Microsoft AutoGen – AI Multi-Agent Framework
Using AI Agents in a sequential matter, prompt after prompt, reading and correcting based on result can be repetitive and tiresome. AutoGen can help!
Making Sense of Microsoft’s Copilot brand
It seems like Microsoft has named “everything” that has to do with Artificial Intelligence fall into the Copilot brand. Copilot is an AI feature that allows you describe what you need in plain English. Please refer to the updated Update Blog post: Microsoft Copilot Evolution – November 2024. Also you can see all Copilot related topics…
OneDrive v3.0
Last week Microsoft announced OneDrive 3.0 Lots of excellent updated to an already great product. they are calling it The Future of File Management and it includes AI capabilities! ( OneDrive with Copilot ) to help quickly search, organize and extract information from your files. Although not every featured mentioned is there, some are already…
The difference between LLM and a Foundational Model
A Large Language Model (LLM) and a Foundational model are related but distinct concepts in the field of natural language processing. The main difference lies in their specialization and use cases. A foundational model is a general-purpose language model, while an LLM is a language model fine-tuned for specific conversational applications. The LLC builds upon…
New Microsoft Teams version GA: Much faster and uses 50% less memory
New Microsoft Teams version GA: Much faster and uses 50% less memory ! Much faster, and it uses 50% less memory! Announcing general availability of the new Microsoft Teams app for Windows and Mac – Microsoft Community Hub Switch to the new Microsoft Teams – Microsoft Support A great video on this topic published by:…
Create a Custom AI ChatBot using your own data
Using AI can save tons of time. Increases your productivity exponentially. However public AI Bots tools do not allow you to use your own data at scale, being limited to uploading a single document (typically a limited sized txt or PDF) If you are looking to take advantage of your own data to help users…
Checking for Windows 11 device compatibility across the fleet
Now that we are less than 25 months away from the end of Windows 10, and the 3rd release of Windows 11 (23H2) is starting to roll out this week, many organizations are starting to plan their Windows 11 rollouts. Windows 10 Home / ProOctober 14, 2025 Windows 10 Enterprise & educationOctober 14, 2025 Windows…
Top 100 WordPress Plugins – September 2023
The WordPress plugin directory is the most authoritative source of information about WordPress plugins. It is maintained by the WordPress team, and it is the place where users can go to find and install plugins for their WordPress sites. This directory contains over 60,000 plugins, and each plugin’s page includes the number of active installations….
Microsoft Copilot Announcements Today
Interest in AI related topics: check out my AI Series Learnings Page Today Microsoft announced that in the next Windows release 23H2 on September 26 will contain Windows Copilot baked in.. During the same event they announced that Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available starting November 1, 2023. This will get interesting now… Announcing…
What to do with PCs that are Not Windows 11 compatible?
Window 10 is expiring. The hardware you have on those devices may be very good so what options do you have to continue to use the HARDWARE?
ServiceNow and Its Growing Significance
For other ServiceNow posts here The ServiceNow platform has long held a prominent position in the IT service management domain, often associated with terms like “ticketing tool” or “support tool.” However, a significant shift occurred several years ago when ServiceNow recognized the potential to extend its platform beyond IT service management, adapting it for diverse…
Staying with Windows 10 past October 2025
With less than 26 months to the end of life for Windows 10, many organizations are now looking into their plans to upgrade to Windows 11.
Messy: Twitter, X, X Pro, TweetDeck
Much has been said about the transformation of Twitter into X over the past few months after it was taken private by Elon Musk. I completely understand that many things needed to change, but the loss of the APIs and TweetDeck are significant challenges for most of us in the personal space and small business…
Alternatives to ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI that allows you to have human-like conversations with a chatbot. you can access the web-based app chatbot visiting chat.openai.com and creating an OpenAI account. The website is powered by a large language model called Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT). GPT is powered by a deep neural network (DNN)…
Understanding AI: What is RAG?
