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Microsoft Lets Partners Deploy Dynamics ERP on Windows Azure

Two of Microsoft's enterprise resource planning (ERP) products, Dynamics GP 2013 and Dynamics NAV 2013, can now be purchased as Windows Azure-hosted services through partners.

HP Beefs Up Software and Services Portfolio with Its Own 'Cloud OS'

Hewlett-Packard recently released its new HP Cloud OS, an operating system designed to provide a common environment for public, private and hybrid cloud environments.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure 'Active Authentication' Preview

First showcased at TechEd, Microsoft's cloud-based multifactor authentication service, code-named "Active Authentication," became available as a preview release last week.

Microsoft Talks Up Windows 8's Task Manager Improvements

Microsoft recently spotlighted Windows 8's improved Task Manager, most notably the new color-coded "heat map."

Windows Sever 2012 R2 Coming with Hyper-V Improvements

Microsoft detailed the new Hyper-V improvements to come with Windows Server 2012 R2 during a presentation at last week's TechEd event.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure BizTalk Services Preview

A preview version of Microsoft's Windows Azure BizTalk Services solution became available last week through the Windows Azure portal.

Microsoft Gives More Details on Upcoming R2 Product Releases

The R2 wave of Microsoft products, particularly System Center 2012, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Intune will address "consumerization of IT" issues, Microsoft explained last week.

Microsoft's Windows 8 Lineup Gets Retouched (GALLERY)

Microsoft OEMs from Acer to Vizio are flooding the market with new PC designs to round out the Windows 8 lineup at the six-month anniversary of the OS.

Windows 8.1 RT Getting Built-In Outlook App

The free Windows RT 8.1 upgrade coming this year will include the Microsoft Outlook e-mail program, Microsoft said on Wednesday at Computex.

Microsoft Demos Windows 8.1, Previews New Devices at Computex

Microsoft gave the first demo of Windows 8.1 on Wednesday, during the Computex keynote address at Taipei, Taiwan.

Microsoft Ready for Cloud Battle with Amazon

Nearly a year after disclosing plans to take on Amazon Web Services in the cloud, Microsoft Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now available.

Windows 8.1 To Have BYOD, Networking Features

Microsoft detailed a few more features coming in Windows 8.1 -- including a number of new networking, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and security features -- during Monday's TechEd conference keynote.

Exchange 2013 CU2 Coming Summer, Restores 100-Database Support

Microsoft will release Cumulative Update 2 (CU2) for Exchange Server 2013 sometime this summer, the company said on Tuesday.

Microsoft's Cloud OS Workshop: Faster Updates and the 'Three Clouds'

Microsoft gave an early look at what themes to expect from this year's TechEd at its "Microsoft Cloud OS Workshop," held in mid-May at its Redmond, Wash. campus.

40 Killer Windows Store Apps for Microsoft Partners

Of the thousands of apps in the online store for Windows 8, here are 40 that can make a difference for a partner's business.