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Calling all sales professionals! Do you often spend less time selling and more time manually searching for information, composing emails…

Microsoft Teams is stepping up its game with new features added to the free version, including generative AI, enhanced camera functionality…

Powering the backbone of many businesses, Windows Server is a Microsoft-developed operating system designed for robust enterprise management…

Microsoft is surging ahead in its mission to redefine the future of work with Artificial Intelligence. Last week, Microsoft unveiled a…

For decades, businesses have collected and saved vast amounts of data from various sources like apps, services, and Internet of Things (IoT…

The world of information technology is evolving rapidly as businesses continually seek ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and…

As AI chatbots continue to revolutionize work and creativity, the competition between Bing Chat, powered by Microsoft, and Google’s Bard is…

The concept of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), also referred to as the “central nervous system” of an enterprise, first began in the…

Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 22H2 will be the final version of the operating system, signaling an end to its development. This…

Digital transformation means different things to different people. To some, it may bring to mind moving operations to the cloud. To others…

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about significant changes in the job market, and the IT sector is no…

As systems become more complex and demand for swift modernization becomes increasingly essential, “technical debt” has emerged as one of the…

What does it mean for software to come to its end-of-life (EOL)? It usually occurs when manufacturers cease to support the software or issue…

For the longest time, businesses have searched for the right single-service cloud platform that best suits their needs. Today, the dialogue…

A Gartner analysis forecasts that worldwide IT spending is poised to exceed $4.4 trillion. The two largest IT categories are software at…

Microsoft has published a reminder that it will terminate all extended security updates for Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise editions…

Microsoft has always been at the forefront of innovation, and its latest experiment is no exception. The tech giant has reportedly been…

Ignite, the Microsoft-hosted annual conference for IT professionals and developers contained many updates and information about the most…

Microsoft’s newest operation system, Windows 11, was rolled out in the fall of 2021. Many of its features were designed to help businesses…

(Password) Changes are in the Air  As technology advances and businesses accelerate their adoption of the cloud, Software developers double…

This fall has been chock full of updates and improvements within the Microsoft family of software products, including SharePoint. The…

“Microsoft is particularly excited about how the virtual and physical worlds are coming together. This new partnership brings Microsoft’s…

Virtualization is everywhere today and has become an expected practice for mission-critical applications. By migrating SQL Server to a…

Microsoft released the Azure-based Dynamics 365 in 2016 when it combined customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource…

Microsoft Teams was released in 2016 and quickly became a key part of the Office 365 suite. Several years later, effective workplace…

Since its rollout in 2001, SharePoint has become an industry-leading built-in cloud storage and content management system. As with any…

The realities of work have impacted companies globally as remote and hybrid schedules become the new norm. As technology evolves, on-site…

Using various software products to instill data management has long been considered an outdated method. This practice inarguably defeats the…

Enterprise software is the largest segment of the tech industry and there are no indicators suggesting that a change is imminent. Statista…

In the midst of rolling out its monthly ‘Patch Tuesday’ update, Microsoft announced the new Windows Autopatch cloud service, which keeps…

In a hot pursuit to broaden its ad division, Microsoft announced a new partnership with Netflix to power the streaming giant’s very first ad…

To say that cloud-based computing has changed the landscape of how businesses’ data are managed is an understatement. Cloud computing…

The prominence of cybercrime has every IT professional on alert, so keeping data safe is priority number one. IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach…

SQL Server 2022, Microsoft’s much-anticipated database system, has been the buzz of the tech community since it was announced in the fall of…

On Tuesday, May 17th, Microsoft announced a preview release of the new Outlook for Windows. This new version is centered around providing a…

Windows Server and SQL Server licensing are notoriously confusing and complex. It’s likely that you have thrown your hands up in frustration…

The cloud business is booming. By 2023, worldwide cloud services are expected to reap $623.3 billion. Initially, businesses implemented…

