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TierPoint’s announcement that it has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation for Private Cloud marks a notable step in the ongoing normalization of Azure-consistent private cloud offerings—and signals that major service providers are now formally recognized for running cloud-native...

Microsoft's latest move to centralize and simplify enterprise patching — pushing Azure Update Manager as the recommended path for orchestrating Windows updates across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid fleets — promises to change how IT teams plan, schedule, and recover from update events while also...

Microsoft has quietly pushed a significant tool into public preview that aims to simplify one of the messiest tasks in datacenter life: converting and migrating virtual machines from VMware vCenter/ESXi to Microsoft’s Hyper-V infrastructure using a built-in Windows Admin Center extension called...

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...

Microsoft has moved Universal Print beyond preview with the general availability of Universal Print anywhere — a cloud-native pull print capability that lets employees send print jobs to a universal queue and only release them at a physical device after authenticating there, reducing unattended...

Microsoft’s August Patch Tuesday is a heavyweight release: Redmond shipped fixes for more than a hundred security flaws, closed a clutch of high‑severity remote code execution and privilege‑escalation defects, and bundled new Windows 11 quality and AI‑adjacent features that will change how some...

A newly revealed security flaw in Microsoft Exchange hybrid configurations has sent ripples of concern through the IT community, as organizations with combined on-premises and cloud email environments are now exposed to invisible privilege escalation attacks. The critical vulnerability...

Cybersecurity in the corporate realm now sits at the top of IT agendas for organizations of all sizes, as email remains the most common vector for threats like phishing, ransomware, and sophisticated malware attachments. Microsoft Exchange Online Protection (EOP) has long held dominance due to...

A wild Twyman may not be a common sight in the world of tech podcasts, but when such a guest appears, listeners know they’re in for a journey equal parts unpredictable and deeply insightful. On the latest episode of Geekshow Helpdesk, the roundtable dove straight into the heart of emerging...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has set a new benchmark for high-availability data processing with the introduction of its latest NonStop Compute platforms, the NS5 X5 and NS9 X5. Built with the needs of mission-critical operations in mind, these new servers signal a significant leap for industries...

Amid a swiftly evolving IT landscape where data protection and operational resilience have become paramount concerns, Datacentrix has once again distinguished itself as an innovator and leader. At the recent Veeam ProPartner Awards, Datacentrix secured two of the event’s most coveted accolades...

The march toward intelligent, interconnected enterprise automation took a significant leap with UiPath’s recent announcement of bi-directional integrations with Microsoft Copilot—an alliance that stands to reshape the way businesses orchestrate AI-driven workflows and contextual decision-making...

For enterprise IT organizations globally, the responsibility of securing vast digital estates in the face of escalating cyber threats has never been more daunting. Nowhere is this pressure felt more acutely than at Microsoft, a company whose own transformation reads like a case study for every...

Kyndryl’s rapid advances in the cloud services sector have become impossible to ignore, particularly as the company forges deeper collaborations with technology titans like Microsoft. This evolution is best embodied by the latest expansion of Kyndryl Distributed Cloud services—an initiative...

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape characterized by the unrelenting pace of change, enterprise IT infrastructure leaders are seeking innovative solutions to remain competitive and agile. Kyndryl’s most recent expansion of its Distributed Cloud services, through a deepened alliance with...

In an era where digital transformation is no longer an option but a survival imperative, countless organisations are searching for smarter ways to turn technology into a true driver of business value. The complex realities of hybrid work arrangements, fractured IT ecosystems, and surging market...

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...

Microsoft Azure Arc has emerged as a transformative solution for organizations navigating the complexities of hybrid and multicloud environments. A recent study by Forrester Consulting, commissioned by Microsoft, sheds light on the substantial economic benefits and operational efficiencies...

Anyone looking to manage users, computers, and policies within their home lab or work network quickly discovers that Active Directory (AD) remains a foundational element of Windows deployments. While seasoned system administrators have long relied on AD tools in Windows Server, the demand for...

Microsoft’s recent decision to extend support for driver update synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is sending ripples through the IT community. Initially scheduled for deprecation in April 2025, WSUS remains a critical tool for many organizations, particularly those...