asset management

Siemens has published a security advisory (SSA-027652) describing a privilege‑escalation vulnerability in its SINAMICS drive family that allows a factory reset and configuration manipulation without the required privileges, and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)...

CSOP’s push to turn hours of manual, error-prone work into seconds-long automated workflows shows how Azure AI and GitHub Copilot can reshape asset management — but the numbers, governance demands, and hidden costs behind that transformation deserve as much scrutiny as the glossy case study...

CSOP’s move from a 10-minute, manual ETF reporting routine to a 30-second, AI-driven workflow is not a minor productivity tweak — it’s a clear example of how cloud-scale generative AI, paired with no-code tooling and developer acceleration, can transform asset management operations overnight...

Microsoft’s Copilot has quietly gained the ability to accept multiple files and images in a single chat session — a practical, long-requested update that promises to speed workflows and make multimodal reasoning more useful — but early hands‑on tests expose important limits and some surprising...

Keeping track of what Windows 10 has installed on your PC is a small habit that pays huge dividends when troubleshooting, validating security patches, or confirming whether a feature update actually applied — and it’s easier than most users think. This guide takes the short how‑to you may have...

The University of Southampton’s recent job listing for an Upgrade Coordinator on its Windows 11 programme places a practical, user-facing role at the centre of what will be one of the university’s most visible IT change programmes in years: replacing or upgrading thousands of campus devices to...

As the countdown begins toward Windows 10’s End of Life on October 14, 2025, millions of devices face a pivotal crossroads. After this date, Microsoft will discontinue all security updates and technical support for Windows 10, leaving the popular operating system increasingly vulnerable to...

The cybersecurity landscape for industrial control systems (ICS) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with new vulnerabilities emerging as digital transformation penetrates operational environments. On July 29, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) took another...

LSEG’s deepening partnership with Microsoft has taken a significant leap forward as LSEG Data & Analytics unveiled a new Workspace Add-in for Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, now made broadly available for those holding a Microsoft 365 license. For financial professionals juggling demanding...

When the security of critical infrastructure is at stake, vulnerabilities in widely deployed platforms like Hitachi Energy’s Asset Suite command urgent attention across enterprise IT, operational technology, and national security communities. Recent revelations highlight significant security...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the landscape of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 at the forefront of this transformation. Recent webinars and industry events have showcased how AI-powered...

In a world rapidly propelled by smart infrastructure and digitization, seamless and secure access to Internet of Things (IoT) data is becoming the linchpin for innovation in building management. Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s latest collaboration with Microsoft seeks to reimagine this landscape...

Options Technology continues to solidify its place within the global financial technology landscape with another major expansion in its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Direct Bill capabilities. This latest move sees the company extending its direct Microsoft cloud services to Dubai...

Across the sprawling landscape of industrial control system (ICS) security, the significance of rock-solid privilege management cannot be overstated. Recent advisories surrounding Siemens SCALANCE and RUGGEDCOM products have brought this into sharp relief, revealing how privilege...

Operational technology (OT) environments controlling critical infrastructure—such as energy production, transportation networks, and utility services—have traditionally operated under the veil of separation from common IT threats. Yet, in recent years, this boundary has dissolved as...

In a strategic move to enhance equipment lifecycle management in North America, Sikich, a Chicago-based global technology-enabled professional services firm, has entered into an exclusive agreement with Dysel, a Netherlands-based independent software vendor. This partnership designates Sikich as...

As ICS vulnerabilities steadily march up the agenda of national security, critical infrastructure, and enterprise risk management, the release of thirteen new advisories by CISA on March 13, 2025, arrives as both a technical warning and an urgent call to action for IT, OT, and Windows...

Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...

The world of Windows utilities continues to evolve, and few toolkits have sparked as much interest among power users and IT professionals as Microsoft PowerToys. With each upgrade, PowerToys inches closer to making Windows 11 an even more customizable and productivity-driven platform. In a fresh...

Windows 11 is coming for your PC, whether you’re ready or not, and if you happen to be helming an IT fleet running on a vintage collection of laptops, the migration train won’t wait. With the October 2025 end of support deadline for Windows 10 looming like a fiscal year-end, hundreds of New...