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Microsoft’s “Frontier Transformation”: How AI Agents Are Reshaping the Future of Work

Microsoft recently introduced a major shift in how organizations will use artificial intelligence in everyday operations. The company is calling this next phase Frontier Transformation, a model where AI agents work alongside employees to automate workflows, execute tasks, and accelerate decision-making across the enterprise. For businesses already modernizing their technology stack with cloud platforms, ERP […]

Microsoft Outage and CrowdStrike Update Cause Global Chaos

In a perfect storm of tech disruptions, a global outage involving Microsoft Azure and a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike sent shockwaves across industries worldwide. The incident, which affected critical services for over five hours, highlighted the vulnerability of our interconnected digital infrastructure. Microsoft Azure, a cornerstone of cloud computing, experienced significant downtime in […]

Microsoft Azure Enhances Healthcare Solutions

Craneware, a prominent provider of value cycle solutions for the healthcare industry, has forged a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at leveraging the Azure cloud platform, driving technical innovation, and collaborating on marketing efforts. This alliance with Microsoft Azure is set to deliver enhanced offerings and added value to healthcare customers through the integration of […]

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, […]

Making the Switch to the NEW Microsoft Teams

If you haven’t heard by now, there’s a new version of Microsoft Teams in town! While the deadline to access the classic Teams app has been extended to July 1, 2024, Microsoft suggests making the switch as soon as possible to access a faster, simpler, and more flexible experience. Features and Changes in the NEW […]

Business Central OData Invalid URL – Root Cause and Fix for Power BI and Excel

Key takeaways: Why the “Invalid URL” error happens in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central OData feeds How to fix it in Microsoft Power BI Desktop and Microsoft Excel Proactive best practice to avoid the error loop By: Nicholas Jackson, Senior Microsoft Dynamics Consultant A common issue that many of our clients run into when doing […]

3 ways Artificial Intelligence helps Small and Medium-Sized Businesses Simplify the Sales Process

By Microsoft Successful small and mid-sized businesses know that the key to standing out from their competition is to deliver a seamless customer experience from the first interaction. However, providing high-quality services across the entire customer journey can be difficult for businesses that use rudimentary customer relationship management (CRM) tools like disconnected spreadsheets, emails, and […]

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 […]

Latest Features in Microsoft Power BI

What’s new in Microsoft Power BI? We’re highlighting some useful features and improvements from the end of 2023. Search and Sort in Paginated Reports Image Source: Microsoft Users can now save time by searching for content across all pages of a paginated report on the Power BI service. If you want to sort a column, […]