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System Center 2025, the next release of Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) will be released in Fall 2024. Microsoft has announced that the latest versions of Center Operations Manager (SCOM), Virtual Machine Manager (VMM), Service Manager (SM), System Center Orchestrator (SCO), and Data Protection Manager (DPM) will be available later this year. System Center is a…

Microsoft Teams meetings are about to get a lot more interactive with the latest enhancements to the Presenter window. Now, users can effortlessly keep track of up to four participants, active speakers, raised hands, and shared content previews. In Microsoft Teams, the extended Presenter window enables users to view meeting notifications at the center of…

When it comes to cloud services and security technology, IT and systems administrators should seriously consider having SSO implemented for greater convenience and security. What is single sign-on (SSO)? SSO is an authentication method that allows users to securely access multiple SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) applications, websites, and other digital resources with a single set of login…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the persisting feature gap between the new Outlook for Windows and the classic app, as well as Apple’s new iPad lineup.

Microsoft has announced some important updates for its Entra ID Protection service. The new feature offers administrators streamlined deployment of risk policies, comprehensive impact analysis, and robust defense mechanisms against sophisticated security threats. Last year, Microsoft announced its plans to enable Entra ID Conditional Access policies by default for select Microsoft 365 tenants. The company…

Microsoft announced yesterday a public preview of SOC optimization for Microsoft Sentinel customers. The feature provides actionable tailored recommendations, allowing organizations to pinpoint data utilization gaps and thwart various cyber threats. Microsoft emphasized the importance of security teams optimizing both processes and outcomes. They should consistently adjust their security controls to adapt to evolving threat…

Microsoft Teams is set to introduce support for slash commands directly within the compose message box. The company has announced on the Microsoft 365 Admin Center that this new feature will start rolling out to Teams users across Windows, macOS, and the web later this month. Slash commands is something that other professional messaging apps…

Microsoft has revealed that Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) will debut in the third quarter of 2025. This upcoming on-premises release will require organizations to get subscription licenses for accessing product updates, security patches, and technical support. According to Microsoft, Exchange Server SE will be “code equivalent” to Exchange Server 2019 CU15, but it would…

Microsoft has published a recap of all the new features and improvements added to Copilot for Microsoft 365 during the month of April 2024. The company highlighted several notable improvements tailored to enhance productivity and efficiency across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Later this month, Microsoft will add support for Graph-grounded Copilot chat to classic…

Microsoft has unveiled a host of new capabilities for its Microsoft Purview and Defender for Cloud solutions. The new features help IT administrators in efficiently managing, protecting, and governing AI applications within enterprise environments. First off, Microsoft has launched a new Purview AI Hub in public preview. This new service enables IT admins to gain…

Microsoft has announced plans to make security its top priority to better protect its infrastructure and customers against sophisticated cyberattacks. The company has recently detailed in a blog post that it’s expanding the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to ensure robust protection measures. Last year, Microsoft announced its Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to boost the built-in…

Microsoft Entra External ID, the new customer identity access management solution (CIAM) that the company announced last year, is set to officially launch on May 15. This new service allows organizations to create sign-in interfaces for customer-facing Web apps and pages. Microsoft mentioned that it could be challenging for IT admins to manage external identities…