Net at Work has acquired OnPar Technologies, a managed services provider specializing in IT infrastructure, cloud solutions and Microsoft technologies. The acquisition expands Net at Work’s managed services footprint nationwide and enhances its ability to support midmarket and enterprise clients with outsourced IT operations, cybersecurity and cloud management. OnPar's clients will benefit from Net at Work's national resources and support, expanded technical expertise and end-to-end comprehensive technology solutions.
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Microsoft and CrowdStrike announced that the CrowdStrike Falcon platform is now available through Microsoft Marketplace using its existing Azure Consumption Commitment, expanding procurement and deployment options for joint customers. The move allows organizations to purchase Falcon offerings directly within the Microsoft commercial ecosystem, streamlining billing and contract management for enterprises already invested in Azure and Microsoft 365. Expanded access allows customers to accelerate time-to-protection, optimize cloud spend and reduce operational overheads. The deal gives users the ability to adjust to rapid shifts in technological change.
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Microsoft and Ericsson have partnered to bring enterprise-grade 5G laptop management capabilities to Windows 11, aiming to simplify how organizations deploy and manage cellular-connected devices. The collaboration integrates Ericsson’s enterprise 5G management technology with Windows 11, enabling IT administrators to provision, monitor and manage mobile connectivity directly through familiar endpoint management tools. With this, embedding AI-based 5G management enables IT teams to automate how devices connect allowing seamless switching between CSPs. Microsoft Intune ensures secure connectivity profiles and compliant user experiences. Surface Copilot on PCs are also being piloted with the new 5G management capabilities.
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Simform has announced a $3 million investment to scale its Microsoft practice, with a focus on building intellectual property and accelerating co-sell initiatives. The funding will support development of industry-specific solutions, expansion of its Azure and AI capabilities and closer collaboration with Microsoft’s field sales organization. Given Simform's reputation as a leading digital engineering company, the investment is aimed at leveraging Microsoft's Cloud and AI expertise on Azure with platform engineering to deliver excellence to mid-market enterprises.
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Microsoft reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, driven by continued demand for cloud and AI services across its portfolio. Revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, rose 17 percent year over year to $81.3 billion, while operating income increased 21 percent to $38.3 billion. Net income on a GAAP basis climbed 60 percent to $38.5 billion, reflecting both operating performance and gains related to investments, according to the company.
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