When Microsoft announced it would end support for the Windows 10 version of OneNote in October 2025, it sounded a clear warning bell for organizations and individuals who rely on this essential note-taking app to stay organized, productive, and secure. As the deadline draws nearer, IT...
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The landscape of military and national security operations is undergoing a profound transformation, thanks to a strategic new partnership that leverages the power of secure edge computing. In environments where traditional infrastructure is constrained or totally absent, timely access to...
For years, collaboration between organizations using different productivity suites has been an ongoing challenge, especially when high-security needs force reliance on client-side encryption. The latest beta feature announced by Google—allowing the editing of client-side encrypted Microsoft Word...
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A tidal wave of innovation washed over Microsoft Build 2025, signaling a paradigm shift in how developers, enterprises, and everyday users will experience technology in the coming years. Far from incremental upgrades, this year’s keynote and surrounding announcements showcased the convergence of...
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The latest evolution of Windows support for Application Control for Business introduces a significant and controversial overhaul: a new Certificate Authority (CA) handling logic designed to bolster software trust and compliance in modern enterprise environments. Users and administrators who rely...
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The unveiling of Microsoft Entra Agent ID at Microsoft Build 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the evolving landscape of digital identity management for AI-powered workplaces. This latest addition to Microsoft’s security portfolio signals a clear response to the growing demand for visibility...
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As the digital world zeros in on Seattle for the much-anticipated kickoff of Microsoft Build 2025, the mood among developers, IT strategists, and tech enthusiasts is a heady mix of excitement tempered by tough, unanswered questions. This four-day annual developer showcase, running from May 19 to...
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For enterprise IT organizations globally, the responsibility of securing vast digital estates in the face of escalating cyber threats has never been more daunting. Nowhere is this pressure felt more acutely than at Microsoft, a company whose own transformation reads like a case study for every...
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A Surging Wave of M&A Sends IT Leaders Into Overdrive: Security and AI Readiness in the Spotlight
A new era is breaking across IT departments: organizations are reporting a dramatic uptick in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, a shift that’s fundamentally reshaping how they approach cloud...
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Microsoft Teams, the dominant workplace collaboration platform, is poised to introduce a pivotal update aimed at safeguarding sensitive information: the “Prevent Screen Capture” feature. Beginning a worldwide rollout in July 2025, this upgrade is designed to automatically block screen capture...
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Across South Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the urgent drive toward cloud-powered transformation is reshaping the way leading enterprises build, operate, and innovate. As companies from banking to logistics race to modernise, Microsoft Azure has emerged as a keystone...
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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...
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Windows Office Hours returns on May 15, offering IT professionals another valuable opportunity to connect directly with Microsoft's product and engineering teams. As the digital workplace evolves and organizations strive to adopt Windows 11, migrate workloads to the cloud, and strengthen Zero...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-life (EOL) date for Windows 10 approaches, businesses worldwide are reevaluating their IT infrastructures. This impending deadline not only necessitates decisions about operating system upgrades but also presents an opportunity for organizations to reconsider...
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Kobaca degdega ah ee falanqaynta ku duugan iyo warbixinta ku xiran—kuwana waa aaladaha AI oo si toos ah ugu dhexjira codsiyada ama socodka shaqada, kana dhigaya xogta la falanqeeyey mid la heli karo halka ugu baahan—ayaa noqotay mid beddelaysa habka go'aan gaarista casriga ah ee ururrada maanta...
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In a significant move aimed at redefining the landscape of enterprise technology and digital transformation, IBM has announced the launch of a new, dedicated Microsoft practice within IBM Consulting. This initiative isn't just a routine partnership—it's a strategic integration designed to...
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Syncro XXM: Transforming MSP Operations with Deep Microsoft Integration
For managed service providers (MSPs), the escalating demands of modern IT security and operations have led to a search for unified solutions. Fragmentation—juggling dozens of monitoring, management, and security...
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...
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As the threat landscape continues to evolve, so too do the strategies and mandates aimed at minimizing risk within both federal systems and the broader digital ecosystem. The recent news from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announcing the addition of a new...
Microsoft’s rapidly evolving partner program landscape is poised for one of its most consequential overhauls in years. Beginning in October 2025, a comprehensive set of updates will raise the bar for partner eligibility, enforce stricter security postures, and introduce expanded subscription...