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Support Clock Ticking for Exchange and SharePoint 2007

The 2007 versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server are set to hit their end-of-life milestones this year.

2016 Wrap-Up: Top 10 News Headlines of the Year

Windows 10 -- and all the servicing complexities that came with it -- was a big deal to readers this year, but so were a few other topics. Here are the most-read news articles of 2016.

2016 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Blogs and Commentary of the Year

From changes to Microsoft's partner resources to what, exactly, makes up Dynamics 365, here are the most popular blog posts and columns of 2016.

2016 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Features of the Year

From Dynamics 365 to Windows 10's progress, here are the in-depth articles that readers checked out the most.

Intel Integrates True Key with Microsoft's Windows Hello

Intel Security and Microsoft are enabling multifactor authentication via biometrics with the integration of the former's True Key password manager and the latter's Windows Hello.

OneDrive for Business Admin Portal Hits Preview

A new "OneDrive Admin Center" Web portal, designed for IT pros who manage OneDrive for Business cloud-based storage and sharing implementations, is now available in preview.

Windows 10 Creators Update To Let Users Block Flash

Future versions of Windows 10 will give users the means to block the Flash browser plug-in, Microsoft said this week.

One Billion Yahoo Accounts Exposed in Massive Hack

A security breach at Yahoo has exposed the "more than one billion user accounts," the company disclosed this week.

Microsoft 'Teams' Rival Slack Finds a Partner in Google

Chat-based collaboration service Slack, which competes directly with Microsoft's newly launched "Teams" product, is deepening its ties with Google.

Microsoft Updates Multiple Versions of Exchange Server

Microsoft this week issued updates to Exchange Server affecting the 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007 releases.

Docker for Azure Hits Public Beta Stage

Docker for Azure is now available for public testing, Docker announced this week.

Azure Portal Getting Intune, Command-Line Tools

Microsoft is readying a number of enhancements to its Azure portal, including a preview of administrator controls for Intune, Microsoft's mobile management service.

Microsoft Axes 'Enterprise Advantage' Licensing Plan

Microsoft's proposed "Enterprise Advantage" contract option, which would have given organizations better discounts when purchasing bulk software, is no more.

Microsoft Adds 6 Years to Windows Server and SQL Server Support

Microsoft is extending its patching support for Windows Server or SQL Server products by six years with the introduction of new licensing models.

Microsoft Announces 'Project Evo,' Windows 10 on Qualcomm

A new partnership with Qualcomm will deliver Windows 10 support for ARM-based mobile devices that use the chip maker's Snapdragon processors.

Microsoft Renames WPC, Combines Envision and Ignite Events

Microsoft announced some changes to its 2017 conference lineup on Wednesday, including a rebrand of its flagship partner event.

With EU Approval, Path Cleared for Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal

Microsoft's planned $26 billion acquisition of enterprise social networking site LinkedIn has cleared its final regulatory hurdle.

Microsoft Talks Up Security in Windows 10 'Creators Update'

The upcoming Windows 10 "Creators Update" will deliver several enterprise-grade security improvements, Microsoft said this week.

Analysis: The Shame of Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are booming, according to FBI data and a recent survey of MSPs. The problem is unlikely to diminish, but tools and methods for countering the digital extortion schemes are pretty well established.

Box CEO Talks Office 365 Integration, Microsoft Partnership

Despite competing against Microsoft in cloud-based enterprise file sharing and collaboration, Box is strengthening its integration with Office 365.