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Microsoft has released an update for its Defender for Cloud Apps, extending its Shadow IT discovery capabilities to macOS devices. This enhancement enables organizations to monitor and manage unauthorized SaaS applications on Mac machines. What is Shadow IT? Shadow IT refers to the use of technology systems, software, applications, services, and devices without the IT…

Microsoft has committed to making changes to Recall before its launch on new Copilot+ PCs later this month, opting to disable the AI-powered Copilot feature by default for all Windows users. This decision follows privacy and security concerns raised by researchers regarding the potential misuse of the controversial Recall feature. Last month, Microsoft announced the…

Microsoft introduced several new features for Copilot in Microsoft 365 in May 2024. The company has highlighted new admin and management capabilities, including new Copilot connectors, Restricted SharePoint Search, and Microsoft Purview AI Hub. Microsoft’s Copilot Studio now supports Copilot connectors, allowing businesses to use specific data sources like Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Dataverse tables, Fabric…

Microsoft has launched a new Premium SKU in public preview for its Azure Bastion service. This new offering is designed to deliver advanced monitoring, recording, and auditing capabilities tailored for organizations managing highly sensitive workloads. Azure Bastion is a fully managed service that enables organizations to securely access Azure virtual machines (VMs) via a private…

Last year, Microsoft detailed plans to phase out NT LAN Manager (NTLM) user authentication to promote the adoption of the more robust Kerberos protocol. Now, the company has taken a definitive step by officially deprecating NTLM authentication in both Windows and Windows Server environments. NTLM is an authentication protocol that enables a client to connect…

Microsoft is getting ready to roll out new offline capabilities for the new Outlook for Windows client later this month. This new Offline mode was first announced in November 2023, and it will allow users to access emails, calendar events, and contacts without needing an internet connection. With Offline mode, the new Outlook for Windows…

Last week, Microsoft announced an expansion of its partnership with Broadcom, poised to bring significant benefits to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) customers. This new collaboration will enable seamless migration and flexibility by allowing VCF license holders to use their licenses on Azure VMware Solution. Understanding Azure VMware Solution and VMware Cloud Foundation Microsoft launched Azure…

Microsoft has announced the public preview of Windows Server 2025, including a host of new features and enhancements to optimize server performance and security. The major highlights of this release include Active Directory updates, hotpatching capabilities to minimize downtime, and GPU partitioning for Hyper-V. Hotpatching Microsoft has introduced Arc-enabled hotpatching support in Windows Server 2025….

Microsoft is adding a highly anticipated “Notify when available” feature to the new Teams desktop app, enhancing real-time communication among colleagues. This update intends to streamline connectivity by notifying users when team members become available. The “Notify when available” feature in Microsoft Teams helps users stay informed about their colleagues’ availability. This feature is handy…

Microsoft has announced a new converged platform to enhance risk management within enterprise environments. This new platform aims to streamline risk discovery and remediation, offering administrators insights and control over identities and permissions. This new converged platform will be built on Microsoft’s existing Entra ID products, including Privileged Identity Management (PAM), Permissions Management (CIEM), ID…

Microsoft is backtracking on its plans to retire Teams Live Events in September 2024. Last year, the company warned commercial customers that this feature would be deprecated by September 30, but those plans unexpectedly changed this week. Microsoft Teams introduced the town hall experience in Fall 2023. It allows organizations to host different types of…

Microsoft has recently announced a new Windows Autopilot device preparation experience for commercial customers. Built on a re-engineered architecture, this new solution delivers enhanced scalability, accelerated deployments, and support for cloud-based instances such as Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktops. What is Windows Autopilot? Microsoft first launched Windows Autopilot back in June 2017. It’s a…