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Microsoft Ends Windows 10 Support in 2025

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft to end Windows 10 Support in 2025 means that there will no longer be provided bug fixes for issues, security fixes for vulnerabilities, time zone updates, or technical support for problems that might occur.  What does this mean for businesses with Windows 10 devices? The […]

Changes to Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams Licensing

On April 1, 2024, Microsoft announced a new lineup of commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites that do not include Microsoft Teams. The company also introduced a standalone Teams option for Enterprise customers. The changes come as Microsoft aims to reach globally consistent licensing and provide more flexibility in purchasing options. According to Microsoft, […]

Copilot for Microsoft 365 Now Available for all Businesses

It’s official – all businesses can now experience the benefits of Copilot for Microsoft 365! In a blog post on January 15, Microsoft made the following announcements: There is no longer a 300-seat purchase minimum for Copilot commercial plans. Office 365 E3 and E5 customers are eligible to purchase Copilot. Copilot is generally available for […]

Exciting Announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2023

Microsoft Ignite 2023 is in full swing! The annual conference announces the best of what’s next in technology, including new Microsoft products and updates. Check out some of the most exciting announcements from Microsoft Ignite below. Microsoft Fabric now Generally Available Fabric integrates Power BI, Data Factory, and the next generation of Synapse into one […]

Microsoft 365 Copilot Arriving November 1

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is quickly approaching! Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available for enterprise customers on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know about Copilot, which spans across Microsoft 365, Windows 11, and Edge/Bing. What is Microsoft 365 Copilot? Microsoft 365 Copilot is […]

How to Color-Code your Microsoft SharePoint Calendar

Written by Emma Thomas, Business Systems Consultant If you’re looking to color-code your Microsoft SharePoint calendar- look no further. Below are steps to take to make those events different colors with a Calendar Overlay. In this write-up, we are using SharePoint Online. To create color-coded events in your SharePoint calendar, follow the steps below: In […]

5 Useful Features in Microsoft SharePoint

Ensuring your organization stays consistently well-informed can be a challenging task at times. The help of Microsoft SharePoint Features will take the worry out of keeping up with communication and ensure that your business stays seamlessly connected. This powerful and versatile platform is designed to share and manage content, integrate other applications, and create interactive […]

Big Announcements from Microsoft Build 2023

At Microsoft Build, an annual flagship event for developers, Microsoft made some major announcements relating to the potential of AI and the future of its products. Frank Shaw, Chief Communications Officer at Microsoft, says, “We talk about our goal to empower any developer to use any programming language, write code on any operating system and […]

4 Things You Can Do With Microsoft SharePoint

Is your business using Microsoft SharePoint? The platform enables businesses to store, share, and collaborate on documents in a centralized location. In this blog, we’re sharing 4 ways you can increase efficiency with SharePoint. Storage and Collaboration With Microsoft SharePoint, you’re able to upload and store files securely on one platform. No more back-and-forth emails […]

What is Microsoft’s AI-Powered ‘Copilot’?

This week, Microsoft announced Microsoft 365 Copilot, a new AI-powered tool that enables you to work in an entirely new manner. Microsoft says that Copilot “combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool […]