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Next Dynamics CRM Release Will Not Support Windows Server 2008

Future versions of Dynamics CRM will drop support for Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008, Microsoft said this week.

Microsoft Readies Office 365 ProPlus Management Improvements

Microsoft on Wednesday outlined some improvements coming to its Office 365 ProPlus solution.

Microsoft Revamping OneDrive for Business UI

Microsoft on Tuesday announced some improvements to the user interface (UI) of its OneDrive for Business cloud-based storage solution.

Windows Intune To Get Mobile Device Management Boost

Microsoft this week described improvements it is planning to add to the Windows Intune management solution during the fourth quarter of this year.

Windows Phone 8.1 Could Have June Release

A recent update to Microsoft's Windows Phone support lifecycle page suggests Windows Phone 8.1 will be released next month.

Survey: Software-Defined Networking a Mystery to Potential Adopters

Many networking professionals who are planning to adopt software-defined networking (SDN) are unable to actually define it, according to a new survey.

Microsoft Unveils Azure RemoteApp, Releases ExpressRoute at TechEd

Microsoft's "cloud-first, mobile-first" vision took the spotlight during Monday's opening keynote of the annual TechEd conference, taking place throughout this week in Houston.

Microsoft Extends Windows 8.1 Update Install Deadline

Consumers have one more month to install Windows 8.1 Update and ensure that they continue to receive support for future updates.

Microsoft Details Browser Improvements in Windows Phone 8.1

Microsoft is adding new features to the Windows Phone 8.1 version of Internet Explorer 11, the company said in a blog post Thursday.

Microsoft's Mobility, BYOD Plans Taking Shape

Microsoft is using the run-up to next week's TechEd event to spotlight its mobile roadmap, starting with a blog post Wednesday describing its "enterprise mobility vision."

Microsoft Expected To Debut 'Mini' Surface this Month

Microsoft is widely expected to launch its long-anticipated "mini" Surface later in May.

Study: Microsoft Is Most 'Aggressive' Software Auditor

Microsoft issues more software audits than any other software vendor, according to a recent Flexera Software study.

Cloud-Based Database Backup and Disaster Recovery Gaining Steam

A Microsoft-sponsored study indicates that businesses are showing growing interest in cloud-based services for database backup and disaster recovery scenarios.

Dynamics AX 2012 R3 Reaches General Availability

The R3 version of Microsoft's Dynamics AX 2012 enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution was released on Thursday.

Microsoft Acquires Cloud Company GreenButton

Microsoft has acquired GreenButton, a New Zealand-based provider of cloud integration solutions, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft Describes 'Internet of Things' Vision, Issues Azure ISS Limited Preview

As part of Microsoft's "Internet of things" (IoT) vision, the company this month announced a limited public preview of its Azure Intelligent Systems Service (ISS).

Microsoft Boosts OneDrive for Business Storage to 1TB

OneDrive for Business clients will see an increase in their default storage capacity from 25 GB to 1 terabyte (TB) "over the next few months," Microsoft said on Tuesday.

Windows Intune Update Released, Adds Windows Phone 8.1 Support

The next update to Windows Intune, Microsoft's cloud-enabled device management product, began rolling out this week.

Supreme Court Denies Novell Its Last Appeal in Microsoft Antitrust Suit

The long legal saga between Novell and Microsoft reached its end on Monday, when the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Novell's appeal.

Partner Puts Price on Migrating from Exchange 2003 to Office 365

Waltham, Mass.-based Microsoft partner Exoprise is offering a free tool that measures the costs of moving to Office 365 Exchange Online from Exchange Server 2003.