Boot straight to your Windows 365 Cloud PC in just one step. - Panos Panay Microsoft is taking it one step further by integrating cloud…

If you are an Exchange Server admin, then you’re likely familiar with 2021’s infamous security breach. Even if you weren’t directly affected…

Just a few years ago, not many people had the option to work from home. Before the pandemic reared its ugly head, a mere 30 percent of…

Years ago, businesses were left to their own devices to figure out what they needed to do to handle their invoices and manage their finances…

Between user error and known challenges with SQL Server, working with this database platform can be tricky, if not downright aggravating. It…

Let’s face it: large-scale program rollouts can be challenging. To the dismay of both developers and users, rollouts often expose unforeseen…

If you own a newer device running Windows 10, there’s a chance, sometime in early October, you saw a notification about upgrading to Windows…

In setting up a network in a business environment, the server needs to be equipped with certain pieces of software. Devices on that network…

Considered ideal for small- to medium-sized businesses, Windows Server 2022 starts with Windows 2019 features while improving performance…

In March 2021, Microsoft previewed SQL Server 2022. For organizations that house, process and analyze data, SQL Server 2022 has been…

Many of us go through our everyday lives accepting terms and conditions within apps, programs, and operating systems without a second glance…

In a double-down move on the gaming side of the industry, Microsoft announced today that it is acquiring Activision Blizard for $68.…

The brand-new Microsoft Office 2021 was released to consumers on October 5th, 2021. This release came hand-in-hand with the new and much…

Windows 11 is the much-anticipated upgrade to its successor, 2015’s Windows 10. Released on October 5th, 2021, the operating system is…

If your business isn’t considering a cloud platform, virtualization product, or a hybrid, you may be behind the times. The virtualization…

Microsoft did not wait too long after Facebook had announced a rebranding to Meta before joining in on the race. By partnering with the…

Microsoft SQL Server is a known and trusted webhosting and data management service that is used by millions of companies around the world…

Off-site and remote work for small and medium enterprises are increasing trends. For this reason, it’s been even more important that project…

Windows Server vs Ubuntu Linux Unsure about the similarities and the differences between Windows Server and Ubuntu Linux? You’re not alone…

Better Agility in Data Management and Operations As programs, servers and businesses have grown, so have the capabilities and efficiency…

Outdated software, hardware, and support are not only poor business practices, but they can also be devastating, dangerous and disasters…

Remember The Three Little Pigs children’s fable? We couldn’t get through childhood without hearing about those three little pigs who each…

Windows Server 2022 Preview If you have chosen the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) track of Windows Server, then you have undoubtedly…

Hacking as a Business In today’s world, it is necessary to go on the offensive regarding the security of your data. Data breaches, lost or…

To say there are constant technology updates is an understatement. Changes have been fast and furious over the past 10 years, particularly…

Windows Server Microsoft’s Windows Server is an enterprise-level operating system (not to be confused with Windows 7 or 10) that requires…

The Best Payroll Software In the world of payroll software, the bar is set high for customer satisfaction. Not only does the best payroll…

Microsoft Project Management Even before the rise of remote workplaces, companies have always been on the lookout for quality project…

Backup and Data Migration to Virtual Machines Information management and best practices will, at some point, lead you to migrate…

Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SQL (Structured Query Language) Server is the leading tool for commercial data management. Millions of…

Enterprise-Level Endpoint Security An enterprise-level security breach not only makes news headlines, but can also put your customers…

Microsoft Visio Remember how your elementary school English teacher told you to, “Show, not tell?” Turns out, this is not just a good rule…

Windows Server 2022 Preview If you’ve chosen the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) track of Windows Server, then you may be aware of the…

Who doesn’t love technology? It’s always changing and improving, making it easier for businesses to stay competitive. One of the ways this…

Application Insights is a tool, within Azure Monitor, that gives developers and DevOps engineers an inside look into the performance and…

In Azure Pipelines, programmers use variables to conveniently manage configuration values within builds and releases. Pipeline Variables In…

