As global enterprise technology enters its AI-powered era, Microsoft’s domination of this space is looking less like a cyclical high and more like the emergence of a new digital order. The most recent data from Morgan Stanley’s Q2 2025 CIO survey does more than validate Microsoft’s strategic...
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On July 10, 2025, Microsoft faced a series of service disruptions affecting its Microsoft 365 suite, notably impacting Teams and Outlook. These outages disrupted communication and productivity for users worldwide, highlighting the critical dependence on Microsoft's cloud services.
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For users and organizations still running Windows 10, the looming October 2025 end-of-support deadline marks a fork in the road that is shaping up to be one of the most significant transitions in the history of the Windows platform. Yet, amidst growing concern about what exactly happens to the...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses worldwide are reevaluating their IT infrastructures. This impending deadline not only necessitates decisions about operating system upgrades but also presents an opportunity for organizations to reconsider...
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A critical update misstep by Microsoft has rippled throughout the Windows ecosystem, leaving thousands of PCs—particularly in enterprise environments—unable to upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2. This mishap, highlighted by error code 0x80240069, is unique not only in scale but also in origin...
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Microsoft, in its ever-so-subtle fashion, has once again taken to nudging Windows 10 holdouts toward the bright, shiny beacon that is Windows 11, touting the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) as the latest must-have accessory for secure computing life. Yes, TPM: the three-letter acronym that’s...
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Behold, the countdown has begun: Microsoft, the software colossus that wields the mighty Windows operating system, is snipping the lifeline for Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025. Now, before you start spray-painting “2025” on your old laptop and spinning up conspiracy theories with your...
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Microsoft, in true tech titan fashion, has dropped yet another surprise announcement in the winding saga of Microsoft Teams—this time, giving Classic Teams users fair warning before a major feature takes the long walk off a short timeline. The software giant has revealed it is retiring the...
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The hallways of IT departments across the globe echoed with a familiar, mounting dread this week, as a new twist in the legendary push-pull drama between Microsoft and its enterprise customers sent shockwaves through offices, cubicles, and remote desktops everywhere. There it was—where yesterday...
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There’s an old IT joke that goes: “There are two types of sysadmins: those who dread the words ‘corporate update’ and those still on unpaid leave after the last one.” In April 2025, Windows 11’s 24H2 update—carrying the cryptic badge KB5055523—gave that joke fresh punchlines when it blindsided...
If you’re the sort who still gets a little chill down your spine at the mere mention of “Windows Update,” then grab your coffee, because recent developments in the land of business computing might just give you goosebumps. For IT administrators, managing computers inside companies has always...
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An emerging setback for Windows 11 users
Windows 11’s recent cumulative update (KB5055523) is stirring up unexpected challenges for many users, particularly affecting one of its flagship features—Windows Hello facial recognition. While updates are typically designed to enhance performance, this...
ASUS is expanding its desktop portfolio in India, offering Windows enthusiasts and professionals fresh options that blend modern aesthetics with powerful performance. The launch of the V500 Mini Tower and the S501 Small Form Factor desktops marks a strategic move by ASUS to appeal to a diverse...
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In a striking revelation that is sure to resonate across the tech community, PC giants Dell and HP have signaled a significant delay in Windows 11 refresh cycles for commercial PC estates. The anticipated wave of upgrades aimed at rejuvenating aging corporate computer fleets may not...
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BLUE BELL, USA: Results from a Unisys Corporation online poll conducted in March indicate that enterprises continue to "wait it out" when it comes to migrating to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating environment -- to their potential detriment.
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Although the double whammy of a bad economy and an underwhelming Vista put Microsoft on the back foot, Windows 7 has proved itself ready to support the next wave of corporate IT upgrades ( ZDNet UK - Desktop OS )
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If you are happy with Windows 7 on your personal laptop, but grumble every time Windows XP boots up on your work computer, it may be time to tap your company's IT pro on the shoulder and ask for Windows 7. You might be surprised at the response you get.
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