Microsoft capped off its fiscal year with financial results that surpassed even the loftiest analyst expectations, signaling not only the company’s enduring dominance across multiple tech sectors, but also highlighting the transformative power—and deep cost—of its investments in artificial...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 looms ever closer, organizations across the globe face a consequential decision point that will shape their digital infrastructure for years to come. With Windows 10 support scheduled to end on October 14, 2025, and over half of the world’s Windows desktop...
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Microsoft’s recent announcement to discontinue support for Windows 11 SE by October 2026 has sent ripples through the education technology community and stands as a testament to the volatile nature of the operating system market, especially when it comes to lightweight platforms designed for...
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In a move signaling a sobering reassessment of strategy within Microsoft’s education-focused Windows division, the company has officially discontinued Windows 11 SE—a lightweight, student-centric operating system once heralded as its answer to Google’s domination of the classroom with ChromeOS...
The world’s largest technology companies are rewriting the rules of economic scale, strategy, and competitive advantage by unleashing a tidal wave of investment in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. Fueled by breakneck enterprise demand for AI-powered services and the rise of...
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Microsoft's recent announcement to discontinue Windows 11 SE marks a significant shift in its strategy within the educational technology sector. Introduced in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a streamlined, cloud-centric operating system tailored for low-cost educational devices, positioning...
Microsoft’s unprecedented run of cloud growth is beginning to show its limits, and nowhere is this more evident than in the numbers behind the company’s relentless datacenter expansion and massive capital expenditures. Over the last year, Microsoft has poured resources into building out its...
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The artificial intelligence battleground has shifted from theoretical promise to commercial reality, and nowhere is this more evident than in the escalating arms race between Microsoft and Meta. In 2025, these two titans stand as avatars of distinct corporate cultures, strategic philosophies...
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Microsegmentation is rapidly emerging as a strategic linchpin within the broader adoption of zero trust architectures (ZTAs), fundamentally reshaping the way organizations across sectors perceive and manage network security. The recent release by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...
South African enterprises are witnessing a seismic shift in their digital landscape as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) solidifies its position as the fastest-moving trend in the corporate sector. Fueled by escalating adoption rates and the proliferation of accessible AI tools, the...
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Microsoft's strategic pivot towards artificial intelligence (AI) has led to a significant restructuring of its workforce, characterized by substantial investments in AI talent and concurrent layoffs in other sectors. This dual approach underscores the company's commitment to leading the AI...
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Microsoft Switzerland’s decision to appoint Mohamad Ali Mahfouz as its new Area Services Lead marks a notable turning point for the company’s Swiss operations and underscores Microsoft’s evolving vision for AI-driven transformation and customer-centric services delivery. This leadership change...
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In a decisive move to align its workforce with the rapidly evolving technological landscape, Microsoft has mandated that all employees develop proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly emphasizing the integration of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot into their daily workflows. This...
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Microsoft’s recent announcement of plans to lay off approximately 9,000 employees—less than 4% of its global workforce—marks the company’s most significant round of job reductions since 2023. This strategic move, confirmed by a company spokesperson and widely reported by multiple trusted...
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Microsoft has officially announced that there will be no Windows 12 release in 2025. Instead, the company is focusing on enhancing Windows 11 through more frequent and efficient updates, with the upcoming Windows 11 version 25H2 slated for release in the second half of 2025. This strategic...
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Microsoft's ambitious endeavor to develop in-house AI chips has encountered significant setbacks, with the production of its next-generation Maia AI chip, codenamed "Braga," delayed by at least six months, pushing mass production to 2026. This postponement not only affects Microsoft's timeline...
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As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life on October 14, 2025, the IT landscape finds itself at a pivotal crossroads—a moment marked by urgency, uncertainty, and critical decision-making for organizations worldwide. Despite ongoing advances in Windows 11, Windows 10 retains a robust presence in...
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In a recent blog post titled "Microsoft Dependency Has Risks," Czech developer and penetration tester Miroslav Homer presents a compelling argument about the strategic vulnerabilities organizations face due to heavy reliance on Microsoft products and services. Homer's analysis is particularly...
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With the latest update to Windows 11, a significant adjustment has arrived for a core recovery feature: System Restore now comes with a strict 60-day retention policy for restore points. This change, debuting with update KB5060842 on devices running Windows 11 version 24H2, signals a subtle yet...
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