technology transition

  1. Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 11 SE: What Schools Need to Know

    Microsoft’s official announcement to end support for Windows 11 SE marks a decisive turning point for educational technology and classroom computing, concluding a brief chapter in its quest to challenge Google’s Chromebook dominance in schools. With support set to end in October 2026—and version...
  2. Microsoft Ends Windows 11 SE Support by 2026: What Education Institutions Need to Know

    Microsoft's recent announcement to discontinue Windows 11 SE by October 2026 marks the end of its latest endeavor to penetrate the education sector dominated by Google's Chrome OS. Launched in 2021, Windows 11 SE was designed as a streamlined, cloud-first operating system tailored for students...
  3. SMEs Must Act Fast: Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11 & AI-Powered PCs

    As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-support deadline in October, a significant moment of transformation and challenge is unfolding across the global IT landscape, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The coming transition to Windows 11 is often heralded by industry analysts...
  4. Microsoft 365 on Windows 10: The Coming Feature Freeze and Windows 11 Transition

    Microsoft’s decision to freeze new Microsoft 365 features on Windows 10, starting in August 2026, marks a game-changing moment for the global base of Office users clinging to the venerable operating system. While security support will continue through October 2028, innovation effectively comes...
  5. Microsoft 365 on Windows 10 End-of-Life Timeline: What You Need to Know

    As Microsoft marches toward the final sunset of Windows 10, a landmark transition is under way for millions of users—and, by extension, the entire software ecosystem that has orbited the operating system for nearly a decade. The company has officially detailed when Microsoft 365 Apps, its...
  6. Denmark Phases Out Microsoft Office for Open-Source Alternatives by 2026

    Denmark's recent decision to phase out Microsoft Office in favor of open-source alternatives marks a significant shift in the nation's digital strategy. By 2026, all government institutions are slated to replace Microsoft's productivity suite with alternatives like LibreOffice, aiming to enhance...
  7. Windows 10 Support Ending October 2025: How to Prepare for the Transition

    The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory alerting users to the impending end of support for Windows 10, scheduled for October 14, 2025. This announcement underscores the necessity for individuals and organizations to prepare for this transition to maintain...
  8. EU Shifts Cloud Services from Microsoft to OVHcloud for Digital Sovereignty

    The European Commission is reportedly in advanced negotiations to transition its cloud services from Microsoft Azure to OVHcloud, a leading French cloud provider. This strategic move underscores the EU's commitment to digital sovereignty, aiming to reduce reliance on non-European technology...
  9. Denmark’s Bold Shift to Linux and LibreOffice: A New Era of Digital Sovereignty

    The quiet corridors of Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Affairs are abuzz with an announcement that’s sending ripples far beyond Scandinavian borders: the Danish government is making a decisive break from Microsoft’s Windows and Office 365 platforms, opting instead for a homegrown blend of Linux...
  10. End of Windows 10 Support: Risks, Alternatives, and Environmental Impact

    As the end of official support for Windows 10 approaches, a mounting chorus of technology experts is warning of significant risks for millions of users worldwide. This milestone, marked by the cessation of free security updates, technical assistance, and software patches from Microsoft, is more...
  11. Preparing for Windows 10 End-of-Support: A Guide for Academic Institutions Like CWRU

    As Microsoft’s official end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, organizations and individual users globally are preparing for a transition that will reverberate through IT departments, security teams, and administrative offices alike. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than within...
  12. Microsoft Extends Support for Windows 10 & M365 Apps Until 2028: What You Need to Know

    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...
  13. Why Businesses Are Turning to Apple Macs as Windows 10 EOL Approaches

    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...
  14. Windows 10 Support Ends in 2025: How to Protect Your PC and Prepare for the Transition

    You might want to take a seat and cling onto your closest desktop, because if you’re reading this on an aging Windows 10 PC, the digital hourglass is tumbling dangerously low. Microsoft, in a move that has left users gasping more than Clippy at a cybersecurity conference, has urged—nay...
  15. Microsoft Retiring Remote Desktop App by 2025: What IT Leaders Need to Know

    Microsoft's plan to retire its Remote Desktop app by May 27, 2025, signals an important juncture in the company’s cloud transformation journey, with broad implications for IT administrators, compliance officers, and end users across a range of industries. The transition to the newly launched...
  16. Microsoft Retiring Publisher: What It Means for Your Document Design Future

    In a quietly seismic shift to its catalog of productivity tools, Microsoft is preparing to sunset Publisher—a stalwart desktop publishing application that has been a fixture in its suite for over three decades. The move comes on the heels of the company’s decision to wind down Skype and fits...
  17. Marchex 2024 Financials & AI Strategy: Navigating Growth in Conversational Intelligence

    For Marchex, Inc., the close of 2024 marks not only an intricate financial story but also a period of active technological transition and ambition within the conversational intelligence landscape. As a mid-tier public company trading on NASDAQ under the symbol MCHX, Marchex faces both strategic...
  18. The Countdown to Windows 10 End of Support: Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 11 Now

    As we head into the twilight of Windows 10, significant changes are on the horizon, marking a crucial transition for users. The recent update highlights the urgency for users to migrate to Windows 11 as Microsoft gears up to withdraw free support for Windows 10, effective October 2025. With this...
  19. Microsoft Office Support Ending 2025: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

    If you’re among the millions still running trusty old versions of Microsoft Office—perhaps rocking a PowerPoint presentation from the Stone Age (2016) or toiling in Excel as recently as 2019—there’s an existential storm brewing on your digital horizon. In a move that’s equal parts...
  20. Microsoft Office Support End 2025: What You Need to Know About Moving Beyond Office 2016 and 2019

    Microsoft’s Great Office Exodus: The Sunset of Office 2016 and 2019 and What it Means for You October 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a watershed moment in the Windows ecosystem. It’s the day when Microsoft will retire support not only for the ubiquitous Windows 10 operating system but also for...