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Microsoft Tweaks Its Metaverse Team as HoloLens Chief Kipman Leaves

Internal documents indicate Microsoft is significantly restructuring its metaverse team in the wake of allegations of inappropriate conduct against HoloLens co-creator Alex Kipman.

Latest Windows 11 Preview Now Available

Windows 11 version 22H2, build 22621,is now available for organizational testing, the company announced on Tuesday.

Microsoft Spotlights Top Security MSPs and ISVs

With just over a month to go before its Inspire partner mega-conference, Microsoft this week turned the spotlight on partners making big waves in security.

Microsoft Announced Windows Customer Connection Program Expansion

Microsoft's Windows Customer Connection Program is now adding IT pros to its service, the company announced on Monday

Microsoft President Pledges Company Cooperation In Unionization Efforts

A Thursday Microsoft announcement outlined how the company is willing to participate with employees to improve overall working conditions.

Next Microsoft Exchange Server To Be Released in 2025

Microsoft shed some light on its updated Exchange Server roadmap and announced the next release will be coming in three years.

Microsoft Groups Identity Services Together Under New 'Microsoft Entra' Name

Microsoft's existing identity and access management services, which also includes a newly renamed offering, plus a coming decentralize item, will all be a part of the newly announced product name Microsoft Entra.

Broadcom Acquiring VMware in Third Largest Tech Deal in History

Confirming reports that surfaced this weekend, semiconductor company Broadcom announced on Thursday that it was acquiring virtualization pioneer VMware for $61 billion.

Microsoft Build 2022 Keynote: AI and Cloud Take Center Stage

Microsoft's role as builder of platforms for organizations was the theme of Tuesday's Build keynote by CEO Satya Nadella.

Microsoft Vows To Ease European Cloud Infrastructure Burden

Microsoft announced new revamps to its Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partner program to pacify European regulators.

Citrix HDX Option Coming to Windows 365 Subscribers

Citrix's "high-definition user experience" (HDX) technologies will be available as an option for Windows 365 desktop-as-a-service users, according to a joint announcement by Microsoft and Citrix.

Ransomware Report: Don't Pay the Attackers

According to a recent report, paying the ransom for an organization's hijacked data doesn't ensure return of the stolen data.

Veeam Adding Intelligence to Microsoft 365 Backup Solution

Backup and recovery giant and major Microsoft partner Veeam unveiled a raft of new features to its solution portfolio at its VeeamON conference this week.

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Microsoft Releases 'Private Preview' of Viva Goals

A "private preview" of Microsoft Viva Goals, an objectives and key results (OKR) solution, is now available, according to a company announcement on Monday.

Microsoft Searches for a New Channel Chief as Rodney Clark Exits

Longtime Microsoft executive and worldwide Microsoft channel chief Rodney Clark is leaving the company, Microsoft announced Monday.

Microsoft Adds Custom Security Services for Enterprises

Microsoft on Monday announced an expansion of its security services for organizations. Microsoft is expanding its customized security service offerings for organizations, the company announced on Monday.

Microsoft Bolsters New Passwordless Options for Windows Users

Microsoft on Thursday celebrated World Password Day with a list of new capabilities aimed to ditch passwords completely.

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Commercial Release of Microsoft Defender for Business Now Available

Microsoft's "standalone" edition of its Defender for Business, a security solution for small-to-medium organizations, has hit "general availability."

Microsoft Cloud Powers Strong Q3 Revenue

Thanks to strong growth in its Office and Microsoft Cloud divisions, Microsoft saw a quarterly increase of 18% to cap off Q3 with $49.4 billion in revenue.

Microsoft Completes Massive Employee Windows 11 Device Migration

Microsoft last week said it has finalized upgrading thousands of its employee devices to the latest Windows OS.