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Microsoft Online Services: Pricing Consistency Update

August 12, 2025

Upcoming updates to Online Services pricing under volume licensing programs.

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Modern External Networks is now generally available to all Engage customers

June 23, 2025

Viva Engage! Modern external networks will promote collaboration between users and teams from different companies, known as external participants.

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A Seamless Shift: New Outlook for Windows Coming to Microsoft 365 Education

June 23, 2025

Now Microsoft 365 Education users get to experience the modern, AI-powered Outlook for Windows.

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Making the Most of Attack Simulation Training: Dynamic Groups, Automation, and User Education

June 24, 2025

Attack Simulation Training is built right into Microsoft Defender for Office 365

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Vulnerability Advisory: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint on Linux Elevation of Privilege

May 13, 2025

The Stratascale Cyber Research Unit (CRU) team discovered an elevation of privilege vulnerability in a helper script that is used to enumerate versions of software installed on the system.

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Copilot Release Notes: May 2, 2025

May 2, 2025

The latest updates and news for Microsoft Copilot.

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Four steps to Azure cost optimization:
Identify and address your biggest spend risks.

July 10, 2024
Here are the steps you should take to optimize Azure spend and usage, as well as common pitfalls to avoid.

Microsoft Entra: Secure identities against today’s threats:
SHI’s certified consultants help strengthen your security posture

July 1, 2024
With Microsoft Entra, SHI’s certified consultants can help strengthen your security posture.

Real talk: Is Microsoft 365 still relevant now that Teams is out?:
[Spoiler alert] Yes, yes it is.

June 3, 2024
Microsoft 365 remains a powerhouse, even without Teams. But what does this licensing change mean for you?

Here’s why AI literacy is easily the best thing you’re not doing:
The missing piece that will boost proficiency and maximize returns

April 17, 2024
Leave digital stagnancy in the rearview mirror. Propel your organization forward with AI literacy.