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Microsoft has launched a REST-based “Admin API” in public preview this week. It’s designed to help organizations move away from Exchange Web Services (EWS), which will be deprecated next year. Microsoft plans to retire Exchange Web Services (EWS) from Exchange Online in October 2026. However, many organizations rely on EWS for certain administrative tasks. To…

Devolution is enhancing secure remote access management with the launch of its AI-powered Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Remote Desktop Manager. This release allows administrators to streamline operations without compromising governance and exposing sensitive credentials. The MCP Server (Model Context Protocol Server) is a secure automation layer designed to connect AI assistants with Remote…

Microsoft has announced major updates for Microsoft Foundry. These new capabilities are designed to streamline the creation, deployment, and management of AI agents across enterprise environments by centralizing observability, security, and development workflows. First off, Microsoft has launched Foundry IQ in public preview, which is a managed knowledge system that lets AI agents access and…

Microsoft is modernizing identity management for the AI age with the public preview of Entra Agent ID. The capability offers organizations deeper visibility and full lifecycle oversight of AI agents to reduce risk and strengthen governance. Microsoft first announced the initial preview of its Entra Agent ID in May 2025. However, most companies didn’t realize…

In this blog post, you’ll learn how Mobile Device Management (MDM) can be used to manage and secure all types of mobile devices, including laptops and smart phones. What is Mobile Device Management? MDM is a strategic framework that governs how mobile devices interact with corporate resources. Keeping track of thousands of mobile devices, like…

Microsoft has started to clearly outline what it means when it says Windows 11 is becoming an agentic operating system. WindowsCentral.com reported late yesterday that Microsoft is sharing details in a support document that show how AI will shift from being a collection of add ons to becoming part of the operating system’s core design….

During its Ignite 2025 keynote, Microsoft announced new Windows Recovery tools to help IT teams minimize downtime and simplify remediation. Key among them are updates to Quick Machine Recovery (QMR), WinRE networking support, and Autopatch QMR management. Earlier this year, Microsoft released a new Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) tool that enables organizations to recover from…

Microsoft is strengthening Windows security and resilience to help organizations mitigate risks and prepare for an AI-driven future. These updates align with the Secure Future Initiative and emphasize trust, privacy, and enterprise-grade controls. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) APIs in Windows provide encryption algorithms designed to withstand future quantum attacks that could break traditional cryptography. These APIs…

At its Ignite 2025 this morning, Microsoft announced new features to help users access and manage AI agents on Windows 11. One of these updates is a new Ask Copilot on the taskbar experience that provides quick access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, agents, and Windows Search. With one-click access from the taskbar, users can leverage…

Microsoft is kicking off its Ignite 2025 conference this morning, and the company announced several updates for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft said that 90% of the Fortune 500 now use Microsoft 365 Copilot, and these new capabilities are designed to help every organization become a Frontier Firm, one that is human-led and agent-operated. Agent Mode…

Microsoft Teams is once again getting a couple of new updates at the company’s annual Ignite conference for IT pros. This morning, Microsoft announced that agents in Teams channels have added support for third-party apps and agents through Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. MCP acts as a bridge that allows agents to exchange context and…

Microsoft has launched twelve new Security Copilot agents in preview in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Purview. The company has also introduced over 30 new partner agents that are designed to offer end-to-end protection to organizations. Security Copilot is an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant designed to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to…