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Learn how technology can maximize your business with a comprehensive IT strategy and support plan.
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## [Introducing the Innovative Support App](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/introducing-the-innovative-support-app)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
January 12th, 2026
Effective IT support often operates seamlessly in the background, ensuring requests are addressed accurately and routine issues do not interfere with productivity. Achieving this level of consistency depends on well-crafted processes working behind the scenes.
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## [Office 2016 and 2019 Applications Reaching End of Support](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/office-2016-2019-applications-reaching-end-of-support)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
March 14th, 2025
As we continue to talk with clients about Windows 10’s upcoming end of support, we have another lifecycle event we want to make sure you’re aware of. The end of support for Office 2016 and 2019 applications is also coming up this year. Let’s talk about what this means, who it impacts and what your business can do.
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## [Why You Should Prioritize Your Upgrade From Windows 10](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/why-prioritize-upgrade-windows-10)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
February 7th, 2025
2025 has arrived and many businesses will need to prepare for a significant event in the tech world. On October 14, Windows 10 will reach its end of support. This means Microsoft will no longer provide updates, patches or security fixes for this operating system.
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## [Microsoft's New Outlook: What You Need to Know](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/microsofts-new-outlook-what-you-need-to-know)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
September 27th, 2024
If you’re an Outlook user, you may have noticed a little toggle switch on the upper right side of Outlook that reads “Try the new Outlook,” which might leave you with a few questions. How much longer can I use the “old” or classic Outlook? Should I switch to the new one? What’s the difference between them?
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## [Windows 10 End of Support: What your business should know](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/windows-10-end-of-support-what-your-business-should-know)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
May 17th, 2024
If you have devices in your business that are still running Windows 10, it’s time to create a plan so you can upgrade. Compatibility and vulnerability issues are on the horizon, and you want to act before it’s too late!
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## [Microsoft Alternatives to a Business Server in 2023](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/microsoft-alternatives-business-server-2023)
By: [Tyler Snyder](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/tyler-snyder)
September 14th, 2023
Is your business looking to move away from the traditional physical Microsoft server in favor of a newer or cloud-based alternative? If so, this article is the right place for you. Back in 2019, we wrote an article about alternatives to a server in your business. Many of those alternatives are still options we see clients utilizing today.
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## [Microsoft Tips and Tricks that will Help Make your Workday Easier](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/microsoft-tips-tricks-help-make-job-easier)
By: [Ryan Stickel](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/ryan-stickel)
May 4th, 2023
You’re probably already aware of how much convenience computers create in our everyday lives, particularly at work, but what if I told you there were more applications and features you’ve completely missed out on?
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## [Why Your Microsoft Teams Audio Licenses Aren’t Enabled by Default](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/microsoft-teams-audio-licenses-arent-enabled-default)
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January 23rd, 2023
Microsoft Teams audio licenses can now be applied for free to existing Teams accounts for no additional cost. The audio license used to be a separate feature available for purchase.
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## [What’s the Difference Between SharePoint and OneDrive?](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/difference-between-sharepoint-onedrive)
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December 16th, 2022
Many of us use Microsoft 365 every day at work. M365 is Microsoft’s cloud productivity suite. Depending on your M365 license, it has the old apps we’re used to: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., as well as cloud communication and collaboration tools. The M365 suite contains a couple of services you may have heard of or used, but aren’t quite as well-versed in: SharePoint and OneDrive.
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## [Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/google-workspace-vs.-microsoft-365)
By: [Stephanie Hurd](https://blog.innovativeinc.net/blog/author/stephanie-hurd)
December 30th, 2021
Google Workspace vs. Microsoft 365 — which is best? Many people are passionately on team Microsoft or team Google when it comes to productivity suites. You may not even remember why you chose one or the other. It could have simply been what you knew was available way back when you started your business or first adopted the technology. Someone, at some point, came along and suggested switching from Google to Microsoft or from Microsoft to Google. When the question comes up, most organizations struggle to identify which solution is truly best for their business vs. which one was just the flavor of the month when they made the choice.
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