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…t months! The teams build Secure, Auditable and Integrated apps built to run on Azure, powered by platforms like OutSystems, Freshworks, and Nintex – but always delivered through First Digital’s methodology. The tool is not the hero. The team is. If you have a manual process or a…

… EndsFree Microsoft Support Ends Microsoft has ended free technical support for Azure. The only free support you now get is for billing and subscription issues. Microsoft now charges $650 per support incident - NB! Not a typo!! BUI, FTG's Cloud and Security division has introduce…

…gh Volume Email for Microsoft 365 (internal only, Basic allowed until 2028), or Azure Communication Services for external sends. Both come at a cost. Modern Authentication is, of course, the better fix — if your devices can support it. If not, it’s either pay up or patch up. You …

… agents. These meters are available from 1 May 2025 and will be billed via your Azure Subscription as normal. If your tenant does not have an Azure Subscription linked by 30 June 2025, these metered features will cease functioning. You can read more about this here. Please contac…

…sist in understanding the implications and preparing for the change. Copilot in Azure is generally available Microsoft has announced that Copilot in Azure is now generally available. Accessible through the Azure Management Portal, Copilot helps you answer questions, complete tas…

…log - 6th and 7th Videos AvailableBUI blog - 6th and 7th Videos Available FTG's Azure and security division, BUI's Video Blog, has been updated with 2 more videos. The 6th Edition addresses improvements to Defender XDR, and the 7th Edition is crucial to review, as it provides an …

…027 2016 SP3 July 2026 (this is your next big one to worry about) 2017 Oct 2027 Azure AD and MSOnline End of Support Both these services come to end of support on 30 March 2025 Microsoft has posted detailed information about this here. What's up at FTGWhat's up at FTG Power BI i…

…vailable to update your users on these features to get more value from CoPilot. Azure Site Recovery Calculator updatedAzure Site Recovery Calculator updated Microsoft has updated the calculator that helps you calculate ASR costs for your environment. The announcement with the cal…

…ow you). You can book for the tour here. BUI blog - 3rd Video Available FTG's Azure and security division, BUI, has launched a blog focused on Security—what's new, what changed, and what you need to do to maintain a sound security posture. This one, however, is about a game tha…

…027 2016 SP3 July 2026 (this is your next big one to worry about) 2017 Oct 2027 Azure AD and MSOnline End of Support Both these services come to end of support on 30 March 2025 Microsoft has posted detailed information about this here. What's up at FTGWhat's up at FTG Pitfalls wi…