Author Archives: Implied Networks

Patch Management Changes

We have recently updated our patch management settings. This is for all computers that are monitored through our systems, for our contracted customers. Systems not being monitored, the users should “restart” them on a weekly basis. We will continue to manually apply the server updates, to not interrupt business activity with those customers. Microsoft usually

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Updated Support Portal

There have been some recent updates to our support portal, including announcements and knowledgebase articles. You can still enter and track all of your support cases also. Please let us know if you need your login reset.https://support.impliednetworks.com As always, please send support requests to [email protected] so a support ticket gets opened properly. Please add short

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“New Outlook” Policy Changes

Microsoft has started pushing people towards their “New Outlook” app for e-mail. We have found many items that do not work the same as the “Classic Outlook” app, causing some aggravation with users. We have just implemented policy changes for all of our contracted customers. That will hopefully block the migration to the “New” version.

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Microsoft 365 Price Increases

It has just recently been brought to our attention that Microsoft is increasing their annual monthly subscriptions after April 1, 2025, on the date of your next subscription renewal. Most of our customer subscriptions are billed to us monthly with an annual commitment. Your “NCE contract end date” is indicated on your invoices, on any

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Windows 10 End of Life – 10/14/2025

As we have discussed with most of our contracted customers, Windows 10 is coming to an end. After October 14, 2025 Windows 10 will no longer receive any security updates. Which means these systems either have to be upgraded to Windows 11, or they need to be replaced. We still have approximately 280 devices still

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Microsoft Relationship Notices

Please disregard any notices you may have received from Microsoft on 8/18/2024, as seen below. In the process of cleaning up our duplicate partner relationships, that were expiring soon, it generated these emails to customers. Which stated the relationship has ended.We must maintain these Granular admin relationships for every customer, to keep access to their

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Malicious SPAM

We are seeing more of these types of malicious messages, shown below, getting by the SPAM filtering. Special code is also being used in the messages, to bypass any filtering. Please pass this onto all of your users. Microsoft will not send you any email like this, asking you to keep your password or verify

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Laptop/Chromebook Delays Continue

We continue to see large delays in the availability of affordable laptop and chromebook models. Our orders we have on back order continue to get pushed further out. We are working hard with our distributors to still give our customers the best possible deals with the models that are available. There are many factors playing

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The Next Generation

The next generation of technology is coming. A single device to be used on the go and in the office. Lenovo will be releasing the new ThinkPad X1 Fold in mid-2020. The folding screen allows for complete versatility on the road with the power of a full laptop. When in the office, can be attached

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