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Why This Specialisation Matters For Arrow Electronics, this accolade is more than just another feather in their cap—it's a badge of proficiency and a testament to their expertise in Azure solutions. Brendan Murphy, Global Director of Public Cloud for Arrow's enterprise computing solutions...

Microsoft made headlines this week by smashing its overall revenue expectations for the fiscal second quarter, yet its bread-and-butter Azure cloud business showed signs of a slowdown. This duality—a financial beat coupled with a tempered growth rate in one of its core business areas—has sparked...

In the modern workplace, smoothly functioning software isn't optional—it's foundational. Miami County, Ohio, is demonstrating its commitment to keeping their technology infrastructure up-to-date and efficient by locking in another three years with Microsoft Office 365. At their recent public...

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing how businesses operate, Microsoft has stepped up the game by introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot (M365 Copilot)—an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline workflows and enhance productivity. This guide provides a breakdown of how...

Imagine being able to watch your team's progress in real-time, seeing precisely how new tools or training sessions increase engagement and productivity. Microsoft is now doing exactly that by utilizing the Microsoft 365 Admin Center's innovative Experience Insights Dashboard. In this article...

As the countdown ticks down to Microsoft’s ceasing of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, Australian organizations find themselves facing a ticking time bomb of potential security threats and operational disruptions. A recent event hosted by Dicker Data and Microsoft brought these...

As the bid for digital transformation intensifies across industries, organizations are increasingly drawn to the cloud's vast potential. Microsoft Azure has emerged as a frontrunner, offering agility, scalability, and an impressive arsenal of tools essential for modern enterprises. Sefali...

As the proverbial clock ticks down to October 2025, organizations face a tech dilemma: to upgrade or not to upgrade to Windows 11? This decision is not merely a matter of preference; it's a potential landmine of risks that could compound over time. With Microsoft indicating that around four...

In the face of an impending end-of-life (EOL) deadline for Windows 10, businesses remain hesitant regarding the transition to Windows 11. A recent study by ControlUp highlights a concerning trend: over 82% of organizations are still operating on Windows 10, despite the approaching deadline...

On July 19, 2024, a severe outage at CrowdStrike impacted approximately 8.5 million systems globally, particularly affecting numerous Windows 11 desktops. This incident has become a significant focal point in the IT community, prompting discussions about recovery methods and tools. In response...

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Microsoft’s Windows 11 operating system has emerged with promises of enhanced security and capabilities. However, recent reports indicate a considerable portion of users have yet to transition from Windows 10 to this newer version. The current...

Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time Duration: 1 hour Businesses of all sizes face growing challenges as they compete in today’s increasingly global business environment. As a result, existing enterprises are increasin Continue reading...

The conventional wisdom is that cloud adoption is significant and growing rapidly – and, in this case, the conventional wisdom is right. As migration to the cloud continues, so does the need to migrate data from on-premises platforms to the cloud and Continue reading...

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We have a small network having downsized some years ago. Currently we have two 2003 servers and 6 workstations. Originally we were running Exchange on one of the servers, but now Exchange is remotely hosted. I have a new server that will be running Essentials. I want to replace both of the old...

I nearly dismissed this article as a propaganda piece until I got to the part of why Apple lost their business. I've seen a number of posts where people "in the business" are predicting Windows 8 to not make in roads into the enterprise. With regard to desktops, I somewhat agree with that...

Unisys, one of Microsoft's key integration partners, seemingly isn't happy about Windows 7's adoption rate in the enterprise. More...

Results from a Unisys Corporation online poll conducted in March indicate that enterprises continue to "wait it out" when it comes to migrating to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating environment -- to their potential detriment. More...

Avoid the cost overruns and skills shortages that will affect many Windows 7 migration plans. This practical paper from leading analyst Garter explains how. Link Removed due to 404 Error

Hi all I've a serious question here to any Laywers who might be reading these posts. We know this is an RC so it's not officially in production yet. What is the view / legal position you think Microsoft would take on Testing the RC in a "Productive" environment, or even in the "development"...