A satirical mock rollout of Microsoft Copilot touched off more than a few laughs — and a far more serious conversation among IT professionals about what artificial intelligence really delivers versus what marketing promises. The Spiceworks Community Digest pulled together reactions that landed...
Amazon’s automation blueprint, the new H‑1B fee shock, and a fresh round of Windows update headaches have combined into one of the busiest weeks on the tech beat — a convergence that matters to IT leaders, systems administrators, and the millions of workers who keep digital commerce and...
Windows 11 has finally crossed a psychological and statistical threshold: adoption is accelerating across businesses and consumers, but the path to a full enterprise migration remains rocky as Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline (October 14, 2025) looms and Microsoft offers a costly — and...
AI upskilling has moved from an HR talking point to a workplace imperative as employees across industries race to learn generative AI tools, enterprise copilots, and the human skills needed to use them responsibly. Background
The latest industry data shows a striking surge in demand for...
Windows 10 will stop receiving free security fixes on October 14, 2025 — and if your PC can’t take the free Windows 11 upgrade, you have five realistic paths forward: enroll in Extended Security Updates (ESU), buy or rent a new Windows 11 PC (including cloud PCs), perform an unsupported upgrade...
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Microsoft has fixed a hard deadline: Windows 10 reaches end of support on October 14, 2025, and the calendar is not negotiable—users must choose to upgrade, buy a short-term extension, or accept growing security risk. Background / Overview
Microsoft’s lifecycle policy for Windows 10 has been...
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Headline: State and county IT shops in California are hiring — but the work, expectations and hiring hurdles are changing fast
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Three high-profile public-sector IT recruitments announced in early September 2025 — at the California Department of Technology, the Franchise Tax Board and the...
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Microsoft’s decision to stop issuing free security updates for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has forced IT leaders into a binary choice: pay to buy time, or accelerate an estate-wide migration to Windows 11 — and the short-term cost of staying on Windows 10 could be measured in billions for...
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Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
Satya Nadella’s short public playbook — five repeatable prompts he says he uses inside Microsoft 365 Copilot — has done more than offer productivity tips; it has shown, in blunt practice, how an enterprise copilot can change the mechanics of leadership, reduce busywork and compress decision...
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Thanks — I can do a few different things with that RSM piece (summarize it, rewrite it as a WindowsForum.com feature, produce an in‑depth analysis, etc.. Which would you like?
Options I can do next (pick one or tell me another):
Write a full WindowsForum.com feature (≈2,000+ words...
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Let’s be blunt: the clock is ticking on Windows 10, and senior living executives who treat this as “an IT problem” risk turning a predictable technology lifecycle event into an operational, regulatory, and reputational crisis. Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, and that...
Microsoft’s relative valuation and operating footprint in the software industry make it both a growth story and a cautionary tale—its scale and profitability set a high bar, but automated industry snapshots can understate or misstate the scale and risks that matter to investors and IT leaders...
Microsoft’s Windows team is sketching a future in which your PC is less a passive tool and more a conversational partner — one that lives in the cloud, understands voice and vision, and uses context to anticipate and act on your intent. That is the core of Pavan Davuluri’s message: Windows will...
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Navigating Copilot Adoption in the Microsoft 365 Era: Governance, Change Management, and the Path to AI Value
Microsoft 365 Copilot has rapidly become one of the most discussed generative AI platforms for the enterprise, promising to transform productivity, automate mundane workflows, and shape...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders worldwide are navigating complex migration strategies to ensure operational continuity and security. BSH Home Appliances, a leading European manufacturer, exemplifies a proactive and multifaceted approach to...
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The elevation of Backiaraj S to Senior Information Systems Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai signifies a robust commitment by the hospitality giant to fortify its digital innovation and operational efficiency. In the ever-evolving world of hotel IT management, the role of a seasoned...
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In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, technology is more than a pillar—it is the very backbone that supports the seamless guest experiences and operational agility that the world’s top hotels promise. This critical intersection of tech and service quality is nowhere more evident than in the...
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Hyatt Regency Chennai has announced the promotion of Mr. Backiaraj S to the position of Senior Information Systems Manager. With over 19 years of extensive experience in Information Technology within the hospitality sector, Mr. Backiaraj has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical...
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In the modern era of digital transformation, a seismic shift is taking place in how global enterprises conceive, architect, and govern their most critical technology platforms. At the very heart of this evolution stands Sankar Thambireddy, a preeminent SAP Architect with a career profile that...
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