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Microsoft To Address Confusion over Windows 10 Update Deferrals

System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) users who are confused about how to defer Windows 10 updates and upgrades may find some relief from Microsoft soon.

Microsoft Resources Tout Hybrid Azure Scenarios

Microsoft this week put the spotlight on some resources for organizations that are looking to take a hybrid approach with their Azure deployments.

Microsoft Releases Azure Active Directory B2B Service

Microsoft's Azure Active Directory Business-to-Business (B2B) service, which is typically used by organizations working with partners or other external parties needing resource access, became generally available on Wednesday.

Report: PC Market (Barely) Breaks Years-Long Slump

The PC market made an unexpected, if small, comeback in the first quarter, with shipments growing for the first time in five years, according to recent data from market researcher IDC.

Windows 10 Creators Update Hits General Availability

As expected, the Windows 10 Creators Update, also known as "version 1703," was released on Tuesday.

Support Clock Winds Down for Azure AD Sync Tools

Microsoft's Windows Azure Active Directory Sync (DirSync) and Azure AD Sync tools are set to lose support on Thursday, the company warned this week.

Microsoft Acquires Container Startup Deis

Microsoft on Monday announced that it has acquired Deis, a startup that provides training and tools related to Kubernetes, the open source container orchestration system devised by Google.

SharePoint Online, OneDrive Get Expanded Character Support

Microsoft's SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business applications will be able to support two additional characters in file and folder names this year, Microsoft said recently.

Microsoft Primes Orgs for Windows 10 Creators Update Release

In preparation for Tuesday's global rollout of the Windows 10 Creators Update (version 1703), Microsoft has released a set of new or updated resources for IT pros.

Microsoft Adds Retention, Label and Restore Controls to Office 365 Groups

Microsoft last week added three new management tools to its Office 365 Groups service.

Microsoft Limits MPSA Terms to One Year

Starting this month, organizations can no longer get Microsoft Products and Services Agreements (MPSA) that last longer than one year.

Windows Server 2016 To Get Remote Management Update

Microsoft is readying some improvements to Windows Server 2016 related to remote management.

Microsoft Revamps Privacy Approach in Windows 10 Creators Update

As part of its ongoing "privacy journey," Microsoft said this week that its upcoming Windows 10 "Creators Update" will be more transparent about the privacy options available to users.

Survey: Large Enterprises Favor Microsoft Azure over Amazon Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS) may be the dominant provider in the overall public cloud market, but new research suggests that it faces serious competition from Microsoft Azure in the enterprise space.

Microsoft Deprecating SharePoint Access Services this Summer

Starting in June, Microsoft will begin to phase out SharePoint Online's Access Services.

Office 365-Branded Security Tools Hit General Availability

Microsoft on Tuesday released a number of Office 356 security products, including the Advanced Data Governance solution and the Threat Intelligence service.

Office 365 Updates Include Microsoft Graph Reporting APIs, Kiosk Features

A slew of new capabilities are rolling out to Office 365 subscribers this month, including a preview of Microsoft Graph reporting APIs.

Microsoft Makes Azure Web Application Firewall Generally Available

Microsoft's new Web Application Firewall (WAF) option for its Azure Application Gateway is now out of preview.

Microsoft Releasing Creators Update to Phones on April 25

The mobile version of the Windows 10 Creators Update will begin rolling out to Windows 10 Mobile devices on April 25, Microsoft said Thursday.

Polycom Gives Microsoft a Bridge Between Skype and Cisco

Polycom, a maker of video conferencing solutions and a major collaborator with Microsoft in the unified communications (UC) space, this week unveiled a new solution that promises to widen the reach of Microsoft's Skype for Business product.