Microsoft 365 is getting a price increase. Announced in December 2025 and effective July 1, 2026, the update affects a broad range of commercial, nonprofit, and government subscriptions, from Business Basic to Enterprise E5. It also introduces changes to the features includes in some plans. If your organization relies on Microsoft 365 for email, productivity,… Continue reading A guide to the latest Microsoft 365 licensing cost adjustments
In December 2025, Microsoft announced that pricing for a wide range of Microsoft 365 commercial plans would increase on July 1, 2026. The update is broad — covering Enterprise, Business, Frontline, and Government tiers — and comes paired with a packaging update that bundles additional capabilities into existing plans. Here’s a breakdown of what changed,… Continue reading Understanding the latest Microsoft 365 pricing changes
If your organization hasn’t reviewed its Microsoft 365 subscription recently, now is a good time to start. As of July 1, 2026, Microsoft has updated pricing across its commercial, nonprofit, and government plans, with increases ranging from 5% to as much as 43% depending on the tier. The changes come alongside a packaging update that… Continue reading Microsoft 365 pricing changes: What you need to know
If you or your team are still running Office 2021, which houses the standalone perpetual-license versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, mark your calendar. Microsoft has confirmed that support ends on October 13, 2026. The software won’t stop working that day, but what happens afterward is worth understanding well before the deadline arrives. What… Continue reading Microsoft is ending Office 2021 support in 2026
Microsoft typically announces expiration dates for the desktop versions of its software, and the company just did that for Office 2021. Come October 13, 2026, the apps will still run, but the patches, fixes, and support that keep them safe to use will stop. Here’s what that means in practice, and how to plan around… Continue reading What happens after Microsoft ends support for Office 2021?
Microsoft has set an end date for Office 2021: October 13, 2026. Unlike some past transitions, there’s no paid extension this time around. After that date, the software will still keep running, but the security net underneath it disappears for good. Here’s what that changes and what your options look like. What “end of support”… Continue reading Office 2021 support is ending: What you need to do
Productivity problems are not always caused by a lack of effort. In many cases, teams are already working hard, but their time is consumed by one too many meetings, scattered communication, constant interruptions, or unclear handoffs between departments. Microsoft Viva Insights helps bring those patterns into view so organizations can make better decisions about how… Continue reading Boost team performance with smarter work patterns in Viva Insights
Productivity issues are not always noticeable, but with the right tools, their root causes can be traced. Viva Insights gives users a clearer view of work habits, aimed at helping teams reduce meeting overload, protect focus time, and improve collaboration. Viva Insights is part of Microsoft Viva and works with Microsoft 365 tools such as… Continue reading How Viva insights turns workplace data into better team habits
Microsoft Viva Insights helps organizations understand how work actually gets done, from meeting habits and collaboration patterns to broader productivity trends. With the right setup, it can reveal where teams are losing time and productivity and how they can work more efficiently. Viva Insights is part of Microsoft Viva and works with Microsoft 365 tools… Continue reading Use Viva Insights to build a more productive team
Microsoft has temporarily halted the automatic rollout of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows 11 following backlash from users and enterprise customers. The pause reflects growing concerns over forced installations and signals a shift toward giving users and IT admins more control over AI feature deployment. Automatic rollout paused In 2025, Microsoft announced that… Continue reading Microsoft halts automatic Copilot rollout for Windows
