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Microsoft’s Transition to New Outlook: What You Need to Know

Your guide to the new email and calendar experience starting April 2026. Starting in April 2026, Microsoft will begin transitioning users with Microsoft 365 for Enterprise licenses from the classic Outlook for Windows to the new Outlook for Windows. This initiative aims to provide users with a modernized email and calendar experience, incorporating advanced features and improved integration within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Key Highlights of the New Outlook for Windows: Enhanced User Interface: The new Outlook offers a streamlined and simplified design, enhancing user experience and productivity. Microsoft Support Advanced Features: Inclusion of intelligent capabilities such as Microsoft Copilot, which assists in drafting emails and summarizing conversations. Microsoft Tech Community Improved Integration: Seamless connectivity with Microsoft 365 apps, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, facilitating efficient workflows. Microsoft Productivity Tools: Features like pinning and snoozing emails allow for better inbox management and prioritization. Microsoft Support Migration Timeline: April 2026: Initiation of user transition to the new Outlook. Users will have the option to revert to…
Nicholas Salem
December 6, 2024
Cyber Security

Cybersecurity Risk Alert

There is currently a heightened risk of cyber-attacks from hackers affiliated with the Iranian government. The Iranian government has vowed to retaliate against the United States for the death of Qassem Soleimani.  Given Iranian capabilities and history, U.S. entities should prepare for the possibility of cyber-attacks. It is particularly concerning that Iran has a history of launching cyber-attacks against the U.S., and the financial services industry.  For instance, in 2012 and 2013, Iranian-sponsored hackers launched denial of service attacks against several major U.S. banks.  And the U.S. government recently advised in June 2019 it observed “recent rise in malicious cyber activity directed at United States industries and government agencies by Iranian regime actors and proxies,” and that Iranian attackers were increasingly using highly destructive attacks that delete or encrypt data. BMIT therefore strongly recommends that all regulated entities heighten their vigilance against cyber-attacks.  While currently there are no specific, credible, reports of new Iranian-sponsored cyber-attacks in the past few days, all regulated entities should be…
Nicholas Salem
January 6, 2020
IT Support

7 Common IT Mistakes Putting Your Business At Risk

As a business, you plan for everything from driving traffic to increasing revenue. However, one aspect that companies often fail to take into account their business plans is IT security. Without the right IT infrastructure and cybersecurity precautions in place, your company is at high risk of losing all your valuable information to technology malfunctions or worse, cyberattacks.  Regardless of your business size, industry, or amount of investment in IT security to date, here are six common information technology mistakes that we see business across the board make, time and time again. Take a look to see which mistakes your company is making, and the steps that you should take to eliminate technology risk for your business. 
Nicholas Salem
November 15, 2018