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Microsoft Bolsters Dynamics CRM with FieldOne Acquisition

Microsoft on Thursday announced it has acquired FieldOne Systems, a Microsoft Strategic Global ISV partner based in New Jersey, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft to Partners: 'Win Every Single Deal' Against Cloud Rivals

Microsoft on Wednesday urged its partners to take aim at its top cloud competitors.

Microsoft Announces EMS Competency, Other MPN Changes

Microsoft's laser-focus on cloud is apparent in many of the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) tweaks planned for FY '16.

Microsoft Unveils Dynamics NAV 2016, Readies Dynamics AX 7

The next version of Microsoft's enterprise resource planning (ERP) financial solution aimed at SMBs will be called Dynamics NAV 2016, Microsoft announced this week at its 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC).

Microsoft Officially Kills Windows Server 2003 Support

Tuesday marked the end of "extended support" for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2003 R2.

Azure Site Recovery, Other Azure Tools Hit General Availability

A number of Microsoft's Azure services reached the general availability (GA) stage this month, meaning they are now considered commercially viable and backed by service level agreements.

Microsoft Readies Marketing Blitz for Windows 10 Launch

Microsoft is investing significant marketing resources on Windows 10's July 29 launch.

Microsoft To 'Democratize' Data with Cortana Analytics Suite

Microsoft announced the new Cortana Analytics Suite at the 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) on Monday.

Microsoft Debuts 'Project GigJam' at WPC 2015

Microsoft unveiled a new productivity solution called "Project GigJam" during Monday's opening keynote at the 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), taking place this week in Orlando, Fla.

Microsoft Releases Next Preview of System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft rolled out "Technical Preview 2" of its System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) product on Thursday.

Office 365 Users Get First Crack at Office 2016 for Mac

Microsoft on Thursday announced the availability of its Office 2016 for Mac product, which will be released first to Office 365 subscribers.

AWS Launches Partner Program for SaaS-Minded ISVs

Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) on Thursday launched a new partner program aimed at courting independent software vendors (ISVs) looking to grow their Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.

Microsoft Laying Off 7,800, Taking $7.6B Charge on Phone Business

Microsoft's foray into the phone hardware business, while not abandoned, is being substantially scaled back.

Gartner: Windows 10 Won't Boost PC Market in 2015

Spending on computing devices is expected to decline by nearly 6 percent this year, and the upcoming release of Windows 10 isn't likely to offer any relief.

Microsoft Releases OMS Add-On for System Center

Microsoft last week released the Operations Management Suite (OMS) add-on for its System Center product, enabling IT organizations to use the cloud-based OMS as an extension to their existing System Center management implementations.

Microsoft Releases Windows Phone Version of Skype for Business

Microsoft on Monday unveiled a mobile app of its Skype for Business product designed for Windows Phone devices.

Microsoft Hires Prominent Partner for Community Connections Post

Melanie Gass, a high-profile partner and author who cultivated an Internet radio identity as "The Microsoft Princess," is joining Microsoft as a senior business development manager for Microsoft Community Connections.

Microsoft Reveals More Details About Windows 10 Editions

Microsoft on Thursday shared more information about the upcoming Windows 10 release, including which editions will get which features.

Microsoft Launches Previews for 3 Skype for Business Features

Microsoft on Wednesday kicked off technical preview programs for three new Skype for Business features for Office 365.

Windows Server 2003 Use Could Linger Until 2018

Some organizations are expected to continue using Windows Server 2003 until well into 2018, a full three years after it loses product support, according to a study by CloudPhysics.