Spyglass MTG Blogs

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Microsoft 365 E7: Why Microsoft Created It and What IT Leaders Should Understand

Keith Tillier: Apr 14, 2026 2:10:16 PM

Microsoft doesn’t introduce new enterprise licensing tiers very often. In fact, the last time it did, Microsoft 365 E5 was brand new. That was over a...

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Three Copilots to Accelerate Application Development

Does your organization suffer from Excel mart syndrome? This is when critical data is managed in Excel. Well, you are not alone! This post will...

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Exploring Microsoft Calling Plans, Direct Routing, and Operator Connect for Teams Phone

Keith Tillier: Jan 30, 2025 10:37:43 AM

In today's digital age, organizations are constantly seeking efficient and cost-effective telephony solutions. Microsoft Teams Phone offers three...

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Changes to Default Internet Access from Azure VMs

Mike Hanson: Jan 3, 2025 11:21:19 AM

Microsoft has always provided internet access by default for virtual machines. They do so by NATing that traffic with a Microsoft managed IP address...

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Streamlining Your Data Pipeline with Power BI Dataflows

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Power BI Price Update

Keith Tillier: Nov 27, 2024 1:20:51 PM

Starting April 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement new pricing for Power BI licenses. This update reflects the continuous enhancements and value added...

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Teams Phone Price Update

Keith Tillier: Nov 27, 2024 1:20:31 PM

Microsoft is also updating the pricing for Microsoft Teams Phone, effective April 1, 2025. This update reflects the continuous innovations and added...

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Copilot Changes: Monthly Billing for Annual Subscriptions

Keith Tillier: Nov 27, 2024 1:18:58 PM

Microsoft is introducing a significant update to the billing options for Microsoft 365 Copilot, aimed at providing greater flexibility and...

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Microsoft November Updates

Keith Tillier: Nov 27, 2024 1:18:26 PM

On November 12th, 2024, Microsoft announced some upcoming major changes to pricing for customers of its cloud-based subscription licenses. These...

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How to Disable Disk Encryption on Azure VMs

We found a gap in Microsoft documentation, for disabling disk encryption on VMs, and this blog may help someone save time.

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Spyglass 365: Managed IT Services

Are you looking for a full-service IT provider that can provide your organization with the most up-to-date technology solutions and consulting...

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Managing Microsoft External Identities and External Sharing

Kevin Dillaway: Apr 25, 2023 10:15:00 AM

How to Make the Most out of the Microsoft Licensing to Secure Your Environment In this multi-part blog, we will walk through the best ways to take on...