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Modern Workplace
Intune, MECM, Entra ID, Autopilot, packaging: lessons from the field and tech watch, by Christopher Pendenque.
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.