Since February 14, 2023, Windows Update for Business deployment service empowers organizations to access curated lists of recommended drivers, control the offering of drivers to different devices, and monitor the deployment status with intuitive reports. All Windows E3/E5/A3/A5 and Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscribers,
Effective January 30, 2023, the Microsoft OneDrive Standalone plan becomes Microsoft 365 Basic. It includes the same 100GB of cloud storage as well as ad-free and secure email with Outlook. Existing customers will automatically be transitioned at the end of January. Advanced security features
In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will retire according to a schedule. Upon retirement, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The retiring products, governed by the Modern Policy, in
In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support on scheduled dates. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost, and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features
Effective November 1, 2022, Microsoft Operator Connect Mobile for Microsoft Teams has been renamed Microsoft 365 Teams Phone Mobile. Teams Phone Mobile is another option for providing Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) connectivity with Microsoft Teams and Phone System. With Teams Phone Mobile, a
Effective November 1, 2022, Microsoft 365 Advanced Data Residency (ADR) is available. This add-on is designed to give regulated commercial and public sector customers of Microsoft 365 additional assurances that help in their compliance with data residency laws, regulations, and industry standards. With ADR,
Microsoft has recently rebranded Office 365 to Microsoft 365. This rebranding aims to enhance the user experience and improve the productivity tools available to users. These changes will directly impact your experience. The transition from Office 365 to Microsoft 365 signifies more than just a name change. In this article, we will explore the difference between Office
Effective July 2022, the Microsoft Home Use Program is renamed to the Workplace Discount Program. There are no changes to the offers that are available to eligible organizations. Any previously purchased discounted products are not affected by the change in the program name. The
Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 F1/F3: New device screen size limitations Starting from August 1, 2022, the device screen size limitations for Frontline Workers have changed. Previously, Microsoft Office 365 F3 and Microsoft 365 F1/F3 licenses could only be assigned to users who used a primary work device with
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