Microsoft Hikes On-Premises Server Prices up to 25% Amid Strategic Realignment

#Microsoft #EnterpriseIT #BigTech

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/04/10/microsoft-hikes-on-premises-server-prices-up-to-25-amid-strategic-realignment-xcxwbn/

Microsoft’s Hotpatching for Windows 11 Enterprise Is Now Available

#Microsoft #Windows11 #Hotpatching #EnterpriseIT #Cybersecurity #WindowsUpdates #EnterpriseSecurity

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/04/03/microsofts-hotpatching-for-windows-11-enterprise-rewrites-the-rules-of-update-management-xcxwbn/

Gmail Adds Easy Encryption Toggle—But It’s Not True E2EE

Google just rolled out a beta encryption feature for Gmail enterprise users that simplifies secure communication:
・Toggle encryption from the email draft window
・No S/MIME exchange required
・Third-party inbox support coming later this year

But there’s a catch:
This isn’t true end-to-end encryption
Admins still control the keys and can monitor user content
Data is more secure in transit, but not completely private

IT leaders should evaluate the trade-offs: this new system offers better usability, but still requires trust in Google’s infrastructure and policies.

https://www.theverge.com/news/640422/google-gmail-email-encryption-enterprise-beta

Microsoft Ends DES Encryption in Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025, Pushing Enterprises to Upgrade

#Cybersecurity #Windows11 #WindowsServer #AES #DES #Kerberos #Microsoft #Encryption #DataProtection #EnterpriseIT #MicrosoftSecurity #WindowsSecurity #Authentication

https://winbuzzer.com/2025/03/01/microsoft-ends-des-encryption-in-windows-11-24h2-and-server-2025-pushing-enterprises-to-upgrade-xcxwbn/