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Windows Azure Georedundant Storage Option Hits Preview

Microsoft last week released a "limited preview" trial version of a new georedundant option for the Windows Azure Storage service.

Microsoft Updates Power BI with Data Sourcing, Search Features

Microsoft's Power BI for Office 365 preview was updated last week with new data sourcing and search capabilities on the heels of similar improvements rolled out in November.

RCP's 2013 Wrap-Up: The 10 Most Popular Blogs and Commentary of the Year

From Windows Phone 8's storage shenanigans, to PRISM, to the shrinking PC market, here are the blogs and commentary articles that riled up RCPmag.com readers the most this year.

Cisco's Challenge to Microsoft-Skype Deal Rejected by EU

A European Union court recently dismissed Cisco's antitrust challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Luxembourg-based Skype.

Microsoft Releases Office 365 Admin Apps for iOS, Android

Microsoft's mobile app for Office 365 administrators is now available for devices based on Google Android and Apple iOS.

RCP's 2013 Wrap-Up: The 10 Most Popular News Stories of the Year

Windows 8 was a big draw for RCPmag.com readers this year, but other products also made headlines. Here are the most-read news items of 2013.

Dell, Microsoft Showcase Windows Server VDI Progress

Microsoft this week took part in the Dell World event to lay out various virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) capabilities enabled by Windows Server 2012 R2.

RCP's 2013 Wrap-Up: The 10 Most Popular Features of the Year

From our Windows 8 and Surface 2 reviews to our MPN roadmap, here are the in-depth articles RCPmag.com readers paid the most attention to this year.

Details Emerge of Microsoft's Rumored 'Threshold' Product Wave

The Microsoft product release wave reportedly code-named "Threshold" comprises at least three future product "SKUs" (stock-keeping units) for Windows, according to a recent report.

Windows 8.1 'Preview' Version To Expire in January

The Windows 8.1 "preview" beta release that became available in June will expire in January 2014, according to a Microsoft blog post.

Microsoft Updates Exchange 2013, Exchange 2010 SP3

Microsoft recently released Cumulative Update 3 (CU3) for Exchange Server 2013, as well as Update Rollup 3 (RU3) for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3.

Updated: Both DoJ and EU Approve Microsoft-Nokia Deal

Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's handset business has received the approval of federal antitrust regulators.

Microsoft Offering Few Details on Recent Licensing Changes

Microsoft has not yet fully described its latest licensing changes, but organizations that specialize in translating the company's complex licensing offerings warned this week that they may include some unpleasant surprises for organizations.

Microsoft Reportedly Planning 'Threshold' Release Wave for 2015

Microsoft may be readying a spring 2014 update for Windows 8.1, as well as a wave of product releases for spring 2015, according to a report Monday by ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley.

Report: Microsoft Narrows List of CEO Contenders to Two

Alan Mulally and Satya Nadella have emerged as the two leading candidates to succeed outgoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, according to a report by Bloomberg on Thursday.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure BizTalk Services, Other Offerings

Microsoft recently beefed up its Windows Azure offerings, making some services generally available and others available as "previews."

Microsoft Bringing E-Mail Encryption to Office 365 in 2014

Office 365 Message Encryption will roll out to Office 365 subscribers in the first quarter of 2014, Microsoft announced on Thursday.

Exchange 2013 SP1 To Bring Windows Server 2012 R2 Support

Microsoft gave a few tidbits recently about the forthcoming Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Exchange Server 2013.

Larson-Green Elaborates on Microsoft's Reorg, Devices Strategy

This summer's "One Microsoft" reorg is designed to help users of Microsoft's devices and services bridge their work and home lives, according to a high-ranking Microsoft executive on Thursday.

Reports: Microsoft Cloud Services Hit by Widespread Outage

Microsoft's Windows Azure, Office 365 and Outlook.com services suffered outages on Thursday, according to reports.