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Microsoft Announces End of Support for Dynamics GP by 2029

Microsoft has announced that it will end product support for Dynamics GP on September 30, 2029, with security patch support continuing until April 30, 2031. This decision marks a transition away from the long-standing ERP solution, encouraging users to consider modern alternatives, particularly Dynamics 365 Business Central, Microsoft’s cloud-based ERP platform. For organizations currently using […]

Discover Microsoft Loop: The Future of Collaboration

Documents have long served as tools for collaboration, enabling us to share ideas and work together more effectively. As our work environments evolve, the need for tools that adapt to dynamic and fast-paced collaboration has become essential. Enter Microsoft Loop—a platform designed to bring people, content, and tasks together in a seamless co-creation experience, regardless […]

Migrate from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central

Migrating from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to embrace digital transformation and enhance productivity. Although ERP migrations are often perceived as complex, they don’t have to be. By moving to Business Central, companies can streamline their operations and leverage advanced cloud-based solutions, making the transition both smooth […]

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. “This award is a true reflection of the incredible dedication and talent of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Life360 Confirms Hacker Stole Tile Tracker IDs and Customer Data

A hacker breached the systems behind Tile device trackers and stole customer data, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. The breach exploited internal systems through stolen credentials from a former Tile employee, allowing the hacker to access tools intended for responding to law enforcement requests about Tile trackers. While the breach did not compromise […]