10 Security Tips for Microsoft 365
Nowadays, security for digital assets is one of the main concerns, since more and more organizations are deciding to move to the cloud. With new threats emerging daily, organizations must…
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Power Pages now available to purchase
On October 12th, 2022, Microsoft announced licensing and pricing details for Power Pages (PP), the newest addition to the Power Platform family. Formerly known as Power Apps portals, PP is…
Microsoft Places: Making the promise of hybrid work a reality
The role of the office has changed completely over the past few years and it’s getting harder to find a good reason to go, other than simply because management said…
New creator tools for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Edge, and Bing
Nowadays, anyone can be a creator if they have the right tools. According to the Consumer Technology Association, in 2022 nearly 20 million US consumers create and monetize their content…
Introducing Microsoft Teams Premium
Since 2019, we have addressed the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our work lives on multiple occasions. However, we might not notice we are living a once-in-a-lifetime change…
Microsoft Syntex: The new Content AI solution
Business runs on content, whether it is proposals, invoices, contracts, legal documents, and more. According to the IDC, by 2025 there will be more than 130 billion terabytes of content.…
Office is changing to the Microsoft 365 app with a new image
In 2017, Microsoft changed MS Office’s name to Microsoft 365. However, over the past few years, M365 has become more than a set of apps, but a productivity suite. Now,…
New apps for the Microsoft Viva employee-experience platform
On September 2022, Microsoft announced a new set of apps for the Microsoft Viva employee-experience platform. Alongside this announcement, Microsoft shared that the Viva Sales CRM companion app would also…
New version of Outlook for Windows (Office Insiders)
In May 2022, Microsoft released an early preview of the new Outlook for Windows for Office Insiders. Now, in late September 2022, members of the Office Insiders community gained access to…
Basic Authentication in Exchange Online is retiring
As more sophisticated technology comes to life and the hybrid model takes on, more sophisticated cybercriminals appear. In 2019 Microsoft announced their intent to retire Basic Authentication in Exchange Online…
Microsoft 365 E5: 7 things you might be missing
One of the most popular Microsoft cloud licenses among businesses is Microsoft 365 E5. Organizations tend to purchase this subscription to enable a specific set of capabilities. While purchasing E5…
7 Ways Microsoft 365 Helps Healthcare Providers
Healthcare businesses are not only focused on giving patients the best care possible, but also on giving their staff the tools to work better together and communicate quickly; all of…
Update under lock for your Microsoft 365 Apps
In September 2022, Microsoft developed an optimization for applying pending updates for Microsoft 365 Apps, while the device is in idle or locked mode. They call it update under lock…
Language Interpretation for Microsoft Teams is Now Generally Available
On September 15th, 2022, Microsoft announced the General Availability (GA) of language interpretation for Microsoft Teams meetings. Organizations like governmental institutions, multinational and multilingual corporations, businesses that work with vendors…
Get the most out of your Microsoft Teams subscription
Microsoft Teams is a next/generation calling and meeting platform built on the Microsoft 365 cloud, and that was originally meant to replace Skype. However, it transcended Skype’s nature by combining…
Easily bring your Microsoft Licenses to the cloud
Since October 1st, 2022, new updates to the hosting and outsourcing terms were applied. Said upgrades were made to benefit customers and the way they set their licenses, as well…
Microsoft Scheduler is retiring in September 2023
Microsoft announced that Scheduler is retiring, starting September 1st, 2023. Although some are saying they are planning to fusion this feature with other offerings in the future, there are no official…
Sign documents during a Microsoft Teams meeting
Being now a remote/hybrid world, it is crucial for organizations to be able to sign documents during meetings. Microsoft Teams has many integrations with e-signature providers in the Teams Store,…
How running old software could cost you money
We all have heard the phrase ‘’Change is scary, but so is staying the same’’. It is common that businesses avoid updating or upgrading old software, due to the fear of…
6 benefits of Microsoft 365 for the legal industry
Each industry has its own needs and requirements; however, some are more highly regulated than others. The law industry is part of this group. Running a medium sized law firm…
6 Ways Microsoft 365 for Business Supports Retailers
