Beginning January 27, 2025, any OneDrive user account that has been unlicensed for more than 93 days will undergo the following actions: Unlicensed accounts will be automatically archived. This means they will still be visible to admins through admin tools, but both...
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Additional M365 Security Features may be needed
If you aren’t already using M365 Business Premium, this article is for you Conditional access explained. Courtesy of Microsoft. If a hacker gains unauthorized access to your company's sensitive data, the repercussions could come as financial loss, legal liabilities,...
Businesses Need to Back Up Their M365 Data
The Risks of Not Backing Up M365 Data Many businesses use Microsoft 365 for their documents, email, and collaboration. This is what we recommend, in fact, as SpireTech trusts their management and organization of company documents. Many assume that their data is...
Microsoft Adds Riddles to MFA: users weary of this query
How the tech giant is testing your wit with its latest security feature April 1, 2024: If you use Microsoft products, you may have noticed a new challenge when you try to log in to your account. Instead of the usual code or notification, you are presented with a...
Copilot now Available for Small and Medium Businesses
Exciting news for small and medium businesses! Microsoft has recently announced that its powerful AI assistant, Copilot, is now available to help businesses of all sizes work smarter and more efficiently. It is now generally available for small businesses with...
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Your Personal Assistant for Productivity
Used with permission from Microsoft Have you been overwhelmed by the amount of information and tasks you need to manage daily? Microsoft 365 Copilot could be a solution for you and your team. Copilot is a powerful tool that can help you stay on top of your work and...
What is Microsoft Entra ID?
Microsoft Entra ID, formerly Azure Active Directory, is a cloud-based service that manages access to various resources of an organization. It is like a digital passport for your organization, ensuring that the right people have appropriate access to the resources they...
Partnering with an MSP can Help Your Business Evolve [VLMK Engineering + Design’s Story]
Our client, VLMK Engineering + Design, came to us looking for help with their phone systems in their office. As a structural and civil engineering firm, they are constantly fielding client calls, coordinating with contractors, and connecting internally to bring their projects to completion. For them, communication is important. We were able to set them up with Microsoft 365 Business Voice, a cloud-based calling solution that fits their needs and has already been happily adopted by their team.
Windows 10 End of Life Approaches, Upgrade Sooner Rather than Later
Windows 10 is approaching its end of life on October 14, 2025. Microsoft will stop releasing security patches after that date. Many clients have already upgraded to Windows 11 through the self-update mechanism provided by Microsoft or have purchased new assets and had...
Surprise Announcement: Bing Chat Enterprise for Business
Microsoft launched the new version of Bing in February of 2023; on July 18, 2023, they announced Bing Chat Enterprise. Photo courtesy of Microsoft. The company cites corporate customers’ thoughts for this launch: “we’ve heard from many corporate customers who are...