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Google Releases Offline Syncing for Microsoft Office Docs in Workspace

Google Workspace users can now work offline with Microsoft Office files on their desktop and sync changes when online again.

June 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Google is releasing a new Workspace capability designed to make it easier to work with Microsoft Office files in Workspace apps when an internet connection isn’t available. The company says users can now work offline with Microsoft Office files on their desktop, bringing the collaboration features of Google Workspace to Microsoft Office files when the […]

Microsoft Reminds Users That it is Ending Support for Windows 8.1 in January 2023

Organizations with machines running on Windows 8.1 should look at upgrading to Windows 10 or 11 to stay secure.

June 27, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

For the few organizations and use cases where Windows 8.1 is still in use, IT professionals should begin immediately planning an upgrade to Windows 10 or 11, as Microsoft’s support for Windows 8.1 will end in January 2023. On Jan. 10, 2023, those running Windows 8.1 and Microsoft 365 will continue to function, but they […]

Microsoft Releases Temporary Access Pass For Time-Limited Passcodes

Temporary Access Pass is a time-limited passcode that allows users to register passwordless authentication methods and recover accounts.

June 24, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is releasing the general availability of Temporary Access Pass, a time-limited passcode that allows users to register passwordless authentication methods and recover access to accounts without a password. According to Microsoft, Temporary Access Pass (TAP) can also be used to set up Windows devices whether users are directly setting up their own devices or […]

Admins Now Have More Control Over Microsoft 365 App Updates

Microsoft has released new, highly requested abilities for IT admins to update Microsoft 365 apps via servicing profiles.

June 23, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is releasing new, highly requested abilities for IT admins to update Microsoft 365 apps via servicing profiles. According to the company, the new servicing profiles features, now generally available, are designed to make managing Microsoft 365 app updates more modern and easier for IT admins, allowing for more control over which users get automated […]

Microsoft Aims to Boost IoT Security With Secured-core Certification

Edge Secured-core is a certification in the Azure Certified Device program for IoT devices that certifies devices meet security standards.

June 22, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is releasing the general availability of the extension to its Secured-core platform to IoT devices and new Edge Secured-core certified devices from its hardware partners to customers can more easily select IoT devices that meet advanced security requirements. According to Microsoft, Edge Secured-core is a certification in the Azure Certified Device program for IoT […]

Microsoft Releases Defender for Endpoint Unified Agent Integration With Defender for Server Plan 2

Microsoft's new unified Defender for Endpoint solution adds new features such as Tamper Protection, EDR in block mode, improved detection.

June 21, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is launching Defender for Endpoint’s unified agent integration with Microsoft Defender for Server Plan 2, aligning the experience between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Server plans. The release comes just two months after the company introduced Microsoft Defender for Severs Plan 1, an entry-level SKU that offers Cloud Security Posture Management capabilities including Secure […]

Microsoft Releases Defender for Individuals for Enterprise-grade Personal Protection

Microsoft Defender for Individuals is a new online security application for subscribers of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family.

June 17, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is releasing Defender for Individuals, a new online security application for subscribers of Microsoft 365 Personal and Family, bringing enterprise security features to consumers. According to Microsoft, Defender for Individuals leverage the same security tools used by enterprises for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, bringing new security offerings to the company’s Defender solutions family and […]

Microsoft To Launch Viva Sales To Enhance CRM, Selling Experience

Viva Sales is Microsoft's new seller tool that combines any CRM with Microsoft 365 and Teams to improve selling experiences.

June 16, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is launching Viva Sales, which the Redmond, Wash. IT giant calls a new seller tool that combines any customer relationship management (CRM) technology, Microsoft 365 and Teams to provide a streamlined and intelligence selling experience. Microsoft bills the new offering as a way to keep hybrid and remote salespeople productive while navigating between CRMs, […]

Red River Earns Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop Advanced Specialization

June 15, 2022 TechDecisions Staff Leave a Comment

CLAREMONT, N.H. & CHANTILLY, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Red River, a technology transformation company serving government and enterprise customers, today announced it has achieved the Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (formerly Windows Virtual Desktop) advanced specialization, validating the Company’s deep knowledge, experience and expertise in deploying, scaling, and securing virtual desktop infrastructure on Azure. “Red River continues to invest […]

Microsoft to Acquire Miburo to Boost Nation State Threat Detection, Research

Microsoft is acquiring cyber threat analysis and research firm Miburo to help organizations detect and respond to sophisticated cyberattacks.

June 15, 2022 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft says it is acquiring cyber threat analysis and research firm Miburo in a move the company hopes will help organizations detect and respond to sophisticated nation-state cyberattacks. In a blog post penned by Tom Burt, corporate vice president of customer security and trust, in the blog, Microsoft says Miburo will become part of the […]