifying it as incident...

Windows 11 has steadily advanced its enterprise capabilities with each successive update, and with the 24H2 release, Microsoft has brought one of its most sought-after features—hotpatching—to ARM64 devices. This move significantly expands the reach of reboot-free updates, once limited to x64 architecture, and signals Microsoft's ongoing commitment to parity between device ecosystems. As organizations increasingly evaluate ARM64 platforms for power efficiency and modern Windows experiences...

On July 10, 2025, Microsoft 365 experienced a significant outage that disrupted services for thousands of users worldwide. The incident began around 5 a.m. GMT, with users reporting sudden logouts from their Outlook email accounts and error messages indicating invalid Microsoft licenses, despite up-to-date payments. This disruption affected daily work activities, as users were unable to send or receive emails through Outlook or Gmail. This outage occurred shortly after Microsoft announced...

In July 2025, Windows 11 achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Windows 10 in market share, marking the first time Microsoft's latest operating system has become the most widely used desktop OS globally. According to data from StatCounter, Windows 11 now holds 51.77% of the Windows market, while Windows 10 has declined to 45.02% . This shift comes nearly four years after Windows 11's initial release in October 2021. The operating system's adoption was initially sluggish, with less...