The retail industry has faced important changes since the start of the digital era; however, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this movement. Nowadays, customers are looking for contactless and flexible purchase…
Use Microsoft Teams chat in Dynamics 365 to boost productivity
It is well known that collaboration is the key to business success. It takes a whole team to close a deal and keep customers satisfied, but we are not only…
Use Microsoft Lists for Marketing Campaigns
Marketing efforts are a mix of unique, innovative resources and ‘’we know this work and we need to repeat it in an organized fashion’’. The main objectives for marketing are…
Three ways Microsoft technologies can boost connected care
As we all know, COVID-19 completely changed the way the world works, especially the Healthcare and Social Services industry. Nowadays, healthcare professionals aim to utilize limited resources better and manage…
Office 2016 and 2019 users won’t be cut off from Microsoft 365 back-end services in 2023
It is not new that, although Microsoft is all about cloud licensing, it continues to roll out perpetual, non-subscription licenses. These include Office LTSC. Not long ago, some Office 2016…
Microsoft is changing the Teams Rooms plans and pricing
In August 2022, Microsoft announced to the partner community that the price for Teams Rooms will change soon; and will add a version of the product thought for small businesses. …
Keep your SQL Server 2012 secure and supported
After a 10-year run, this past July 12th, 2022, the support for SQL Server 2012 came to an end. If you are still using this program, there are four options…
Manage updates for your Office and Microsoft 365 Apps 2022
At the end of July 2022, Jeremy Chapman, Director at Microsoft, answered some of the top questions for Office and Microsoft 365 app deployment and servicing. If you are running…
Azure Developer CLI: Build apps for the cloud, faster
On July 12th, 2022, Microsoft announced the availability in public preview of the Azure Developer CLI (azd). This is a new, open-source tool to accelerate the time it takes to…
Excel Live: Use Teams meetings to get work done together
A new issue arose, at the beginning of the adoption of remote work as the new normal: Getting the work done today or adding another meeting to your calendar? We…
Increase your sales by betting on a Microsoft CRM
In the first semester of the year, Microsoft, in collaboration with SCOPEN, carried out a study where they analyzed how Spanish organizations were experiencing a 20% increase on their sales…
The new Microsoft 365 Health Dashboard
In July 2022, Microsoft announced the availability of the Microsoft 365 Health Dashboard in public preview. Customers, usually IT admins in SMBs, have mentioned that it is difficult to understand…
Power Automate pay-as-you-go pricing, now available
In July 2022, Microsoft announced the new Power Automate pay-as-you-go pricing. This new type of pricing provides flexible payment options for the existing subscription plans. How does Power Automate…
Microsoft 365: Remove a former employee and protect company data
The digitalization of the workplace and adoption of the cloud has brought numerous benefits for organizations. However, there is one thing leaders should keep in mind when it comes to…
Microsoft Licensing Billing: View your payment and billing history
Today we will talk about two options for viewing your Microsoft licensing billing history and current bills/payments. The first option is for when you have your licenses directly with Microsoft,…
The Software Assurance 24×7 Problem Resolution Support benefit is retiring
Microsoft created Software Assurance (SA) in 2002, to provide access to new versions of software products at no additional cost to customers that already have software licenses, as well as…
Updates in Software Assurance and new terms to support hosted solutions
In May 2022, Microsoft’s President and Vice Chair Brad Smith announced important changes to Microsoft’s outsourcing and hosting terms. These changes were thought to help customers work with partners more…
How to set up Microsoft 365 for Business in your organization
In this article we will guide you through the steps to take to set up Microsoft 365 in your organization and make the most out of your subscription. Setup Guides…
Venti Exchange Client Portal: Self-manage your Microsoft Licenses
Venti Exchange C3 Portal is an advanced client portal that allows our customers to submit support tickets, project reports, self-managed billing, and more. Here you can manage your Microsoft 365…
There will be no new version of Exchange Server until 2025
In 2020, Microsoft announced the next versions of on-premises servers such as Exchange Server, SharePoint, Skype for Business, and Project server would be available in the second half of 2021.…
Thrive in the new work world with e-commerce in the cloud
The retail and consumer goods industries experience constant pressure. With the pace at which the world moves and unforeseen events, this pressure has been growing exponentially. Keeping up with the…
New Profiler feature in Visual Studio
