On December 31, 2025, Microsoft will retire Viva Goals. Microsoft will continue to maintain Viva Goals’ availability, accessibility, and security through retirement. However, as of December 5, 2024, Microsoft will no longer invest in new feature development. While Viva Goals is being retired, Microsoft
On January 9, 2025, Meta announced the shutdown of Workplace, prompting organizations to seek new communication platforms. Microsoft offers a seamless transition to its suite of tools, ensuring minimal disruption. What is Workplace by Meta? Workplace by Meta is a collaboration tool
Effective January 2025, SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT became a partner of Animaker. This collaboration aims to enhance the availability and support of Animaker’s products and services. What is Animaker? Animaker is a cloud-based animation software designed for creating animated videos. It is user-friendly and
Effective March 1, 2025, the pricing for PRTG Enterprise Monitor will increase. This change applies to all customers worldwide, to both new and renewal licenses. Paessler has announced this update as part of its pricing adjustments for 2025. Customers are advised to evaluate their
Effective January 1, 2025, Veeam will implement price adjustments for several subscription offerings, ranging from a 4% to 8% increase. These changes reflect the enhanced value of new features and capabilities in Veeam’s software and services. What is Veeam? Veeam is a leading provider
On November 19, 2024, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2025, an enterprise AI-ready database designed for hybrid environments. This release integrates AI capabilities directly into the SQL engine, enhancing performance and security. What is Microsoft SQL Server 2025? Microsoft SQL Server 2025
On December 2, 2024, Veeam introduced Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID. This solution is now available for organizations seeking to protect their identity management systems. What is Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID? Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID is a specialized backup
Microsoft Purview Audit has introduced enhanced tracking for cloud policy service and cloud update changes. This update is designed to improve visibility and management of changes within Microsoft 365 environments, helping organizations maintain better control over their cloud services. What is Microsoft Purview
Effective December 2024, Microsoft unified Clipchamp and Stream into a single, streamlined video solution within Microsoft 365. This change aims to enhance user experience by integrating the strengths of both platforms. What is Microsoft Clipchamp? Microsoft Clipchamp is a video editing software that
Until September 30, 2025, there is a promotion, offering 15% off Microsoft 365 E3/E5 to eligible, new-to-Microsoft 365 E3/E5 customers in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing program. This is interesting for organizations transitioning from e.g., Office 365 E3 or a Microsoft competitor. On June 24, 2025, this promotion was
Until September 30, 2025, Microsoft is providing a discount of 15 % for 10 to 2400 seat purchases of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. On April 21, 2025, the license cap with increased from 300 to 2400 licenses. On June 24, 2025, this promo has
Effective June 2025, Microsoft has introduced Azure Communication Services (ACS), a powerful solution for sending large volumes of communications, like emails. This is especially relevant for organizations facing limitations with traditional email platforms like Exchange Online. This article explains ACS and its licensing, compares it to Exchange Online, and answers