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Windows 10 Update Model May Put Orgs Under Deadline

Microsoft's proposed update model for Windows 10 could mean organizations must install OS updates within a certain period of time, or risk not getting future security updates.

Microsoft To Phase Out 'Modern' Skype App for Desktop Version

Microsoft plans to transition users of its touch-enabled "modern" Skype for Windows app to the "desktop" version of that app starting on July 7.

Survey: Most Orgs Will Delay Windows 10 Upgrades for 6 Months

A recent survey by Microsoft solution provider Adaptiva indicates that the vast majority of enterprises will wait at least six months to begin deploying Windows 10.

Microsoft Improves Office 365 Authentication with June Update

Microsoft plans to release an update to Office 365 this month that will improve Android and iOS Outlook client authentication for Exchange Online.

Microsoft Boosts Operations Management Suite with BlueStripe Buy

Microsoft on Wednesday announced its acquisition of BlueStripe Software, a provider of infrastructure monitoring tools, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft's Surface Hub To Ship in Fall with $7K Minimum Price Tag

The Surface Hub, Microsoft's large-screen interactive conferencing technology that was first unveiled in January, will begin shipping in September, Microsoft said on Wednesday.

Reports: Windows 10's Edge Browser Won't Be Available for Some Orgs

Microsoft's new Edge browser, which will run alongside Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10, will not be available to organizations on the "long-term servicing branch" option for maintaining Windows 10, according to multiple reports.

Office 365 Web Apps Getting Updated Interface

Improvements to the user interface of Microsoft's Office 365 Web applications will begin rolling out to business users over the coming months, Microsoft said on Monday.

Microsoft To Open More Cloud Datacenters

In an effort to increase its cloud footprint, Microsoft recently announced plans to open two new datacenters in Canada.

Microsoft Readies New Office 365 E-Mail Archiving Service

Microsoft on Wednesdsay said it is planning to roll out an improved archiving service in the "coming weeks" for customers using Office 365 E3 or E4 plans.

Microsoft Reveals Retail Prices of Windows 10 Consumer Editions

Microsoft on Monday gave a breakdown of Windows 10's estimated retail prices.

Microsoft Acquires Productivity App Startup 6Wunderkinder

Microsoft on Tuesday announced its acquisition of 6Wunderkinder GmbH, a provider of list-making software based in Berlin.

Microsoft Releases Dynamics GP 2015 R2

The next version of Microsoft's Dynamics GP enterprise resource planning (ERP) product is now generally available.

Microsoft StorSimple Extends Cloud Support to AWS, OpenStack

Microsoft recently issued an update to its StorSimple storage management product that extends support to other cloud storage service providers.

Report: Microsoft Raising CAL Prices by 13 Percent

The cost of Microsoft's user Client Access Licenses (CALs) for premises-based server deployments will increase by 13 percent on Aug. 1, according to a report Friday by ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley.

SQL Server 2016 Sees Daylight in Public Preview Release

Microsoft has been building its next SQL Server product first in the cloud, which "has completely changed how we build software," according to Shawn Bice, an engineering partner director at Microsoft.

Microsoft Inks Office Bundling Deals with More Android OEMs

Microsoft has added 20 more OEMs to the roster of Android hardware partners that have agreed to pre-install Windows apps on their devices.

Microsoft Plans To Put Cortana on iOS, Android Devices

Microsoft on Tuesday announced its plan to bring Windows 10 apps, including the Cortana personal assistant, to Android and iOS devices.

Microsoft's Mobile Share To Hover at 3 Percent in 2015

Microsoft's smartphone platform is expected to increase its market share by just half a percentage point in 2015, according to the latest data from market research firm IDC.

Microsoft Describes 'Hybrid' Intune-SCCM Mobile App Management Vision

Microsoft last week shared more details about its mobile application management vision, in which its Intune and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) products will play key roles.