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Imagine managing a sprawling web of oil and gas pipelines, where the cost of a delayed response is measured not just in dollars, but in safety and continuity. Traditionally, the backbone technology enabling this vigilance—known as SCADA, or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition—has played an...

ManageEngine OpManager Professional Hands-On Review When it comes to network monitoring, there’s no room for half measures. Windows administrators and IT professionals need tools that not only monitor network performance in real time but also help quickly pinpoint issues before they snowball...

Managed service providers are facing unprecedented challenges when it comes to protecting their clients’ Microsoft 365 environments. With the persistent rise of cyberattacks targeting business productivity suites, the piecemeal use of siloed security and backup tools often leaves dangerous gaps...

In a world marked by rising threats and relentless data breaches, organizations are not just seeking protective layers—they’re demanding unified, intelligent, and efficient solutions. The latest advancements in integrated cyber protection have emerged as a game-changer, breaking down siloed...

In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and information technology, last week brought noteworthy developments that deserve the attention of Windows users and IT professionals alike. Two major headlines dominated the landscape: the announcement of a hotpatching option for Windows Server 2025...

Imagine a world where “Patch Tuesday” no longer triggers existential dread or frantic Googling of “Why did my server reboot at 3 a.m.?”—that world is fast approaching, courtesy of hotpatching for Windows Server 2025. The much-awaited feature, originally Azure-only, is now about to spill over...

No one ever said revolutionizing the infrastructure sector was easy, let alone glamorous—but if there’s anything that will lend a touch of Silicon Valley glitz to building bridges and managing sprawling teams, it’s artificial intelligence. Enter DXC Technology’s new AI golden child: the DXC AI...

When the robots start assisting your boss in making big decisions, it’s officially time to pay attention. The world of Hybrid Cognitive Decision Management Platforms is less about cyborg overlords and more about the marriage of artificial intelligence and good old-fashioned human intuition. But...

Imagine, for a moment, a world where the term “mean time to resolution” no longer elicits dread and coffee-soaked resignation from IT teams, but instead hints at a brisk, almost leisurely stroll through incident management. Versa’s latest offering, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server, claims...

If you were unlucky enough to miss the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona—whether your passport expired, your boss said “no travel budget,” or you just couldn’t face another plate of conference paella—don’t worry. The spirit, spectacle, and indeed the seismic impact of Microsoft’s AI vision...

Virgin Atlantic’s latest cabin upgrades might include plush leather seats, a glass of bubbly on boarding, and now—brace yourself—a non-technical colleague who knows when to trust the robots. In a move that might have fellow airlines drumming their fingers nervously on the tray table, Virgin...

If your business is still treating the cloud as the “final frontier” for digital innovation, you might want to bring your telescope a little closer to home. Edge computing has arrived—think of it as the local hero in a cape, cutting out inefficiencies, slashing costs, and slinging data at...

At Bucher Municipal, the only thing harder than finding an elusive piece of technical documentation was probably finding two maintenance experts who remembered where it was stored. Picture a global company with maintenance teams scattered across continents, a fleet made up of countless vehicle...

In the world of consumer health, where innovation is as vital as the products on pharmacy shelves, seismic shifts are sometimes ignited not by a new pill or patch, but by the invisible cogs of digital transformation. So, when Kenvue—the robust new flag-bearer for everyday health icons like...

Change comes for us all, but for some, it’s less a specter and more a strategic partner. For Long View, an organization defined by its namesake ability to foresee, anticipate, and prepare for what’s next, stagnancy was never on the table. The true test of a company’s mettle, though, is the...

In a significant advancement in the realm of enterprise automation, Microsoft and UiPath have unveiled a groundbreaking integration that promises to redefine how businesses approach process automation. This collaboration introduces "agentic automation," a concept that seamlessly blends human...

In recent years, a silent crisis has been brewing within industrial organizations around the globe. Seasoned engineers, control room veterans, and plant operators—those who have spent decades mastering their craft—are rapidly approaching retirement. As they leave the workforce, they take with...

Kenvue, the consumer health company spun off from Johnson & Johnson, has embarked on a significant five-year partnership with Microsoft. This collaboration is set to revolutionize Kenvue's operations by integrating advanced digital technologies, thereby enhancing efficiency and fostering...

Let’s talk about roofs. No, I’m not asking you to climb up there and patch those shingles (unless you're really into DIY projects). Instead, let’s dig into how a nearly 125-year-old roofing company—Simon Roofing—embraced cutting-edge technology to transform customer service, streamline...

Embracing the Future: Why the Time to Migrate from Dynamics GP to Business Central is Now The looming end-of-support deadline for Dynamics GP—set for December 31, 2029—has prompted forward-thinking businesses to reimagine their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. As Microsoft phases out...