Think back to your first computer or command line interface (CLI)… If you can remember floppy disks and a green text screen with a cursor…

Azure + Visual Studio If you’re like most app developers, you’re probably already intimately familiar with Visual Studio - an integrated…

Ending the Open License Program Implications for Enterprise In September of 2020, Microsoft announced that it will end its 20-year-old Open…

There are two types of people in the world: those who like change and those who don’t. When Windows 10 was first released in 2015, some…

Webroot SecureAnywhere is like a bouncer who benignly hangs out in the corner like some “cool” kid (you know, somewhat expressionless with a…

Software Asset Management (SAM) Review Request You’ve used Microsoft products and platforms for years, and it has always been business as…

In SQL Server, a deadlock happens when two processes are waiting on the other to issue a locked resource. This performance issue occurs when…

In today’s digital world, virtual machines (VMs) are becoming increasingly common. VMs are essentially computers within computers. A…

You’ve likely heard the term multi-factor authentication (MFA) before, especially if you’ve been asked if you want to enable it on certain…

Whether you run a small, medium, or large business, having a good server operating system (OS) is essential. More likely than not, you have…

Perpetual Versions: Pro vs. Premier The 2021 edition of Quickbooks Desktop is available in two perpetual versions: Pro & Premier. Desktop…

OneNote is a Microsoft application designed for research, note-taking, and information storage. Manage text, graphics and other assets in…

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) used to develop websites, programs, and apps. It features cross-platform…

As a component of Microsoft 365, Project can easily integrate with Teams and Power BI to optimize productivity processes and results. Teams…

Microsoft will end support for Office 2010 beginning October 13, 2020. What does this mean for you and what options do you have going…

Microsoft’s Fluid Framework is a collection of client libraries designed to synchronize distributive processes during collaborative…

Microsoft Visio is a vector design program used to create diverse charts and diagrams. Available in both Standard and Professional editions…

Securing your SQL Server is imperative if you want to keep your data safe, especially if you are storing personal or sensitive information…

Adobe’s Technical Communication (TechComm) Suite digitally transforms technical, eLearning, and business content into dynamic user…

If “connectivity” and “collaboration” have always been important, recent months have proven them to be increasingly more so. Staying on the…

PowerToys is a collection of tools that help users maximize productivity on Windows 10. Originally released with Windows 95, Microsoft…

When it comes to operating a business in today’s virtual environment, the tools available to handle high storage loads, processing demands…

Visual Studio Codespaces (VS Codespaces) provides cloud-powered development environments for short and long-term projects. Users can work…

Connectivity has never been as important as it is in today’s world. In their attempts to adapt and sustain within today’s business…

The implications of managing mobile devices for everything — from work productivity to entertainment — are constantly evolving. Today’s IT…

Let’s take a look at some of the most common problems that Outlook users experience, and the most effective steps toward their resolution…

You might have to recover an Exchange Server from Active Directory (AD) for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include, but are not…

Trusted Tech Team recently announced that Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure is now generally available. We initially provided a brief…

On January 14, 2020, Microsoft officially pulled the plug on its Windows 7 security patches. This has led many tech experts to recommend…

Microsoft SharePoint is a collaboration system for the workplace. It enables workgroups to manage, store, and organize data and documents in…

Microsoft Secure Score, a centralized dashboard found within the Microsoft 365 Security Center subscription portal, is the new go-to posture…

Should you move your apps from virtual machines to containers? Chances are that you probably should, although there are exceptions in some…

The late-2018 release of Windows Server 2019 continued to build on Microsoft Server 2016’s foundation, providing more functionality and more…

MyAnalytics, the AI-powered “fitness tracker” for people managers, and remote teams, is available in Office 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise…

VMware Tools, the set of modules and utilities that enable features within VMware products, are not absolutely necessary. They are, however…

To say that small businesses have been hit hard by the recent COVID-19 pandemic would be an understatement. Trusted Tech Team is committed…

