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Microsoft is actively promoting the upgrade to Windows Server 2025 through Windows Update. This follows a brief period of issues with unsolicited upgrades at the time of the new version’s release, which the company has since resolved. With the optional upgrade now reintroduced, IT managers are encouraged to transition their servers to the latest version.…

Microsoft is making a bold commitment to double its AI infrastructure within the next two years, a move that highlights the company’s focus on enhancing its capabilities in the AI market. Historically, Microsoft built its systems software platform, including the popular Windows Server, prior to establishing a competitive cloud offering, which now rivals Amazon Web…

SolaDrive specializes in providing fully managed Windows hosting solutions tailored for businesses that depend on stable systems. Many organizations rely on Windows platforms that have been integral to their operations, particularly for functions like accounting and internal tools, and often resist changing them. Over time, however, the demands on these systems evolve. While initial setups…

A newly discovered vulnerability in the Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) system—termed "PhantomRPC"—opens the door for attackers to escalate their privileges to System level, as detailed by Kaspersky researchers. This issue affects all versions of Windows and exploits the RPC mechanism, which is intended for processes to communicate and invoke functions in other processes. The…

On April 15, Microsoft released its April Security Update, addressing a total of 165 security vulnerabilities affecting various products including Windows, Microsoft Office, SQL Server, Visual Studio, and the .NET Framework. This release is critical as it patches multiple high-risk vulnerabilities such as those allowing for privilege escalation and remote code execution. The breakdown of…

Microsoft is facing a significant legal challenge related to its cloud services, as over 59,000 businesses in the UK have united to sue the tech giant for £1.7 billion. This collective action arises from accusations that Microsoft has abused its dominant position in the cloud computing market, particularly regarding its Windows Server licenses on competing…

Microsoft is facing a significant $2.8 billion class-action lawsuit over alleged anti-competitive pricing practices related to its Windows Server software. A London tribunal has ruled that the lawsuit, filed by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi on behalf of around 60,000 UK businesses, can proceed to trial. The core of the complaint centers on claims that…

Microsoft has released emergency software updates to address issues affecting some Windows Server systems following its latest monthly security patches. These problems arose after the April Patch Tuesday rollout, which is part of Microsoft’s routine updates aimed at fixing security vulnerabilities. Reports from system administrators indicated that certain servers were unable to install the update…

Windows 11 KB5083769 is currently causing issues for some users, notably triggering BitLocker recovery screens on certain PCs. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and stated that they are working on a fix. Users have reported that the installation of the April 2026 update has required multiple reboots, which is unusual for Windows updates. This behavior…

April marked a significant Patch Tuesday for Microsoft, with the release encompassing a staggering 165 updates. This collection addresses roughly 340 unique CVEs across various product families, including Windows, Office, Microsoft Edge, SQL Server, and developer tools. Notably, the update features two zero-day vulnerabilities, one of which is actively being exploited. The Readiness team is…