Inforcer’s elevation into Microsoft’s MSP-focused Intune initiative marks an important inflection point for managed service providers seeking to productize Microsoft 365, scale multi-tenant operations, and prepare customers for AI-driven services such as Microsoft Copilot.
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Inforcer’s recent elevation into Microsoft’s MSP-focused Intune initiative marks a tangible step toward making Microsoft 365 more manageable, secure, and AI-ready for Managed Service Providers — and it comes at a moment when MSPs desperately need standardized, scale-ready tooling to extract...
The Cabinet Office has quietly handed responsibility for its long-running, much-delayed migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365 (M365) to another government unit, effectively changing the delivery model for the Falcon IT Platform Refresh and Migration programme and halving the project’s...
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Pennsylvania’s government is moving from pilot projects to enterprise adoption of generative AI, announcing a statewide expansion that will give qualified state employees access to ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot alongside a governance and training regimen designed to manage risk and...
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Pennsylvania is moving from pilot to purchase order: Governor Josh Shapiro told more than 900 technology, academic and business leaders at the AI Horizons Summit in Pittsburgh that the commonwealth will expand access to advanced generative AI tools for qualified state employees — adding...
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Microsoft Word for Windows has quietly shifted the default lifecycle of new documents: starting with Insider builds identified as Version 2509 (Build 19221.20000), a freshly created document will be saved to the cloud with AutoSave enabled by default, unless the user or administrator changes the...
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Most Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are already using generative AI tools — but more often than not they’re doing so without a coherent plan, leaving businesses exposed to security, cost, and strategic risks while missing opportunities to drive growth and competitive advantage...
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Local governments are standing at a critical juncture as the accessibility and practicality of artificial intelligence (AI) continue to surge. On one hand, there is unmistakable optimism about the potential of AI to transform municipal operations, streamline workloads, optimize public resources...
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As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves from an experimental novelty to an essential business utility, enterprises across Australia and New Zealand face an inflection point that extends far beyond the technologies themselves. At the heart of this transition is a pressing question: can...
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UK businesses stand at a major crossroads in the accelerating race toward enterprise AI transformation. With sweeping optimism about the potential of artificial intelligence to redefine productivity, competition, and work itself, British organisations are largely unified in their intent to embed...
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AI is redefining the operational blueprint for enterprises worldwide, but the pace at which technology evolves doesn’t always match the readiness of companies eager to implement it. This disconnect is the core concern spotlighted in Kyndryl’s latest “People Readiness 2025” research, which pulls...
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Orchestry, a leading Microsoft 365 management platform, has been actively expanding its global partnerships to enhance the governance, adoption, and enablement of Microsoft 365 for organizations worldwide. These strategic alliances aim to simplify the complexities of Microsoft 365 management...
Mexican enterprises are at the cusp of a technological transformation as DXC Technology unveils the newly relaunched DXC Fast RISE with SAP service in Mexico. This marks an inflection point for organizations seeking to accelerate their digital journey—anchored by a unique combination of...
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Microsoft’s aggressive push into Southeast Asia’s digital frontier marks a new era for the region’s aspirations in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and inclusive digital growth. Years of steady investment, often measured in incremental data center upgrades and digital literacy...
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The morning air in Kuala Lumpur was thick with anticipation as executives, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts gathered at the Microsoft AI Tour—a fitting venue for the unveiling of a significant digital infrastructure milestone: the general availability of Malaysia West, Microsoft’s very...
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Businesses eager to harness artificial intelligence (AI) often find themselves at a critical juncture: enthusiastic about automation and analytics, yet constrained by limited internal expertise and infrastructure gaps. This precise challenge is steering a growing number of organizations toward...
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Seamless information governance is rapidly becoming a necessity for organizations navigating the complexities of digital transformation and regulatory compliance. In this evolving landscape, Preservica’s latest announcement marks a strategic leap forward: the expansion of its Preserve365®...
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A Surging Wave of M&A Sends IT Leaders Into Overdrive: Security and AI Readiness in the Spotlight
A new era is breaking across IT departments: organizations are reporting a dramatic uptick in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, a shift that’s fundamentally reshaping how they approach cloud...
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Businesses of all sizes are facing a digital transformation wave, spurred on by advances in artificial intelligence (AI) tools integrated deeply within the productivity suites they already use. For Microsoft 365 customers—particularly small businesses—the challenge is no longer whether to adopt...
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of global business, a new archetype is emerging: the Frontier Firm. According to Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index (WTI), these organizations are distinguished by their adept integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration, enabling them to...
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