Tag: technology transition
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Microsoft Axes Companion Apps, Shifts Focus to New Authentication Methods
Microsoft is phasing out its 365 companion apps - Calendar, People, and Files - and setting December 16, 2026 as the end-of-life date, after which they'll no longer function or be supported. Admins are advised to remove the apps from devices by then to ensure a seamless transition.
World Scrambles to Harness AI Amid Rising Global Stakes
We're sleepwalking into the AI era without a plan, and Bill Gates is sounding the alarm, warning that the world is woefully unprepared for the seismic shift that artificial intelligence will bring. The stark reality is that AI threatens to upend life for all 8.3 billion people on earth, making it a global policy problem that demands urgent attention.
Microsoft Accelerates Post-Quantum Cryptography Push by 2029
Microsoft is speeding up its post-quantum cryptography push, aiming to complete the transition by 2029, as advances in quantum research increase the urgency to protect against potential cyber threats. The move is driven by the risk of cryptographically relevant quantum computers emerging sooner than expected, capable of cracking current encryption methods.