Business Professionals - IT Experts
Business Professionals - IT Experts
IT culture is business culture. Business leaders who treat IT as a strategic asset on par with finance, operations, and marketing create resilient, agile organizations. Technology threats are real, but so are the opportunities. A healthy IT culture doesn’t just protect your business, it propels it forward. Why IT Culture Matters at the Executive Level…
We’re pleased to introduce Saul Schwartzbach as the newest member of our team. Saul brings a wealth of technical expertise and a thoughtful, solutions-driven mindset that aligns perfectly with our mission and values. A Specialist in Seamless Transitions Saul joins us as our in-house expert in IT migrations, with a particular focus on virtualization transitions—including complex migrations from VMware to…
After extensive collaboration with Microsoft and our ITDR (Identity Threat Detection and Response) partners Ariel IT is strongly recommending that all our clients move to Microsoft 365 Business Premium. In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, protecting your organization’s data, users, and devices is no longer optional—it’s essential. This isn’t just a product upgrade. It’s…
If you’ve been watching the virtualization space, you’ve likely noticed a shift: more and more companies are moving away from VMware. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a response to real changes in cost, licensing, and strategy following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware in late 2023. Let’s explore what’s driving this shift, what alternatives are gaining traction,…
As AI becomes more deeply integrated into business workflows, the ability to design effective prompts is becoming a critical skill. With Power Automate Copilot, Microsoft empowers users to harness the power of generative AI directly within their automation flows. But to get the most out of it, you need to know how to write prompts that deliver reliable, relevant,…
In today’s digital workplace, automation is key to improving productivity, reducing manual tasks, and streamlining operations. Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that enables users to create automated workflows between apps and services—without needing to write code. Whether you’re a business analyst, IT professional, or just someone looking to save time, Power Automate can help you…
As a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) and Partner, Ariel IT Services is committed to keeping our nonprofit clients informed and prepared for changes that impact their technology strategy. One such major change is coming soon: Microsoft is discontinuing its free (grant-based) Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 licenses for nonprofits, effective July…
In the age of digital transformation, the manufacturing sector has undergone a significant metamorphosis. The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) has paved the way for Industrial IoT (IIoT), leading to the rise of smart factories. These factories are not just a vision of the future; they are a reality today, driving efficiency, reducing…
Since my last post on Copilot, I found a concerning error! In our last newsletter, I wrote an article titled “Microsoft Copilot – Stop Using Search Engines.” Since then, I have continued my daily use of Copilot for various reasons, including research, writing assistance, finding information in our systems, and analyzing data from our other…
A Comprehensive Guide for a Seamless Transition The End of Windows 10 Support As technology advances, so must our operating systems. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025. This means no more security updates, technical support, or bug fixes will be provided beyond this date. To ensure…
Flexible Billing and Pricing Updates for Microsoft Subscriptions Microsoft will be increasing prices on Annual Subscriptions that are paid monthly. Please review the following announcements from Microsoft to see how you may be impacted.
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