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SharePoint 2016 To Get First Showing in May at Microsoft Ignite

An "early version" of Microsoft's SharePoint Server 2016 product will be unveiled at the company's Ignite conference in May, according to Bill Baer, senior product manager for SharePoint at Microsoft.

Outlook Apps for Android and iOS Get Management Boost

Just weeks after their release, Microsoft's Outlook apps for Android and iOS devices are getting new management capabilities.

Microsoft Adds Storage Options to Office Apps, Launches Cloud Storage Partner Program

Microsoft this week added more cloud-based storage options to its mobile Office apps, as well as kicked off a new partner program that's aimed at improving the Office Online experience.

Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Hits General Availability

Microsoft's browser-based predictive analytics service, Azure Machine Learning (ML), is now generally available, the company announced on Wednesday.

Analysis: Microsoft's 2015 Roadmap Through an Enterprise Lens

Rob Helm, an analyst with independent consultancy Directions on Microsoft, recently led an hour-long presentation focused on upcoming enterprise product releases from Microsoft.

Microsoft Switches Gears on SharePoint Server Update Delivery

Future updates to SharePoint Server, including non-security updates, will be delivered to organizations automatically through the Windows Update service, Microsoft said this week.

Windows 10 for Phones Now Available as Technical Preview

Microsoft released the first public technical preview of Windows 10 for smartphones on Thursday, but it is limited to only six lower-end Lumia devices.

Microsoft Bolsters Office Online Apps with More Features

Microsoft rolled out a raft of new features for its Web-based Office Online apps this week.

Microsoft Makes Sunrise Atelier Acquisition Official

Confirming earlier reports, Microsoft on Wednesday said that it has acquired New York City-based startup Sunrise Atelier, which makes calendar apps for mobile Android, iOS and Mac devices.

Microsoft, Samsung Reach Agreement in Android IP Lawsuit

The two companies announced on Monday that have reached a settlement in a U.S. court, though the terms of the settlement are being kept "confidential."

Microsoft Will Not Release a New Version of Forms for SharePoint 2016

Microsoft is apparently shelving its next-generation forms technologies for SharePoint Server 2016 and SharePoint Online.

Former Microsoft, VMware CIO Hired by White House

Tony Scott, a former chief information officer of Microsoft and VMware, is now CIO of the U.S. federal government, according to a statement by the White House last week.

New Intune Update Adds Office Management Features for Android, iOS

Microsoft's Intune mobile management service is getting support for Office apps running on Android and iOS as part of a February service update.

Windows Server vNext To Be Optimized for Cloud

Microsoft will be adding "deep refactoring" architectural changes to the next version of Windows Server, code-named "vNext," that are aimed at cloud scenarios.

Office Apps for Windows 10 Released to Preview

Microsoft on Wednesday rolled out the preview versions of touch-enabled Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps for Windows 10.

Microsoft Hires Adobe Design Chief for Applications and Services Team

Microsoft has hired former Adobe executive Michael Gough to be the corporate vice president of design within its Applications and Services Group (ASG), the company announced this week.

Microsoft Publishes Status Page for Cloud Platform Products

Microsoft unveiled a "cloud platform roadmap" late last week, a Web site that aims to provide information about the readiness of its various server and cloud software development efforts.

Microsoft Talks Up Windows 10 'as a Service'

Microsoft recently shared more information about Windows 10's enterprise capabilities, including a new "servicing branches" scheme and what it means to deliver the OS as "Windows as a service."

Dynamics CRM Online Partners Get Direct Billing Option

On Monday, Microsoft made Dynamics CRM Online available under Open Licensing, an option that gives partners greater control over the billing and bundling of the cloud services they sell to customers.

Microsoft Pushes Next Windows Server, System Center Releases to 2016

The next releases of Microsoft's Windows Server and System Center products will not appear until 2016, Microsoft said on Friday.