This week’s wave of security headlines delivered a clear, uncomfortable message for Windows admins and security teams: the internet’s trust fabric is fraying in ways that let attackers hide inside legitimate flows — and Microsoft’s own infrastructure, link‑wrapping services, and even patch...
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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Microsoft will host the next installment of its Windows Office Hours on Thursday, August 21, 2025 — a one-hour, chat-based Q&A session aimed squarely at IT professionals managing Windows devices and modern endpoint estates. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time and will be...
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Microsoft’s Windows Office Hours returns on August 21, 2025, as a one‑hour, chat‑based Q&A focused on accelerating Windows 11 adoption, operationalizing Zero Trust, keeping fleets up to date, and moving workloads toward cloud-native models while respecting on‑premises and hybrid constraints...
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Microsoft has begun deploying a new set of lightweight Microsoft 365 “companion” apps that live in the Windows 11 taskbar — offering instant access to people, files, and calendar items without launching full Office or Teams windows — and the release raises both productivity promises and...
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Barracuda Networks has launched Entra ID Backup Premium, a cloud-based backup-and-recovery service that protects 13 critical Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) components and promises fast restoration beyond Microsoft’s native 30‑day recovery window, with centralized visibility and...
Attackers are rapidly evolving their playbook in the ongoing battle over account security, and the latest threat landscape facing Microsoft 365 users underscores just how sophisticated these threats have become. Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint recently sounded the alarm on a new tier of phishing...
Disaster recovery in the Microsoft 365 universe often conjures images of cloud-to-cloud backups, tiered failover architectures, and storage redundancy. But for experts with decades in the trenches, data durability starts much closer to home—with identity itself. As John O’Neill Sr. and Dave...
Disaster resilience in the cloud era is often painted as a technical sprint towards ever-better backups, clever failovers, and bulletproof storage replication. But beneath the shiny surface of business continuity lies a quieter, sometimes overlooked foundational truth: identity is the keystone...
When it comes to disaster recovery in Microsoft 365, much of the conversation historically has revolved around technical redundancies: backup strategies, automated failover, and robust data protection mechanisms. Yet, as underscored by industry experts John O’Neill Sr. and Dave Kawula during a...
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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...
In the ever-evolving world of cloud productivity, Microsoft 365 sits at the heart of business operations for organizations large and small. Its robust suite—ranging from Exchange Online to SharePoint and Teams—powers collaboration and drives efficiency at remarkable scale. Yet, beneath the buzz...
When considering disaster resilience for Microsoft 365, the discussion often revolves around infrastructure, backup, and failover. However, insight from leading industry experts reveals a more foundational vulnerability—identity. At a pivotal summit hosted by Virtualization & Cloud Review, IT...
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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The cybersecurity landscape is changing at an unprecedented rate, with artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced identity management systems sitting at the forefront of both innovation and threat mitigation. As organizations continue to expand their cloud footprints and embrace hybrid work...
Microsoft has recently expanded its Security Copilot assistant to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, introducing AI-driven features aimed at enhancing endpoint management and identity infrastructure.
This development underscores the pivotal roles of Intune and Entra...
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, enterprise IT and security teams are experiencing immense pressure: responding to never-ending threats, keeping up with device compliance, juggling complex configurations, and above all, maintaining efficient operations in a world where every second...
In the aftermath of Microsoft’s sweeping Secure Future Initiative, administrators across enterprises have been confronted with a new and urgent challenge: Teams-certified Android devices—spanning Teams Rooms, Phones, Panels, and Displays—have suddenly lost remote access capabilities, leaving...
Microsoft 365 has become the digital heart of modern organizations, supporting operations that range from email and file storage to real-time collaboration and regulatory compliance. Despite its reputation for robust security and the billions of dollars Microsoft invests in cybersecurity...