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is an innovative AI framework designed to enhance the performance of large language models (LLMs) by integrating external information into their generative processes. This approach addresses several limitations inherent in traditional LLMs, such as outdated knowledge and inaccuracies in generated responses. Overview of RAG RAG combines the generative capabilities of LLMs with…
List of AI Tools
Disclaimer: There is absolutely no way anyone can keep up with the new daily releases (and closures) of AI tools and experiments – This is a list as of a certain point in time, and plan to update from time to time. It is by no means complete or fully accurate. It is placed here…
App-V End of Life Approaching
Microsoft’s App-V Mainstream Support ended back in January 2008, the original end-of-extended support for App-V was January 10, 2023, which fortunately for many of us it was extended to April 14, 2026. Are you ready for this transition yet? App-V has been the app packaging format of choice for many organizations. ( I have been…
Containers and Kubernetes
Note: Written with the help of Microsoft Copilot A container is a standard unit of software that packages up code and all its dependencies. The goal is to ensure that an application runs quickly and reliably across different computing environments. The Key benefit of a container is that it allows developers and IT professionals to…
Behind the scenes: World of Lobsters
Discover the intriguing world of lobsters with our comprehensive guide. Learn about their anatomy, habitat, behavior, and more. Find out how long they can live and why they’re considered a culinary delicacy.
Cloud-based Virtual Machine
I have been looking into having a cloud-based Windows virtual machine for a few weeks now, and in looking at the alternatives and possibilities, I was surprised how expensive they can be. My need is simple. I need a stable and reliable machine, with good bandwidth, which is outsized my home /office, that I can…
Learning about AI & Prompt Engineering
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . See also Keeping up with AI Resources below Everyone learns different. Some require more formal processes than others. Some requirement payment others are free. Some give you a certificate others not. For me, most of my “learnings” come from YouTube where people…
What It Takes to Run ChatGPT
A few weeks back I wrote about how ChatGPT has reignited AI . A few hours ago, Microsoft Mechanics released a very cool behind the scenes look at what technology Microsoft is using to run their AI services. Just to give you an idea: GPT 3.0 used 175 billion parameters in their released Language model.Microsoft…
ChatGPT vs. LLMs: Unveiling the Differences
Written by Microsoft Copilot 1. Transformer Architecture Both ChatGPT and LLMs share a common foundation: the transformer architecture. This powerful neural network structure has revolutionized natural language processing tasks. Its attention mechanisms allow for context-aware understanding, making it ideal for language modeling12. 2. Emergent Properties As LLMs grow in size (often surpassing 50 to 100…
AI to Disrupt Education
AI: The possibilities are limitless. One of the best examples of how we need to rethink things is provided by Kahn Academy and the work they are doing to reimagine education. The concept of having a high-quality personalized education program with a lifetime personal tutor / coach and assistant to anyone with a phone is…
DaaS and VDI Steady Growth
A very timely tweet by Ruben Spruijt pointed me to an article by Gartner in which they forecast a Worldwide Public Cloudn End-user spending to reach nearly $600 Billion in 2023 an $724Billion in 2024. The DaaS line item of this is about $3B with the big whale being SaaS with $197M Source: https://twitter.com/rspruijt/status/1651871105034997766 An…
ChatGPT has reignited AI
ChatGPT is a topic of conversation that are on fire right now. It is incredible that something that is less than 6 months old ( as of now) has captured everyone’s attention on every field of humanity. I believe it has single handedly brought up the AI conversation to the front line. It has been…
Microsoft 365 plans features table
When meeting customers, I am often ask if there is a quick chart that shows what is included in the differnent Microsoft 365 plans, The following table is from Microsoft and lists the major features available for easy reference. I place the graphic here for easy reference, but you should check the full Microsoft documentation…
AI Risks Points of View
Part of the Work Beyond Tomorrow Article Series Last night I watched a session in which I think these guys from @HumaneTech_ make some very good points on the risk of the exponential growth and adoption of current #artificialintelligence implementations @HumaneTech_ Points well made. Made me think of what people said back in the days…
AI Related Videos This Week
The conversation about Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, AI-Bots and such is absolutely everywhere. I was at a social meeting the other day, and the topic was raised. It interesting that this is a conversation in the minds of the general public now. It is a conversation. that has many legs and many view points. I…
Understanding how AI Works
Summary: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all around us already, and it’s only going to become more prevalent in the years to come. By leveraging the power of machine learning and other AI algorithms, we can create tools and applications that are more intelligent, more accurate, and more effective than ever before. Whether you’re using a…
Top WordPress LMS Plugins
An LMS (Learning Management System) is a software application designed for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, automation, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, materials, or learning and development programs. Generally speaking, the purpose of an LMS is to serves as a centralized platform for managing various aspects of the learning process for your audience….