The Microsoft Teams Exploratory license, obtainable within your Office 365 tenant, provides functionality akin to the Office 365 E3 license…

Microsoft Hyper-V is a Windows Hypervisor Platform-based technology that virtualizes softwares and servers. Hyper-V runs each virtual…

The “IoT” (Internet of Things) is an all-encompassing term that captures the internet’s “ecosystem” — the communication between devices and…

The COVID-19 health pandemic has affected how we work and how business meetings are conducted. With the current push toward work-from-home…

IntelliCode provides AI-assisted IntelliSense for predictive correction across multiple code languages in Visual Studio and Visual Studio…

Power BI Report Server is an on-premises report server that includes a web portal to display and manage reports and KPIs. With Report…

When deploying Microsoft Office 365 (O365), Exchange mailbox content can be migrated from a source email system. This cutover migration is…

Sharepoint (SP) Server, like most Microsoft products, has a support lifecycle that lasts 10 years from its initial release. The end of this…

A recent Microsoft work trend index report revealed a daily record of 2.7 billion meetings in a single day - a testament to the company’s…

The new Azure VMware Solution enables extension or migration of on-premises VMware applications to Azure without re-architecting…

Trusted Tech Team (TTT) was recently featured as a ”Vendor to Watch” by the ChannelPro Network. ChannelPro’s Managing Editor, Colleen Frye…

It has been estimated that 60% of organizations have mapped out a digital transformation (DX) strategy and are in the process of…

Exchange Server, like most Microsoft products, has a support lifecycle that lasts 10 years from its initial release. The end of this…

Studies have shown that more than 73% of all business departments will have remote workers by 2028. This evolving work landscape has…

Microsoft Exchange Online is a hosted messaging solution that delivers Exchange Server functionality as a cloud-based service. An Exchange…

Remote work and education have become the new normal in the recent months. Since many of our friends and family have connected through Zoom…

We recently announced the Windows 7 End of Life (EOL), which has been active since January 14, 2020. If you have not yet upgraded to Windows…

Trusted Tech Team has been hard at work satisfying your business software and licensing needs, so we are pleased to announce our latest…

With the recent and sudden shift in global workforce culture, remote IT pros require advanced tools to sustain their oft-robust workflows…

Managed service providers (MSPs) have a rich, 20+ year history in the IT sector. The ASP Legacy Initially an extension of the outsource…

Holochain was conceived and developed as a decentralized progression from blockchain. It is designed to embody and support social coherence…

Though blockchain is most commonly associated with cryptocurrency, it actually debuted nearly two decades before the crypto phenomenon began…

Last Call Today, January 14, 2020, marks the day that Microsoft will cease technical support for Windows 7, and will not update its security…

Last Call Mark your calendars for January 14, 2020. On that day, Microsoft will cease technical support for Windows 7, and will not update…

”Intelligent supply chain (ISC) connects people with processes and things to enable visibility, communication, planning, analysis…

“We have an untapped opportunity to use the power of technology to collect data, analyse that data, and equip the United Nations to advance…

“Our primary mission is to preserve open source software for future generations. We also intend the GitHub Archive Program to serve as a…

“Project Cortex takes what is data today inside of your organization and converts it into knowledge.” - Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Project…

B2X Global is a strategic and independent distributor of solutions and products for data centers. A Lasting Partnership The B2X team…

On October 25, 2019, the United States Department Of Defense (DoD) awarded Microsoft a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite…

“…one of the nicest things about (art) is that it is used in many different senses, each of which is quite appropriate in connection with…

Part of the Trusted Tech Team mission is to provide you “thought leadership regarding everything from licensing and software, to the latest…

“The steady addition of a constant amount of new coins is analogous to gold miners expending resources to add gold to circulation. In our…

(Veeam technology) is about acceleration, but it’s also about adaptation. It’s about accelerating our leadership by adapting to the needs of…

