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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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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.

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ISTELive 23: How to engage students with the power of technology:
Digital tools to elevate your classroom

July 7, 2023
Discover how ISTELive 23 set the pace for technological innovations shaping the future of K-12 education.

Safeguard your Microsoft 365 assets with a third-party data management solution:
How are you protecting your data?

June 28, 2023
Protecting your M365 digital assets is vital. Is your organization going about it the right way?

Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance suite updates: What’s included, and how do you purchase?:
Solve what’s next in security and compliance with a solution that scales

June 21, 2023
Discover what’s included in the Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance suite, plus get SHI’s expert licensing guidance.

Empowering student success: Microsoft 365 for Education tackles learning challenges head-on:
Incorporating technology designed for your students

June 6, 2023
With immersive and engaging apps, M365 is built to foster educational, social, and emotional well-being.

Ensure cloud governance compliance with SHI’s detailed assessment:
SHI’s cloud experts make it simple to evaluate your posture.

May 25, 2023
SHI's posture evaluation is thorough and effective, based on our proprietary baselines and OEM best practices.

How to shut out cyberattacks and stay safe with Azure Front Door:
Deadbolting against DDoS attacks is easier than you’d think.

April 5, 2023
Deploy built-in security tools with Azure Front Door to mitigate any DDoS attack that may come knocking.

How training opportunities can take your Microsoft investment to the next level:
Keep pace with changing technologies

March 24, 2023
Discover how SHI and Microsoft’s certifications and trainings can set your business up for success.