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Microsoft Brings AI to SharePoint, Refreshes OneDrive

Copilot in SharePoint will help users create pages and content, while a new OneDrive experience is designed to make finding files easier.

May 3, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is making major enhancements to both SharePoint and OneDrive, including leveraging its GPT-4-powered Copilot solution to help with web design in SharePoint. Microsoft, which made the announcements during its Microsoft 365 Conference this week, says it wants to simplify the SharePoint experience for content authors with AI to cut down on manual steps and […]

UFlex India Corporate boardroom uses Extron NAV Pro AV over IP system

Extron NAV Pro AV over IP Modernizes Corporate Boardroom

An Extron NAV Pro AV over IP system allows for seamless AV switching among multiple formats and less clutter for a discreet installation.

May 1, 2023 TD Staff Leave a Comment

UFlex, a provider of sustainable flexible packaging and polymer sciences serving corporate clients such as Coca-Cola, L’Oreal and Mars Wrigley, sought to modernize its corporate boardroom at its headquarters in Noida, India. The boardroom makeover would feature enhanced functionality with no visible hardware for an aesthetically pleasing look. The Tech Challenge The corporate boardroom is […]

Windows 10, 22H2 is the Last Version of Windows 10, Microsoft Decrees

Current Windows 10 version will remain in support through Oct. 14, 2025, and organizations will have to upgrade to Windows 11 after.

April 27, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

The current version of Windows 10, version 22H2 will be the last version of Windows 10, Microsoft says, which effectively puts an end to any major feature updates for the operating system as the company becomes all-in on Windows 11. According to Microsoft, that version of Windows 10 will remain in support with monthly security […]

CDW’s Q1 Results, Layoffs Hint at IT Buying Slowdown

IT service provider CDW is reportedly laying off employees after a disappointing first quarter due to 'cautious' IT spending.

April 24, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

While Gartner is predicting continued increases in IT investments despite an anticipated economic slowdown, technology provider CDW is expecting a U.S. IT market decline at a high single-digit rate this year and has reportedly laid off a large number of employees as a cost-cutting measure. Last week, the company reported first quarter results that were […]

AVI Systems’ Velocity Signature Launches, Unveils New Brand Identity for Magenium, Offerings Expand

AVI Systems launches Velocity Signature systems, rebrands Microsoft Consulting Practice, Magenium; expands AVI Vision.

April 20, 2023 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

In AVI Systems news this week, the global AV/UC systems integrator announced a new Velocity Signature Meeting space system to meet Microsoft Teams Room specifications. In addition, the company also unveiled a new brand and visual identity for Magenium, its Microsoft Consulting Practice. The company also expanded its global program management offering, AVI Vision. AVI […]

ChatGPT, AI, Microsoft, Work Trend Index, Generative AI

Why ChatGPT’s Versatility Makes it a Game-Changer in the Competitive Cloud Market

ChatGPT's cloud-based generative AI has disruptive potential and the capacity to transform every offering from Microsoft.

April 18, 2023 Satish Subramani Leave a Comment

Microsoft is reportedly investing a whopping $10 billion in OpenAI, the firm behind ChatGPT and DALL-E. The eight-year-old firm with no mainstream product or revenue model has dominated the news headlines ever since it released an AI Chatbot to market in November 2022. So, what is ChatGPT and what can it do? What is ChatGPT […]

Audinate Unveils New API, Achieves AWS Technology Partner Status

Audinate's Dante Domain Manager 1.5 API boosts service providers' capabilities with touch panels, management and monitoring software and more.

April 17, 2023 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

In Audinate news this week, the Portland, Ore., developer of the Dante AV-over-IP solution announced a new API for service providers and system integrators in the Dante Domain Manager 1.5. In addition, the company has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Technology Partner status. Audinate’s New API Audinate’s latest API allows service providers, integrators, software developers […]

What is Going on With Microsoft Exchange Server Throttling and Blocking?

Microsoft will begin throttling and blocking emails from unsupported, unpatched Exchange servers over the next two months. Here's why.

April 17, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

Microsoft is hoping to address the security issue of emails sent to Exchange online from unsupported and unpatched Exchange Servers by enabling a transport-based enforcement system in Exchange Online that will throttle and then block emails from an unsupported server. The end goal is to encourage Microsoft customers to stop using persistently vulnerable versions of […]

spear phishing, Phishing bait alert concept on a smartphone screen

Armorblox: BEC Attacks Increased by 72% YOY

BEC attacks surged 72% YoY with companies being targeted by language-based and socially engineered attacks across industries, finds Armorblox.

April 13, 2023 Alyssa Borelli Leave a Comment

Threat researchers at email security firm Armorblox have found that business email compromise (BEC) attacks have increased dramatically by 72% year-over-year. In its second, annual 2023 Email Security Threat Report, the company says it continues to see high volumes of language-based and socially engineered attacks targeting organizations of all sizes and across industries. Vendor compromise […]

April 2023 Patch Tuesday: CLFS Under Active Attack Again; 10-Year-Old Bug Reissued

IT administrators have a busy month with Microsoft alone releasing patches for 100 vulnerabilities, including one under active attack.

April 11, 2023 Zachary Comeau Leave a Comment

IT administrators in Microsoft environments have about 100 patches to apply for the April 2023 Patch Tuesday release, including one in Windows Common Log File System Driver that is being actively exploited and another one from 2013 that is being reissued. The company released patches to fix 97 vulnerabilities in its products, which was in […]