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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.

Microsoft Details Next-Gen Server Releases, Unveils 'Windows Azure Pack'

Microsoft announced a slew of upcoming product updates during Monday's opening TechEd conference keynote in New Orleans.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 1

The first update rollup (RU1) for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 (SP3) was released last week and includes a fix for a synchronization problem with Apple iOS 6.1.

Microsoft Exec Talks Windows 8 Device Hurdles, Cloud Plans

Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner detailed his company's market positions, cloud growth prospects and other business matters at the Sanford C. Bernstein Conference in New York City last week.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 8.1 Start Button, Boot-to-Desktop Features

Microsoft on Thursday shared more details about the forthcoming Windows 8.1, characterizing some changes as a response to customer feedback.

Microsoft Touts Businesses' Cloud Use, Office 365 Adoption

Most businesses will turn to the cloud over the next two years, according to the findings of a Microsoft-backed study.

Microsoft Expands Windows Azure's Coverage in Asia-Pacific

In an investment of "hundreds of millions of dollars," Microsoft on Thursday said it is opening its Windows Azure service to China, Japan and Australia.

Report: Windows Server 2012 Adoption Slow To Take Off

Most enterprises -- particularly those with fewer than 1,000 employees -- have yet to deploy Windows Server 2012 eight months after its release, according to a new report this week from Symantec.

Microsoft Releases SkyDrive Pro as Standalone Product

Microsoft this week released a standalone sync client of SkyDrive Pro, its cloud-based storage and collaboration service for organizations.

Report: 'Migration Fatigue' Keeping Windows 8 Enterprise Adoption Low

With many organizations just now making the move from Windows XP to Windows 7, Microsoft's latest OS will continue to go largely ignored by enterprises, according to a new report by research firm Forrester.