Positioned as an AI collaborator embedded within the Microsoft ecosystem, Copilot Cowork introduces a more conversational approach to workflow automation—one where users describe tasks in everyday language and the AI agent translates those instructions into repeatable workflows (“skills”).
If you’re currently using Bitdefender for EDR, moving to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint isn’t just a tool swap. It’s an opportunity to consolidate, reduce complexity, and align security with how work actually happens today: across devices, identities, and cloud services.
Many businesses that deployed VMware Carbon Black did so to gain strong endpoint detection and response capabilities. But as Microsoft has expanded its security ecosystem across identity, email, cloud apps, and devices, a growing number of enterprises are asking a different question:
If you’re currently running Sophos EDR but already invested in Microsoft 365, you’re likely evaluating more than just detection performance. You’re evaluating platform strategy.Does it still make sense to operate a standalone endpoint tool, or is it time to consolidate into Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and activate the broader Microsoft security ecosystem you may already be funding?
For many businesses, shifting from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender is a consolidation move that reduces tooling overlap, increases cross-domain visibility, and unlocks value already embedded in Microsoft licensing.
Now, within Microsoft Intune, App Control for Business is generally available with granular targeting capabilities that finally make Managed Installer enterprise-ready. Instead of flipping the switch across your entire tenant, Intune now allows you to assign App Control policies to specific groups and device segments.
Horizon’s journey (from VMware to Broadcom, and now Omnissa) has prompted many IT leaders to pause and reassess. At the same time, Microsoft’s cloud-first desktop platforms, Entra ID and Windows 365 (W365), have matured quickly.
With more than 10,000 configurable settings, deep integration across Microsoft 365, Entra, Defender, and Windows, and a steady stream of new capabilities, Intune is a foundational platform for modern work. And that’s exactly why many IT teams feel overwhelmed trying to implement it on their own.
The MSP you choose in 2026 will shape far more than day-to-day IT operations. It will influence how securely your people work, how quickly your business can adapt, and how much value you actually get from the platforms you already own.
Cybersecurity is evolving, and Microsoft is taking a major step forward by including Security Copilot in the Microsoft 365 E5 subscription.
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