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Microsoft released Windows 11 over a year ago and it was well received as being user-friendly. Though not a significant departure from Windows 10, this upgrade does bring many enhancements to the existing environment of the OS.

Windows 10 continues to have a low adoption rate despite several improvements and free updates for those running the operating system. As of November 2022, Windows 10 holds the majority share of PCs running Windows; its rate of usage stands at 69.75% versus 16.13% for Windows 11.

Slowly, more people are upgrading to the most recent OS. Some opt to wait and assess whether it is worth all the effort; nobody wants to have to learn new technical details about their computer...

Microsoft Intensify is an annual event that brings you exciting announcements and updates from across the Microsoft world.

Microsoft's most recent conference took place last October, and you may have missed some highlights due to the holiday rush. We are now bringing them back into your awareness.

Microsoft Teams was widely acclaimed at the event. Microsoft now refers to Teams as "the application at the center" of Microsoft 365, and it's easy to see why; over 280 million people utilize this virtual workspace - especially considering Microsoft has released over 450 new features in just the last year alone!

Below, we'll review some Teams features and other Microsoft App announcements made by Ig...

It's common to hear the terms "digital transformation" or "collaboration," but what does that really entail for your everyday business operations?

Collaboration is impossible without shared goals. When departments are separate and disconnected, priorities may clash. Even if people are doing their best, they may not all be moving in the same direction.

Digital transformation is the application of technology to meet business objectives. This involves moving away from traditional methods of doing business and adopting more connected and automated tools.

Microsoft is leading the charge in digital transformation and collaboration. Their Viva platform delivers an enhanced employee experience through...

Microsoft Teams are capable of many things. They serve as a video conferencing platform, messaging channel for teams, and in-app authoring tool all rolled into one. Their popularity skyrocketed during the pandemic.

Microsoft Teams' user base grew from 20 million in November 2019 to 75 million by April 2020, according to Microsoft. As of this year, the platform boasted 270 million active users - making it the most widely utilized business tool for team communication.

Microsoft Teams has become so popular due to its complexity and need for organization. To maximize efficiency, users must have access to best practices as well as be given ample opportunity to learn and practice them.

What Can Mic...

Salespeople often struggle with data entry. Administrative tasks take away valuable time from customer interactions and reduce productivity levels, yet this data is essential for their work.

Recording customer orders, quotes and needs is essential for sales managers. Lead and sales reporting can assist them in knowing where to focus their efforts. Analytics also enable deals to be closed more quickly.

Microsoft has accepted this challenge and is about to unveil a brand-new digital experience for their sales team, Microsoft Viva Sales. These applications form part of Microsoft's "Viva" line and provide staff wellbeing solutions like Viva Insights and Viva Learning; as well as staff development...

Microsoft often refers to its business version of security apps in reference to M365. The pandemic has fundamentally altered how we view the workplace; now it consists of multiple connected "mini-offices", located in employee homes.

The outsourcing market has enabled a revolution in company networks. Many freelancers work the same hours as employees, which results in lower overhead costs and taxes. 68% of large consumer product companies now outsource part of their workforce.

We believe that home security and network security have never been more essential. Employee devices located in homes around the world now have access to company data.

55% of employees work remotely from home using persona...

Internet Explorer (IE), which served as the primary gateway to the internet in the late 90s and early 2000s, has been discontinued by Microsoft as of June 15, 2022.

Internet Explorer (IE) was the original web browser to bring us all online in 1995, and it enjoyed a dominant share of the browser market until Google Chrome made it less relevant.

Internet Explorer held 59% of global market share in 2014, followed by Chrome with 21%. Two years later, IE lost its lead position to Chrome and was overtaken by Safari for third place.

Microsoft's Edge browser, released in 2015, signaled the beginning of Microsoft's transition away from Internet Explorer as the official browser on Windows systems. By 20...