SkyKick automates the cybersecurity of Microsoft 365
SkyKick launched Security Manager, a management solution for the security of Microsoft 365 environments. The solution allows MSPs to manage the security of multiple Microsoft 365 environments in a central dashboard.
Microsoft 365 customers have access to a variety of integrated security features... Read more
Office finally becomes Microsoft 365
Microsoft has announced that the brand name of its productivity tools will officially change from Office to Microsoft 365 starting in November. The applications that make up the suite stay the same.
With the official transition from Office to Microsoft 365, the familiar brand name of Microsoft'... Read more
N-able’s Cove Data Protection aims to compete with Veeam, Datto and Commvault Metallic
N-able focuses on developing IT solutions for managed service providers (MSPs). It is best known for its RMM solutions, competing with Datto for example. However, N-able has put a lot of energy into a backup solution for MSPs, which it now offers under the name Cove Data Protection.
The company... Read more
NAS servers make backups affordable through on-premises and cloud
NAS servers have traditionally been popular backup destinations. In recent years, however, alternatives have emerged for backup strategies. Still, dedicated NAS vendors can be of interest, as they pay close attention to keeping backups affordable. To do this, they use on-premises systems and the cl... Read more
Microsoft takes the liberty of closing applications to force updates
The tech giant recently started pushing Microsoft 365 updates to locked and idle devices with opened applications. Applications are automatically closed to force updates.
Microsoft deployed the feature to all end users of Microsoft 365 licensees on September 12. Ever since, Microsoft 365 update... Read more
New phishing scam targets Microsoft 365 accounts of executives
Mitiga finds the Microsoft 365 accounts of business executives under attack by malicious attackers who use a combined strategy of spear phishing and man-in-the-middle methods.
Cybersecurity firm Mitiga disclosed that a dubious Business Email Compromise (BEC) campaign is continuously targeting Mi... Read more
Microsoft 365 update reverted due to crashing Office apps
Microsoft rolled back the Enterprise Channel version 2206 update for Microsoft 365. The update caused Office applications to crash in several environments. Microsoft advises customers to revert to Enterprise Channel version 2205.
The crashes occur when users view a contact card or hover over a u... Read more
Microsoft celebrates OneDrive’s 15th birthday with a redesign
Microsoft is celebrating the 15h anniversary of OneDrive with a new landing page and some productivity features. Microsoft says the new features will be available "in the coming months".
Users will be greeted with a new home page that mimics the interface of the online version of Office. This wi... Read more
Microsoft releases new Office Preview builds
Microsoft released the Office Insider Preview Version 2208 (Build 15601.20028). Although the build doesn't contain any new features, Microsoft squashed several bugs in Excel, Access and Outlook.
Microsoft published a full changelog of Preview Version 2208 (Build 1601.20028) on its website.
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Microsoft to release native Teams app optimized for Apple architecture
Microsoft has been testing a beta of the Apple-silicon-optimized edition of Teams since April this year. Microsoft executives said on Wednesday that the updated Teams client for Mac would be available to clients in stages over the following months.
Microsoft has been striving to improve its main... Read more