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Microsoft recently pushed the retirement of Azure portal-based Microsoft Sentinel management to March 31, 2027. On paper, that sounds like more time. In reality, it’s a signal.  The real story isn’t the deadline. It’s the direction. What’s Actually Changing New Sentinel instances created after August 2025 are already defaulting to the Microsoft Defender portal. That’s…

Industry-Leading Microsoft Technology Executive Brings Pioneering AI Security Framework to Accelerate Corporate AI Adoption CHICAGO, March 16, 2026 — Refoundry today announced the strategic appointment of Stephen Christiansen as Field Chief Technology Officer, positioning the company as a destination for corporate executives seeking transformational Microsoft AI and Security services. Christiansen brings a powerful combination of…

In cybersecurity, detection gets most of the attention—dashboards, alerts, telemetry, and visibility. But when a real incident unfolds, none of that matters nearly as much as one capability: response. The most costly breaches rarely happen because suspicious activity wasn’t detected; they happen because response was too slow. If your MXDR provider can’t move from detection…

CHICAGO, — Refoundry  today announced the appointment of Kevin Walter as AI & Security Specialist, further strengthening the firm’s commitment to delivering modern, Microsoft-centric security and cloud solutions. Walter brings nearly 15 years of deep, progressive technology consulting experience, paired with a deep passion for helping organizations expand their cloud presence. Walter joins Refoundry after…

Refoundry is proud to announce that we have earned the Microsoft Solution Partner designation for Modern Work, recognizing our proven ability to help organizations boost productivity and successfully embrace hybrid work using Microsoft 365, Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, and the broader Modern Work ecosystem. This designation validates Refoundry’s strength across partner performance, technical skilling, and…

You’ve probably lived it: a user can’t log in, the help desk jumps on it, and you breathe a sigh of relief once it’s “fixed.” But over time, those little fires add up. Reactive IT (waiting for things to break before you address them) quietly drains your budget, frustrates your team, and slows the entire business. What looks cheap today ends up costing you much more…

Every leader knows technology can accelerate a business, or alternatively, quietly hold it back. The real challenge comes with navigating the endless decisions, risks, and dependencies that come with them.   That’s where a strategic IT wingman becomes invaluable. It’s not outsourcing control, rather gaining a trusted partner who elevates your thinking, sharpens your strategy, and helps you get where you’re going with more confidence…

Mid-market companies are in a tough spot. The threat landscape keeps expanding, yet most teams don’t have the headcount or budget to build and run a dedicated SOC. At the same time, attackers are refining their craft and leaning into identity compromise, automated lateral movement, cloud-based exploitation, and leveraging Generative AI to create more sophisticated attacks.  It’s a lot to absorb,…

Most teams know their IT stack could run leaner, faster, and more secure. However, it’s tough to know where to start. An advisory review cuts through the noise. It shows you what’s working, what’s redundant, and where in your IT infrastructure lies the opportunity to simplify everything from identity to compliance to productivity. And that’s…

The Refoundry team is excited to announce that we have officially achieved the Microsoft Solution Partner designation for Security! This milestone is more than a badge, it’s a testament to our deep commitment to helping organizations strengthen their security posture with Microsoft’s leading technologies, including Microsoft Entra, Defender XDR, Intune, and Purview. As a Solution…