This Week in IT

This Week in IT

Join Russell Smith, Editorial Director of Petri.com, to take a look at the most important news for IT pros in the past week. This Week in IT is a podcast for IT Pros that covers all the latest developments on Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure. The show is enterprise focused for IT Pros who are looking to make the most of Microsoft solutions and products.

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TWiIT episode 97 - Microsoft Intune Suite
Episode 97 Feb 9, 2024

This Week in IT – Microsoft’s Intune Suite: Next-Level IT or Overpriced Toolset?

This Week in IT, I take a closer look at Microsoft’s new Intune Suite, which is now generally available this month. The new package includes all the core features of existing Intune plans plus 5 new advanced features for: endpoint privilege management, remote help, enterprise app management, advanced analytics, and cloud PKI. But will it...

TWiIT ep96 - Windows Server 2025
Episode 96 Feb 2, 2024

This Week in IT: The Best 4 New Features in Windows Server 2025

This Week in IT, I look at the best four new features in Windows Server 2025, including on-premises server hotpatching with Azure Arc, next generation Active Directory and SMB, improved storage performance, and robust in-place upgrades. Links and resources Transcript This Week in IT, I look at the best four new features in Windows Server...

This Week in IT - 'Copilot for Microsoft 365' Is Now Available for Everyone - But Is It Worth /User?
Episode 95 Jan 26, 2024

This Week in IT: ‘Copilot for Microsoft 365’ Is Now Available for Everyone – But Is It Worth $30/User?

This Week in IT, I dig deeper into Microsoft’s recent announcement that Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for small and medium sized businesses, I’ll look at how Copilot for Microsoft 365 differs from the free version of Copilot, and whether you should consider spending $30/user for the additional features Copilot for M365 brings...

Windows 11 approved hero 3
Episode Jan 5, 2024

This Week In IT – Sneak Peek: Windows 11 Only 2024 ‘Moment’ Update Coming February

This Week in IT, I look at the new features expected to be part of the Windows 11 Moment 5 update due in February. Plus, Microsoft Teams channels are getting a new discover feed, a new secure printing experience is coming to Windows 11, and Windows keyboards are getting a new key for the first...

This Week in IT - 3 New Microsoft Teams features
Episode 93 Dec 22, 2023

This Week in IT – 3 NEW Useful Features in Microsoft Teams (December 2023)

This Week in IT, our last episode of 2023, I look at three new features and changes in Microsoft Teams that can help you boost productivity. Plus, Microsoft releases a tool to fix a bug that renamed printers, Windows Mixed Reality exits stage left, and Microsoft Authenticator is getting support for passkeys to prevent password...

TWiIT ep92 - Windows 12 rumors
Episode 92 Dec 8, 2023

This Week in IT – Windows 12 Rumors and Microsoft Copilot Is Live

This Week in IT, I look at what’s possibly in store for Windows 12, Bing Chat is now Microsoft Copilot and it’s generally available on a device near you! Plus, we navigate the twists and turns of Windows 10’s end-of-support maze, exploring the alternative options for those not ready to move on. I uncover the...

Security – 4
Episode 91 Dec 1, 2023

This Week in IT – Windows Hacked: Security Flaw in Top Laptops Revealed!

This Week in IT, discover how experts from Blackwing HQ uncovered startling Windows Hello fingerprint vulnerabilities on Dell, Lenovo, and Surface laptops. Learn about the flaw and what it means for your device’s security. Plus, Windows 10 is getting a new feature and there are some changes to end of support for Exchange Server 2019....

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Episode 90 Nov 17, 2023

This Week in IT – Ignite 2023: Advanced Project Management Features Finally Coming to Microsoft Planner

This Week in IT, find out how task management is being transformed in Microsoft 365 with big changes to Planner. Plus, all the news from Ignite, including Loop GA and new feature, updates to Microsoft Teams, and a new enterprise app management feature in Intune. Links and resources Transcript This Week in IT, find out...

Network Security
Episode 89 Nov 10, 2023

This Week in IT – Is Your Data Safe? How Microsoft’s ‘Secure Future’ Plans to Outsmart Digital Threats

This Week in IT, get ready to navigate the cutting-edge of security and AI with Microsoft’s latest innovations! From the robust Secure Future Initiative, safeguarding against cyberthreats, to the seamless new Teams web client enhancing online collaboration, and the buzz around Windows 11’s Copilot possibly joining Windows 10—this is your look into the fast-moving pace...

This Week in IT Episode 88 - Windows 11 23H2
Episode 88 Nov 3, 2023

‘This Week in IT’ – Windows 11 23H2 Enhanced File Explorer and Passwordless Security Unveiled!

This Week in IT, discover the future of Windows and Microsoft Teams in our latest tech roundup: From the many enhancements in Windows 11 23H2 including a modernized File Explore and more secure, password-free experience, to a pivotal shift as we say goodbye to the classic Teams app. Plus, we’ll explore the new Teams Meet...

TWiIT ep86 - Snapdragon X Elite
Episode 86 Oct 27, 2023

This Week in IT – Could Windows on Arm Outperform Apple M2, Teams Milestone, & Windows LAPS GA

This Week in IT, Snapdragon X Elite takes the lead against Apple’s M2 Max! Meanwhile, Teams skyrockets with 320 Million active users and Microsoft streamlines Defender for Endpoint deployment. Plus, discover how Windows LAPS is supercharging protection with the latest Entra ID and Intune support. Links and resources Transcript This week in IT, Snapdragon X...

Microsoft Loop
Episode 86 Oct 20, 2023

This Week in IT: New Loop Features in Teams, Security Copilot Update, Resource Guard for Azure Backup, and much more…

This Week in IT, unlock seamless collaboration in Teams with the new Loop components update, allowing real-time edits, sharing, and integration across Microsoft 365! Plus, Microsoft introduces extra security to protect Azure Backup vaults from ransomware, Windows 365 Cloud PCs get an important new security feature, and Security Copilot gets an update and wider availability....

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