As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders everywhere are at a crossroads that has become all too familiar with the relentless cadence of Microsoft’s operating system release and retirement schedule. This inflection point isn’t just about operating system preference—it’s about...
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The recent merger between Henson Group and myCloudDoor to form ALIANDO marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This landmark consolidation is not only a testament to the power of strategic synergy but also signals a new era of end-to-end...
Dicker Data, a prominent distributor in the Australian and New Zealand IT sectors, has significantly expanded its exclusive partnership with TechClick, an IT service provider specializing in Microsoft solutions. This strategic enhancement aims to offer a comprehensive suite of Microsoft services...
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Vodafone Portugal’s latest foray into the cybersecurity and cloud market signals a dramatic shift in the expectations for digital business infrastructure within the region. The company’s rollout of three distinct new services—Vodafone Business Secure Networking, Cyber Hub, and direct access to...
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Enterprises have long faced difficult decisions regarding software infrastructure, particularly those entrenched in Microsoft’s .NET ecosystem. Historically, running .NET applications meant being bound to Microsoft’s licensing costs, patching cycles, and a tight dependency on Windows Server...
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Microsoft's recent announcement of a co-investment program with the Australian Department of Defence marks a significant milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Australia's defense infrastructure. This initiative, part of a substantial AU$495 million (US$324.71 million) contract...
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In the heart of Europe’s digital transformation, the debate over cloud procurement for public institutions has come to symbolize the continent’s broader struggle between the ideals of sovereignty, competitive pragmatism, and technological innovation. Recent reports indicate that the European...
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The abrupt service disruption experienced by Microsoft Outlook has cast a sharp spotlight on the fragility and critical importance of digital communication infrastructure. Known globally as a staple for personal and enterprise email management, Outlook—integral to the Microsoft 365...
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As organizations face the impending end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 2025, an urgent question arises: what should be done with millions of perfectly functioning devices that fail to meet the stringent compatibility requirements of Windows 11? Instead of resigning these...
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Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has long been the unseen engine that powers the routine security and feature updates received by countless Windows PCs and servers within enterprises around the globe. With its robust controls and unmatched integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, WSUS sits...
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The Australian Department of Defence has entered into a significant co-investment partnership with Microsoft to advance its cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives. This collaboration is facilitated through Microsoft's Enterprise Customer Investment Fund (ECIF), designed to...
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Microsoft has recently unveiled Azure Accelerate, a comprehensive program designed to streamline cloud and AI adoption for enterprises. This initiative consolidates the previous Azure Migrate and Modernize and Azure Innovate programs into a unified platform, offering expert guidance, funding...
As the cloud migration landscape continues to accelerate, organizations worldwide are seeking powerful, flexible solutions to manage hybrid workloads and maximize their existing data investments. Microsoft has taken a significant stride in this direction with its latest enhancements to Azure...
With a legacy built on powering enterprises, datacenters, and mission-critical workloads, each release of Windows Server transforms expectations in IT infrastructure. Windows Server 2019, next in this proud lineage, generated intense anticipation leading up to its general availability. Marked by...
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Australian superannuation fund CareSuper is undertaking a significant cloud transformation by migrating its extensive infrastructure from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Microsoft Azure. This strategic move involves transitioning hundreds of applications and petabytes of data, aiming to modernize...
In the fast-evolving landscape of digital transformation, the capacity to extract actionable insights from vast, distributed data remains a critical differentiator for organizations across industries. For many UK enterprises, finding a trusted partner capable of architecting and executing...
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Microsoft's recent migration of its Windows Key Management Licensing Service (MKMS) to Azure's Confidential Computing platform marks a significant advancement in cloud security and operational efficiency. This strategic move leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance the protection of...
Rau Consultants, a highly specialized HR consulting firm with deep roots in the food industry, stands as a compelling case study of digital transformation in professional services. As the market for HR consulting shifts toward faster, contingency-based models, firms like Rau face a two-fold...
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In a significant move within the IT services sector, Coretek Services has announced the acquisition of Total Solutions, Inc., a strategic decision aimed at enhancing Coretek's capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI), data management, and Microsoft Cloud services. This acquisition marks a...
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Microsoft’s cloud trajectory, powered by the relentless ascent of Azure, is rewriting the rules for enterprise technology in ways that only a few years ago would have seemed almost improbable. Against the backdrop of predictions about a global economic slowdown and “cloud fatigue,” Microsoft has...
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