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Alex van der Stam shares his personal experiences with AI-driven software development in a series of LinkedIn articles.
Since Thursday evening, November 12, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Copilot have been largely down worldwide. Microsoft now reports the first signs of recovery. Here is our advice, and what keeps working.
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Do you use the free Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 a lot? From November 2026 you may more often see a notice that a feature is temporarily unavailable. Here is what changes and what to do about it.
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Tired of PHP vulnerabilities, plugin updates and emergency patches? This is how we convert your WordPress site to a static website without PHP, often within one day, after which you manage it yourself with uCompose.
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The PHP vulnerability of October 2026 (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) left WordPress, Joomla and Drupal sites exposed. What to do now, and how a static website without PHP rids you of this kind of flaw for good.
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For our new backup service uBackup, we have added a sub-processor to the data processing agreement. This is what changes, and what it means for you.
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ConnectWise shut off Cloud Backup (formerly SkyKick) on October 17 after unauthorized access to application identities. Since October 28 the service is being restored in phases, with a new, security-hardened application. Here is what this means for you.
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October is European Cybersecurity Month. This checklist of seven concrete measures makes your organisation considerably safer in a few weeks, from MFA and updates to backup and an incident plan.
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Microsoft brings Chat, Cowork, Office, Code and Autopilot (formerly Scout) together in one new Copilot. A fixed license for everyday use, pay-per-use for heavy agent work. What changes, and what should you watch out for?
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From early 2027, pay-as-you-go Copilot Credits are on by default for new Copilot Business licenses, in the Netherlands too. A single new license also switches it on for your existing licenses. Without cost management, the bill can come as a real surprise.
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Until 30 November 2026 the Dutch government refunds half of your cybersecurity measures, up to €1,250. Universal adds an offer: Security as a Service plus uComply for €150 per month, and no subsidy means you cancel free of charge.
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Microsoft is offering 15% off Microsoft 365 Copilot Business until 31 December 2026. What the promotion covers, who it suits and how to take advantage of it through Universal Cloud.
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Almost every organisation gets stuck on the same question: how and where do we start? Our answer is a short pilot on a single work process, with criteria agreed up front and a hard cap on cost.
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Version 2.0 of our data processing agreement replaces the 2023 version. These are the changes and additions, from sub-processors and AI to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
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We let AI agents work against real, business-critical systems. The question I always get: how do you dare? This is my answer, and it isn't about permissions.
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Microsoft is retiring the Azure OpenAI Assistants API. We are moving every uWebChat virtual assistant to uAnswer, with no downtime and with management that now lives in the uWebChat portal.
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uAnswer answers your incoming phone calls with natural speech — it knows your organisation, connects to your systems and emails a summary after every call. Available to customers from 1 September 2026.
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Copilot Cowork bills per use via Copilot Credits — so the question isn't whether you use it, but whether it adds value instead of just cost.
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With AI you now build the apps that fit your own processes. But they still need a safe place to land — with the security, continuity and monitoring Universal delivers.
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Can Microsoft Teams replace your phone system? See which PBX features Teams offers, how it compares to a traditional PBX and what it costs.
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Since September 25, 2026, Microsoft Scout is called Autopilot and is part of the new Copilot. From desktop app to cloud-hosted digital teammate: what it is, what has changed and how to prepare.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork is generally available: long-running, multi-step tasks that Copilot carries out for you autonomously, with your approval along the way.
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What is cloud security and how do you protect your cloud applications and company data? A practical guide covering the biggest risks, 6 concrete measures and a 10-question cloud security check.
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A week with Claude Fable — the most powerful AI model yet — and what it meant when the US government switched it off overnight. On digital sovereignty and the European alternative.
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Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Ultra: the most powerful Surface Laptop ever, with an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, up to 128GB of unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI compute to run large models locally.
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We've redesigned the Shifts feature in uWebChat Voice. You now create and manage schedules entirely within the uWebChat Voice Portal — no more detour through Microsoft Shifts, with finer-grained planning down to the hour.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot can now answer your incoming Teams calls, filter out spam, transfer urgent callers live and book follow-up appointments — with a summary after every call. Available through the Frontier program.
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Microsoft is enabling Flex Routing automatically for all EU tenants. This means Copilot requests can be processed outside the EU during peak load. Here's what it means for compliance and how to opt out.
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Which contact center fits Microsoft Teams? Compare native Call Queues, Microsoft-certified solutions and uWebChat Voice — with pros, cons, features and pricing.
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Copilot Cowork is the execution layer of Microsoft 365 Copilot: it runs multi-step tasks across Outlook, Teams and Excel, is generally available and is billed via Copilot Credits.
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The completely redesigned uWebChat Voice portal is live — with native dashboards, AI transcription, visual IVR editor and Teams Presence integration.
