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With over 25 years of experience leading IT for one of the largest organizations in the world, Tim Aberle shares his experiences on what he shares with every IT Pro who comes to him looking to leverage and experience. 🎬 Watch Petri’s GET-IT Microsoft Teams Day conference (On-Demand): 💪 Thanks to this episode’s sponsor: PowerApps911…

Microsoft has shared a roundup of updates made to its Microsoft 365 app that launched in November 2022. The app provides a central hub for accessing Office apps, shared documents, meetings, and personalized content. Microsoft introduced its new Microsoft 365 app to replace the all-in-one Office apps on Windows, mobile, and the office.com portal. It…

Microsoft has announced that the new version of its Teams app is now generally available for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) customers. The new Teams client has been rebuilt from the ground up with a focus on improved performance, a simplified interface, and reduced memory footprint Microsoft says that the new Teams is two times faster…

In this episode of Petri Dish, Petri’s Editorial Director talks to Ram Vaidyanathan, Product Marketer and security expert at ManageEngine, about automation in security operations (SecOps), including machine learning and AI, and how they will affect the security landscape and the products and services companies use to protect data and IT systems. 🔗 Links and…

Microsoft has released several new features and improvements for the Updates app in Microsoft Teams. This app provides a centralized hub to streamline the processes of creating, submitting, and reviewing updates. Additionally, it offers a convenient way to track check-ins and reports. Microsoft has released a modern onboarding experience for the Updates app in Teams….

Microsoft has announced that Windows Admin Center version 2311 is available in public preview for commercial customers. The latest update brings new experiences for Azure Arc and Azure Migrate, coupled with enhancements to widely-used tools. “Windows Admin Center provides an Azure Arc for servers onboarding experience through our Azure hybrid center. New in this release,…

Microsoft held its Ignite 2023 conference in Seattle this week, and the company unveiled some big updates for Windows Autopatch. The company has announced that it’s consolidating Windows Autopatch and Windows Update for Business into a single update management solution for enterprise customers. Windows Autopatch is a cloud-based service that enables IT admins to automate…

Microsoft has announced a bunch of new productivity and collaboration features coming to Microsoft Teams at Ignite 2023. The company confirmed that the app continues to enjoy momentum, boasting over 320 million users worldwide. Microsoft Teams is introducing a new AI-powered voice isolation feature. This new capability learns the user’s voice and autonomously suppresses background…

Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its new web-based Outlook for Windows client, which combines the functionalities of email and calendar in a unified application. The company has recently outlined a range of upcoming features slated for integration into the new Outlook experience in the next year. Specifically, the new Outlook for Windows will support auto…

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…

Microsoft has just announced the release of Windows 11 version 23H2 (also known as the Windows 11 2023 Update). The new version of the operating system is available as a small enablement package for PCs already running Windows 11 version 22H2. Starting today, Windows 11 users with eligible devices will be able to see Windows…

Microsoft announced yesterday that the new channels experience is now generally available for the classic and new Teams desktop apps. The new channels experience is designed to help users focus on important information, connect with the audience, and effortlessly locate relevant content. “Channels make it possible for teams and workgroups of all sizes to collaborate…