At the beginning of June 2022, Microsoft launched a new Profiler feature in Visual Studio 17.2. This new tool helps developers understand the options to optimize their File I/O to…
Microsoft 365 supports neurodiverse people in the hybrid workplace
According to ADHD aware, people with cognitive differences like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism make up as much as 40% of the entire population. Meaning almost half of the world struggles…
Azure Health Data Services: Reimagining the Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry has always been a pillar for society, and it is now going through a historically unprecedented transformation. To help it grow, Microsoft is reimagining personalized care and helping…
5 differences between the CSP Program and Microsoft Volume Licensing
When it comes to licensing Microsoft technologies, customers have two options: Microsoft Volume Licensing or the Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) program. Lately, more and more businesses worldwide have been transitioning…
Announcing Azure DNS Private Resolver in Preview
Azure DNS Private Resolver is a new Microsoft service that allows organizations to query Azure DNS private zones from an on-premises environment, and vice versa, without the need to deploy…
Save money by personalizing your Microsoft Cloud Licenses
Cloud productivity is trending, and it is a trend that is here to stay. All organizations should be ready for this change. Microsoft Cloud Licenses offer cloud productivity services and…
The Microsoft CSP program for your Microsoft Cloud Licenses
The well-known Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) has been a long-preferred option for organizations that could meet its minimum requirements. However, since the Microsoft CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) program came out in…
Volume Licensing: Benefits of Microsoft Software Assurance
Microsoft Software Assurance (SA) for Volume Licensing includes a wide range of benefits for Microsoft software and services. It helps boost organizational productivity by providing 24/7 technical support, some exclusive…
Annual term availability for Windows 365 Business and Enterprise in CSP
In August 2021, Microsoft launched Windows 365 as an official product. This is the world’s first cloud PC for every organization securely streaming the Windows experience to any device. The…
Windows 11 Licensing Guide
Windows 11 is the newest version of Windows. This is the most significant update to the OS since Windows 10. This version focuses on enhancing end-user productivity in a fresh…
GoDaddy 365 vs. Microsoft 365 with a CSP
GoDaddy is the most common tool used by many small and medium size businesses for webhost. However, just like most tools designed especially for SMBs, it is easy to outgrow.…
Caution: Fake Windows 11 downloads distribute Vidar malware
In April 2022, ThreatLabz shared with the public a critical finding. Several newly registered domains were created by a threat actor to simulate the official Microsoft Windows 11 OS download…
3 ways to meet new hybrid expectations with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 improvements
Five years ago, Microsoft made history by launching its new powerhouse tool: Microsoft Teams. Being a product that provides collaboration, communication, and workstations; it overachieved people’s expectations. By allowing people…
Microsoft Defender for Business: Standalone availability
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen an increase in cyberattacks across businesses of all types and sizes. The sophistication of these attacks is growing consistently,…
Dynamics 365 Marketing
Dynamics 365 Marketing is an app created to elevate customer experiences by personalizing journeys across touchpoints, to strengthen and create loyalty. It works seamlessly with Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Insights,…
Dynamics 365 Sales: Pricing and Licensing Guide
In this part of our Dynamics 365 Licensing Guides we will talk about Dynamics 365 Sales. This tool enables salespeople to build strong relationships with customers, to take actions based…
Microsoft Cloud for Manufacturing
Up until now, in our Microsoft Industry Solutions series we have covered Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services, and now, we will talk about Microsoft Cloud for…
Discontinued Microsoft Products and their Replacements
The pace at which the world changes has been accelerating more and more over the years. This has demanded businesses and organizations in general to accelerate their innovation to keep…
Support for Office 2013 is coming to an end in April 2023
After 10 years of support for Office 2013, on April 11th, 2023, the extended support for this hub will come to an end. After this date, security updates for Office…
Microsoft 365 for nonprofit prices will change in September 2022
In March 2022 Microsoft announced that they are updating the prices of five Microsoft 365 for nonprofit SKUs, starting September 1st, 2022. Microsoft 365 for nonprofit prices that will change:…
What’s new in Microsoft 365?
