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Everything your IT team needs to know about Microsoft 365 shared mailboxes

If your organization uses a team inbox for customer inquiries, billing questions, or general contact, a shared mailbox in Microsoft 365 is likely your most practical solution. It doesn’t require users to share login credentials, doesn’t consume an additional license for the mailbox itself, and integrates naturally into Microsoft Outlook. However, there are several important… Continue reading Everything your IT team needs to know about Microsoft 365 shared mailboxes

How to set up and manage shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365

A shared mailbox in Microsoft 365 lets multiple people send and receive email from a single address without any of them needing to log in separately or manage it as a personal inbox. When set up correctly, it’s an effective tool for managing shared communication. When set up incorrectly, however, it creates confusion, security exposure,… Continue reading How to set up and manage shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365

Shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365: A definitive guide

Support desks, front desk teams, and department-wide inboxes all have something in common: email that belongs to a role or function rather than a person. Microsoft 365’s shared mailbox feature is built for exactly this scenario, allowing a team to send and receive from a shared address while each member accesses it through their own… Continue reading Shared mailboxes in Microsoft 365: A definitive guide

A guide to the latest Microsoft 365 licensing cost adjustments

Microsoft 365 is getting a price increase. Announced in December 2025 and effective July 1, 2026, the update affects a broad range of commercial, nonprofit, and government subscriptions, from Business Basic to Enterprise E5. It also introduces changes to the features includes in some plans. If your organization relies on Microsoft 365 for email, productivity,… Continue reading A guide to the latest Microsoft 365 licensing cost adjustments

Understanding the latest Microsoft 365 pricing changes

In December 2025, Microsoft announced that pricing for a wide range of Microsoft 365 commercial plans would increase on July 1, 2026. The update is broad — covering Enterprise, Business, Frontline, and Government tiers — and comes paired with a packaging update that bundles additional capabilities into existing plans. Here’s a breakdown of what changed,… Continue reading Understanding the latest Microsoft 365 pricing changes

Microsoft 365 pricing changes: What you need to know

If your organization hasn’t reviewed its Microsoft 365 subscription recently, now is a good time to start. As of July 1, 2026, Microsoft has updated pricing across its commercial, nonprofit, and government plans, with increases ranging from 5% to as much as 43% depending on the tier. The changes come alongside a packaging update that… Continue reading Microsoft 365 pricing changes: What you need to know

Microsoft is ending Office 2021 support in 2026

If you or your team are still running Office 2021, which houses the standalone perpetual-license versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, mark your calendar. Microsoft has confirmed that support ends on October 13, 2026. The software won’t stop working that day, but what happens afterward is worth understanding well before the deadline arrives. What… Continue reading Microsoft is ending Office 2021 support in 2026

What happens after Microsoft ends support for Office 2021?

Microsoft typically announces expiration dates for the desktop versions of its software, and the company just did that for Office 2021. Come October 13, 2026, the apps will still run, but the patches, fixes, and support that keep them safe to use will stop. Here’s what that means in practice, and how to plan around… Continue reading What happens after Microsoft ends support for Office 2021?

Office 2021 support is ending: What you need to do

Microsoft has set an end date for Office 2021: October 13, 2026. Unlike some past transitions, there’s no paid extension this time around. After that date, the software will still keep running, but the security net underneath it disappears for good. Here’s what that changes and what your options look like. What “end of support”… Continue reading Office 2021 support is ending: What you need to do

Boost team performance with smarter work patterns in Viva Insights

Productivity problems are not always caused by a lack of effort. In many cases, teams are already working hard, but their time is consumed by one too many meetings, scattered communication, constant interruptions, or unclear handoffs between departments. Microsoft Viva Insights helps bring those patterns into view so organizations can make better decisions about how… Continue reading Boost team performance with smarter work patterns in Viva Insights