From September 2024, system administrators exploring Windows Server 2025’s new hotpatching capabilities have enjoyed a preview period free of charge. Hotpatching—a method that allows certain security and quality updates to be applied to a Windows Server installation without requiring a...
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Syncro’s launch of the XMM (Extended Monitoring and Management) platform signals a significant shift in the landscape of IT and security management for managed service providers (MSPs) and in-house IT teams. Built in close collaboration with Microsoft, XMM aims to address longstanding pain...
Microsoft’s ongoing stewardship of its widely used productivity suite, Microsoft 365, has typically drawn scrutiny—especially when core services like Outlook on the web experience disruptions. Recent events once again cast the spotlight on the tech giant’s ability to swiftly address and...
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Microsoft’s announcement of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 is more than simply a new technical feature—it's the culmination of years of innovation aimed squarely at reducing downtime, simplifying IT workflows, and fortifying enterprise security. For anyone who has ever coordinated overnight...
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Cayosoft Guardian Forest Recovery (GFR) has once again garnered the spotlight, securing the title of Enterprise IT Product of the Year for Backup and Recovery in Active Directory and Entra ID environments, as recognized by Converge360 for 2025. This accolade, following close on the heels of its...
In today’s landscape where data reigns supreme and communication channels like Microsoft 365, Gmail, Exchange, and other cloud-based platforms fuel business operations, the cost of email downtime or data loss has never been higher. Organizations must contend with accidental deletions, growing...
As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses must proactively plan their transition to newer operating systems to maintain security and operational efficiency. Microsoft's cessation of support means no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical...
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Microsoft's announcement that hotpatching—an innovative method of applying security updates without server reboots—will shift to a paid, subscription-based model for Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal change in enterprise IT management and security strategies. This move, taking effect from July...
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In the evolving landscape of cloud computing, one critical security challenge remains underappreciated yet profoundly impactful: the risks of overreliance on a single cloud service provider. Despite the proliferation of multicloud strategies, a significant portion of organizations—approximately...
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, the migration of Windows Server workloads to Microsoft Azure is not just a matter of shifting infrastructure—it’s a strategic transformation that is rewriting the rules of IT operations, security, and business agility. With in-depth industry...
In today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape, the conversation around cloud migration, especially concerning legacy Windows Server workloads, is more than just a technical upgrade—it is a fundamental business strategy. Enterprises, large and small, are feeling the pressure to modernize...
The story of Windows updates has been a saga of trade-offs: on one side lies the imperative to secure millions of endpoints against the latest threats; on the other, the productivity cost of disruption—those untimely reboots that have long haunted IT admins and end users alike. With the dawn of...
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Navigating a rapidly changing tax landscape has always been a challenge for organizations operating across borders, but recent shifts in US tariff policy and growing complexity in global supply chains have added a new layer of difficulty. Businesses are grappling with not only higher compliance...
The news that ICT Reverse, a prominent IT asset disposal provider, is aligning itself with the latest Windows 11 update marks a significant moment for businesses everywhere. As Microsoft prepares to sunset Windows 10 support on October 14, organizations are being nudged—some gently, others with...
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The coming together of Druva and Microsoft marks a pivotal development in the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise data protection. In an environment where the threat matrix grows more sophisticated by the day and digital transformation accelerates unabated, strategic partnerships like this are...
Here is a summary of the article "Druva Partners with Microsoft to Strengthen Enterprise Data Security on Azure" from The Bridge Chronicle:
Druva has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to help enterprises protect critical data against evolving cyber threats by integrating...
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Running mission-critical business applications on legacy Windows operating systems is a challenge familiar to countless IT professionals in medium to large enterprises. Facing the realities of maintaining outdated software, business needs often outpace best security practices, leaving...
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This past weekend, as Microsoft 365 users across the world experienced an unforeseen outage, the disruption sharply highlighted just how dependent our professional and personal lives have become on digital platforms. For those in the thick of Florida’s bustling political heart—where the...
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Microsoft is poised to introduce a significant change for its core productivity apps: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will soon prompt users to back up their files to OneDrive, leveraging a feature known as Known Folder Move (KFM). This update marks not just a technical shift, but also a defining...
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Microsoft’s relentless march to define the modern productivity landscape has never been without friction, but the recent spate of email server issues has illuminated just how fragile even the world’s largest cloud ecosystems can be. Users have come to expect cloud-based email, like Outlook and...