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ESW’s announcement that it is launching Copilot Ascend™, a role-based Microsoft Copilot and AI training program designed to move organizations from experimentation to consistent, measurable Copilot use, lands squarely on a practical problem many IT and HR leaders are confronting today: licenses...

MYCPE ONE has quietly moved from being a broad CPE content aggregator to an active participant in the accounting profession’s AI upskilling race with the launch of the AI CPE Academy — a structured, certification-backed learning pathway that promises to teach accountants how to deploy generative...

Clearcatnet’s October 2025 announcement that it has refreshed and expanded a library of “actual exam” preparation material for Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and Cisco certifications shines a harsh light on a long‑standing tension in IT certification: the conflict between effective exam...

Microsoft’s Copilot is no longer a distant novelty tucked away in press releases — it’s in your apps, and a short video can teach you more than hours of reading. Whether you want Copilot to draft faster in Word, crunch numbers in Excel, triage email in Outlook, or turn chaotic meeting notes into...

Law firms are experimenting with artificial intelligence at a rapid clip, but according to recent reporting and industry surveys, widespread, fully governed production deployments remain the exception rather than the rule—a reality shaped less by technical immaturity than by ethical, regulatory...

Pennsylvania is moving from pilot to purchase order: Governor Josh Shapiro told more than 900 technology, academic and business leaders at the AI Horizons Summit in Pittsburgh that the commonwealth will expand access to advanced generative AI tools for qualified state employees — adding...

DJI’s official practice tool, ORQA’s free FPV SkyDive, Real Drone Simulator’s broad-mode standalone app, FlowState’s open-source low-latency FPV engine, the pro-grade DRL SIM, and the veteran race sims VelociDrone and Liftoff (plus lightweight FPV Freerider) together form a practical toolkit for...

Windows 11’s keyboard shortcuts are not just a convenience—they’re the backbone of a faster, less distracted daily workflow for power users and knowledge workers alike, and a recent roundup that distilled “73+” essential combinations crystallizes why learning a compact set of keystrokes pays...

The UK Department for Business and Trade’s three‑month pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot delivered a familiar but important paradox: users reported real and concentrated time savings—especially on written work and meeting summaries—but the evaluation could not find robust evidence that those...

AI is already everywhere in the enterprise — and the biggest short-term risk may be that most employees don’t even realize they’re using it. Background The conversation about AI risk has, until recently, centered on sophisticated threats: algorithmic bias, model explainability, intellectual...

The UK Department for Business and Trade’s three‑month pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot delivered a mixed verdict: users reported high satisfaction and clear wins on routine drafting and meeting summaries, but independent evaluation found only modest, use‑case‑specific time savings and no robust...

Ohio University’s yearlong pilot of Microsoft 365 Copilot delivered a pragmatic, measured verdict: the tool can help with routine drafting and information retrieval, especially for communication-heavy administrative work, but the headline productivity payoff is modest and highly role-dependent —...

Microsoft’s newest Copilot integration puts a human-readable explanation of complex Excel formulas directly into the worksheet, translating opaque function tokens into plain‑language summaries, step‑by‑step breakdowns, and context-aware notes so users can understand, audit, and safely modify...

Upgrading to a new operating system can often seem daunting, especially when transitioning from a familiar environment like Windows 10 to the latest Windows 11 Pro. However, a recent offering aims to simplify this process by bundling a legitimate Windows 11 Pro license with a comprehensive...

For decades, the notion of a “home lab” has been a touchstone for the most passionate technologists—those who thrive on hands-on experimentation, relentless troubleshooting, and continual learning. While the tools have evolved from test tubes and kitchen-sink chemistry to servers brimming with...

Mastering today’s workplace productivity is increasingly inseparable from proficiency with Microsoft 365, and for newcomers as well as business leaders, the path forward isn’t always clear. The Office 365 Beginners Masterclass, offered through the Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and...

With technology rapidly evolving and Microsoft solutions powering everything from modern enterprises to startups, acquiring and validating Microsoft technical skills has never been more essential for IT professionals. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, seeking a new role, or simply...

For many businesses, simply owning Microsoft 365 has long been considered the baseline for digital productivity. Yet, as the platform matures and artificial intelligence becomes a key differentiator, a critical realization is emerging: possession of the tools is no longer enough. Mastery—driven...

In today’s relentlessly digital business landscape, merely holding a subscription to Microsoft 365 is no longer sufficient to guarantee productivity, collaboration, or security. As the Microsoft ecosystem evolves—integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and a growing constellation of...

The digital transformation sweeping across industries has not only reshaped workflows but also raised the bar for what businesses must know to compete effectively. Nowhere is this more evident than in the rapidly evolving ecosystem of productivity platforms, with Microsoft 365 taking center...