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Microsoft Integrates Word and LinkedIn with 'Resume Assistant'

Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled the next step in its ongoing effort to integrate its various productivity applications with LinkedIn, which it acquired last year for over $26 billion.

Report: Aging Microsoft Office Editions Rampant Among Orgs

More than eight out of 10 organizations have not moved away from premises-based Microsoft Office products, according to a study published this week by Spiceworks.

Microsoft Details 2019 Editions of Office, Server Products

Microsoft shared some broad plans for its forthcoming Office 2019 productivity suite, as well as Exchange Server 2019, Skype for Business Server 2019 and SharePoint Server 2019, in a Web presentation this week.

Microsoft 365 Business Hits General Availability

After a three-month beta period, the Business edition of Microsoft 365 is now ready for production use.

Microsoft Promises Skype Phones Will Work After Teams Transition

Organizations worried about how the planned transition from Skype for Business to Microsoft Teams will affect their communications received reassurances from Microsoft this week.

Microsoft Earnings Top Expectations as Cloud Exceeds Goals

Microsoft's new fiscal year got off to a much better start than expected, with the company reporting $24.5 billion in revenues for its first FY18 quarter, more than $1 billion higher than analysts had forecast.

Microsoft Shares Skype-to-Teams Transition Plans

Microsoft this week outlined its roadmap for bringing Skype for Business capabilities into Microsoft Teams, a decision it first announced at its Ignite event last month.

Microsoft Launches Two New Visio Online Subscriptions

Microsoft this week described a pair of new subscription plans for its Visio Online service, which became available for Office 365 subscribers back in March.

Microsoft Describes Advanced Threat Protection Progress, Plans

Microsoft's progress with its various Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) services was a common thread in the myriad security discussions held at the company's recent Ignite conference.

SharePoint Server 2019 To See Daylight in Mid-2018

Microsoft shared some of its future plans for SharePoint and OneDrive, including the forthcoming SharePoint Server 2019 product, at its Ignite conference this week.

Microsoft Readying On-Prem Office 2019 for Release Next Year

The next generation of the standalone Microsoft Office suite, called "Office 2019," will arrive in the second half of 2018, Microsoft said this week.

Microsoft Confirms Skype for Business Transition to Teams

Confirming earlier reports, Microsoft indicated this week that the Microsoft Teams client will eventually replace the Skype for Business Online client.

Microsoft Polishes Up Office 365's Support Capabilities

Microsoft is promising several improvements to Office 365's support for organizations.

Microsoft Teams Gets Guest Access Feature

Users of Microsoft Teams can now invite guests from outside organizations to join their conversations.

Microsoft May Transition Skype for Business to Office 365 Teams

An apparent Microsoft slip-up suggests that the company is planning to switch Skype for Business Online to Microsoft Teams.