Veeam has released its first pre-configured, pre-hardened software appliance for the Veeam Data Platform — a hardware‑agnostic, Linux‑based delivery of Veeam Backup & Replication that promises faster deployments, built‑in immutability and Zero Trust controls, automated patching, and instant...
Veeam’s new software appliance promises to strip away months of configuration work and Windows licensing headaches by delivering a pre-built, pre-hardened, bootable data-protection appliance that runs on a Veeam-managed Linux “Just Enough OS” — a move designed to accelerate deployments, reduce...
automatedpatching
backup and recovery
cloud recovery azure
data protection platform
dr and bcdr
edge deployments
hardware agnostic
immutable backups
iso deployment
linux jeos
mfa
msps
ova deployment
ransomware protection
saml sso
software appliance
veeam
windows licensing reduction
zero trust
Here’s a summary of the latest advancements and the key points about Windows Hotpatching for Windows 11, including the recent expansion to Windows on ARM devices:
What is Windows Hotpatching?
Windows Hotpatching allows the operating system to install critical security updates without needing to...
automatedpatching
device management
enterprise it
it management
it security
microsoft intune
minimize downtime
os security updates
os updates
patch management
security enhancements
security patches
system maintenance
update deployment
windows 11
windows 24h2
windows autopatch
windows hotpatching
windows on arm
windows update strategy
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, the security of core tools is paramount—none more so than Git, the de facto version control system relied upon by millions of developers and countless organizations worldwide. Recently, the discovery and disclosure of a critical...
In a pivotal move for enterprise IT operations, Deutsche Telekom has announced its decision to implement IBM Concert, an advanced AI-powered automation solution, to accelerate and enhance its patch management and security orchestration processes. This partnership represents a broader trend in...
ai automation
ai in infrastructure
automatedpatching
automation risks
cybersecurity
data governance
deutsche telekom
digital transformation
enterprise it
generative ai
hybrid cloud
ibm concert
it operations
it security
itsm integration
network security
patch management
regulatory compliance
security orchestration
telecommunications
Windows devices now operate in an era where the management of updates is no longer merely a background process but a core aspect of device experience, security, and productivity. This evolution is especially evident for home users, businesses, and schools—three key sectors navigating the...
automatedpatching
bandwidth optimization
cloud-based updates
cybersecurity
device lifecycle
device security
end user experience
enterprise windows
feature updates
intune management
it administration
microsoft management
school devices
security patches
update compliance
update management
windows 10
windows 11
windows autopatch
windows updates
Every Windows update cycle brings both anticipation and apprehension for IT professionals, business administrators, and everyday users. The May 13, 2025, rollout of Hotpatch KB5058497 (OS Build 26100.3981) is no exception. Marketed by Microsoft as an important hotpatch for the latest generations...
automatedpatching
critical system updates
enterprise windows deployment
hotpatching
in-memory patching
it infrastructure security
kb5058497
microsoft windows 2025
os build 26100.3981
patch rollback
security vulnerabilities
server uptime optimization
system downtime reduction
system performance improvements
windows it best practices
windows maintenance
windows patch management
windows security patches
windows server updates
windows updates
A total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis has become a cornerstone for decision-makers in the modern IT landscape, particularly as organizations seek to balance innovation with cost-effectiveness. In this context, a recent report by Prowess Consulting, commissioned by Dell Technologies, delivers...
ai and ml workloads
automatedpatching
cost optimization
data compliance
dell poweredge r770
devops
edge computing
hardware-rooted security
hybrid cloud
it security
lifecycle management
oem licensing
server deployment
server infrastructure
smb it solutions
support and support chains
technology innovation
total cost of ownership
virtualization
windows server 2025
It started, as these things so often do, with a little pop-up. For thousands of enterprise users—minding their own business, dutifully clicking through spreadsheets, crafting presentations, or maybe just hunting for that illusive TPS report—a sudden, unprovoked invitation lit up their screens...
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business technology
cloud management
cybersecurity
device control
device management
device security
digital chaos
endpoint management
enterprise compatibility
enterprise infrastructure
enterprise it
enterprise security
intune
it automation
it chaos
it compliance
it incident
it infrastructure
it management
it security
it stability
it support
it troubleshooting
managed devices
microsoft
microsoft intune
microsoft update bug
os upgrade
patch management
policy management
rollback strategy
software bug
software bugs
software glitch
system rollback
system updates
tech incident
technology disruption
technology failures
update failures
update policies
upgrade mishap
windows 11
windows server
windows upgrade