For enterprise IT leaders, the relentless pace of Microsoft’s operating system lifecycle is nothing new, but 2025 presents a critical deadline: the end of support for Windows 10. With the clock ticking toward October 14, 2025—the confirmed end-of-support date by Microsoft—organizations globally...
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As Microsoft officially announces the end of free updates and full support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, users are urged to make the transition to Windows 11. This strategic move from Microsoft not only signals the end of an era for Windows 10 but also cements Windows 11 as the operating...
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Azure’s most recent quarterly performance has reignited debate in both the investment community and the broader IT ecosystem, as Microsoft’s cloud platform not only posted industry-leading growth but managed to outpace rivals Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud on multiple critical...
Microsoft is again rewriting the playbook for its Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) ecosystem, unveiling a suite of major contractual changes set to roll out through 2025. These updates, spearheaded by Nicole Dezen, the company’s chief partner officer and corporate vice president of global partner...
Omnissa, the end-user computing powerhouse forged from VMware's former EUC division, is charting an ambitious course far beyond its legacy mandate of managing desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. In a move that signals both agility and an appetite for disruption, Omnissa recently unveiled a...
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...
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On May 19, 2025, the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is set to embark on a significant technological migration that showcases both the opportunities and complexities of large-scale cloud transformations in higher education. This initiative signals UNO’s commitment to aligning its digital...
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Amid a dynamic business landscape shaped by economic unpredictability, supply chain disruptions, and rapidly evolving workplace technologies, organizations are under newfound pressure to rethink their IT strategies while keeping both innovation and security at the forefront. According to...
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As the cloud wars continue to intensify, enterprise IT decision-makers are faced with a landscape defined by high-stakes competition between cloud giants, evolving technical standards, and vast opportunities for innovation—but also considerable complexity and new risks. Making the cloud wars...
The shift of KMD, Denmark’s leading IT service provider and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, to SAP S/4HANA Cloud via the RISE with SAP program on Microsoft Azure represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of public sector IT in Europe. This migration is not merely a technical upgrade—it...
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In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, adaptability has transitioned from a desirable trait to an essential strategy for organizations aiming to maintain competitive resilience. Industries worldwide are grappling with increasing complexities, including geopolitical disruptions, supply...
In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, the organizations that consistently lead—and last—are those that successfully harness the power of innovation. For many modern enterprises, artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s rapidly becoming the differentiator between market...
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Australia’s IT landscape is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with mounting evidence that local enterprise spending is shifting toward Microsoft-centric solutions, particularly across cloud, AI, and cybersecurity domains. According to a new ISG Provider Lens™ report, Australian...
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The University of the Sunshine Coast Embarks on a Cloud-First Digital Transformation with Microsoft Azure
Digital transformation is rapidly reshaping the education sector, with universities under increased pressure to adopt advanced technologies to remain competitive, agile, and responsive to...
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Data Storage Corporation (DTST), a prominent player in the multi-cloud hosting and managed cloud services sector, has announced its participation in the upcoming 2025 iAccess Alpha Virtual Best Ideas Spring Investment Conference. This event, set for March 25-26, 2025, offers an important venue...
The recent investigation by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into cloud market competitiveness has brought to light a critical challenge enterprises face when moving from traditional on-premises environments to cloud infrastructure: the complexity and expense of migrating...
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Microsoft's recent decision to extend support for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), originally scheduled for deprecation in April 2025, marks a significant concession in their roadmap for enterprise update management. This move reveals the complexities and challenges facing IT...
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When enterprises contemplate moving their IT workloads to the cloud, those with significant investments in Microsoft infrastructure typically confront a challenging dilemma. For organizations deeply reliant on Windows Server and SQL Server, the prospect of rewriting applications or migrating...
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...
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The landscape of enterprise IT management is in a constant state of evolution. From the rapidly shifting priorities around endpoint security to the ever-growing tentacles of cloud services, administrators must adapt to a complex web of tools and strategies to keep organizations safe and...