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Microsoft

The latest Microsoft news from our blog

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Business
Chris Grant (he/him)

Microsoft IT Outage – O’Brien Media Services Unaffected

We at O’Brien Media want to reassure our customers that our services remain unaffected by this incident. As we do not utilise Microsoft software for our website hosting and email services, nor do we employ the CrowdStrike security platform, our operations continue to run smoothly.

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Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Understanding the Benefits of Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes

Email remains an indispensable tool for communication in today’s corporate landscape, despite the burgeoning array of communication technologies. While IMAP has long been the mainstay for standard email services, Microsoft Exchange delivers an array of features that transcend the capabilities of basic IMAP mailboxes.

A smartphone displaying the Microsoft Copilot logo, placed on a laptop keyboard, symbolising the integration of AI in creative workflows.
Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Unleashing Creativity with Microsoft Copilot

In the realm of technological evolution, Microsoft brings forth another groundbreaking innovation, Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion, designed to transform the way we relate to technology.

Microsoft Copilot logo with the tagline "Your everyday AI companion," representing the new AI-powered tool to assist with creativity and productivity.
Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Microsoft Copilot: Navigating the Future of AI with Ease

We’re stepping into a transformative era, one where Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes our interactions and benefits derived from technology. Microsoft, a pioneer in technological innovation, introduces Microsoft Copilot, a revolutionary AI companion designed to make your everyday tasks seamless and efficient.

Microsoft 365 user interface showcasing essential apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams as part of the new commerce experience.
Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Navigating the New Commerce Experience from Microsoft

This blog post, brought to you by O’Brien Media, a proud Microsoft Partner, aims to elucidate the changes under the NCE programme and how they impact small businesses.

Windows 11 startup screen displayed on a modern laptop, highlighting slow user adoption despite the new operating system release.
Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Microsoft released Windows 11 in July of this year, but it has seen very little adoption

Windows 11 was one of the most highly anticipated software releases of this year. It promised a host of new features, including enhanced security and compatibility with a variety of different devices and platforms. However, despite its many improvements, Windows 11 has seen very little adoption since its release in July.

Laptop displaying Microsoft 365 webpage prompting upgrade from Skype for Business Online to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft
Chris Grant (he/him)

Skype for Business Online retires July 31, 2021

Originally announced in July 2020, as Microsoft Teams has become the core communications client for Microsoft 365, Microsoft has issued a reminder the Skype for Business Online service will retire July 31, 2021.

Windows 11 official logo on abstract blue background
Microsoft
Camilo Pires

Microsoft announce Windows 11!

On the 24th of June 2021, Microsoft announced the next iteration of the Windows operating system – Windows 11. In preparation for it being launched later this year, this blog post will highlight the key features that Windows 11 will bring to your computer!