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Why FIDO2 and Passkeys are the New MFA Standard for Microsoft 365
Nicole Walker: Jun 30, 2026, 12:07:44 PM
Attackers no longer need a password to take over a Microsoft 365 account. They just need a session...
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How CSP Changed Windows Server and SQL Server Licensing
Nicole Walker: Jun 25, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Most organizations running Windows VMs in Azure are overpaying 20-50% on every VM, every month, and...
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Microsoft M&A Migration Mistakes to Avoid Before Cutover
Nicole Walker: Jun 24, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
A Microsoft M&A migration can move every mailbox, file, and Teams message on schedule and still...
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What Microsoft Entra Suite Includes, Cost, and Replaces
Nicole Walker: Jun 23, 2026, 7:08:58 AM
Identity is now the most targeted layer in enterprise security. Many organizations are still trying...
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Microsoft Licensing and Azure Cost Risks During M&A
Nicole Walker: Jun 22, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Many mergers and acquisitions create unexpected Microsoft costs long after the deal closes. Not...
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Why a Microsoft 365 Security Assessment Comes Before Licensing
Nicole Walker: Jun 19, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Every renewal season, IT teams spend thousands upgrading Microsoft 365 SKUs to close security gaps...
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Microsoft Defender for Business vs Endpoint Plan 1 vs Plan 2
Nicole Walker: Jun 17, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
Most IT teams comparing Microsoft Defender SKUs end up in one of two places.
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How to Plan a Microsoft 365 Tenant-to Tenant Migration for M&A
Nicole Walker: Jun 16, 2026, 9:25:51 AM
Most Microsoft 365 M&A migrations fail at planning, not execution.
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How Microsoft 365 Business Premium, E3 and E5 Compare
Nicole Walker: Jun 15, 2026, 9:00:01 AM
The most expensive Microsoft 365 license is not the one with the highest per-user price. It is the...
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Why OAuth Consent Attacks Target Microsoft 365 Enterprise Apps
Nicole Walker: Jun 12, 2026, 9:00:00 AM
An attacker may not need your password to read every email in your Microsoft 365 tenant.