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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.

AWS Challenges Microsoft and Google with Enterprise E-Mail Service

Cloud giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday launched a new enterprise e-mail service called Amazon WorkMail, pitting it against cloud rivals Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

Microsoft Updates OneDrive for Apple Devices

Microsoft this week released an update to its OneDrive app for Apple iOS devices that allows the app to handle storage for both work files and consumer files.

Microsoft: Windows 10 User Experience Will Vary by Device Size

Microsoft this week gave a few hints about how device size will affect what Windows 10 features users will be able to experience.

Microsoft Refreshes Power BI, Offers Free Standalone Version

Microsoft this week said it is planning to offer a free, standalone version of its Power BI analytics service, in addition to a for-pay premium edition.

Microsoft Reports Positive Q2, Despite Windows OEM Sales Slump

Microsoft released its second-quarter earnings report for fiscal 2015 on Monday, and the results were mostly positive.

Microsoft Warns of Windows Server 2003 Security Support Deadline

Microsoft issued a reminder last week that it will stop sending security updates to System Center Endpoint Protection and Forefront Endpoint Protection for Windows Server 2003 on July 14, 2015.

Windows 10 Preview Build with Cortana Released

Microsoft on Friday released the newest test release of the Windows 10 preview via its Windows Update service.

Office 2016 and Office for Windows 10 Arriving This Year

"Office 2016," the next version of Microsoft's flagship productivity suite, will arrive in the "second half" of this year, Microsoft announced on Thursday.