endpoint management

Windows Office Hours returns on May 15, offering IT professionals another valuable opportunity to connect directly with Microsoft's product and engineering teams. As the digital workplace evolves and organizations strive to adopt Windows 11, migrate workloads to the cloud, and strengthen Zero...

Microsoft Defender has long stood as a critical bulwark in Windows’ security infrastructure. What began as a modest anti-spyware tool is now the platform centerpiece protecting millions of PCs, laptops, and servers worldwide. Against a threat backdrop featuring increasingly sophisticated...

Microsoft has been on a relentless journey to simplify and optimize system administration in the enterprise sphere—and Windows Autopatch continues to headline these efforts. First introduced in 2022, Windows Autopatch sought to unify disparate update mechanisms into a cohesive, intelligent...

In a significant leap for Windows enterprise reliability, Microsoft is rolling out hotpatching support to Windows 11 24H2, a development widely hailed as a potential game-changer for organizations striving to balance security with seamless user experience. The feature—confirmed through multiple...

For years, Omnissa – formerly the end-user computing arm of VMware, now spun off under new leadership and direction – has been known for its robust endpoint management tools. IT departments across the globe have relied on its solutions to provision, secure, and monitor fleets of desktops...

In an ecosystem where reliability and predictability are paramount for enterprise IT, the recent disruption in delivering Windows 11 24H2 updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) has sent ripples across the IT administration landscape. WSUS, a vital link in the chain of Microsoft...

Omnissa, the company that emerged from the acquisition of VMware’s end-user compute (EUC) portfolio, is now making a decisive push beyond its legacy as a leader in endpoint device management. Quietly, yet with significant implications for enterprise IT, Omnissa released a beta Windows Server...

As Microsoft intensifies its strategic pivot toward cloud-first computing, the company has unveiled a time-limited initiative: a 20% discount on all Windows 365 subscriptions for new customers, valid until October 31, 2025. This move is closely aligned with Microsoft's broader campaign to...

As global IT landscapes approach a critical juncture with the imminent end-of-life for Windows 10, organisations—especially within the UK public sector—find themselves grappling with the complexities and urgency of operating system migration. Despite years of advance notice, millions of devices...

Across industries where frontline engagement shapes end-user experience, the convergence of secure, agile technology and workflow-optimized device management is fundamentally transforming the way organizations deliver service. Nowhere is this more apparent than in healthcare and retail, where...

Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) beyond its originally planned end date in April 2025 offers a significant insight into the complex reality of enterprise IT infrastructure management. Although WSUS has long been a stalwart in Windows...

Microsoft’s evolving cloud and update ecosystem keeps IT professionals guessing, but even in a world of rapid innovation, some legacy technologies refuse to go quietly. In a development watched closely by system admins worldwide, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)...

Microsoft is once again reshaping how we access remote desktop environments on Windows. In a move designed to simplify and enhance remote connectivity, Microsoft has announced that the Windows Remote Desktop app available from the Microsoft Store will be retired on May 27, 2025. Users are now...

As the clock ticks toward October 14, 2025, millions of organizations and consumers worldwide are confronted with a monumental crossroads for their computing environments: the end of mainstream support for Windows 10. By this deadline, Microsoft will no longer provide free updates or security...

In a world marked by rising threats and relentless data breaches, organizations are not just seeking protective layers—they’re demanding unified, intelligent, and efficient solutions. The latest advancements in integrated cyber protection have emerged as a game-changer, breaking down siloed...

KB5058688: Phi Silica AI component update version 1.7.824.0 probably won’t be the title you boast about at your next dinner party, but for those with Qualcomm-powered Windows systems, it’s the under-the-hood action that’s quietly steering the future of PC intelligence. Like a midway firmware...

If you’re a CIO having nightmares about the looming end-of-support date for Windows 10, you’re not alone—just don’t expect any lullabies from Microsoft. As of today, global adoption of Windows 11 has stalled at a modest 38%, a figure more underwhelming than the coffee in your company’s break...

If you’ve ever tried deleting mysterious empty folders in Windows and felt a little burst of mischievous satisfaction, let this be your harrowing cautionary tale: sometimes, the most harmless-looking directories are the ones standing between you and a fully functioning operating system. Windows...

To understand the state of EUC (end-user computing) security in 2025, you don’t need a crystal ball—just good shoes. At least, that’s the consensus after navigating the RSA Conference’s sprawling Moscone Center, where tracking down the future of endpoint and email security looks suspiciously...

It started, as these things so often do, with a little pop-up. For thousands of enterprise users—minding their own business, dutifully clicking through spreadsheets, crafting presentations, or maybe just hunting for that illusive TPS report—a sudden, unprovoked invitation lit up their screens...