Notable developments in infrastructure, security and cloud. Headlines and summaries are written in our own words; follow the link for the original source.
Microsoft reported that installing the KB5120998 (August 2026) preview can result in loss of desktop layout and user settings on some Windows devices. Administrators should test and back up profiles before wide deployment and consider delaying rollout until Microsoft issues a fix or guidance.
Microsoft has identified that New Outlook and Microsoft Teams may crash or fail to launch on ARM-based Windows machines after the August 2026 security updates and is working on a fix. Administrators and MSPs should be prepared to roll back or block the problematic updates and follow Microsoft's guidance to restore service for affected customers.
VMware says it has adjusted sales incentives that previously pushed customers toward full private clouds and is refocusing on lower-end server virtualization. Planned updates to vSphere Standard could affect licensing costs, migration choices and how MSPs manage existing infrastructure.
A recent Microsoft update broke Outlook and Teams on ARM-based Windows PCs, with some users unable to start the apps. Installing an 'AI gaming package' provides a temporary workaround in certain cases, while the update also reset custom cursor settings. MSPs should prepare support steps, rollback options, and watch for an official fix.
A cloud engineer had to relocate a datacenter with a minimal budget while shipping delays (FedEx) and DNS misconfigurations complicated the effort. For MSPs and sysadmins this underlines the importance of factoring logistics, hardware delivery risks and DNS resilience into migration plans.
Ookla data shows mobile connectivity in London Tube tunnels has been improved so 5G coverage now exceeds the city average. This improves continuity for underground IoT and emergency comms, and opens opportunities for MSPs to provide coverage, backhaul and DAS services to transit and venue customers.
Shipments of LTO magnetic tapes declined by 16 exabytes in 2025. The LTO program interprets the drop as a temporary market or supply blip rather than permanent obsolescence; sysadmins should recheck capacity, inventory and long‑term backup plans.
Cloudflare built a compression prototype inside its cache to test whether the same hardware can store more data. They evaluated Zstandard compression and the Pingora approach to quantify storage gains and performance trade-offs; findings could mean reduced disk needs and cost savings for MSPs and sysadmins.
Nvidia is licensing NVLink interconnect IP to other hardware vendors to expand revenue beyond chip sales. For MSPs and sysadmins this can introduce hidden Nvidia dependencies in non‑Nvidia systems, impacting compatibility, firmware/driver management and procurement or support choices.
Microsoft is investigating a widespread problem affecting Exchange Online that has caused authentication failures, delayed or undelivered mail, and related impacts. For admins and MSPs, authentication breakdowns can block user access—check monitoring, notify customers, and prepare fallback communication methods.
Cloud providers and vendors are producing specialized virtualization stacks for AI and K8s workloads, fragmenting the market and reducing VMware's monopoly while the company remains unbothered. For MSPs and sysadmins, supporting multiple hypervisors, container and GPU infrastructure, plus integration and skills upgrades, becomes a priority.
A technician with only three months' experience was dispatched as a Cisco specialist and their changes disrupted the network. The incident highlights the need for competence checks, supervised deployments, and solid change-control and rollback procedures in managed environments.
Microsoft confirmed that KB5120998 (August 2026 non-security preview) for Windows 11 can revert mouse configurations after installation. MSPs and sysadmins should expect support tickets and consider testing or delaying deployments until a fix is released.
The Register says AWS is understated about networking innovations that reduce datacenter costs and simplify operations. For MSPs and sysadmins this is a reminder to reassess cloud networking features, evaluate cost and performance trade-offs, and revisit customer architectures and pricing.
Researchers in Germany and Japan have introduced a cooling approach that works without electricity and could lower datacenter cooling demands. For MSPs and sysadmins this could cut energy costs and improve resilience during outages, but real-world deployment, scaling and integration need further work.
Cloud professionals mocked a portrayal of AWS Route 53 presented with a file-system-like concept. For infrastructure teams this is a reminder to scrutinize DNS feature descriptions and integration assumptions, since misinterpretation can lead to configuration or compatibility issues.
LibreOffice 26.8 has been released; the update prioritizes running on the end user's machine and does not include AI-based features. Administrators and MSPs should review packaging, deployment paths and data-privacy implications before rolling it out to clients.
The Green Party proposes removing blanket critical-infrastructure status for datacentres and halting new builds until their water and energy impacts are clarified. For providers and MSPs this could mean project delays, shifts in capacity planning and procurement, and a need to produce clearer sustainability and resource-management documentation.
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