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Joint Microsoft-Ping Solution for Azure AD Nears Preview

Microsoft's partnership with Ping Identity Solutions to create a more streamlined path for organizations seeking single sign-on access to header-based Web applications is bearing fruit.

Microsoft Extends Office 365 Teams to Education Subscribers

Educators and academic institutions can now access the new Microsoft Teams chat-based workspace solution through their Office 365 subscriptions.

Harmon.ie Uses Microsoft Graph To Bring AI to Outlook

A new tool from Microsoft Gold ISV partner Harmon.ie aims to leverage Microsoft Graph APIs to make the Outlook mail and calendar application the center of the digital workspace.

How To Speak Microsoft, Vol. 2: Even More Acronyms You Need To Know

Good communication is the basis of strong relationships -- and when it comes to Microsoft, that means figuring out your CAUs from your PDUs.

Microsoft Gives Outlook 2016 for Mac an Add-In Boost

Microsoft this week expanded the add-in capabilities in the Outlook 2016 for Mac e-mail and calendar solution.

Microsoft Expands Availability of 'Bookings' Service

Microsoft on Monday said it is expanding the range of Office 365 plans that will have access to its new Bookings scheduling service.

A Milepost on Partners' Road to Recurring Revenue

How fast are Microsoft partners transitioning to managed services, and what are the most critical components of a managed services offering? A survey reveals some critical details.

Microsoft Readies Office 365 Private Groups Feature for Outlook

A Microsoft policy change that affects how groups function in Outlook will hit Office 365 business subscribers this month.

Microsoft Adds 9 Months to Windows Server 2012 Support

Windows Server 2012 users have a few extra months to take advantage of Microsoft's "extended support" coverage, according to a recent change in Microsoft's Lifecycle Policy page.

The 3 Components of a Winning M&A Team

The key to a successful merger or acquisition is a well-vetted group of advisers and attorneys.

Microsoft Adds Hybrid Site Creation Option to SharePoint 2013

Microsoft this week unveiled a new SharePoint Server 2013 feature called "Hybrid Self-Service Site Creation," enabling organizations running on-premises SharePoint to direct user site creation requests to Office 365 services.

Microsoft Teams Becomes Generally Available

Microsoft on Tuesday began its global rollout of the new Microsoft Teams chat service for Office 365 business subscribers.

Microsoft To Start Integrating SharePoint Lists with Flow

Microsoft is readying a preview of a new capability that would integrate the "modern" SharePoint command bar with Microsoft's Flow workflow tool, the company said this week.

As Microsoft Teams Release Looms, MVPs Give Their Verdict

A number of Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) recently gave their assessments of Microsoft Teams, which is scheduled to become generally available on Tuesday.

Google, Slack Get Serious About Overtaking Microsoft in Enterprise

Microsoft Office may still be the suite to beat in the enterprise productivity race, but a stodgy reputation and competition from upstart firms are putting its lead in peril.