subscription model

The newest leak suggesting Windows 12 will not be a free upgrade has reignited an old debate: is Microsoft moving the core Windows experience toward a subscription model, or are we witnessing a misunderstanding of internal strings and SKU plumbing that will ultimately mean nothing for ordinary...

Xbox Game Pass has quietly become one of the most consequential subscription services in modern gaming — not because it’s perfect, but because it keeps expanding like a Swiss Army knife for players who want choice, cross‑device continuity, and an alternative to buying every title outright. What...

Microsoft confirmed that five titles will leave Xbox Game Pass at the end of August, with Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition and Sea of Stars among the most notable removals — players have until August 31 to finish, download, or buy these games before they disappear from the service. Background...

With the release of Copilot Vision, Microsoft has taken another definitive step toward embedding artificial intelligence deeply within the Windows user experience, creating a system that promises instant answers and contextual assistance across virtually any application. For users running the...

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...

The release of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft’s enterprise email infrastructure, moving decisively into a new era characterized by a subscription-centric, cloud-aligned approach even for on-premises scenarios. Enterprises that have depended on...

Microsoft’s recent transition to subscription-only models for on-premises Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server marks one of the most significant changes in the company’s approach to enterprise communications in recent memory. After years of committing to a hybrid model that balanced...

Actall Corporation’s release of HubSens 5.0 marks a pivotal moment for organizations continuing to rely on Bosch Security Escort hardware for staff safety and asset tracking in high-security indoor environments. With this release, Actall directly confronts a pervasive challenge in the real-time...

When shopping for a new laptop, many buyers expect their device to be ready for work and productivity tasks right from startup. It's a common assumption, driven by years of Microsoft Office dominance in both professional and academic settings, that a new Windows laptop should offer seamless...

A major change is coming to the way Windows users receive critical updates, and it has both IT professionals and everyday users questioning the future of operating system security. Starting July 1, Microsoft will officially launch its long-awaited hotpatch feature for Windows Server 2025...

Meta Platforms, under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg, has embarked on a bold, strategic journey to reimagine its place in the global artificial intelligence (AI) marketplace. No longer confined to being a behind-the-scenes tool nestled within Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger, Meta...

The announcement that reboot-free hot patching is set to expand beyond Azure and become a standard feature for non-cloud Windows Server instances signals a notable shift in the management and security landscape for enterprise IT environments. Until now, Microsoft’s hot patching...

From September 2024, system administrators exploring Windows Server 2025’s new hotpatching capabilities have enjoyed a preview period free of charge. Hotpatching—a method that allows certain security and quality updates to be applied to a Windows Server installation without requiring a...

Microsoft's introduction of a $1.50 per core monthly fee for hotpatching in Windows Server 2025 marks a significant shift in how businesses manage server updates. This new model, effective July 1, 2025, applies to organizations running Windows Server 2025 Standard or Datacenter editions on their...

For the better part of two decades, Patch Tuesday has been both a blessing and a bane for Windows administrators. The routine delivery of security patches has safeguarded billions of devices, but the necessity to reboot mission-critical servers has led to countless late nights and meticulously...

Microsoft's announcement that hotpatching—an innovative method of applying security updates without server reboots—will shift to a paid, subscription-based model for Windows Server 2025 marks a pivotal change in enterprise IT management and security strategies. This move, taking effect from July...

Microsoft’s announcement that hot patching in Windows Server 2025 will become a paid feature has generated a robust debate within the IT and security community. Hot patching—the ability to install updates without rebooting servers—has long been seen as a critical evolution in enterprise system...

When Microsoft unveiled Windows Server 2025 in late 2024, IT professionals and system administrators worldwide took note of a standout feature: hotpatching. The promise was simple but transformative—cut downtime, keep infrastructure running, and make reboots a rare event, not a regular pain...

Microsoft’s latest move in Windows Server management strategy has ignited significant discussion in the enterprise computing community. The software giant has revealed that starting July, the much-anticipated hotpatching feature for on-premises Windows Server 2025 will become a paid subscription...

Microsoft’s revised licensing and pricing strategy for on-premises server products is set to shake up IT budgets and deployment strategies come July 2025. This comprehensive update marks a turning point in how organizations approach on-premises infrastructure, providing continuous updates via a...