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Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, Vol. 78

Recast's Endpoint Management Recap
Published On Jul 16, 2026 by Prajwal Desai Prajwal Desai
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Introduction

Hello, everyone! I am Prajwal Desai, a Microsoft Intune & Windows 365 MVP dedicated to sharing my expertise through blogs, forums, and video tutorials.

Microsoft has several new announcements across their products. Some of these newly introduced features are in preview, while others are generally available. Toward the end of the year, I hope to see the release of Windows 11 version 26H2. It’s all going to be so exciting.

As I always say, it’s an honor to present the latest edition of the Recast Endpoint Management Recap. Don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter on the left-hand side of this page.

Prajwal’s take on Microsoft news

The last few weeks have been marked by numerous developments and significant announcements from Microsoft in areas such as Intune, Configuration Manager, and Windows 365. In case you haven’t yet had time to catch up on all the news, I’m happy to offer a recap of the important updates.

  1. Windows 11 version 26H2 is available for early testing and validation via the Windows Insider Program.
  2. Microsoft has announced general availability of Microsoft Teams for Remote App scenarios, expanding support for optimized Microsoft Teams experiences when connecting to Azure Virtual Desktop.
  3. Starting in July 2026, new printer installations will default to Windows Ready Print where supported, enabling a simpler and more reliable setup experience.
  4. Intune can now auto-update Enterprise App Catalog apps on targeted devices when new versions are available, if auto-update is enabled and the app has a required assignment.

Microsoft product announcements & updates

Now let’s look at the latest releases and change announcements across the Microsoft family of products.

Microsoft Intune & Autopatch

Windows 365 & Flex

Microsoft Entra

Configuration Manager

Microsoft 365

  • Microsoft 365 Latest Product Updates and Insights [Documentation]
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot release notes [Documentation]
  • Copilot Cowork is now generally available [Read Blog]
  • Copilot in Excel: Built for the era of Frontier Finance [Read Blog]

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Security

Microsoft Windows Client and Server

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Recast’s new patching bundle addresses rise in security threats

With the rise of AI, both security professionals and threat actors can identify vulnerabilities faster than ever. In fact, Recast’s proprietary database tracked a 341% increase in Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in the first half of 2026, from 477 in Q1 to 2,102 in Q2. 

The new Recast bundle connects endpoint actions, third-party patching, and hardware lifecycle visibility in a single offering designed to help teams work faster and with more control. Learn more and see it live 

State of VDI survey results released

Recast, Nerdio, and VMblog released survey findings that show VDI isn’t being retired. It’s being reworked. In fact, only 2% of current users plan to leave an existing deployment entirely, while nearly half have made major changes to their VDI, Cloud PC, or published app environments over the last two years. Get the full results

Popular PowerShell webinar series now available on demand

This two-part series led by Microsoft MVPs is designed to help IT admins strengthen their PowerShell scripting skills, from core fundamentals to more advanced techniques.

Right Click Tools Release Show – June 2026  

Watch the June Right Click Tools Release Show webinar on demand if you missed the rundown of what was included in this release and what we’re working on next for the systems management community.

From the Community – blog series & video blogs‍

Blog posts

Videos

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To find events near you, check out Recast’s Events and Tradeshow page for details.

Thank you

Thank you for reading Recast’s Endpoint Management Recap, Vol. 78. Stay tuned for more helpful content in our next edition.

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Prajwal Desai

As an eleven-time Microsoft MVP in Intune, SCCM, and Windows 365, Prajwal Desai helps IT professionals with in-depth technical guides, expert insights, and online forums for Intune & ConfigMgr discussions.
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