Following Intuit’s “defeat” of Microsoft Money in the late 2000’s, Quickbooks has endured as the premiere accounting software in the market…

“…it’s about connecting what we do in the business to a larger mission of creating global impact…” - Nicola Acutt, VP of Sustainability…

“We are accelerating our innovation across the cloud and edge so our customers can build the digital capability increasingly required to…

Visio began in 1992 as a standalone product produced by Shapeware Corporation. A pre-release was distributed free on a floppy disk along…

Intelligence Modern Adobe product research and development seams with machine learning processes powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI…

The Apple bug bounty program has been around for a little while, but is recently getting loads of buzz. The technology juggernaut announced…

Apps, apps, and more apps! Okta, an identity access and management company based in San Francisco, has released the fifth version of their…

The next iteration of everyone’s favorite tiny computer has finally arrived! It’s been nearly four years since the release of the first…

Cryptocurrency has been around for quite a few years at this point. You are probably more than familiar with “Bitcoin”, or any number of…

June 3rd, 2019 marked the beginning of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference. As always, Apple announces some innovative additions and…

Instructional videos regarding hacking and phishing videos have become prevalent on multiple platforms throughout the years, with Youtube…

Growth and development in cloud computing continues to arrive at a rapid pace. Businesses now have multiple layers of cloud computing for…

July 9, 2019 (SQL Server 2008) & January 14, 2020 (Windows Server 2008). These are the deadlines for the final security updates. Microsoft…

As the information age grows, the need arises for security and regulation with the amount of information being sent, received, or displayed…

It feels like a new version of Office arises every time we blink. As a result, Office 365 is available for home users, business users…

Fortunately, Microsoft is not attempting to bring back Parallel ATA drives. Rather, they have just released the latest iteration of their…

As the data we see in front of us grows every day, we constantly try to find new ways to tackle it. Microsoft is bringing the latest…

Microsoft’s long recognized Terminal Services licensing (now commonly known as “Remote Desktop” or “RDS”) has been updated with the release…

Microsoft has taken an “inclusive design” approach to development of their products and solutions. What exactly does this mean? Inclusive…

Windows Sandbox is a new lightweight desktop environment tailored for safely running applications in isolation. - Hari Pulapaka - Microsoft…

The big shift is here, in the form of block based editing through WordPress 5.0, “Bebo”! The latest update to one of the most popular…

Yes, you read that right—this is a guide to installing Hyper-V on Windows 10, not the other way around. We get a lot of surprised gasps from…

Hello from TTT! We’ve been very busy this October, with a lot of great projects in the works. Next month will take us further into the…

Microsoft has released Exchange 2019, which has been praised to lower the total cost of ownership, whether deployed as Exchange 2019 on…

With Adobe’s MAX event wrapping up, we have the biggest announcement of features from the conference. Adobe launched its 2019 edition of…

With the latest release of Intuit Quickbooks 2019 now available, we’ve compiled all of the newest features of the software. Some of the most…

Microsoft Ignite 2018 has come to a close, with some big announcements including the future release of the Surface Hub 2 and Azure Digital…

The release of Microsoft Office 2019 is rapidly approaching, and we and the Trusted Tech Team community is ready for the big day! We touched…

The Apple Live event commenced today with announcements for their upcoming products, including the latest iPhones and improvements to the…

Battle of the Chats Slack has become the top dog when it comes to work communication platforms. Its easy-to-use interface is a favorite in…

In the midst of continuous political scandal, Microsoft announced an expansion of their Defending Democracy Program (DDP) this week through…

After a premature Xbox Wire article was posted, Microsoft announced an official release of Xbox All Access. The subscription system provides…

Microsoft recently announced the general availability of the Remote Desktop web client for Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 201…

Choosing Between Flexibility and Control Failed servers can have catastrophic effects on businesses in any industry, and yet many are still…

We love the familiar, especially when it comes to a operating systems for business or personal machines. This is why Windows 7 is still one…