Lost / Stolen Windows Device
There are plenty of excellent guides and tutorials available on what to do when a Microsoft Intune-managed device is lost or stolen. Some of these resources are listed in the resource section below. However, this article focuses on a different angle: what happens to the device after it is lost or stolen? Scenario: Two Sides…
Microsoft Intune Suite
On March 1, 2023 Microsoft announced Microsoft Intune Suite which consolidates its endpoint management and security solutions to streamline protection for cloud-connected and on-premises endpoints. It includes: The new Intune Suite can be added all Microsoft Intune subscribers (including Microsoft 365 E3 and E5) which already include core Intune (now called Intune Plan 1) for an additional…
Reminder: Exchange 2013 End of Support
Exchange Server 2013 will reach its end of support on April 11, 2023. Although Exchange 2013 installations will continue to work, it is hightly recommended for you to migrate to to Microsoft 365, Office 365 , or, if you must, Exchange 2019 as Microsoft will no longer provide: Microsoft has listed a particular requirement regarding Active…
Bye Yammer – Hello Viva Engage
On the day before Valentine’s day 2023 Microsoft confirmed that Microsoft will remove Yammer from its product set and it will replace it with Viva ENGAGE In a Microsoft Community Hub blog post, Viva and Yammer chief vice president Murali Sitaram explains: “Over the last several months we’ve heard your feedback that having two apps…
ChatGPT Blog Ask: Digital Printing
Printful ChatGPT Session: 1/21/2023 – 7:30p to 7:58p. hello Hello! How can I help you today? Are you familiar with Digital Art? Yes, I am familiar with digital art. Digital art refers to any art that is created using digital technology, such as a computer or tablet. This can include a wide range of mediums,…
How to Print Digital ART
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Digital art is very popular right now, but what if you want to physically print a piece of art for display on you office, living room, bedroom, kitchen or bathroom? Artists can create digital art using digital technology, such as a computer or tablet and includes a…
Online Printing Services List
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Where can I print my digital art? There are many digital print services available worldwide. Depending on the specific need and requirement for the art piece, although this is not an exhaustive list, some of the most popular and well-known providers in the industry are: Company…
Preparing to Print Digital Art
This article is part of the Digital Art Series What should I look for when preparing a file? When preparing a file for digital printing, there are several things to consider to ensure that your print comes out looking great: By following these guidelines and ensuring that your file is of the correct resolution, color space,…
How do I get Digital Art?
This article is part of the Digital Art Series Anyone can create a piece of Digital Art! let me give you an example: YOU HAVE CREATED A DIGITAL ART PIECE!!!! You can follow the same steps with a graphics program , and draw a line, dots, curved lines , colors, ANYTHING! YOUR IMAGINATION IS THE LIMIT!…
Chat GPT – Digital Art conversation
This article is part of the Digital Art Series This is the transcript of a conversation I had (yes conversation) with Chat GPT about digital art. Keep in mind that ChatGPT from OpenAI is the first limited release of this “engine/platform” I must say that it was so much better experience than just using Google Search….
Endpoint Security Landscape Report
We all know that the security landscape is complex and very fragmented and this is especially true in the endpoint side of the house. I ran across a post from Francis Odum from Contrary Research on my Linkedin feed, which did a great job at detailing the current state of the ecosystem market. I must…
Why should Businesses Update to Windows 11
For more Windows 11 articles click here. Also check: Windows 10 End Of Life Page There are several reasons why your organization might consider upgrading to Windows 11. Here are some of the most compelling reasons: I hope this helps! Let me know via twitter @jorper98 if you have any other questions.
