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Microsoft’s new Windows Backup for Organizations lands in the enterprise as a tightly scoped, Intune-integrated way to preserve Windows settings and Microsoft Store app lists in the cloud — but it is not a replacement for disk imaging, file-level backups, or full disaster recovery...

Microsoft has begun rolling out Windows Backup for Organizations, a tenant‑scoped, Intune‑integrated backup and restore capability designed to capture user preferences and Microsoft Store app lists so IT can restore a familiar Windows experience on Microsoft Entra‑joined devices during...

Microsoft has published its August 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 23H2 — KB5064080 (OS Build 22621.5840) — and it brings the long-awaited general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations along with a collection of quality fixes spanning Copilot reliability...

Microsoft has quietly moved Windows Backup for Organizations from preview into the Release Preview channel with the optional, non‑security cumulative update KB5064080 (Build 22631.5837 / OS Build 22621.5840), pairing a cluster of targeted reliability fixes with a strategically important...

Microsoft’s deputy CISO for Identity lays out a clear warning: autonomous agents are moving from experiments to production, and without new identity, access, data, and runtime controls they will create risks that are fundamentally different from those posed by traditional users and service...

Microsoft is rolling a significant change to how new Windows 11 PCs are provisioned: eligible devices will now check for and install the latest quality and security updates during the out-of-box experience (OOBE) so users sign in on day one with a patched, compliant system. This shift, delivered...

Microsoft will begin installing Windows quality updates during the out‑of‑box experience (OOBE) by default for eligible Microsoft Entra‑joined and Entra‑hybrid‑joined devices running Windows 11, version 22H2 and later, and administrators can control the behavior through an Enrollment Status Page...

Zero-trust is not an add-on for AI pipelines — it must be baked into the fabric of how data, models and orchestration talk to one another. In a recent InfoWorld piece, the author laid out a metadata-driven, zero-trust MLOps reference architecture on Azure that combines Microsoft Entra ID, Azure...

Microsoft's Windows Backup for Organizations has taken a major step toward mainstream deployment: reports indicate that a Release Preview build for Windows 10 (OS build 19045.6276) — surfaced under the label KB5063842 — includes the feature marked as generally available for enterprise customers...

Windows on the desktop still ships with three distinct ways to protect personal data and system state — the modern Windows Backup (OneDrive-backed), the long-lived File History incremental file versioning tool, and the legacy Backup and Restore (Windows 7) system-image facility — and choosing...

NTT DATA’s move to create a dedicated Microsoft Cloud business unit for the Middle East, Africa and beyond marks a clear strategic bet: concentrate global Microsoft expertise, certifications and delivery muscle under a single, outcome‑focused organization to accelerate cloud modernization and...

Security Boulevard’s new roundup of the “Top 15 SSO Providers 2025” is a handy entry point for anyone modernizing authentication, but several pricing notes and protocol claims need updating—and Windows shops in particular should weigh some very specific trade-offs around Entra ID, AD FS...

Migrating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 represents far more than a simple operating system upgrade for many organizations. With the increasing momentum of hybrid and remote work, security threats, and agility demands, IT leaders are now re-evaluating their endpoint management strategy...

Microsoft's July 2025 updates to Microsoft 365 introduce a suite of enhancements aimed at improving collaboration, communication, and security across its applications. These updates reflect Microsoft's commitment to evolving its tools to meet the dynamic needs of modern workplaces. Microsoft...

Identity has rapidly become the new battleground in the fight for organizational security, especially as cybercriminals innovate to sidestep robust perimeter defenses. While firewalls, endpoint protection, and phishing detection continuously improve, attackers are leveraging stolen or...

Receiving an email from Microsoft that demands payment to keep an unfamiliar account alive is a scenario that would set off alarm bells for even the most seasoned tech users. The moment a message arrives that combines phrases like "Action required," "make a purchase," and an apparent threat of...

Microsoft has officially integrated its AI-powered cybersecurity platform, Security Copilot, into the Surface Management Portal (SMP) within the Intune admin center. This enhancement aims to streamline device management for IT administrators by providing faster, more intelligent insights without...

Microsoft has recently expanded its Security Copilot assistant to integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra, introducing AI-driven features aimed at enhancing endpoint management and identity infrastructure. (microsoft.com) This development underscores the pivotal roles of...

Microsoft has recently intensified its efforts to bolster the security of its Microsoft 365 ecosystem by systematically eliminating high-privileged access (HPA) across all applications. This initiative is a key component of the company's broader Secure Future Initiative (SFI), which aims to...

In a year marked by historic advances and mounting challenges in cyber defense, Microsoft has once again secured its seat atop the cybersecurity landscape, being named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 report. This recognition is more than an industry accolade; it’s...