In an effort to broaden Skype's user base, Microsoft on Thursday made it possible for Skype users to open their conversations to people on other services such as Facebook Messenger, Twitter and WhatsApp.
                    
			            - By Jeffrey  Schwartz
- October 15, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft this week released the latest Windows 10 test build, which includes a preview of a new "nested virtualization" feature. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 14, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Wednesday released its event schedule for the upcoming year, as well as announced a venue change for its Ignite event from Chicago to Atlanta. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 14, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    In a deal that will reshape the IT landscape, Dell Inc. has agreed to acquire EMC Corp. for $67 billion.
                    
			            - By Jeffrey  Schwartz
- October 12, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Organizations can now use Microsoft's Azure Backup service to back up Hyper-V virtual machines, as well as the files and folders of some of Microsoft's flagship servers.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 09, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft this month is shuffling the structure of its Most Valuable Professional program, which is an important badge of credibility for many members of the Microsoft Partner Network. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 08, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    According to the New York Times, Dell is in "advanced talks" to buy EMC, the parent company of VMware.
                    
			            - By Keith  Ward
- October 08, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Wednesday broadened the testing pool of some new Skype for Business features and announced some additions. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 07, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Products include new Lumia phones, an improved Surface Pro 4 and a new laptop.
                    
			            - By Jeffrey  Schwartz
- October 06, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. is well on its way to doubling its partner investment, fulfilling a promise it made to partners last year.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- October 06, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The next major version of Microsoft's Dynamics NAV product, called Dynamics NAV 2016, became generally available on Monday.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- October 05, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Starting this month, Microsoft's financial reports will have a new structure.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 04, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft published a Q&A this week aimed at answering some common questions about the newly released Office 2016, which can seem confusing for those trying to access it.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 02, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Thursday released Exchange Server 2016, its next-generation messaging server product for on-premises deployments.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 01, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Wednesday announced a few improvements to OneDrive for Business, including a new sync client, new user experience improvements in browsers and in mobile apps, and enhanced IT management controls.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- October 01, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft launched multiple new Azure services on Tuesday, some of them as previews and others as general availability releases, as part of its AzureCon Web event.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- September 30, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Monday gave an update on some forthcoming additions to its Big Data portfolio, including Azure Data Lake Store.
                    
			            - By Jeffrey  Schwartz
- September 29, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Monday announced that it has acquired project and portfolio management (PPM) apps from two of its partners, Sensei Project Solutions Inc. and Projectum ApS.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- September 29, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft recently published two documents aimed at giving organizations some guidance regarding Windows 10 servicing models and deployment scenarios.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- September 28, 2015
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft on Monday announced its acquisition of "key product and technology assets" owned by longtime Dynamics partner Adxstudio.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- September 28, 2015