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Microsoft has announced the general availability of workload orchestration in Azure Arc. This new feature is designed to simplify the deployment and management of Kubernetes-based applications across distributed edge environments. Workload orchestration helps organizations manage and deploy applications consistently across multiple, diverse locations, especially in edge environments like factories, retail stores, or clinics. It solves…

In this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad Sams and Paul Thurrott discuss Meta’s attempt to disrupt the AI race by aggressively hiring the best engineers on the market, as well as the AI-powered code editor Cursor, which is coming to the web and mobile.

Microsoft has acknowledged a new sign-in issue affecting Microsoft Teams-certified Android devices, including Teams Rooms on Android, Teams Phones, Teams Panels, and Teams Displays. The issue is caused by a new Conditional Access policy in Microsoft Entra ID that blocks Device Code Flow (DCF) authentication. Microsoft mentioned that this policy is a part of its…

Microsoft has released a detailed roundup of all the new features and enhancements introduced in Microsoft Entra from April to June 2025. A key highlight is the new Entra Agent ID feature, which allows organizations to better control how agents interact with data, systems, and users Security improvements In November, Microsoft will add support for…

As Azure Local and other hyper-converged solutions—such as Windows Server Hyper-Converged and Proxmox—continue to gain traction, many customers, partners, and smaller OEM resellers still struggle with sizing their clusters accurately. This challenge has persisted for years, particularly with Azure Local and Windows Server environments. During my time at Microsoft, we encountered frequent issues with both…

Microsoft is investigating a new bug in its Intune endpoint management software that causes custom security baseline settings to be lost during the update process. The Microsoft Intune support team acknowledged this issue on July 1. In Microsoft Intune, security baselines are collections of recommended security settings designed by Microsoft to help organizations quickly implement…

Microsoft has officially launched Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) for commercial customers. This new release adopts a subscription-based model, departing from the traditional versioned approach to deliver continuous updates and long-term support. Microsoft first announced details about the Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) back in May 2024. This new subscription-based version of Exchange Server is…

Microsoft is strengthening passkey support in Windows 11 as part of its ongoing shift away from traditional passwords toward more secure, phishing-resistant authentication. A new partnership with 1Password allows users to seamlessly sync and manage passkeys directly within Windows 11. A passkey is a modern, secure way to log into apps and websites without using…

Microsoft Defender for Office 365 has introduced a new security feature designed to protect users from email-bombing attacks. This new capability started rolling out in late June, and it’s expected to hit general availability by the end of this month. An email bombing attack is a type of cyberattack where a target’s inbox is flooded…

There’s been a lot of chatter this week about Microsoft struggling to get businesses on board with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Now, it’s not that big enterprises aren’t buying it—many of them are. But here’s the twist: actual adoption inside those organizations is sluggish. Wait—Why is that? Well, here’s the kicker. Users are choosing ChatGPT instead….

Microsoft has rolled out enhanced application protection policies in Microsoft Intune. Application protection policies (APP) are designed to help protect corporate data within mobile apps, especially in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) scenarios. MAM SDK adoption grows with 126 supported apps Microsoft has released the Mobile Application Management Software Development Kit (MAM SDK). This release…

Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that exploits Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature, allowing attackers to send deceptive emails without authentication to steal user credentials. Since May 2025, this technique has targeted over 70 organizations across multiple industries in the U.S., posing a significant threat to enterprise email security. In Exchange Online, the…