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Quick summary:Microsoft Copilot Studio is a low-code AI platform that lets businesses create and customize copilots — intelligent assistants that integrate with Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform. It helps organizations automate workflows, connect data, and deliver conversational AI experiences for both customers and employees. What is Microsoft Copilot Studio? Microsoft Copilot Studio is an…

Microsoft has introduced new features in Copilot in OneDrive for enterprise and business users. These updates aim to enhance productivity, streamline collaboration, and bring intelligent automation to everyday file management. Enhanced productivity tools First off, Microsoft has introduced a new floating Copilot icon in the OneDrive web app for customers with a Microsoft 365 Copilot…

This article provides a comprehensive comparison of the Command Prompt vs PowerShell, guiding you through the distinct features and ideal use cases for each tool, helping you make an informed decision for your specific needs. Command Prompt remains useful for quick, legacy tasks, but PowerShell stands as the superior, more versatile, and future-proof tool for…

Despite the global push for digital transformation, a staggering number of IT and business professionals feel left behind in the tech race. A new Pluralsight report reveals that while most organizations preach continuous learning, few provide the time and resources needed for upskilling in cybersecurity, cloud, and AI. Tech workforce development firm Pluralsight recently surveyed…

Microsoft has introduced a new auto-archiving feature for Exchange Online customers. The latest update brings smart, threshold-based archiving that automatically manages mailbox storage before it reaches capacity. What is the problem with traditional time-based archiving? A key drawback of relying solely on time-based archiving in Exchange Online is that it only moves emails to the…

Microsoft has introduced a new free subscription plan, Microsoft Entra ID Free, aimed at helping organizations easily track Entra tenant ownership through their billing accounts. The launch is part of Microsoft’s broader Secure Future Initiative, reinforcing identity management and governance across enterprise environments. Microsoft Entra ID Free is a free subscription that shows up in…

Cybercriminals are exploiting a critical flaw in GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software to carry out sophisticated ransomware attacks. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team warns that the Medusa group is weaponizing this vulnerability to deploy ransomware, steal sensitive data, and infiltrate enterprise networks. Fortra first disclosed the deserialization vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2025-10035) in GoAnywhere MFT’s License…

Microsoft is preparing to enhance its Defender for Identity solution with new Secure Score improvement actions that help organizations detect and reduce identity-related risks more effectively. The upgraded security features will roll out in preview later this month to organizations using Microsoft Defender for Identity sensors. Microsoft Secure Score is a tool within Microsoft 365…

Europe is facing a digital battleground as a surge of sophisticated cyberattacks targets its governments and critical infrastructure. ENISA’s latest report warns that state-sponsored hackers and politically motivated hacktivists are escalating their campaigns. According to the new ENISA Threat Landscape report, state-sponsored threat actors are increasingly targeting EU organizations. This study highlighted that government institutions,…

This article compares Cayosoft Guardian Protector, Semperis Purple Knight and PingCastle, 3 popular free tools that help you reduce risk in Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID. While Purple Knight and PingCastle focus on point-in-time assessments, Guardian Protector adds continuous change monitoring and real-time alerting, which changes how you operationalize identity security day to…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss the recent Microsoft reorganization, which places the Windows engineering teams under a single organization, as well as a recent report revealing that Microsoft 365 Copilot has only 8 million paying subscribers.

Microsoft Intune has rolled out several new capabilities designed to strengthen security, simplify app deployment, and support the latest Apple innovations. Alongside these updates, Microsoft is also bringing AI-powered enhancements to optimize Cloud PC performance and management. Microsoft has introduced a new Intel vPro Fleet Services integration with the Intune admin center. This new feature…