As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach their end-of-support milestone in October 2025, privacy-conscious organisations worldwide face a pivotal decision about the future of their email infrastructure. The retirement of these long-standing Microsoft staples isn’t simply a technical update—it's...
As Cumberland and Westmorland Councils prepare to vote on a proposed three-year contract for a new Microsoft Enterprise and Server Cloud Agreement—a deal which could see costs soar up to £10.5 million—the discussion at Carlisle’s Civic Centre is emblematic of the growing complexity and stakes in...
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The digital transformation of enterprise IT landscapes is reaching a critical inflection point. As organizations grapple with the spiraling costs and complexities of legacy environments, the need for streamlined, secure, and future-proofed modernization is more urgent than ever. In this...
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Amid significant developments in operating system management, Microsoft has announced a major shift for one of the most lauded features previewed in Windows Server 2025: hotpatching. This transition, confirmed by multiple reputable sources including Microsoft documentation and industry analysis...
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The landscape of IT server management is about to experience a seismic shift with the introduction of Microsoft’s paid hotpatching service for Windows Server 2025. This innovative feature, now previewed and set for general availability on July 1, 2025, directly addresses one of enterprise IT’s...
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