Microsoft Intune News & Updates
A lot of things came out of the last Microsoft Ignite 2022 sessions regarding Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Endpoint Management, Windows 365, Windows, and so much more. First, I should note the name changes: Microsoft Intune is now a family of its own! Today, we’re announcing that Microsoft Intune will be the name of the growing…
Pins on a Map
I volunteer for a non-profit that runs an event every year — Artists invite the public into their house studios and they need to create a map of the artists home. They were doing it manually with a lot of hard work over several session at one of the collaborators ( wine and cheese wants…
Intune / Autopilot Expirations
What is the impact of of long-term storage of Windows Autopilot registered devices? A colleague of mine, Daniel Davilla, recently posted a very good explanation this common question we get ask all of the time. Very much appreciated and worth the read here. I will not tell here all of the details but a couple…
OneNote: Microsoft Back in the Saddle
After years of “challenges” , Microsoft has decided to focus on OneNote and it is consolidating the couple of aopps out there into a single application and refreshing it look and features so it will work with modern hardware and a better interface
Massive DDoS Attack
Wow — That is a massive attack Incredible that the ability to execute this at this level exists. Hackers Launched Record DDoS Attack with 25.3 Billion Requests in 4 Hours (gbhackers.com)
Modern Device Management Cost Savings Calculator
For those of you that need a quick and simple way to calculate cost savings of moving forward with the adaption of Modern Device Management principles and techniques vs the traditional imaging and PC deployment process here is a calculator than can help. When I talk about the traditional model I’m using the standard Windows…
Windows Autopilot Deployment Scenarios
Windows Autopilot is a collection of technologies used to set up and pre-configure new devices, getting them ready for productive use. It is designed to simplify the process of deploying Windows devices for organizations of all sizes. Windows Autopilot supports a growing list of scenarios that organizations commonly need. These needs vary based on organization…
Windows 11 Compatibility for Businesses
As a first step in your jorney to Windows 11, you’ll need to know which of your current devices meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements. Most devices purchased in the last 18-24 months will be compatible with Windows 11. Verify that your device meets or exceeds Windows 11 requirements to ensure it’s compatible. Microsoft released the PC…
Must Have Plugins for WordPress
I have been using WordPress for my sites for many many years now (I think I started in 2008) – Over the years I have helped businesses, non-profits, family and friends launch their sites, and I still manage a few. It truly is a a great platform with lots of support and fantastic extensibility capabilities…
4 Monitors on Laptop
I have the need to attach 4 monitors to my Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 laptop and I came across a bit of a challenge which I did not know about… Recording this to help others in case they come across this issue. Not all laptops are alike, but like many laptops out there, like the…
Good Video- The Future of War
If you have not seen it watch it 100% relevant for all of us in the cybersecurity space. Drones, hackers and mercenaries – The future of war | DW Documentary
Microsoft Security Baseline Understanding
Microsoft has been working hard in consolidating their security messaging and in the past 6- 12 months there has been a number changes to their product lines and names which has caused some confusion to customers and partners
Microsoft Launches Security Experts
In early May 2022, Microsoft announced the launch of their Microsoft Security Experts Services Security Experts is a new managed service category that combines expert-trained technology and product innovation with human-led services. Right now Microsoft is doing a lot of the work directly, but soon they will have multiple certified security expert partners Video introducing the…
IT Security Modernization with Microsoft 365
I was doing a bit o research for a session I am doing later this week and came across a great video from a Wayne Chapin that explains in great detail why is Microsoft 365 (M365) is vital for IT Security Modernization…. His audience, IT managers provides an explanation of security concepts and maps it…
Deploy Same Windows Image to Multiple PCs
This blog post is not about deploying the OS using traditional management systems but instead it is about rapidly deploying the same image to many machines. This might be useful in deployments in school scenarios or call centers where every device is configured the same way and there is no user or configuration data to…
Windows Autopatch
A a few weeks ago Microsoft announced a new service called Windows Autopatch for business customers that provides the ability to keep Windows, Office, Teams and Microsoft Edge software on devices enrolled and managed by Microsoft Intune up to date automatically. The service is now on public beta and scheduled to be GA sometime at…
Windows 11 Downgrade Option
Windows 11 (21H2 / Original Release) has been available since October 5, 2021. Microsoft is working on version 22H2 (Sun Valley 2) and although as of this writing, it has not been released yet, it is expected soon, very soon. Windows 11 is coming and is here to stay. Windows 11 21H2 entered the broad…
Critical Patch affecting VMware Workspace One
No one is immune to critical patches… happens in the best of family trees – This time it hit VMware and it is specific to Workspace One family of products : On May 18, 2022 VMware released a critical security advisory, VMSA-2022-0014 This is a pretty broad vulnerability and has a very high high priority —…
Cybersecurity Podcasts News
I need to stay up to date with the cybersecurity topics and aside from several news sources i check on a daily / weekly bases I also listen to the following podcasts: I found a lot more at this site Other News Resources / Sites: https://cybersecuritynews.com/ https://thehackernews.com/ https://cisoseries.com/ https://www.cnbc.com/cybersecurity/ https://www.wired.com/tag/cybersecurity/
File Explorer Replacement
With the latest news of the new File Explorer for Windows 11, I got to wonder about other features and File Explorer replacements are out there and was very surprised with my findings. One of the new capabilities Microsoft is talking about in their File Explorer app is the multiple tabs feature which is a…
Microsoft Modern Work Webinars
The Microsoft Cloud Acquisitions Team of Technical Specialists have has a new YouTube channel around the Modern Work stack and their first set of webinars is a high-level overview of the Security Features available with M365. I particularly liked the Advanced Identity Concepts AD Premium Plan 2 one — very well presented and good content! Loved this Worth…
Microsoft Security Name Changes
A lot of changes to the Microsoft Security products line up . Looks like they are finally consolidating all of the products into some sort of logic sense… This is very good news, but it has created some confusion in the field — I am sure there will be more, so I will attempt to…
Two-Factor Authentication: Beyond Passwords to Protect Yourself
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding your online accounts is paramount. Two-factor authentication (2FA) stands as a crucial defense against unauthorized access, adding an extra layer of security beyond just a password. While any form of 2FA is a significant improvement over relying solely on passwords, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each method is essential….
