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Microsoft's Windows 11 TPM Requirement Are Here to Stay

With Windows 10 nearing its end of life, Microsoft is urging users to transition to Windows 11.

Copilot Front and Center at Microsoft Ignite 2024

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella kicked off this year's Ignite conference with a keynote speech focused on the company's efforts to evolve Copilot.

Microsoft Extends AI Copyright Protections to Its Partners

Microsoft this week announced several new partner benefits meant to accelerate channel sales amid skyrocketing AI demand.

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Price Increases Coming to Power BI, Microsoft Teams Phone

Microsoft is preparing to implement the first price increases for two standalone products: Power BI and Microsoft Teams Phone.

Dynamics 365 Getting Data Security Boost from Druva

Druva is working to extend its SaaS-based data security platform to support Microsoft's Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Customer Service products.

Microsoft Offers Monthly Billing for Annual Cloud Subscriptions

Microsoft described a new monthly billing option for customers that have signed annual contracts for services like Microsoft 365, Windows 365, Power Platform and others.

Nerdio Hands Microsoft MSPs an Assist with 'Modern Work' Upgrades

Neridio is rolling out new improvements to its Manager for MSP platform aimed at simplifying partner deployment of multiple Microsoft services, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Intune.

Windows Server 2025 Now Generally Available

Microsoft's next-gen server platform, Windows Server 2025, is now ready for production environments, the company announced Monday.

Microsoft Takes Wraps Off 'Modernized' Windows Hello

Windows 11 users will see a new and improved Windows Hello interface, Microsoft said recently.

Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Worth It? SMBs Count the Ways

For organizations using the right Microsoft 365 SKUs, the Copilot add-on costs an additional $30 per user per month. According to a recent Forrester survey of over 250 SMBs worldwide, it's worth it.

Microsoft Readies a Fleet of Copilot AI Agents for Dynamics 365

The ability to create autonomous AI "agents" within Copilot Studio will reach the public preview stage at next month's Microsoft Ignite conference, the company said Monday.

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Microsoft Paints Grim Security Picture: Everyone 'At Risk Anywhere, Anytime'

Microsoft described the cybersecurity outlook as "pessimistic" in its fifth-annual Digital Defense Report released this week.

Microsoft Rings Support Alarm for Some Office, Exchange and Skype Products

There's only one year left of support for over two dozen 2016- and 2019-branded Office solutions, Microsoft reminded this week.

Copilot AI Capabilities Come to Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft is upgrading its OneDrive cloud storage service with a raft of AI-enabled features, including the ability to launch so-called Copilot "agents," Microsoft said in a blog post last week.

Microsoft Starts Countdown to Dynamics GP End-of-Support

Dynamics GP, Microsoft's venerable enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for midsized businesses, is set to lose support in four years.

Windows Recall Preview Starts Rolling Out with Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft on Tuesday began rolling out Windows 11 version 24H2, describing the update as a "full OS swap that contains new foundational elements required to deliver transformational Al experiences and exceptional performance."

Partners Forecast Trickle-Down Benefits from Microsoft's AI Focus

An IDC study sponsored by Microsoft highlights how embracing the company's AI efforts can boost the channel's bottom line.

Microsoft's Datacenter Energy Proposal Would Revive Part of Three Mile Island

If approved, a landmark energy agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy would reopen a unit of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to provide power to Microsoft datacenters.

Windows App Released for Microsoft, Apple Devices

Windows App, a new interface for remotely accessing various Microsoft services, is now generally available.

Microsoft Commits Billions More for AI Infrastructure Fund

With user demand for its Copilot AI solutions on the rise, Microsoft has committed billions of dollars this year to expanding its datacenter footprint, both in the United States and abroad.