Microsoft just introduced cloud-managed remote mailboxes for directory-synced users. In plain English: you can manage Exchange attributes for synced mailboxes directly in Exchange Online without keeping an on-prem Exchange server for recipient admin. This post explains what that means for your business, the most valuable use cases, when not to enable it, and a 7-step pilot you can run this week. If “the last Exchange server” has been blocking your roadmap, this is the feature that finally moves you past it.
EWS in Microsoft 365: Why You Must Act Now As Microsoft 365 continues to evolve, one of the most impactful changes underway is the retirement of Exchange Web Services (EWS) in Exchange Online. While EWS has served as a core integration protocol for over a decade, Microsoft has made it clear: EWS is on the …
Attackers rarely miss an opportunity to twist a convenient feature into a phishing tool. Exchange Online’s Direct Send is the latest example: security researchers have documented campaigns that drop fake “internal” messages straight into corporate inboxes—no credentials required. Headlines warn that these messages “bypass SPF, DKIM and DMARC,” leaving IT teams wondering whether the standard …
A Modern SMTP Relay for Post-Exchange Environments As more organizations retire their last on-premises Exchange server, and as Microsoft Defender for Office 365 introduces more aggressive email throttling, many customers are facing the challenge of finding a new reliable SMTP relay. Azure Communication Services (ACS) with Email capabilities is emerging as a modern, scalable alternative. …
What is DMARC DMARC, which stands for Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance, is a crucial email authentication and anti-phishing technology designed to enhance the security of email communication. It helps organizations combat email fraud, phishing attacks, and unauthorized use of their domain names by allowing domain owners to specify policies for how their email …
In a recent blog post on January 20. the Exchange Team blog announced support for stacking exchange online licenses. Introducing Support for Concurrent Exchange Online License Assignments – Microsoft Community Hub There is several benefits to this new possiblity, mostly its great when you need to change the licensing plan for a user. For example. …
