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Nerdio Aims To Simplify (and AI-ify) Windows 365 Management

1 week ago | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News Longtime Microsoft partner Nerdio is expanding its capabilities for managing Windows 365 with the launch of Nerdio Manager for Enterprise 7.0. This latest release, announced earlier this month, brings new planning, automation and cost-saving features, along with deeper integration with Microsoft Intune, aimed at simplifying the full cloud desktop lifecycle.
Microsoft Launches Windows 365 Link Cloud PC Device

2 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft's first cloud PC device, aimed at desk-based and frontline workers in shared environments, is now generally available. Windows 365 Link is a purpose-built cloud PC device that securely connects to Windows 365 within seconds. Designed for rapid setup and simplified management via Microsoft Intune, the device allows users to sign in quickly and work securely, leaving no local data behind when they log out.
Microsoft Launches Preview of Scam-Hunting 'Scareware Blocker' Tool

2 months ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News First announced at last November's Ignite event, Microsoft's new so-called Scareware Blocker is now available as a public preview. Scareware Blocker protects users by identifying potential Internet scam sites and messages using machine learning. This augments existing features in Microsoft's Edge browser, like Microsoft Defender SmartScreen by protecting users against new or undiscovered scams in Web sites, messages and emails.
Microsoft Issues 2025 Identity Security Best Practices

2 months ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has outlined key identity management strategies to help enterprises safeguard their data in 2025. The key, according to the company, is to adopt "proactive defensive measures" to protect against growing AI-based attacks and widespread phishing campaigns. After consulting with its customers, Microsoft has identified three areas in which enterprises can harden their defenses.
Microsoft Introduces Pay-Per-Use AI Agents to Microsoft 365

Jan 16, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News A new Microsoft 365 tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat brings the power of AI agents to commercial customers. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat combines advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade controls to create a flexible, secure and scalable solution. It enables customers spin up AI agents on a pay-as-you-go basis. The agents can be used to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows using natural language commands.
Data Integration Is a Small(er) Vendor's Game: Report

Jan 15, 2025 | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News Despite their dominance in other areas of enterprise tech, the cloud's "Big 3" -- Amazon, Microsoft and Google -- have yet to conquer the data integration market. A new Magic Quadrant report by research firm Gartner found the data integration landscape is thriving as organizations seek better ways to handle data for various needs, including operations, analytics and AI. It's also become a crowded market, to the detriment of big hyperscalers.
Microsoft-Backed Report Makes Business Case for 'Responsible AI'

Jan 15, 2025 | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News A new report by research firm IDC commissioned by Microsoft finds "responsible AI" initiatives are more than feel-good marketing; they make good business sense, too. Among the over 90 percent of organizations that use AI technologies, the whitepaper found that those using responsible AI solutions report myriad benefits beyond operational efficiency and improved customer experiences.
Microsoft's New CoreAI Division To Focus on Bringing AI Agents to Orgs

Jan 15, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has spun up a new internal division focused specifically on developing on delivering an "end-to-end Copilot and AI stack." Announced on Monday by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the new CoreAI organization will consolidate teams from Dev Div, AI Platform and key groups from the Office of the CTO, including AI Supercomputer, AI Agentic Runtimes and Engineering Thrive.
Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Datacenter Expansion

Jan 6, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has revealed plans to invest $80 billion in AI-powered datacenters during fiscal year 2025, with more than half of the funding allocated to projects within the United States. The initiative signals a step toward solidifying U.S.'s leadership in AI technology and infrastructure, as the company looks to work with the incoming Trump administration to further these goals, according to Microsoft President Brad Smith.
Microsoft Heightens E-Mail Insights for Orgs with New Exchange Feature

Jan 6, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News A new feature in Exchange Online that gives admins more complete visibility into e-mails sent to, from and within their organization is now in public preview. The enhanced Message Trace feature, which Microsoft rolled out last month, allows IT to track the status of all user e-mails, including whether they were successfully delivered, via the Exchange admin center.