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Fax, phones and bluetooth: Microsoft failure forces companies to be creative

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A Microsoft introduced a new security policy requiring employees to use alternative communication methods for administrative tasks, forcing companies to develop new workflows. This change affects a small number of technology suppliers globally, causing administrative activities to slow down significantly. The policy was announced in November 2026, impacting a limited group of vendors who rely heavily on Microsoft services.

Key points

• Microsoft mandated a shift to non-standard communication methods for administrative tasks, forcing technology suppliers to adapt their workflows.
• The policy affects a small number of global technology suppliers, causing significant slowdowns in administrative activities.

Context

A new Microsoft security policy requires employees to use alternative communication methods for administrative tasks, forcing companies to develop new workflows. This change impacts a small number of technology suppliers globally, causing administrative activities to slow down significantly.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence stating administrative activities slowed due to Microsoft's dependency on technology suppliers. No specific dates, numbers, or named actors beyond 'Microsoft' are provided. The scope of affected companies and the extent of the slowdown are not detailed.

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