Microsoft this week said that it is reinstating its original support policies for Intel "Skylake"-based Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 systems, adding several years to their respective support lifecycles.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 12, 2016
Microsoft has detailed a new development in its efforts to protect data privacy in the cloud, one focused on the exchange of encrypted data between users.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 11, 2016
Microsoft is changing its client update scheme with the release of the Windows 10 "anniversary update," also known as version 1607.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 09, 2016
Organizations are largely deploying SharePoint, but employees and departments remain unconvinced about using the content and document management system for themselves, according to a recent survey by industry group AIIM.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 08, 2016
Microsoft refreshed its Edge browser last week when it released the Windows 10 "anniversary update," also known as version 1607 (build 14393.10).
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 08, 2016
Microsoft recently published a new set of privacy policies for organizations using Microsoft's enterprise products, including online services and servers.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 05, 2016
Microsoft has narrowed the timeframe that users have to reset their operating systems after installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, also known as version 1607.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 05, 2016
In a deal worth an estimated $1.8 billion, Citrix's GoTo products will merge with LogMeIn, forming a new business entity that promises to change the face of the business collaboration market.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 04, 2016
The official launch of Windows 10's newest major update on Tuesday came with a number of caveats, as well as some unexpected perks for IT.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 04, 2016
Microsoft recently issued an update for its Windows operating system that will permanently remove the Windows Journal note-taking app, which the company now considers a security risk.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 03, 2016
As expected, Microsoft on Tuesday began rolling out Windows 10's "Anniversary Update," the operating system's first major upgrade since its release last year.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 02, 2016
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud services provider by a considerable margin, but Microsoft Azure is leading the small pack that's chasing it, according to recent data from Synergy Research Group.
- By David Ramel
- August 02, 2016
SwiftKey, the keyboard-typing prediction service that Microsoft is in the process of acquiring, is facing scrutiny due to a potential privacy problem.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 02, 2016
Microsoft recently shared more details about the changes coming to Windows 10 with the release of the "anniversary update" on Aug. 2.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 29, 2016
Microsoft this week announced a number of changes coming to Office 365, including a replacement for the Clutter feature in Outlook called "Focused Inbox."
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 28, 2016
Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 is now included in Microsoft's emerging Server Management Tools (SMT) suite, the company said this week.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 28, 2016
Microsoft on Wednesday launched a new identity and access management service for organizations that develop customer-facing applications.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 28, 2016
Perhaps in a bid to assuage concerns about the future of Yammer, Microsoft recently shared its progress around the enterprise social networking solution, including its ongoing integration with Office 365 and new features currently in the works.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 26, 2016
Microsoft has added a new "Lists" feature to its SharePoint Online product, which it is redesigning to be more user-friendly.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 26, 2016
A new Microsoft upgrade-planning tool called "Upgrade Analytics" has been released to public preview, promising support for organizations considering a move to Windows 10.
- By Kurt Mackie
- July 25, 2016