After three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the work world is still evolving and facing new challenges. Technology can help us face these issues, if used correctly. From unlocking collaboration…
Microsoft 365 Licensing Optimization Case Study
Microsoft 365 is a bundle of services that includes the Office 365 suite and numerous other enterprise services. This subscription service allows users to always have the most up-to-date modern…
Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services
In this article, part of our Microsoft Industry Solutions series, we will cover the financial services industry. Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services provides tools that help manage data and comply with all…
Secure classified data with Office 365 Government Secret cloud
In August 2021, Microsoft announced the general availability for Azure Government Top Secret. Now, in March 2022 they’ve announced the upcoming launch of a new US Government cloud environment: Office…
Microsoft cloud for healthcare
Microsoft Industry Solutions is a combination of the best Microsoft technologies and deep industry expertise, to help customers thrive in their digital transformation journey. Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare is part…
Dynamics 365 Business Central: Pricing and Licensing Guide
As mentioned in our previous Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licensing Guide, this tool offers a purpose-built business application, by integrating a modern and complete solution for SMBs and enterprises to monitor…
You now have 7 days to cancel or reduce your Microsoft 365 licenses
On March 18, 2022, Microsoft announced changes to the cancellation-window duration for commercial seat-based offers in CSP new commerce. These changes went into effect that same day, at 5 PM…
Licensing Guide: Microsoft System Center
System Center is a simple datacenter manager that allows you to stay in control of your IT assets, while enhancing and increasing agility and performance. This product has two license…
Azure Hybrid Benefit to save big on Microsoft Cloud spending
In our previous article 7 ways to optimize your Azure costs today, we shared with you some of the options available to save costs on Microsoft Cloud. Today we want…
What is the Microsoft Customer Experience Platform?
As a result of digital transformation, engaging with customers is multifaceted so expectations have risen dramatically. From generating initial interest, to delivering exceptional service and support, businesses must deliver connected…
Dynamics 365 for the retail industry
The pace in which the world has been evolving demands resiliency from retailers. Tools like Dynamics 365 allow them to create an intelligent supply chain, to quickly adapt to the constant…
7 ways to optimize your Azure costs today
How do I control Azure costs? Which subscription is required for Azure cost management? How do I track my Azure spend? What tools can I use to manage Azure budgets?…
Choosing the best NCE commitment for your organization
In order to help our customers get the most out of their Microsoft products while optimizing costs, we’ve dedicated a series of articles in our blog to address the multiple…
Microsoft cloud licensing options for industries
Microsoft offers flexible and affordable solutions for government, education, and nonprofit organizations through Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements that are tailored by their size and specific needs. These Microsoft cloud licensing for industries…
What are the options for purchasing Microsoft Cloud products?
When buying Microsoft Cloud products or services, it is important to know you have choices. From buying directly from Microsoft to buying from a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), like Venti…
Microsoft 365 or Office 365? Know the difference
In April 2021, Microsoft made the official name change of Office 365 to Microsoft 365. However, you will still come across two products: Office 365 and MS 365. Although these…
Microsoft licensing changes to look out for in 2022
During 2021 Microsoft announced a considerable number of licensing updates, launches, and price changes that would take place in the following year. Now we are at the beginning of 2022,…
The new commerce experience for seat-based offers in the CSP program
Recently Microsoft announced a new way customers can buy and consume licensing through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program: The new commerce experience (NCE). In March 2022, Microsoft is launching…
Microsoft Power Platform helps your developer’s innovation evolve
During the past few years, the demand for apps has increased to a point it is not sustainable for a company to hire enough high-tech developers. Today we know that…
Introducing Office LTSC 2021
Microsoft has been making numerous updates and changes to pricing and licensing in general. One of these substantial changes is the release of Office (Long-Term Servicing Channel) LTSC 2021 What…
Pay-as-you-go pricing plan in Microsoft Power Apps
Last month, Microsoft announced that pay-as-you-go pricing is now available for Power Apps. Businesses now have the option to purchase the Power Apps per app plan with an Azure subscription,…
Improve your customer service with Dynamics 365 Customer Voice
