Author: Gavin Lancon

Microsoft Enhances Windows-Android with Updated Nearby Share Feature

Microsoft is steadily advancing its efforts to bridge the functionality gap between Windows and Android, striving to offer a seamless integration similar to the synergy between Apple iPhones and Mac devices. A significant step in this direction is the recent enhancement of the Nearby Share feature, which now promises to improve the connectivity between Windows […]

2024 Best Places to Work in PA

Opal Business Solutions is thrilled to announce that the Pittsburgh Business Times has honored us as a winner of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania. Thank you to our incredible employees who make Opal Business Solutions an exceptional workplace, and worthy of a Best Places to Work award. “This award is a […]

Antitrust Scrutiny Leads Microsoft to Quit OpenAI’s Board

Microsoft has stepped down from its observer role on OpenAI’s board, amidst regulatory scrutiny from both sides of the Atlantic. The decision, effective immediately, was conveyed in a letter from Microsoft to OpenAI, highlighting that the board’s newfound stability rendered Microsoft’s oversight unnecessary. The past year saw significant upheaval at OpenAI, including the sudden firing […]

Key Security Features of Microsoft Azure for Businesses

For businesses considering cloud solutions, understanding the security measures in place is paramount. Azure’s Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides continuous security assessments, threat detection, and proactive response capabilities, leveraging Microsoft’s extensive threat intelligence network to identify vulnerabilities and offer actionable recommendations​. Below are some of the Key security features Microsoft Azure has to offer. Azure […]

Microsoft Pauses Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26236 Deployment 

Microsoft has recently paused the rollout of another pre-release version of Windows 11, following a similar action taken weeks ago with the Windows 11 24H2 update. According to a recent update from Microsoft, the deployment of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26236 in the Canary Channel has been temporarily halted. The announcement was added to […]

Microsoft and Hitachi Partner to Drive AI Innovation

Microsoft and Hitachi have announced a significant three-year partnership to drive business and social innovation using generative AI. This collaboration will see the integration of Microsoft’s cloud solutions, including Azure OpenAI Service and Dynamics 365, into Hitachi’s Lumada solutions. The partnership aims to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability across various industries. By focusing on […]