Enabling Remote Assist with Intune
As more and more customers move to modern device management and modern provisioning the question becomes how to can organizations support their remote workers. Also many organizations are paying 3rd party companies to provide tools to enable this across the board when you are able to do it with Microsoft native tools! Remote help is…
Windows 11 Security Deep Dive
We are just getting to know the amazing amount of work Microsoft focused on better securing their latest Windows 11 operating system.
Unlock Your Free TV Experience
If you are like me, you are super tired of paying hefty cable bills for channels you don’t even watch? What is Over-the-Air (OTA) TV? Over-the-air (OTA) TV refers to high-definition television broadcasts transmitted from local television stations using radio waves. All you need to enjoy OTA TV is a digital antenna and a TV….
Azure AD Free vs P1 vs P2
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD or AAD) is Microsoft’s enterprise cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Azure AD (AAD) is the backbone of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 platforms. AAD is a core service of the Microsoft cloud platform. A quick refresher: Microsoft released Active Directory in Windows 2000 server, and it became a…
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
The last couple of years (2020 & 2021) were particularly hard years for many organizations as it relate to cybersecurity. So many attacks in so many forms ranging from internal ones focused on getting specific data / information to highly organized ones focused on disrupting operations all the way to state sponsored ones focus on…
News You can Use: December 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Restrict Saving Files To Local Drives
A good question popped this week in my email. How do I prevent users from saving files to local drives, while still allow them to save to OneDrive folders? I think a lot of organizations would like ( or are doing it already) to do this, but the answer may have some complexity to it…
Multiple Desktops Feature in Windows 11
Multiple Desktops feature in Windows 11 I is super helpful and it is becoming one of those essential pieces in my workflows.
Commit to Modern Device Management
Let’s face it, for many customers, the road to modern device management is a journey. Moving from 30+ years of legacy / traditional device management is not only a technical challenge but a cultural one. I have been talking to customers since the introduction to Windows 10 back in August 2012 (10 years ago as…
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 – Modern Workspace
Microsoft Ignite Fall 2021 is coming next week (Nov 2 – 4) and this year is a virtual and free again ! It is loaded with Windows 11 (35 sessions) and Endpoint Management ( 86 sessions) topics this time around! Should a feast of information for most of us in the Modern EUC Management space…
Users Adoption Management
The value of the platform is not really fully realized until a certain level of feature adoption is obtained, and that is always a moving target BECAUSE new and improved features are always being introduced. I’ve said it many times before, and it is hard for users to keep up with the constant changes in…
News You can Use: October 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Windows 11 is Out and About
Yes! Windows 11 is out and about! Microsoft released released on Oct 5, 2021 and it has been interesting to read / listen to all of the reviews and comments out there. Introducing Windows 11 – A new Windows experience bringing you closer to the people and things you love. Explore Windows 11 OS, Computers, Apps,…
Digital Transformation has CHANGED!
Aside from the many spelling errors ( English UK !! ) I just read this GREAT new article on ZDNet that talks about the significant change that Digital Transformation has undergone in the past couple of years. I ** LOVE ** this quote from the Bob Parket Senior VP at IDC: “… digital transformation is…
Microsoft Teams Updates – Wow
In the last few months Microsoft has released a number of updates to its entire suite, and in this blog post I will cover just *some* of the ones in Microsoft Teams, based on his videos.
