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Office 2016 and 2019: A Microsoft Update Is Deactivating Some Installs

Reports say Microsoft update KB5002907 is unlicensing Office 2016 and 2019. Here is what is happening, what is confirmed, and what to do about it.

September 25, 2026

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Office 2016 and 2019: A Microsoft Update Is Deactivating Some Installs
Cyber Insurance for UK SMBs: What Insurers Now Require

UK cyber insurers now require MFA, Cyber Essentials and endpoint protection as pre-conditions for cover. Here is what your business needs to qualify and what it costs.

September 25, 2026

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Cyber Insurance for UK SMBs: What Insurers Now Require
Microsoft Project Online Retires on 30 September

Microsoft Project Online retires on 30 September 2026. All data stored in the service will become permanently inaccessible with no grace period. Here is what you need to do before the deadline.

September 24, 2026

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Microsoft Project Online Retires on 30 September
We Are Your IT Department: What We Are Prioritising in 2026

UK IT leaders are raising cyber budgets and hunting waste in 2026. Here is what a good IT department prioritises now, and how we do it for you.

September 23, 2026

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We Are Your IT Department: What We Are Prioritising in 2026
Dynamics GP 2016 Support Has Ended: What Now?

Microsoft ended support for Dynamics GP 2016 and GP 2016 R2 on 14 July 2026. No more security patches, no more bug fixes, no technical support. If your business runs GP 2016, here is what the deadline means and what your options are.

September 23, 2026

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Dynamics GP 2016 Support Has Ended: What Now?
Windows Server 2016 Loses Support in January 2027

Microsoft's extended support for Windows Server 2016 ends on 12 January 2027. With roughly six months to plan, now is the time for businesses still running Server 2016 to scope their migration.

September 22, 2026

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Windows Server 2016 Loses Support in January 2027
Microsoft Publisher Is Retiring: What to Do Before October

Microsoft Publisher is being retired in October 2026 and removed from Microsoft 365 entirely. Here's what UK businesses need to do now to protect their files and find a replacement.

September 21, 2026

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Microsoft Publisher Is Retiring: What to Do Before October
August Patch Tuesday: Windows Zero-Day Under Active Attack

Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes around 400 vulnerabilities, including a Windows kernel zero-day already being exploited by North Korea's Lazarus Group. Here is what to patch and why it matters for your business.

September 20, 2026

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August Patch Tuesday: Windows Zero-Day Under Active Attack