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Microsoft's Windows Azure Update Includes Backup Service

Microsoft this month rolled out a slew of new services to Windows Azure as part of an update designed to integrate the cloud platform with Microsoft's latest flagship software offerings.

SharePoint Online Shows Slow Growth Among Enterprises

A recent Forrester Research survey indicates that most enterprises are choosing to forgo Microsoft's cloud-based SharePoint Online service, and are instead using SharePoint Server 2010.

Microsoft Fields Windows 8.1 Questions in Reddit AMA

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 engineers last week hosted a Reddit "ask me anything" (AMA) discussion to answer questions about the recently released Windows 8.1.

Windows Server 2012 R2, System Center 2012 R2 Hit General Availability

Three major Microsoft products officially hit their "general availability" release milestones on Friday: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 and System Center 2012 R2.

Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 to Windows 8 Users

The Windows 8.1 update was released as a free download for Windows 8 users on Thursday.

Windows 8.1: The 8 Best Features and Fixes

The Windows 8.1 Preview reveals a much-improved OS that fixes many of the flaws in the original Windows 8 release. Here's what to look for in the new OS.

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2014 CTP2

The second community technology preview (CTP2) of Microsoft's SQL Server 2014 product is now available for testing, Microsoft announced Wednesday.

How Microsoft Missed the Cloud Forecast Under Ballmer

The outgoing Microsoft CEO gave his "all in" cloud mandate over three years ago, but entrenched players like Amazon Web Services and Google have left Microsoft fighting to secure a foothold for its own cloud services.

Gartner: Microsoft's SharePoint Plans Could Lead to Product Split

Research firm Gartner advised organizations to prepare for fundamental changes to SharePoint stemming from Microsoft's product development efforts on the cloud side.

Sorgen Outlines Top 3 Priorities as Microsoft Channel Chief

Phil Sorgen this week gave an overview of his goals as the new leader of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group (WPG).

Microsoft Details Major Release Wave of Cloud Services

Satya Nadella, Microsoft's top enterprise executive, on Monday made a rare public appearance to outline the company's next enterprise software and cloud deliverables.

Microsoft To Issue Free Windows Azure AD Improvements

Microsoft is expected to release several no-cost enhancements to Windows Azure Active Directory (WAAD) by year's end.

Dell Unveils Line of Windows 8.1-Based PCs, Tablets

Dell this week took the wraps off its refreshed line of tablets and notebook PCs, including several that run Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8.1.

Microsoft Begins Taking Windows 8.1 Preorders

Windows 8.1, the anticipated update to Microsoft's newest desktop operating system, became available for preorders on Wednesday via the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Delivers Multi-Factor Authentication to Windows Azure

Microsoft on Thursday launched its Windows Azure-based multi-factor authentication product, previously code-named "Active Authentication" in its preview phase.