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    Windows Backup for Organizations Now GA in Release Preview

    Microsoft's Windows Backup for Organizations has taken a major step toward mainstream deployment: reports indicate that a Release Preview build for Windows 10 (OS build 19045.6276) — surfaced under the label KB5063842 — includes the feature marked as generally available for enterprise customers...
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    Universal Print Anywhere: Secure Pull Print for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft has quietly but decisively closed one of the more embarrassing security gaps in everyday office life: printing confidential documents and walking away. The company's Universal Print service now offers a fully supported Pull print capability — marketed as Universal Print anywhere —...
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    Microsoft 365 Companions on Windows 11: Calendar, File Search, People

    Microsoft has quietly begun embedding three new Microsoft 365 “companion” apps into the Windows 11 taskbar — Calendar, File Search, and People — small, focused helpers designed to pull calendar events, corporate files, and contact details one click away from the desktop and reduce time lost to...
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    How To Secure Microsoft 365: Essential Strategies to Prevent Identity Failures

    When disaster strikes in a Microsoft 365 environment, IT teams are frequently reminded of a cruel paradox: the more complicated the technical stack, the more simple the root cause of failure often proves to be. Backup and failover configurations, intricate network routing, even top-tier endpoint...
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    Microsoft 365 Disaster Resilience: Why Identity Is Your Key to Staying Secure

    When it comes to ensuring the continuous availability and resilience of Microsoft 365 environments, much of the traditional advice centers around robust backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. However, as highlighted in a recent expert session at a Virtualization & Cloud Review summit...
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    Critical Microsoft Entra ID Exploit Allows Attackers to Seize Global Admin Rights

    Security researchers have recently uncovered a critical technique that could allow attackers to seize Global Administrator access in Microsoft Entra ID, raising significant concerns across the enterprise security landscape. The vulnerability—first reported by Datadog and detailed in the Petri IT...
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    Chime V5 Achieves Microsoft 365 Certification for Enhanced Security and Compliance

    I could not retrieve the full press release from the provided link due to a human verification (captcha) blocking automated access. However, based on your post and typical Microsoft 365 certification announcements, here's what can be stated: Chime V5 achieving Microsoft 365 Certification...
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    Critical Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation to Global Admins

    Security researchers have recently identified a critical vulnerability within Microsoft Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, that enables attackers to escalate their privileges to Global Administrator status. This flaw poses a significant threat to organizations relying on...
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    Chime V5 Secures Microsoft 365 Certification for Enhanced AI Service Desk Solutions

    Chime V5, developed by INVITRIX, LLC dba Instant Tech, has recently achieved Microsoft 365 Certification, underscoring its commitment to security, compliance, and customer trust. This certification signifies that Chime V5 meets Microsoft's stringent standards for data handling and operational...
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    Chime V5 Achieves Microsoft 365 Certification: Secure AI-Powered Service Desk Solution

    Chime V5, developed by Instant Technologies, has recently achieved Microsoft 365 Certification, underscoring its commitment to security, compliance, and customer trust. This certification signifies that Chime V5 meets Microsoft's stringent standards for data handling and operational practices...
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    European Cloud Providers Win Concessions from Microsoft to Boost Market Fairness

    European cloud infrastructure providers, long frustrated by Microsoft’s complex and oft-criticized licensing rules, have scored a measured win in their drawn-out battle for more equitable cloud software terms. After more than two years of pressure from the Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers...
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    Microsoft Outlook Global Outage 2025: Causes, Impact & Lessons Learned

    On July 9, 2025, at approximately 10:20 PM UTC, Microsoft Outlook experienced a significant global outage, leaving millions of users unable to access their email accounts across web, desktop, and mobile platforms. (financialexpress.com) Scope and Impact of the Outage The disruption affected...
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    Microsoft Teams Outage June 2025: Global Connectivity Disruptions Explained

    Microsoft Teams users across the globe are facing significant connectivity issues today, as Microsoft has officially confirmed a widespread outage affecting its popular collaboration platform. The disruption, first acknowledged by the company on its Microsoft 365 Status X (formerly Twitter)...
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    Modern Endpoint Management with Microsoft 365: The Future of Secure, Cloud-Based Device Control

    Across the enterprise technology landscape, the rapid proliferation of devices and cloud services has upended conventional wisdom on endpoint management. The traditional comfort of Group Policy and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) is being challenged by a tidal shift toward flexible...
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    Microsoft Defender for Identity Introduces Domain-Based Scoping for Enhanced Security Operations

    Microsoft Defender for Identity is taking a significant leap forward in security operations efficiency by introducing domain-based scoping for Active Directory (AD), a much-awaited feature now rolling out in public preview. As environments grow in size and complexity, security teams grapple with...
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    Microsoft 365 Security Update: Blocking Legacy Authentication for Improved Cloud Security

    Microsoft’s recent announcement to update security defaults for all Microsoft 365 tenants marks a significant move towards modernizing cloud security and reducing risk exposures for organizations worldwide. Starting in July, the rollout will see Microsoft 365—encompassing platforms such as...
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    Protecting Microsoft Entra ID from AI-Driven Cloud Identity Attacks Using TeamFiltration

    A new and deeply concerning evolution in cyberattack methodology is putting Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) users and organizations at unprecedented risk. This surge in account takeover (ATO) campaigns exploits TeamFiltration—a legitimate penetration testing tool...
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    Microsoft 365 Outage Highlights Cloud Dependency Risks and Resilience Strategies

    A significant Microsoft 365 outage unfolded this week, bringing to light the enormous risks and critical dependencies that define today’s cloud-based productivity landscape. The episode—traced with case identifier MO1096211 and followed breathlessly on social media and Microsoft’s own Service...
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    Microsoft Outlook’s Security Pause Enhances Email Privacy with Two-Click Encryption Verification

    In the evolving landscape of digital communication, email security remains a critical front in the ongoing battle against cyber threats. Microsoft Outlook, the flagship email client serving hundreds of millions globally, has not just become a cornerstone of enterprise productivity but also a...
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    Microsoft 365 Authentication Outage: Risks, Impacts, and Resilience Strategies

    Cloud-reliant enterprises and everyday users awoke to yet another reminder of the intricacies and fragility underlying even the world’s most trusted digital platforms. Microsoft 365, the software suite at the core of productivity for millions, recently suffered from widespread authentication...
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