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Azure SQL Managed Instance customers no longer need to track service-specific regional subnet quotas, removing a planning hurdle that could complicate large-scale database deployments. Microsoft has also introduced hardware-specific vCore limits, giving organizations more precise control over capacity planning and quota requests. Microsoft highlighted that this update reduces some of the complexity involved in planning…

Microsoft is making it easier for IT teams to troubleshoot unattended Windows devices with a new Intune Remote Help feature. Administrators can now remotely access devices even when users are unavailable to approve a support session, which reduces delays for locked, shared, or after-hours devices. Previously, Remote Help on Windows required an end user to…

Microsoft is getting ready to replace the existing Microsoft Exchange connector in Excel Power Query with new Exchange Mail and Exchange Calendar connectors. This change is tied to the ongoing retirement of Exchange Web Services (EWS), which Exchange Online will begin enforcing from October 2026. Many organizations still use Excel Power Query workbooks that rely…

What if a cloud credential leaked years ago could still unlock an entire company’s infrastructure today? Cybersecurity researchers have found that hundreds of exposed AWS keys continue to provide unrestricted access to corporate accounts. Truffle Security researchers analyzed 10,616 exposed AWS key pairs that had been publicly exposed in repositories, datasets, Docker images, and other…

Parallels has launched Parallels Desktop 27, the latest version of its virtualization software for Apple silicon Macs. The update expands support for demanding Windows applications, delivers improved graphics performance, and adds new AI acceleration features for developers. With the just-released Parallels Desktop 27, Parallels has introduced a new Metal-based graphics driver that provides OpenGL 4.3…

Microsoft is warning IT teams and software developers to prepare for major changes to Windows code signing. Organizations that rely on hardcoded certificate checks or legacy cryptographic standards could face application failures if they do not adapt before the transition begins. Windows code-signing infrastructure is a service for digitally signing Windows components, drivers, updates, and…

Microsoft has patched a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory) that carries the maximum CVSS score of 10.0. The flaw could have allowed unauthenticated attackers to remotely execute malicious code over the network. Microsoft first disclosed this Entra ID vulnerability (CVE-2026-69836), reported by security engineer Robert Fitzpatrick on August…

Microsoft is preparing to end sales of the license-included version of Azure VMware Solution (AVS), marking a significant change for organizations running VMware workloads in Azure. Starting on October 31, 2026, new customers will no longer be able to purchase AVS with VMware software licenses bundled into the service. Azure VMware Solution (AVS) is an…

Microsoft is giving small and medium-sized businesses more room to manage growing email volumes by doubling the mailbox storage for eligible Microsoft 365 Business users from 50 GB to 100 GB. This change began rolling out in June as part of the 2026 Microsoft 365 packaging updates. Specifically, Microsoft has recently updated mailbox storage entitlements…

Microsoft has highlighted a range of new and preview capabilities rolled out to Microsoft Entra customers in August 2026. The latest updates strengthen identity management, automate governance tasks, improve hybrid identity scenarios, and give IT admins greater control over user access. Administrators can now use a supported registry setting to automatically approve single sign-on (SSO)…

As organizations embrace cloud applications, hybrid work, and AI-driven services, traditional Active Directory environments are being pushed beyond the role they were originally designed to play. Microsoft is urging IT teams to modernize identity management and adopt Microsoft Entra ID to strengthen security, simplify access governance, and prepare for an increasingly cloud and AI-powered workplace….

Microsoft is changing how organizations share Free/Busy availability, MailTips, and calendar data across different Microsoft 365 tenants. This change comes as Microsoft prepares to retire Exchange Web Services (EWS), which currently supports many of these cross-tenant collaboration capabilities. Cross-Tenant Access Policy (CTAP) is a security and collaboration framework that enables organizations to control how users…