migration planning

  1. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: How to Successfully Upgrade to Windows 11

    As the October 2025 end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, the urgency for users to transition to Windows 11 intensifies. This shift is not merely a routine upgrade but a critical move to ensure continued security, performance, and access to new features. Understanding the Impending...
  2. Preparing for Windows 10 End of Support: Seamless Migration to Windows 11

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, users and organizations are increasingly considering the transition to Windows 11. This shift is not merely a routine upgrade but a significant move that requires careful planning and execution. Understanding the Impending...
  3. Microsoft Extends Support for Exchange & Skype Servers—Urgent Migration Ahead

    For IT administrators and business leaders still running on-premises Exchange Server or Skype for Business servers, the coming months signal a period of both opportunity and urgency. Microsoft has announced a crucial extension in support for select versions of these workplace cornerstones...
  4. Microsoft Ends Support for Exchange & Skype for Business Servers: What You Need to Know

    Microsoft has announced a critical update regarding the support lifecycle of its Exchange Server and Skype for Business products. As of October 14, 2025, support for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019, will officially end. To assist organizations in...
  5. Revolutionizing SQL Server Migration to Azure with Azure Arc and Intelligent Automation

    In the constantly shifting terrain of enterprise IT, organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy workloads and embrace cloud-native architectures, all while minimizing business disruption. Among the most mission-critical assets in this transition are SQL Server databases—backbones...
  6. Microsoft Extends Security Updates for Exchange & Skype Servers Until April 2026

    Microsoft has announced an extension of its security update programs for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019, as well as Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019. This decision comes in response to customer feedback indicating that while many organizations have initiated migrations to newer platforms...
  7. Essential Guide for Windows 10 End of Support: Transition to Windows 11 Safely

    As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively prepare for the transition to Windows 11 to maintain security, compliance, and operational efficiency. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has provided comprehensive guidance to assist...
  8. Windows 10 End-of-Support 2025: How the ESU Program Keeps You Secure

    As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft has introduced the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to assist users who are not yet ready to transition to Windows 11. This initiative offers a temporary solution to maintain security on Windows 10 devices...
  9. Azure Arc’s Real-Time SQL Server Migration Assessments: The Future of Hybrid Cloud Management

    As the cloud migration landscape continues to accelerate, organizations worldwide are seeking powerful, flexible solutions to manage hybrid workloads and maximize their existing data investments. Microsoft has taken a significant stride in this direction with its latest enhancements to Azure...
  10. End-of-Support for Microsoft Exchange: Secure Migration Strategies for Privacy-Focused Organizations

    As Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 approach their end-of-support dates on October 14, 2025, organizations must proactively plan to ensure their email systems remain secure, compliant, and functional. For privacy-conscious organizations, this transition presents both challenges and...
  11. Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition Launches with New Licensing and Upgrade Paths

    Microsoft has officially released the Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) on July 1, 2025, marking a significant shift in its on-premises email server offerings. This new edition is set to replace Exchange Server 2016 and Exchange Server 2019, both of which will reach the end of support on...
  12. Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition: The Future of On-Premises Enterprise Communication in a Cloud-Driven World

    Few products in the enterprise communication landscape have navigated as turbulent an evolution as Skype for Business Server. With the launch of the Subscription Edition (SE), Microsoft’s latest move, the platform is undergoing a significant licensing transformation that directly reflects the...
  13. Windows 10 End of Support 2025: Essential Strategies for Business Security and Migration

    With the official end of support for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025, businesses across the globe face a pivotal moment that will have a far-reaching impact on IT security, productivity, and their overall technology strategy. Microsoft’s decision is not without precedent—the software giant...
  14. Microsoft’s April 8, 2025 Baseline: Critical Changes for Windows & Office Enterprises

    On April 8, 2025, a pivotal update from Microsoft will define a new baseline for Windows and Office administrators, IT professionals, and enterprise users across the globe. This transition reflects a significant evolution in Microsoft’s servicing, support, and security postures—an anticipated...
  15. Revolutionizing Cloud Migration with Microsoft’s AI Assistant for Azure Migrate Explore

    Organizations plotting a course to the cloud face an overwhelming array of choices, technical requirements, and economic calculations. With digital transformation on every executive’s agenda, migrating workloads to the cloud—particularly to Microsoft Azure—has become not just a matter of...
  16. Urgent Guide: Transition Before Microsoft Exchange and Outlook Support End in 2025

    For IT professionals and business leaders worldwide, the looming end-of-support deadline for Microsoft Exchange Server 2016, Exchange Server 2019, and Outlook 2016 is an event that demands urgent attention. Microsoft has firmly scheduled the end-of-support for these widely used messaging and...
  17. Prepare for Windows 10 & Server 2019 End of Support: Migration Strategies & Best Practices

    Organizations around the world are facing a pivotal crossroads as Microsoft officially announces the end of support for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019, effective October 14, 2025. The countdown to this deadline is much more than a routine software update; it brings with it significant...
  18. Microsoft Extends Support for Windows 10 & M365 Apps Until 2028: What You Need to Know

    As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
  19. Microsoft 365 High Volume Email Changes: Security, External Delivery, and Strategic Migration

    For many enterprise IT leaders, the intersection of security and high-volume email workflows within Microsoft 365 represents a challenging balancing act. On one hand, organizations demand robust communications infrastructure for both internal and external use. On the other, the growing threat...
  20. Azure Migrate’s Application-Aware Features Enable Smarter Cloud Migration and Modernization

    Microsoft is steadily accelerating its multi-cloud ambitions, and the latest update to Azure Migrate underscores a deliberate shift towards greater intelligence and flexibility in enterprise cloud migration projects. The introduction of new application-aware experiences—currently in preview—is a...