by Shane Schlabach | Mar 27, 2025 | Azure, Blog
SUMMARY: Microsoft is deprecating outdated TLS 1.0 and 1.1 protocols across Azure services to mitigate evolving security threats, requiring organizations to transition client connections to TLS 1.2 or higher. Microsoft has extended support for legacy TLS versions on...
by Shane Schlabach | Mar 20, 2025 | Azure, Blog
SUMMARY: Microsoft requires administrators to configure explicit routing for new Azure Virtual Machines by September 30, 2025, to maintain internet connectivity and enhance network security. Administrators must use a NAT Gateway to provide secure outbound connectivity...
by XTIVIA | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog, Copilot
SUMMARY: For organizations leveraging Microsoft 365, the 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...
by Derek Nerenberg | Feb 20, 2025 | Blog, Copilot
SUMMARY: Organizations utilizing Microsoft 365 must proactively adapt their billing strategies and consolidate licensing to mitigate impending 2025 price increases across monthly-billed annual subscriptions and standalone services. Microsoft introduced a new monthly...
by Kaushik Mukherjee | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Power Pages, Power Platform
SUMMARY: Organizations deeply integrated into the Microsoft ecosystem can leverage Microsoft Power Pages to rapidly deploy secure, data-driven web portals utilizing low-code tools and Dataverse integration. Businesses seamlessly extend Dynamics 365 functionality to...
by Pavin Malpani | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog, Fabric
SUMMARY Data architects and engineers can effectively organize and maintain their Microsoft Fabric environments by implementing a structured six-parameter naming framework for all artifacts. The XTIVIA naming framework utilizes six customizable parameters, including...
