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Amazon Prowls for Partners, Launches Marketplace

Not always seen as the most partner-friendly cloud provider, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is taking key steps to reverse that perception.

Tech-Ed: Windows 8 Is 'Better' than Windows 7, Microsoft Says

Microsoft focused on the basics of Windows 8 during its Day 2 Tech-Ed keynote on Tuesday.

Tech-Ed: Microsoft Releases Next Version of Windows Intune

IT has reached another inflection point beyond the client-server era, said Satya Nadella, Microsoft's president of Server and Tools Business, during Day 1 of Microsoft's Tech-Ed event in Orlando, Fla.

Getting Ready for Windows 8

In many ways, the channel is eagerly waiting for Microsoft to catch up to the market with its next OS. Will customers stand still long enough for the new OS to catch on?

Microsoft Spotlights Windows 8, 'Convergence of Ecosystems' at Computex

Microsoft detailed its vision of a world of connected devices on Wednesday at the Computex event in Taipei, Taiwan.

Microsoft Revamps Windows Azure with IaaS, Hybrid Cloud Enhancements

Microsoft is planning the most significant upgrade yet to its Windows Azure service, giving the cloud platform long-awaited Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) capabilities and support for Linux instances.

WPC 2012 Session Agenda: Heavy on the Cloud

If the initial session list is any indication, Microsoft is stacking its forthcoming Worldwide Partner Conference with lots of Windows Azure, Office 365 and Dynamics CRM content. But its staple products will get their turns in the spotlight, too.

8 Security Opportunities for Partners

IT security is having a banner year, and channel partners are reaping the benefits. From protecting Macs and PCs to securing the cloud, there's no shortage of great channel opportunities based on emerging threats, surging technologies and vendor momentum. Here are a few of them.

Microsoft Rolls Out Windows 8 'Release Preview,' Windows Server 2012 RC

The "release preview" of Windows 8 and the "release candidate" (RC) of Windows Server 2012 were made available for download on Thursday by Microsoft.

Google Expands Chromebook Laptop Line, Updates Chrome OS

Google on Tuesday announced the expansion of its Chromebook laptop line and some improvements to its Chrome operating system, potentially setting the stage for a battle against the traditional PC model.

Sticking with Windows XP Has Financial Downside, IDC Says

An IDC study commissioned by Microsoft suggests that organizations can save money by moving from Windows XP to Windows 7.

Gartner: XP Holdouts Should Migrate to Windows 7 by 2013

Organizations that have not yet migrated from the venerable Windows XP operating system are "really, really late," according to Gartner Inc.

Ballmer: Windows 8 Will Have 500 Million Users by End of 2013

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on Tuesday predicted that 500 million users will have Windows 8 devices by the end of next year.

Windows 8 To Have New Boot Options

Microsoft on Tuesday described a new way for Windows 8 users to access their PC's boot options.

Cloud Portability: Here Are Your (Non-Microsoft) Options

From Cloud Foundry to OpenStack, more vendors are promising portability to customers who don't want to be tied to Microsoft's cloud.