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Is Microsoft 365 Copilot Worth It? SMBs Count the Ways

For organizations using the right Microsoft 365 SKUs, the Copilot add-on costs an additional $30 per user per month. According to a recent Forrester survey of over 250 SMBs worldwide, it's worth it.

Microsoft Readies a Fleet of Copilot AI Agents for Dynamics 365

The ability to create autonomous AI "agents" within Copilot Studio will reach the public preview stage at next month's Microsoft Ignite conference, the company said Monday.

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Microsoft Paints Grim Security Picture: Everyone 'At Risk Anywhere, Anytime'

Microsoft described the cybersecurity outlook as "pessimistic" in its fifth-annual Digital Defense Report released this week.

Microsoft Rings Support Alarm for Some Office, Exchange and Skype Products

There's only one year left of support for over two dozen 2016- and 2019-branded Office solutions, Microsoft reminded this week.

Copilot AI Capabilities Come to Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft is upgrading its OneDrive cloud storage service with a raft of AI-enabled features, including the ability to launch so-called Copilot "agents," Microsoft said in a blog post last week.

Microsoft Starts Countdown to Dynamics GP End-of-Support

Dynamics GP, Microsoft's venerable enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for midsized businesses, is set to lose support in four years.

Windows Recall Preview Starts Rolling Out with Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft on Tuesday began rolling out Windows 11 version 24H2, describing the update as a "full OS swap that contains new foundational elements required to deliver transformational Al experiences and exceptional performance."

Partners Forecast Trickle-Down Benefits from Microsoft's AI Focus

An IDC study sponsored by Microsoft highlights how embracing the company's AI efforts can boost the channel's bottom line.

Microsoft's Datacenter Energy Proposal Would Revive Part of Three Mile Island

If approved, a landmark energy agreement between Microsoft and Constellation Energy would reopen a unit of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to provide power to Microsoft datacenters.

Windows App Released for Microsoft, Apple Devices

Windows App, a new interface for remotely accessing various Microsoft services, is now generally available.

Microsoft Commits Billions More for AI Infrastructure Fund

With user demand for its Copilot AI solutions on the rise, Microsoft has committed billions of dollars this year to expanding its datacenter footprint, both in the United States and abroad.

At Microsoft's Post-CrowdStrike Summit, Security Vendors Promise To Be Better

The dust hasn't settled on July's massive CrowdStrike outage that took down millions of Windows systems worldwide.

An Easy Way To Build AI Agents and More Microsoft 365 Copilot Updates

Microsoft on Monday unveiled its Microsoft 365 Copilot roadmap, describing the ability to create autonomous AI agents, a brand-new AI collaboration interface and a slew of app-specific AI features.

Microsoft Appoints Ex-GE Exec Its First COO Since 2016

Microsoft has a new chief operating officer (COO), its first since Kevin Turner left the role -- and the company -- in 2016.

Microsoft, Oracle Announce Updates to Joint Database IaaS Service

The Oracle Database@Azure infrastructure-as-a-service offering from Oracle and Microsoft is getting new capabilities, including integrations with key Microsoft data and security services.

2025 Support Cliffs Approaching for Exchange 2016, Dynamics 365 PSA

Microsoft recently sounded the warning bell for two of its products, Exchange Server 2016 and Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation (PSA), both of which are set to reach end-of-support milestones next year.

Windows Recall To Finally See Daylight in October Preview

After postponing the public debut of its controversial Windows Recall AI feature, Microsoft is has finally settled on releasing it as a broad preview in October.

'Unified' Microsoft Teams App Released for Windows, macOS

In preview since March, Microsoft's new "unified" Teams application for Windows 11, Windows 10 and macOS is now generally available.

Microsoft Loop Receives Redesign, New Features

Microsoft Loop, the online collaborative platform within Microsoft 365, is receiving a significant redesign along with several new features.

Microsoft Phasing Out Action Packs, Gold and Silver Benefits by 2025

Microsoft has set an end date for several legacy partner benefits: Jan. 22, 2025.