Fluent Design Microsoft’s Fluent Design System is nothing new, as it has already been integrated into recent Windows 10 updates. However…

Microsoft is making use of built-in security capabilities to help many of its own products and services meet General Data Protection…

When it comes to choosing between Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise, it completely depends on your business needs. There are many…

Even the savviest PC users can find themselves thinking, “I wish I could do…on Windows.” There are plenty of tricks out there that users do…

What is the Difference Between AI & ML? Though the Artificial Intelligence of great sci-fi and dystopian novels has not quite reached us in…

This week, Google announced that its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, Android Things, is officially out of beta mode. Android Things…

With Microsoft Build winding down, we’ve shifted over to all things Google as they kick off their annual conference; so here are some of the…

Day 1 May 7th We are tracking all of Microsoft’s big announcements from the first day of their annual conference, Build 2018. Here are a few…

If you are a VMware user, you know how challenging it can be to surf through the pages of guides and product descriptions to figure out how…

Are you a business owner curious about what to expect with the up-coming Office 2019? Microsoft is allowing organizations that plan to…

Say Hello… Back in September, Microsoft announced their step toward a graphical management experience specifically designed for Windows…

Online security has never been more important, as companies today continually have information hacked or stolen on a regular basis…

The new Windows 10 update has been called many names over the past few months, including Redstone 4, Version 1803, and Spring Creators…

Thanks to the patch for Meltdown and Spectre we’ve heard so much about, Microsoft has noticed that many antivirus applications are…

When it comes to cloud computing tactics, Linux operating systems are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. What Does Linux…

It’s no secret that Google has been planning to unite all of its different payment tools under the name ”Google Pay” for quite some time…

It used to be that getting hacked or breached could be resolved by changing a password. Today, those attacks are focused on credit card…

Accessibility for All Accessing the full range of opportunities available through websites and software is difficult for those with…

Adobe Acrobat 2017 and You Chances are if you have worked in a business setting, you have come across documents through Adobe Acrobat. It is…

The Fundamentals and Future of Blockchain With cryptocurrencies on the rise, another buzzword topic is surrounding blockchain technology…

Microsoft Exchange has been around for a long time, so why don’t we use it very often? Exclusively for Windows Server operating systems, the…

Technology, globalization, and social media are key factors currently shaping the future of work. Because of this, employees today demand a…

Looking out for Cryptocurrencies It seems to be the buzzword of today’s market, and yet so many are still confused with the conception and…

Finding the most cost-effective software can be challenging, and completely depends on the use and need of the product. For years we have…

Students and Cryptocurrencies With the all the buzz around cryptocurrencies and their impact on the global market, it comes as no surprise…

Users of Intuit QuickBooks know exactly what they like and dislike when it comes to the version of software they run. Users who prefer…

Backups are worthless if you cannot recover from them. The Latest in Backup & Replication Since 2008, Veeam has been bringing backup and…

Let’s face it, we’ve fallen into a world where subscriptions are being pushed on us left and right. Two-year cellphone contracts have turned…

One of the biggest challenges facing businesses today is finding the simplest way to navigate across a range of devices, applications, and…

You’ve probably heard the term “Remote Desktop Services,” thrown around quite a bit since 2012. Formerly known as “terminal services…

As many of you have noticed, we recently removed all Office 2010 related products from our store. I understand this does not come as easy…

It’s been almost 18 months since Microsoft announced their intention to bring SQL Server to Linux, and users have been eagerly awaiting…

It is a never-ending battle between the two semiconductor manufacturers (Intel vs. AMD), and Intel is hoping to even the battlefield with…

Are you still using MS Office 2007? Microsoft has announced that support for the beloved and widely used Office suite is ending on October…

You may have scrolled through our website and noticed some software options titled “Open License” or “OLP”. These titles refer to Microsoft…

As we progress into higher and more advanced software and hardware, there are limitations and implementations that older renditions of…