Microsoft has announced Windows Ready Print, a new printing initiative designed to modernize how printers are deployed and managed in Windows environments. The program is intended to help organizations streamline printer installation and compatibility by reducing dependence on traditional manufacturer-supplied drivers. As an evolved version of Modern Print Platform, Windows Ready Print highlights a streamlined, dependable printing experience built for modern Windows environments.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/16/20260 comments
Microsoft has introduced Dynamic thresholds for Log search alerts in Azure Monitor, adding built-in anomaly detection capabilities designed to reduce the effort required to configure and maintain monitoring rules. The feature automatically establishes normal behavior patterns from historical log data and generates alerts when activity deviates from expected levels.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/16/20260 comments
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/12/20260 comments
Microsoft has released its June 2026 security updates for Exchange Server, delivering fixes for vulnerabilities affecting supported on-premises deployments. The updates are intended to address security issues identified in Exchange Server environments and should be applied as part of regular maintenance and security management practices. Microsoft encouraged administrators to review the release guidance and deploy the updates to help protect messaging infrastructure from potential threats.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/11/20260 comments
Microsoft has made Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 model available in Microsoft 365 Copilot, broadening the selection of foundation models accessible through its enterprise AI platform. Available as a preview model, the update is designed to support longer, multi-step workflows. Admins can manage access to Claude Fable 5 (preview) based on their organization’s policies and readiness.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/11/20260 comments
Microsoft has introduced pre-upgrade validation checks for Azure Database for PostgreSQL, giving organizations a way to assess potential issues before performing version upgrades, now in public preview. With Pre-Upgrade Validation Checks, teams can run upgrade checks independently, review actionable results, fix issues and re-run validation until your server is ready, which upgrades troubleshooting from the upgrade window to a proactive pre-flight step.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/09/20260 comments
Microsoft has introduced a redesigned version of Copilot Studio aimed at helping organizations build and manage AI agents capable of handling more complex, multi-step business processes. The new streamlined authoring experience and modern AI core make it easier to build agents and workflows that deliver more consistent and reliable outcomes.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/09/20260 comments
Silverfort has announced an integration with Microsoft Copilot Studio designed to bring identity security and access controls to AI agents operating in enterprise environments. The integration enables organizations to apply identity governance policies to AI agents created in Copilot Studio, helping manage authentication, permissions and access to corporate resources. The goal is to ensure AI agents are subject to the same security controls as human users and service accounts. Silverfort is working closely with Microsoft to develop various AI-focused security features.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/09/20260 comments
Microsoft has introduced cloud app optimization improvements for Microsoft Teams running as a Remote App in Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop environments. Cloud Apps for Windows 365 will also be supported and introduce a new media engine that replaces the legacy WebRTC-based optimization. The enhancements are designed to improve performance, responsiveness and overall user experience when accessing Teams through cloud-hosted desktops and applications. The update focuses on reducing latency and delivering a more seamless experience for collaboration features such as meetings, chat and calling.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/05/20260 comments
As organizations race to adapt to rapid advances in artificial intelligence, Microsoft is introducing a new learning platform designed to help employees build the skills needed for emerging roles and technologies. Called AI Skills Navigator, the system delivers customized guidance that supports workers at different stages of their AI journey, from gaining basic knowledge to developing, deploying and managing AI-driven solutions.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/05/20260 comments
Microsoft has announced Confidential Live Migration for Azure, a new feature designed to enable live migration of confidential virtual machines without compromising security and privacy safeguards. The capability helps move Intel® TDX Confidential VMs to updated infrastructure with limited interruption while helping protect VM memory and execution context during migration. Confidential Live Migration is designed to move a Confidential VM to another host while maintaining protections against privileged software access including attestation and policy enforcement, confidentiality and integrity.
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Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 06/04/20260 comments