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[RDR-IT] Weekly Recap — July 15, 2026
Explore the latest selected resources for system administration in this week's recap from RDR-IT.
Editorial Staff Jul 17
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Evaluating the Microsoft 365 E5 Step-Up Amid Rising Licensing Costs
Microsoft's decision to raise the M365 E5 price to $60 per user and remove volume discounts presents significant challenges for enterprises during renewals.
Editorial Staff Jul 17
Low Cost Data Poisoning Attacks Target Open Weight AI Models
A recent demonstration shows that open-weight AI models can be compromised for under $100 using just a handful of malicious training examples.
Editorial Staff Jul 17
Microsoft Teams to Introduce AI Meeting Archiving and Enhanced Admin Controls
Microsoft Teams is enhancing its platform by automating the generation of AI meeting archives, which will improve user interactions and administrative oversight.
Editorial Staff Jul 17
Anthropic and Blackstone Launch Ode to Enhance Enterprise AI Deployment
In a significant move to improve AI implementation in enterprises, Anthropic and Blackstone have launched Ode, a joint venture valued at $1.5 billion.
Editorial Staff Jul 16
OpenAI Surpasses Anthropic in Intelligence-Per-Cost Metrics
While Anthropic leads in raw model intelligence with Claude 3.5 Sonnet, OpenAI's strategic investments in infrastructure have resulted in superior cost efficiency.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Action Required: Update Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager by July 21
Users of Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager must update their software before July 21 to maintain functionality. This update is crucial for those utilizing Devolutions Cloud.
Editorial Staff Jul 15
Windows 11 Update KB5101650: New Features for Update Management
The latest Windows 11 update, KB5101650, introduces a redesigned update pause feature, allowing users to manage their update schedules more effectively.
Editorial Staff Jul 14
The Shift to a Post-Frontier AI Era
The AI landscape is transitioning from a focus on large frontier models to a post-frontier era, emphasizing orchestration, cost control, and specialized systems.
Editorial Staff Jul 10
Microsoft Introduces Cross-Tenant Message Recall for Exchange Online Users
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature for Exchange Online that allows users to recall messages sent to recipients in external Microsoft 365 tenants, enhancing communication control.
Editorial Staff Jul 10
NVIDIA Unveils NemoClaw: A New Era for AI with Nemotron 3 Ultra and LangChain
NVIDIA has introduced NemoClaw, a groundbreaking integration of the Nemotron 3 Ultra language model and LangChain Deep Agents, enhancing AI capabilities.
Editorial Staff Jul 10
Infobip Expands Its Reach with Acquisition of SocketLabs
In a strategic move to enhance its email marketing capabilities, Infobip has acquired SocketLabs, a well-known email infrastructure platform. This acquisition signifies a growing trend in the email industry.
Editorial Staff Jul 9
Anthropic Unveils J-space: A New Frontier in AI Alignment
Anthropic has made a groundbreaking discovery of the J-space within large language models, an area that resembles human conscious thought and could significantly impact AI alignment strategies.
Editorial Staff Jul 8