Skype Here to Stay
ted and surprising blog post in the Microsoft Skype Blog yesterday, the Microsoft Skype Team said that “Skype is getting new features”
Updating My SSD Drive
I have done this a couple of times in the past, but I always forget what I did, and end up researching it again…. The funny part is that I end up in the same place (I think) So about a year or so ago, I bought a new laptop, with a small SSD drive…
Windows 365 Cloud PC
On June 24, 2021 Microsoft announced WIndows 11. Last week during their Partner conference, Ignite, Microsoft announced Windows 365. It will be launched on August 2, 2021. Securely stream your Windows experience—including your personalized apps, content, and settings—from the Microsoft cloud to any device with your Windows 365 Cloud PC. Windows 365 is a cloud…
News You can Use: July 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Setup Windows 11 on Hyper-V Virtual Machine
Had sometime and decided to check out Windows 11. I used a virtual machine using Microsoft’s Hyper-V manager on my Windows 10 device.
Ransomware Kaseya Attack
Ransomware is rampant these days. The latest in the long list of of attacks is the one on Kaseya, an PC management service provider, and it is notable because the incident not only affects Kaseya’s IT management customers, but also those companies’ corporate clients that have outsourced IT management to them. The attack is reminiscent…
Windows 11 is here
Update 7/10/2021 Minimum hardware requirements further explained – A challenge for many! To run Windows 11, devices must have an Intel Core processor from at least 2017, or AMD Zen 2 processors from 2019 onward. Video of installation on a Hyper-V virtual Machine (my own test) Microsoft releases second public review – with ONLY minor…
Microsoft 365 protection against ransomware
With all of the ransomware news as of late, companies are asking what kind of protection and what to do in case the protection fails and the need presents to recover from a cyber attack. Many of the organizations I interface are using Microsoft 365 and / or Office 365 already. So the natural question…
The Road to the next Windows version
I think it is fair to say that this is very – VERY – different than any other Windows OS launch than in the past. Microsoft has kept a very tight lip on what the announcements contain, and details (or leaks) have not surfaced yet.
Today: Largest Password Leak of All Time
Today, cybercriminals have released over 8.4 billion passwords on the dark web. The largest collection of stolen passwords of all time. The 100GB text file includes usernames, email addresses and passwords. #cybersecurity #passwords #leaks #securitynews More info at: https://cybernews.com/security/rockyou2021-alltime-largest-password-compilation-leaked/
Cybersecurity: No One Is Immune
The uptick of recent cybersecurity incidents reported in the news as of late is up. The list is long and it has affected business of all sizes and in all industries. The sophistication of the attacks, and vulnerabilities they uncovered are only one side of the coin. Many of them are now truly affecting many lives, and livelihoods.
Microsoft Build: Build differentiated SaaS Apps
Session with a great introduction, of what industry verticalcization of SaaS apps means and why this matters to all of us was Build differentiated SaaS apps with the Microsoft Cloud with Charles Lamanna.
News You can Use: May 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
News You can Use: April 2021
ModernEUC InfoBits newsletter. contains a few items of interest that have caught my eye in the Modern EUC, Modern Device Management and Workforce Transformation space.
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint – More
I wrote about this product shortly after it changed names back in November 2020, but it is worth writing about it again. First let me say that I think Microsoft 365 is an incredible value to organizations. It not only contains not the Operating System, Productivity Tools and endpoint management tools but also, embedded by…
Microsoft 365 vs Office 365
Microsoft 365 is the current name for the suite of productivity services and applications (Microsoft rebranded Office 365 to Microsoft 365 in April 2020). Please see Microsoft 365 Plans Microsoft 365 Office 365 Both services include the core Office applications, now called Microsoft 365 Apps (See Updates here), but Microsoft 365 represents Microsoft’s broader vision…
Explained: EUC Cybersecurity Services
I am so very happy I work at Dell Technologies! — Not only is a great company to work for, but the talent and focus within it keeps surprising me! This is specially true for my team in the services line of business. We hear from customers challenges a lot, and lately we have been…
BIOS Device Driver Updates with MDM
BIOS and driver updates are a very big challenge facing many organizations today. In fact, so many of them do not patch anything after initial deployment, and only if the device fails, they think of applying patches. This has never been a best practice, but with the introduction of Windows 10 and Windows as a…
Zero Trust: What is it and MDM Role
With the much needed renewed emphasis on security, and in combination with the always present topic of modern device management, I have been having lots of conversations about how to best secure customer’s environment. This is where the concepts and architecture of Zero Trust security fits so well. Zero Trust security is not a new…