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Microsoft has announced a significant update regarding the deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) for Exchange Online's Client Submission (SMTP AUTH). Originally slated for permanent removal in September 2025, the timeline has been extended to begin on March 1, 2026, with complete...

Orchestry and Reality Tech, both esteemed Microsoft partners, have recently announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing governance and provisioning solutions within Microsoft 365 environments. This partnership seeks to equip organizations with comprehensive tools to optimize...

When news broke that Microsoft had inadvertently rolled out Windows 11 to thousands of incompatible PCs, the shockwaves across the IT community were immediate and profound. For years, Microsoft has maintained strict system requirements for Windows 11, anchored on security and performance...

Upgrading legacy systems has always ranked among the greatest challenges for IT departments, particularly for organizations embedded in existing workflows and complex software environments. For years, many businesses remained reluctant to transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11, daunted by...

Microsoft is quietly ushering in a significant transformation for Windows users and developers alike, one that could fundamentally reshape the way applications are updated across the ecosystem. The company is currently testing a unified update system, known as the Windows Update Orchestration...

Organizations racing to meet compliance standards and minimize operational disruptions have long grappled with a thorny problem: how to keep devices secure without constantly upending users’ work with required restarts. Microsoft's hotpatch technology for Windows 11 Enterprise and Education...

You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...

As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...

For decades, IT administrators and security teams have struggled with the trade-off between consuming security updates promptly and minimizing user disruption—especially the dreaded system reboot. This delicate balance has reached a new milestone: Microsoft’s first security “hotpatch” for...

For many enterprise IT leaders, the intersection of security and high-volume email workflows within Microsoft 365 represents a challenging balancing act. On one hand, organizations demand robust communications infrastructure for both internal and external use. On the other, the growing threat...

The fast-approaching end of support for Windows 10 heralds one of the most pivotal transitions in the modern IT era. As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially cease issuing bug fixes, security updates, or any technical support for Windows 10. Though the system itself will not suddenly...

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...

For multinational organizations, the challenge of upgrading operating systems is never simply a technical issue but a complex logistical undertaking. Hitachi Energy’s recent migration of over 40,000 devices to Windows 11 across a dozen countries, leveraging ManagementStudio’s platform, offers a...

The end of an era is approaching for Windows 10 users, a reality made explicit by Microsoft’s recent announcement regarding its official support schedule. As of October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will no longer receive free software updates, security fixes, or official technical support from...

ManageEngine OpManager Professional Hands-On Review When it comes to network monitoring, there’s no room for half measures. Windows administrators and IT professionals need tools that not only monitor network performance in real time but also help quickly pinpoint issues before they snowball...

Microsoft just can’t help itself: always striving to be the cool kid who shows up with fresh AI toys but insists they're responsibly sharing them. Welcome to the new era of Copilot+ PCs and their AI-fueled arsenal—packed tighter with innovation than an IT admin’s daily coffee schedule and—just...

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...

FedRAMP, a critical gateway for cloud service providers to work with the U.S. government, is at a crossroads. With proposals for a major rehaul on the horizon, industry experts suggest that streamlined processes and reduced bureaucratic burdens could pave the way for the rapid adoption of...

Liverpool's IT Landscape Faces a Critical Crossroads For businesses that still rely on Windows 10, time is running out. With Microsoft set to discontinue security updates, bug fixes, and innovative features for Windows 10 after October 2025, the pressure is on for companies worldwide — and...

Imagine waking up one morning, coffee in hand, only to realize your trusty Windows Server 2022 infrastructure has suddenly been “upgraded” to Windows Server 2025. No planning. No approval. No warning. That’s precisely the real-world drama some Windows administrators are currently facing due to a...