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Microsoft announced some important updates for the Universal Print service at its Ignite 2023 conference today. The cloud-based print service is getting macOS support, allowing users to print from any Mac app without installing third-party drivers or software. Universal Print now supports the pull printing functionality that lets employees securely release their print jobs from…

It’s been a couple of months since Microsoft introduced Security Copilot, an AI-powered assistant that’s designed to help cybersecurity professionals detect breaches. At its Ignite 2023 conference, the company announced a slew of new updates coming to Security Copilot and the expansion of AI-powered capabilities across all clouds and platforms. Vasu Jakkal, CVP of Security,…

Microsoft has announced some updates for the Search Analytics reports in the Search & Intelligence Admin Center. The user analytics improvements expand coverage to all search applications, spanning platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Windows Search. Microsoft Search Usage Reports provide valuable insights into user interactions with the search capabilities in Microsoft 365. The…

Microsoft has announced that it would provide three additional years of Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates (ESUs). This move is aimed at granting IT administrators extra time to upgrade or transition their workloads to Azure. Microsoft officially ended mainstream support for Windows Server 2012 in October 2018. The company offered extended support for all…

Microsoft has introduced a new feature in Intune and the Windows Update for Business deployment service to streamline the Windows 11 upgrade experience. The latest update allows administrators to seamlessly deploy Windows 11 alongside Windows 10 version 22H2 on devices within their organization. Microsoft highlights that the new feature helps customers to save the time…

Microsoft’s owned GitHub has announced the general availability plans for GitHub Copilot Chat. The company has also unveiled previews of GitHub Copilot Enterprise and new AI-powered security capabilities. GitHub first announced Copilot Chat back in March, and it will become generally available for both individuals and enterprise customers in December. The chatbot is powered by…

Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its new web-based Outlook for Windows client, which combines the functionalities of email and calendar in a unified application. The company has recently outlined a range of upcoming features slated for integration into the new Outlook experience in the next year. Specifically, the new Outlook for Windows will support auto…

Microsoft is reportedly planning to bring its new Copilot AI assistant to Windows 10. According to a new report from Windows Central’s Zac Bowden, an upcoming Windows 10 update is expected to introduce the Copilot button to the taskbar, accompanied by a sidebar experience. Windows 10 currently holds a significant market share with around 1…

Microsoft has announced plans to support the growth of select startups by providing free access to its Azure AI services. This move will enable these companies to access high-end GPU virtual machine clusters, accelerating the training and deployment of large language models (LLMs) and deep learning models (DLMs). Microsoft has updated its startup program to…

Microsoft has announced that enterprise IoT (eIoT) security capabilities are now available for organizations with Microsoft 365 E5/E5 security subscriptions. This release makes it easier for enterprise customers to monitor unmanaged enterprise IoT devices, detect anomalies, and improve security posture. Enterprise IoT (eIoT) security offers visibility and security for internet-connected devices and networks in business…

Microsoft has recently introduced a new feature in its Authenticator app, designed to enhance user security and combat MFA fatigue attacks. The new security configuration was rolled out in September, allowing users to suppress pop-up notifications for potentially suspicious login requests. Previously, users who attempted to log into an account or a service would receive…

Microsoft has announced plans to introduce new Conditional Access policies that will automatically protect customers against potential cyberattacks. Starting next week, the company will begin rolling out the new policies to all eligible commercial customers. “We’ve designed these policies based on our deep knowledge of the current cyberthreat landscape to help our customers strengthen their…