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
On May 5, 2025, Microsoft will retire the Skype consumer service client, shifting focus to Microsoft “Teams Free” – the new personal Skype. After that date, Skype consumers can no longer log into Skype. Microsoft has a transition in place, that automatically moves your
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
In June 2024, Microsoft confirmed that the next version of Skype for Business Server will be a Subscription Edition (SE). Microsoft Skype for Business Server Subscription Edition will be available early in the third quarter of 2025. What is Skype for Business