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*Please note that Microsoft has since reversed this decision and are continuing to support Windows Server 2016 and 2019. Alongside Windows 10 and 8.1.* Earlier in the year, Microsoft’s preview release of Windows Server 2019 was made available. What was...
The release of Java 11 last September marked the end of free public updates for Java without a subscription. Java 8 is the most common installed release as both 9 and 10 were interim releases only. Java 8 received its...
Azure Maps Weather services has added three new services, Historical Weather, Air Quality, and Tropical Storms, to empower developers and companies to expand capabilities even further when it comes to weather data. The Azure Maps Weather services data comes from...
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it crucial for organisations to prioritise cyber security and ensure protection of their Microsoft 365 environment. Read on to discover five practical steps you can take to help secure...
The newest release of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite and Technical Suite delivers enhanced productivity Subscribers and maintenance customers can take advantage of: NEW Focus Mode While working on complex designs, users can bring a group or single object into focus without...
As Grey Matter’s Azure Solution Specialist, I receive a lot of questions from customers concerning their Azure subscriptions and how to make the most of them. But some of the most frequently asked questions I receive surround security and access...
Migrate from Bing Maps to Azure Maps. Get detailed migration steps, support options, and webinar resources with Grey Matter.
A smarter way to reduce vulnerabilities In today’s fast-paced digital world, keeping software up to date is one of the most effective ways to protect your business from cyber threats. Yet, for many small businesses and managed service providers (MSPs),...
In January 2025, Microsoft revamped its partner programs, phasing out the legacy Silver and Gold competencies to better align with your evolving needs. This transition aims to simplify the program structure and provide you with more relevant benefits. Previously, you could purchase action...
75% of companies are solely running manual tests. With SmartBear, you can take the burden off your team and save money.
Building software involves a well-defined journey, like a roadmap. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a structured process that guides the development of software systems; it is divided into several key phases to ensure a smooth path from concept...
We’re pleased to announce that we have been recognised as a CRN Top 100 value added reseller for 2023. The ‘Top 100’ list published by CRN has been running since 2011, with the aim of tracking the financial fortunes of...
Microsoft continues to add more features to what UWP apps can do in Windows 10, and the tools for creating them; at the Build conference we saw updated APIs for working with ink and Surface Dial, new ways of connecting...
Bing Maps has a range of new APIs that give you everything from travel times to truck routes. It has also improved the coverage of many of its REST services so they have information for more parts of the world....
The supply chain is once again coming to the headlines in the tech world – this time not because of a breach in a supply chain of a multi-national company – but because the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is upping its cyber security standards within its own supply chain. ...
At the end of last month, we held our second Live Lab at Microsoft TVP. A hands-on workshop supported by technical experts from Grey Matter and Microsoft, we helped attendees get their projects up and running on Azure. Now that...
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