Did you know: If your organization has purchased 150 or more licenses of Microsoft 365, Office 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, or Windows 11 Enterprise, your organization is eligible for Microsoft FastTrack – a free benefit from Microsoft that helps you deploy and adopt
Effective October 14, 2025, Microsoft Windows 10 reaches end of support. For organizations that must continue using Windows 10 after this date, Microsoft offers the paid Extended Security Update (ESU) program. Customers running Windows 10 in Azure Virtual Desktop will be entitled to free
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
For Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 & 2019, Microsoft 365 Apps were supposed to no longer receive security updates after October 2025. Microsoft will continue to provide security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on these Windows products for three more years. These updates will
Effective March 31, 2025, Microsoft has renamed Windows Update for Business to Windows Update Client Policies. While the name has changed, the functionality remains the same and it remains free of charge for all organizations. Why the Name Change? The new name, Windows
Effective April 2025, Microsoft Windows Autopatch, a cloud service to automate updates, is available to Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 10/11 Education A3/A5 customers. Initially, it was only available to Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3/E5 or VDA licensed customers. The changes are rolling out
On April 2, 2025, Hotpatching for Windows 11 Enterprise became available, followed by the availability of Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025 on July 1, 2025. This feature is designed to protect organizations from cyberattacks while minimizing user disruptions, as Hotpatch updates do not require
Effective April 2025, Microsoft has added Windows 10 Extended Security Update (ESU) Cloud Managed licenses to the Product Terms. These licenses are aimed at organizations managing updates using Microsoft Intune or Windows Autopatch and will be offered at a 25% discount from the regular
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Reminder: On July 1 and September 1, 2025, several important changes were made to the Creative Cloud licensing lineup, including rebranding, various feature upgrades and additions, and price increases.These offerings are available across all routes to market, including VIP Marketplace in commercial and government market segments. Find a summary of changes
In the Microsoft Licensing Terms of August 2025, Microsoft clarified that a Microsoft 365 Unattended License is also required for automated processes in Windows 365 as it was already the case with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) or Windows 11 on a physical device before. What are the license requirements
On August 26, 2025, Parallels announced the release of Parallels Desktop 26. The new version supports macOS Tahoe 26 and Windows 11 25H2. It introduces enhanced IT management tools, improved security, and better integration for enterprise environments. Parallels Desktop 26 is available in Standard, Pro, Business, and Enterprise editions. What is Parallels Desktop 26 Parallels