Today’s tech-savvy costumer, expects each touchpoint to be seamless, personalized, timely, and efficient. These new demands, have led to a rapid acceleration of customer engagement tools and making businesses act…
What is Microsoft Power Apps? Quick Overview
Power Apps is a data platform, as well as a suite of apps, services, and connectors, that provides an easy development environment to build custom apps for your business. By…
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licensing Guide
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Licensing offers purpose-built business applications integrating a modern and complete solution for SMB and enterprises to monitor specific processes through a management software. This applications helps your…
Microsoft 365 Licensing Overview – Quick Guide 2021
Today we will talk about something that challenges many decision makers as they switch to the cloud: understanding and selecting the most suitable Microsoft 365 licensing for their business. Types…
Buying seat-based offers in Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Windows 365
To continue with their digital transformation, Microsoft has created a new commerce experience. In June 2021, we talked about the option of buying Azure services through the Microsoft Customer Agreement.…
Azure Product Terms Update
Microsoft’s efforts to simplify licensing and improve customer experience continue. As a result, on September 1, Microsoft announced an update to Azure Product Terms: Its consolidation, under a single “Microsoft…
Benefits of CSP support for Microsoft Licensing
If your business is deciding to migrate to Microsoft cloud services such as: Office 365, Microsoft 365, and Azure, you need to decide a pathway from Open Programs, Enterprise Agreement…
These Microsoft 365 prices will change in March 2022
Since the launch of Microsoft 365 in 2011, Microsoft has been innovating, adding applications and releasing over 1400 new capabilities. Teams, Forms, OneDrive, OneNote, Power Apps, and Power BI are some of…
Where to purchase Microsoft Volume licensing?
When it comes to buying Microsoft cloud products and services, you have choices: buying from Cloud Solution Providers (CSP) like Venti Exchange or buying from Microsoft. There are 3 ways…
What is Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) licensing?
Cloud services make the operation and management of any business easier. Thanks to its benefits your productivity, collaboration, and communication will improve. The first step is to buy…
How does Microsoft volume licensing work?
Simply stated, licensing software in volume makes it easier and more affordable to run on multiple computers within a single licensing organization. Purchasing licenses in volume often reduces…
How Microsoft licensing works?
Most organizations use of software as an essential part of their operations for benefits such as streamlining processes. So, integrating the right type and volume of Microsoft Software Licenses to…
Best Microsoft 365 plans for small & medium nonprofits
Enhancing productivity and collaboration, for employees and volunteers during these challenging times, has become a priority for nonprofits. As a result, many organizations are now looking to…
Best Microsoft 365 plans for small & medium businesses
Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud designed to help your business achieve what matters, in work and life, with best-in-class Office apps, intelligent cloud services, and advanced security. Through smart…
Best Microsoft 365 plans for large nonprofits
Microsoft 365 is designed to help organizations achieve more with innovative technology such as Office apps, cloud services, and world-class security. Through its solutions like chatting, calling, meetings, and collaboration…
What is Microsoft 365 for Enterprise?
Microsoft 365 for Enterprise subscription is designed for large and medium-size businesses that need the most advanced productivity and security capabilities. Since many organizations are now focused on the new…
Azure in the Microsoft Customer Agreement
The Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) was created to simplify your purchase experience by offering greater flexibility in how and where you buy from. It provides you with tools and terms…
Perpetual License or Software Subscription?
There’s been an ongoing debate: Perpetual Licensing vs. Software Subscription. If you’re struggling to decide whether one is better than the other, here we’ll help you clear your doubts.
Microsoft 365 new feature: Your Subscription Benefits Center
Microsoft 365 has many features to help you do your best work and create aesthetic documents. For example, you can get premium templates, thousands of creative images, and many new…
Microsoft Open License program ends for public sector customers
Microsoft announced another step toward a new commerce experience: Microsoft’s Open License will end on January 1, 2022 for public sector –education, government, and nonprofit- customers.
Cloud-based services: A step to digital transformation
The pandemic, remote work and digital life have managed to significantly accelerate the digital revolution in a short time. Although one year after the start of the COVID-19…
Working with a CSP under the Microsoft Customer Agreement
The speed with which innovation has advanced, directly affects the growth or decline of a company. Digital transformation is now an obligation