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Countdown to Windows 10 End of Life
As of today, there are approximately 69 million Windows machines in the US enterprise market with 61% still on Windows 10. We have exactly 11 months to deploy Windows 11 on all those devices. Yikes! Windows 10 reaches end of life (EOL) on October 14th 2025. This is an important date for many businesses and will shape their IT priorities, capital budget and security agenda in 2025.
IT Spending Done Right: The Power of Planning, Control, and Modern MSPs
Managing IT budgets can be challenging, especially for businesses where IT is not a core focus. However, when every expense matters, overlooking or mismanaging IT costs can lead to overspending, inefficiencies, and reduced competitiveness.
Key Identity and Access Management Features in Microsoft Entra Suite
Identity and access management (IAM) is a top priority for senior IT leaders seeking to enhance security without hindering productivity. The Microsoft Entra Suite offers a range of powerful tools for managing identity governance, securing access, and verifying user identity.
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How AI Is Improving Security for Cloud Based Data Assets Compared to Traditional on Prem Data Stores
Legacy tools assume trust once connected. Modern access evaluates trust continuously.
Why AI Is Making App Deployment, Patching, and Governance More Secure Than Legacy Tools
Legacy endpoint tools were built for a slower world: quarterly release cycles, office-based networks, and a patch model that assumed you could “test for a week, then deploy to everyone.” That model struggles today—not because teams aren’t good, but because the risk is different:
Microsoft 365 E7 – A Simpler, Smarter Stack
Most businesses don’t need more tools, they need their existing tools to work better together. Microsoft 365 E7 does exactly that by unifying productivity, security, AI, and agent management into a single, connected platform. Here’s a concise breakdown of each component, how it works in E7, and why it’s an improvement.
How AI Driven Conditional Access Technologies Are Replacing Legacy VPNs, Domains, and Firewalls.
Legacy tools assume trust once connected. Modern access evaluates trust continuously.
How AI is making Microsoft Intune more secure than SCCM
With Windows 365, Microsoft is reframing the endpoint entirely. Instead of the device being the PC, the PC lives in the cloud.
On-Demand Webinar: Intune Suite Is Coming to E3 & E5: Are You Ready for Day One Impact?
Starting July 1st, core Intune Suite capabilities will be included in Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, fundamentally changing how organizations approach endpoint management, security, and user support. At the same time, a new E7 SKU is on the horizon, bringing together advanced security, AI, and identity into a single, integrated platform. This session breaks down what these changes actually mean—and how to take advantage of them immediately.
Breaking the 3-Year Refresh Cycle with Windows 365
With Windows 365, Microsoft is reframing the endpoint entirely. Instead of the device being the PC, the PC lives in the cloud.
How does AI enhance security in Entra in ways AD cannot replicate?
Entra isn’t more secure because it’s newer. It’s more secure because it uses AI to make better security decisions in real time.
Lessons from the Stryker Security Incident
The recent disruption involving Stryker should make that question feel uncomfortably real. Not because it exposed a flaw in Microsoft Intune (it didn’t) but because it showed how quickly a trusted platform can be turned into a weapon when identity controls fail.
MacBook Neo for Business: Why Intune Could Be the Key to Enterprise Adoption
Apple’s newly announced MacBook Neo, a $599 entry-level MacBook, introduces something the enterprise market hasn’t really seen before: a truly affordable Mac that still benefits from Apple’s full ecosystem advantage. If the device performs as expected, it could challenge long-held assumptions about cost, management, and performance, and potentially accelerate Mac adoption across the enterprise space.
Migrating from Carbon Black to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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:
Migrating from Sophos EDR to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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?
Moving from SentinelOne to Microsoft Defender
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.
App Control and What Granular Targeting Means for Your Windows Estate
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.
Mobile Mentor Named to CRN’s MSP 500 List For 2026
Mobile Mentor announced today that it has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to the Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the MSP Pioneer 250 category for 2026.
Rethinking VDI: Why Businesses Are Shifting from Horizon to Microsoft
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.
Windows 365 Reserve: Turning IT Contingency Planning Into a Competitive Advantage
Windows 365 Reserve is Microsoft’s newest Cloud PC offering designed to keep work flowing when your team’s primary devices aren’t available. Think of it as a ready-to-go virtual fallback workspace that users can spin up, instantly and securely, right from their phone, tablet, or loaner device.
On-Demand Webinar: Copilot in Community Colleges – From Data to Deployment Webinar
The conversation focuses on real-world lessons from supporting organizations through AI rollouts, with particular relevance for education environments where data sensitivity, compliance, and varied user needs raise the stakes.
On-Demand Webinar: Copilot in K-12 – From Data to Deployment Webinar
Drawing on real-world experience supporting Copilot rollouts, the discussion focuses on what it really takes to make AI work inside an organization — especially in education environments where data sensitivity, compliance, and diverse user needs add complexity.
Meraki’s MDM Solution Discontinuation: A Strategic Push Towards Microsoft Intune
If you’re exploring co-management, it’s worth stepping back and asking not just “what help do we need today, but what do we expect this partnership to leave us with tomorrow?”
Choosing the Right Co-Management Model: When Mentoring Matters
If you’re exploring co-management, it’s worth stepping back and asking not just “what help do we need today, but what do we expect this partnership to leave us with tomorrow?”
Denis O’Shea of Mobile Mentor speaks with Scott Kinka of The Bridge Podcast
Mobile Mentor’s CEO Denis O’Shea breaks down why Intune, identity, security, and Copilot readiness are driving huge demand—especially in regulated industries. From uncovering 33,000 overshared files to building a 12‑month Copilot program, the team is helping orgs modernize endpoints and deploy AI safely. A decade of Intune expertise + Microsoft partnership = real impact for mid‑market clients.
The Guide to Co-Managed IT
Co managed IT has become a practical middle ground for businesses that want more capability and resilience without fully outsourcing IT. When done well, co managed IT services strengthen internal teams, improve outcomes, and create a more adaptive technology environment.
Federating Apple IDs: When, Why, and How
Federating Apple IDs offers a smart solution to simplify device management, keep sensitive information secure, and maintain control over your Apple ecosystem. Let’s dive into when it makes sense to federate Apple IDs, the benefits it brings, and how you can get started.
