by XTIVIA | Jun 19, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Fabric
In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s now a crucial part of how businesses manage data, streamline operations, and drive insights. SQL Server 2025, the latest version of...
by XTIVIA | May 22, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Blog, Power BI
Augmented analytics is revolutionizing how executives and decision-makers access business intelligence. Traditional BI tools often require users to sift through dashboards, generate reports, or wait for data teams to deliver custom analyses—delays that slow...
by Dean Mikalajczyk | Apr 24, 2025 | Azure, Blog
Windows App: Everything You Need to Know As of November 27, 2024, the Azure Virtual Desktop Preview app is no longer available for download or installation, with support ending on December 27, 2024. Transitioning to the Windows App is essential to maintaining...
by Shane Schlabach | Mar 27, 2025 | Azure, Blog
Microsoft has begun deprecating TLS versions 1.0 & 1.1 across all services in Azure. This requires clients connecting to Azure resources to use TLS 1.2 at a minimum, preferably 1.3 if supported. While many deadlines have passed, Microsoft has extended support for...
by Shane Schlabach | Mar 20, 2025 | Azure, Blog
Microsoft has announced that it is retiring default outbound internet access for new Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) on September 30, 2025. What is default outbound access? Outbound access is a way for a VM to connect to the internet. Previously, VMs could be created...
by XTIVIA | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog, Copilot
For organizations leveraging Microsoft 365, upcoming 2025 pricing changes present considerations that may impact your IT budget. Microsoft has announced changes to its subscription model, including a new monthly billing option and revised cost structures for various...