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Microsoft Gives Windows XP Security Reprieve Until 2015

Microsoft will continue to provide some form of anti-malware support for Windows XP even after the OS hits the end of its product lifecycle on April 8, 2014, the company said this week.

Windows 8.1 Preview Expires on Wednesday

Microsoft will begin to phase out the preview version of its Windows 8.1 operating system starting on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Report: 'Threshold' Is Windows 9, Will Have April 2015 Release

Microsoft's rumored "Threshold" update for Windows will be called "Windows 9" and appear in April 2015, according to a report by Supersite for Windows' Paul Thurrott.

Microsoft Tries To Ease XP-to-Windows 8.1 Migrations for Orgs

For organizations contemplating a jump from Windows XP to Windows 8.1, Microsoft is offering a configuration "workaround" to its latest deployment toolkit.

GALLERY: 7 Compelling Windows Devices from CES 2014

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft's hardware partners have unveiled a slew of innovative devices running Windows 8.1 during this year's Consumer Electronics Show. We gathered some of the more interesting ones in this gallery.

Analysis: SQL Server 2012 Licensing Pitfalls and Strategies

A licensing expert recently gave advice on Microsoft's new SQL Server 2012 licensing, which can come with some costly pitfalls.

Microsoft To Discontinue Forefront UAG Sales Next Summer

Microsoft will stop selling its Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) product on July 1, 2014, the company said in a blog post Tuesday.

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.

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.

SharePoint's Path to the Cloud Is Not a Straight Shot

Few dispute that SharePoint in the cloud is the future. The challenge for partners and customers is determining the best path to get there.

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.

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.

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."