By Gladys Rama
The star of last year's product roadmap was Office 365. Microsoft this year looks likely to pivot from the public cloud to the private cloud, while also shipping staples like SQL Server and releasing major betas -- and possibly final versions -- of blockbusters including Windows 8 tablet, client and server, and Office 15.
By Barb Levisay
As SMBs adopt cloud solutions, how can partners continue to provide value-added services to those organizations? Innovative partners are finding ways to "package" services to accompany cloud-based changes in both technology and buyer attitudes.
By Benjamin Tosado
A Lync implementation partner puts the hotly anticipated Microsoft mobile app through its paces on his Windows Phone. Here is his verdict.
By Scott Bekker
What Microsoft's partners learn about the new Windows Store when it opens this month may have major implications for the future of Windows.
By Jeffrey Schwartz
Windows Azure currently lags in the cloud wars, but new features expected to be rolled out this year might boost its odds against market leader Amazon.
By Howard M. Cohen
With the tide shifting to favor Microsoft's larger partners, smaller shops need to seriously consider revisiting their partnering strategy.
By Scott Bekker
The tile-based interface was the star attraction of the final Microsoft Consumer Electronics Show keynote.
By Scott Bekker
Microsoft had few announcements at CES but OEM partners brought out new Windows-based laptops and phones.