Christopher Pendenque
Freelance Modern Workplace engineer and consultant based in Paris. For 7 years I have supported large organisations in aerospace, insurance, the public sector and healthcare modernise their Microsoft estate: Intune, MECM/SCCM, Entra ID, Windows Autopilot, Windows 11 migrations and MSIX application packaging.
Articles cover developments in the Microsoft ecosystem and lessons learned from large-enterprise projects.
Articles (21)
October 11, 2026Windows 11 Enterprise: Impact on the Modern Workplace
Expert analysis of Windows 11's latest innovations and their impact on enterprise desktop management. Optimize your Modern Workplace with Intune, Autopilot, and Entra ID.
October 11, 2026Unlocking Performance: Windows 11 26H2 Memory Optimization
Expert analysis of Windows 11 26H2 memory optimization and its impact on Modern Workplace infrastructures. Implementation strategies and best practices for IT professionals.
October 9, 2026Mastering Modern Workplace Skills: An Expert Analysis
Dive into the essential Modern Workplace skills needed to excel in IT. Entra ID, Intune, PowerShell, and more for IT professionals and consultants.
October 9, 2026Windows 11 26H2 & ESU: Strategic Analysis for Modern IT
Expert analysis of Windows 11 26H2 and Windows 10 ESU extensions. Deployment strategies, Intune management, security, and migration insights for IT leaders.
October 9, 2026Streamlining Your Windows 11 and Office 2024 Migration Strategy
Expert analysis of Windows 11 and Office 2024 migration implications for IT professionals. Discover concrete strategies for a successful Modern Workplace.
October 9, 2026Windows 11 Print Driver Management: Mastering Modern Workplace Strategies
Expert analysis on Microsoft's deprecation of legacy printer drivers in Windows 11 for Modern Workplace professionals. Explore impacts and proactive strategies.
October 9, 2026Windows 11 User Experience: Optimizing Icons and IT Management
Expert analysis of Windows 11 icon customization and its impact on user experience and workstation management in a Modern Workplace environment.
October 9, 2026Mastering WinRE Management on Windows 11: Expert Lessons
Deep dive into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) management on Windows 11. Discover common pitfalls and best practices for enhanced system resilience.
October 1, 2026Windows 10 ESU: year one ends — which strategy now?
One year after Windows 10 end of support, the first ESU year ends in October 2026. Extend, or accelerate the move to Windows 11?
September 25, 2026Autopilot Device Preparation: what changed in 2026
Device association, 25 apps per policy, managed installer during OOBE, improved reliability: an overview of Autopilot Device Preparation in 2026.
September 15, 2026Migrating from SCCM to Intune: the steps that matter
Co-management, workload switching, applications: a realistic path to the cloud without breaking the fleet.
September 5, 2026Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise: end of servicing on 10 November 2026
Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and Education editions receive no updates after November 2026. Planning the move to 25H2.
August 20, 2026Autopilot: hybrid or Entra ID only?
Two join modes, two philosophies. How to choose based on your existing Active Directory.
July 10, 2026MSIX packaging: 5 best practices
Certificates, VFS, dependencies, clean-VM testing: what makes the difference on an MSIX conversion project.
July 10, 2026Intune Enterprise App Management: automatic updates
Automatic updates for Enterprise App Catalog apps have been available since June 2026. How it works, licensing and limitations.
June 20, 2026Microsoft Entra passkeys on Windows: general availability
Entra passkeys stored in Windows Hello are generally available. How they work, prerequisites, limitations and how they fit with Windows Hello for Business.
May 28, 2026Windows 365: automatic provisioning with Autopilot
Autopilot Device Preparation automatic mode for Windows 365 is generally available. Cloud PCs ready to use from creation.
May 12, 2026Secure Boot certificates 2026: preparing the estate with Intune
The 2011 Secure Boot certificates expire in June and October 2026. Inventory, firmware updates and deployment of the 2023 certificates through Intune.
April 8, 2026Hotpatch enabled by default in Windows Autopatch
From May 2026, Windows Autopatch enables hotpatch by default: security fixes without restarts. Prerequisites, calendar and points of attention.
March 12, 2026Windows Backup for Organizations: restore at first sign-in
First sign-in restore now extends to hybrid-joined devices and Windows 365. Why it matters for device refresh projects.
January 15, 2026Configuration Manager 2509: security and new prerequisites
MECM 2509 focuses on security and quality. .NET 4.6.2, ODBC 18, SQL Server: prerequisites to check before upgrading.