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Microsoft Reworks Privacy Policy To Include Enterprise Products

Microsoft recently published a new set of privacy policies for organizations using Microsoft's enterprise products, including online services and servers.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update Has Shorter Rollback Period

Microsoft has narrowed the timeframe that users have to reset their operating systems after installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, also known as version 1607.

Citrix GoTo Merger with LogMeIn Shakes Up Telephony Market

In a deal worth an estimated $1.8 billion, Citrix's GoTo products will merge with LogMeIn, forming a new business entity that promises to change the face of the business collaboration market.

Windows 10 'Anniversary Update' Release: Parsing the Fine Print

The official launch of Windows 10's newest major update on Tuesday came with a number of caveats, as well as some unexpected perks for IT.

Microsoft Axing Windows Journal App over Security Risks

Microsoft recently issued an update for its Windows operating system that will permanently remove the Windows Journal note-taking app, which the company now considers a security risk.

Windows 10 'Anniversary Update' Rollout Begins

As expected, Microsoft on Tuesday began rolling out Windows 10's "Anniversary Update," the operating system's first major upgrade since its release last year.

Microsoft No. 2 Behind Amazon in Cloud Market Share

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud services provider by a considerable margin, but Microsoft Azure is leading the small pack that's chasing it, according to recent data from Synergy Research Group.

Microsoft's Smart Keyboard Service Facing Privacy Bug

SwiftKey, the keyboard-typing prediction service that Microsoft is in the process of acquiring, is facing scrutiny due to a potential privacy problem.

Windows 10 Update Bringing More Cortana, New Education SKU

Microsoft recently shared more details about the changes coming to Windows 10 with the release of the "anniversary update" on Aug. 2.

Microsoft Replacing Clutter in Upcoming Office 365 Update

Microsoft this week announced a number of changes coming to Office 365, including a replacement for the Clutter feature in Outlook called "Focused Inbox."

Microsoft Adds Windows Server 2012 Support to Server Management Tools

Support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 is now included in Microsoft's emerging Server Management Tools (SMT) suite, the company said this week.

10 Steps to Becoming a 'Partner of the Future'

From what they sell to whom they sell to, these are the business areas partners need to transform if they're going to survive the next wave of IT consolidation.

Microsoft's Customer-Facing Authentication Service Goes Live

Microsoft on Wednesday launched a new identity and access management service for organizations that develop customer-facing applications.

What Microsoft Partners Are Grumbling About

Howard asked partners what their biggest grievances are with Microsoft. They were more than willing to share.

Microsoft Talks Up Yammer, Describes Upcoming Features

Perhaps in a bid to assuage concerns about the future of Yammer, Microsoft recently shared its progress around the enterprise social networking solution, including its ongoing integration with Office 365 and new features currently in the works.