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Microsoft Online Services: Pricing Consistency Update
August 12, 2025
Upcoming updates to Online Services pricing under volume licensing programs.
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.
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.
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
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.
Copilot Release Notes: May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
The latest updates and news for Microsoft Copilot.
Windows news you can use: April 2025
April 30, 2025
Highlights in this month's "Windows news you can use" will help you get up to speed on news you may have missed.
Windows App to replace Remote Desktop app for Windows
March 10, 2025
Users must transition to Windows App to ensure continued access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Microsoft Dev Box.
Prepare for the Remote Desktop client for Windows end of support
March 27, 2025
On March 27, 2026, the Remote Desktop client standalone installer (MSI) for Windows will reach end of support.
The 2025 Annual Work Trend Index: The Frontier Firm is born
April 23, 2025
The data reveals the emergence of a new kind of organization: the Frontier Firm — built around intelligence on tap, human-agent teams and a new role for everyone: agent boss.
Announcing general availability of AI adoption score
April 16, 2025
The AI adoption score is a simple and effective way to measure your organization's adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot and compare your adoption with other organizations like yours.
Microsoft Copilot Scenario Library
March 17, 2025
Use this guidance by department and individual scenario to get inspired, empower your workforce and realize value from your Microsoft Copilot investment.
How-To Sync EntraID Group Memberships Into Any System
March 14, 2025
A guide on how to synchronize EntraID group memberships into any system.
Introducing the Copilot Analytics Advanced Analysis Playbook
March 14, 2025
This playbook is intended for analytics leaders or analysts who have used available resources to assess Copilot adoption and impact, and seek further guidance for an in-depth analysis plan.
New iOS/iPadOS ADE enrollment policies experience
March 14, 2025
Expected in Q2CY25, iOS/iPadOS automated device enrollment (ADE) policies will move to a new infrastructure which enables Intune to speed up the delivery of new features.
Path Layer for Azure Maps Visual in Power BI
March 17, 2025
Path Layer, a powerful feature that brings geospatial data to life, making it easier to visualize and analyze relationships, movements, and trends.
Azure Maps Visual in Power BI Now Supports Publish to Web
March 17, 2025
This update enables Power BI users to embed Azure Maps-powered visualizations in public websites, blogs, and other online platforms.
From questions to discoveries: NASA’s new Earth Copilot brings Microsoft AI capabilities to democratize access to complex data
November 14, 2024
Navigating the over 100 petabytes of collected data can be challenging, which is why NASA has collaborated with Microsoft to explore the use of a custom copilot.
Microsoft Purview Protection Policies for Azure Data Lake & Blob Storage Available in All Regions
February 21, 2025
Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) protection policies provide a solution by enabling organizations to scan and label data based on the content stored in the blob.
Azure File Sync: faster, more secure and Windows Server 2025 support
February 21, 2025
The latest updates for Azure File Sync bring a host of exciting features and improvements.
Setting Up a Secure Webhook in an Azure Monitor Action Group
February 22, 2025
Azure Monitor, with a secure webhook, allows you to send alerts to an external endpoint with an authentication token.
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1
February 19, 2025
Majorana 1, the first quantum processing unit built on a topological core.
A new level unlocked
February 19, 2025
Recently, Microsoft released Muse, a first-of-its-kind generative AI model that they are applying to gaming.
SharePoint Roadmap Pitstop January 2025
February 6, 2025
January 2025 brought a lot of new offerings: Viva Connections on the SharePoint app bar, Pay-as-you-go billing model for SharePoint agents, Re-imagined Hero web part, and more.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Customer Newsletter
February 4, 2025
February edition - What's new in Defender for Cloud?
Customize AOAI Embeddings with contrastive learning
February 5, 2025
Embeddings are used to generate a representation of unstructured data in a dense vector space.
New tools make it easier to build with Azure Communication Services
February 4, 2025
Two powerful new tools: a tutorial for leveraging GitHub Copilot, and the new sample library.
What’s new in Microsoft Intune: January 2025
February 7, 2025
Highlighting how Microsoft makes daily work more functional, user friendly, and secure.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents
February 7, 2025
An In-Depth Overview of Copilot's Potential in SharePoint and beyond.
SC-401T00: Information Security Administrator coming end of April!
February 7, 2025
The course covers essential topics such as information protection, data loss prevention (DLP), retention, and insider risk management.
Live and Recorded Webinars
Access live and on-demand guidance from SHI’s experts on everything Microsoft, including practical how-to guides, reactions to new product announcements, and our best licensing strategies.
Navigating from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and Overcoming End User Resistance
Learn how to streamline your transition, mitigate downtime, and ensure everyone is on the same page with the new system.
Duration:
57
Navigating the New Microsoft Licensing Landscape
Delve into the latest changes in Microsoft licensing. This session will illuminate the complex new structures and their implications for your business
Duration:
51
Stay in tuned with Intune: Making Device Migrations Easy
Learn the solution that experts developed that required nothing more than one reboot, leveraging the power of when using Intune, Azure AD, and Autopilot.
Duration:
30
Streamline Complexity: Leverage Windows 11 with Dell's Modern Devices
Join SHI & Dell for an informative webinar on how to optimize productivity by integrating Windows 11 into your PC and device ecosystem.
Duration:
42
Accelerate GenAI Business Value in Canada with Microsoft Copilot
Webinar hosts run through generative AI in the Canadian Market, why you should take advantage of Copilot technologies, and how SHI can help you get started.
Duration:
57
Windows 11: Why it really is the best choice for today’s modern workers
Now is the time for all organizations to adopt Windows 11 for their end-user PCs. Dive into features and benefits, and how to supercharge your Modern Workforce.
Duration:
58
Securing Healthcare Environments with SHI, Apple and Microsoft
SHI can guide the optimal implementation of Apple® solutions like macOS®, iOS®, iPadOS®, watchOS® throughout your healthcare setup to enhance productivity, efficiency, and security.
Duration:
55
Copilot for Microsoft 365 Updates, Insights, and Next Steps with Copilot Studio
In this session, we will delve into big updates, address the frequently asked questions surrounding Copilot for Microsoft 365 and explore the capabilities within Copilot Studio.
Duration:
59
AI and the Microsoft Ecoverse: The Citizen Maker Conversation
Discover how the Age of Digital Transformation has evolved into the Era of Enablement, where powerful tools like Copilot and the Power Platform are essential for empowering your entire organization.
Duration:
61
The Power Platform: A Solution to Solve Business Challenges
Learn how the Microsoft Power Platform & SHI Power Platform Ideation Lab workshop can improve business processes by using the power of Power BI, Power Automation, Power Apps, & Power Virtual Agents
Duration:
52
Unlock success: Choosing the right device for your corporate environment with Microsoft Surface
It's vital to select the right devices for your corporate environment. Learn how Microsoft Surface devices are designed to drive success.
Duration:
55
Microsoft Copilot: How to get started and what you need to know
Hear SHI's take on the latest Microsoft Copilot announcements (spoiler: we're excited) and learn how SHI can help you take advantage of Copilot in your environment.
Duration:
58
Tips and tricks: Excel navigation, selection, and views
In this practical and powerful session, geared to all levels of Excel users, learn tips and tricks to speed up some common Excel activities.
Duration:
39
Tips and tricks: Excel PivotTables
In this session, designed for experienced PivotTable users, you'll learn the surprising secrets of the PivotTable cache.
Duration:
39
Tips and tricks: Microsoft OneNote
We dive into the different content types that can be stored in a OneNote notebook in this engaging session, geared to all levels of users.
Duration:
39
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