Keep your communication systems protected while you finish your migration: effective May 1, 2026, Microsoft launches a second six-month Extended Security Update (ESU) period for Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Skype for Business Server 2015/2019. Summary Microsoft introduces Period 2 Extended Security Updates for Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Skype for Business Server 2015/2019 The
Organizations in government, defense, and regulated industries often face a difficult trade-off: modern cloud capabilities vs. full control over data. That is why, on August 5, 2025, Microsoft has introduced the Sovereign Private Cloud, an integrated solution combining Azure Local and Microsoft 365 Local.
Effective August 1, 2025, Microsoft offers a 6-month Extended Security Update (ESU) program for Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 and Skype for Business Server 2015 and 2019. Microsoft Exchange Server 2016/2019 and Skype for Business Server 2015/2019 reach their end of support on October
Effective July 1, 2025, Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) and Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition (SE) are generally available, which marks a significant licensing shift in Microsoft’s approach to on-premises server products. It aligns them with the modern lifecycle policy and transitions them
Be reminded that in September and October of 2025, some major Microsoft solutions will reach their retirement. Therefore, we want to help you plan ahead and migrate in time with this list of upcoming product retirements: Product End date End type More information
On August 1, 2025, prices for the Core Client Access License (CAL) Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite will increase by 15% and 20%, respectively. This has been changed from the previously announced date of July 1, 2025. On July 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement
In 2025, a list of Microsoft products, for example Microsoft Office Apps from 2016 and 2019, will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content
Effective October 14, 2025, support will end for all Office 2016 and 2019 suites, standalone apps, and servers. After that date, no further updates, security fixes, or technical support will be available for these versions. We recommend starting to upgrade any unsupported versions as
In May 2024, Microsoft confirmed that the next version of Exchange Server will be a Subscription Edition (SE). Microsoft Exchange Server Subscription Edition will be available early in the third quarter of 2025. What is Exchange Server Subscription Edition Exchange Server Subscription