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Business laptop prices are rising: the memory shortage and import tariffs push prices up and lead times out. See which brands are hit and how to order smart.
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Microsoft introduces Microsoft 365 E7 — a new suite combining E5, Copilot, Entra Suite and Agent 365. Available from May 1, 2026. What does this mean for your organization?
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A first look at the new uWebChat Voice Portal: native dashboards, AI transcription, Teams integration, visual IVR editor and more.
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Auto-transcribe every Teams phone call and let Copilot write the summary. Step-by-step: which license you need, how to enable transcription, and real examples of AI-generated action items.
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Microsoft Copilot is the AI assistant built into Microsoft 365. Learn what it does, how it works in Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook, what it costs, and how to get started.
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OpenAI had 4 major outages in 2025. If your app depends on one AI provider, you're one API failure from downtime. Learn why AI uptime belongs in your SLA policy and how a multi-model strategy keeps you running.
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Which Teams phone option is cheapest? Direct Routing, Operator Connect and Calling Plans compared from €8/user/month, with a 25-user cost example.
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While building an AI voice agent, we discovered that choosing an AI model isn't a technical decision — it's a security, compliance, and trust decision.
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Which CMS is the most secure? CMS security compared with static sites, the 5 biggest risks of an outdated CMS, and a CMS with built-in hosting and security.
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BYOAI (Bring Your Own AI) is the new reality. But without proper policies, your organization opens the door to data leaks and compliance risks.
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EMS E3 bundles Azure AD Premium P1, Azure Information Protection P1, Advanced Threat Analytics and Intune. What that adds over Business Premium, and the July 2026 E3 changes.
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Microsoft 365 prices rise 1 July 2026 — E3 +8.3%, E5 +5.3%, Business Basic +16.7%. See the full before/after table and how to lock in current rates.
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Microsoft lowers EUR cloud prices by 7.4% from February 1, 2026 — the largest FX correction since 2023. See which licenses are affected, the exact new prices, and when to renew for maximum savings.
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Discover our carefully curated selection of business laptops. Every device meets our strict standards for performance, security, and manageability.
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Dell returns to its roots with the XPS line as a premium business device. A welcome comeback for professionals.
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Discover how cloud solutions transform your business. From Microsoft Azure to Microsoft 365 - everything you need to know about modern cloud services for SMBs.
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Discover our redesigned interactive pricelist with search functionality, add-on badges, and comprehensive product information for all Microsoft 365 licenses.
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Protect your Microsoft 365 identity layer with comprehensive Entra ID backup - users, groups, roles, and policies now included.
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Universal Cloud builds modern, secure websites without CMS vulnerabilities in 48 hours. With uCompose you then keep the site up to date yourself, in plain language.
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The improved Order Module offers faster response through caching and new annual payment options for greater flexibility.
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Bringing powerful AI productivity tools to SMBs at a lower price point starting December 1.
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Nick joins software development, Aleksandar supports the support desk team.
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uWallboard crucial for quick decision-making, reducing wait times and improving customer experience.
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Enterprise suites with Teams returns; customers must review licenses to ensure compliance.
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Understanding how LinkedIn uses your data for AI training and how to protect your privacy.
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Which Anthropic models are in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, where you use Claude Sonnet, Opus and Haiku, whether it costs extra and what the admin has to enable.
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Red Pro plans renamed for intuitive market alignment with promotional offerings.
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Guidance on iOS 26 adoption or staying with iOS 18.17 for your organization.
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Our team explores cutting-edge AI agent technologies to enhance our solutions.
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How comprehensive security solutions can reduce your cybersecurity insurance premiums.
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Major step forward in self-service, transparency, and direct communication with our platform.
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Dutch government initiative helping small businesses improve digital security and cyber resilience.
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Optimize business communications with advanced acoustic technology from Poly.
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Curated hardware selection for modern workspace solutions with Dell displays.
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New capabilities enhance productivity and streamline workflows with AI-powered analysis.
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Major step unifying communication channels into a seamless solution for your team.
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Researcher is the research agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot: it searches your Microsoft 365 content and the web, cross-references documents and writes a report with citations. See what that saves in practice.
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How AI-powered analysis capabilities enhance data-driven decision making.
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Understanding the new EU cybersecurity directive and how it affects your organization.
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Demonstrates ability assisting customers manage and govern data effectively with Azure.
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Recognition underscores commitment to cutting-edge cloud solutions and digital transformation.
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Best practices for implementing secure password management with user-friendly solutions like Bitwarden.
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The key to successful use of AI lies in well-protected and compliant data management.
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Microsoft Teams brings voice, chat, video meetings and customer contact together in one unified communications platform. Here is how to consolidate your tools.
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Comprehensive security solutions to help you comply with NIS2 requirements.
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