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7 Questions for Microsoft's New Channel Chief

Gavriella Schuster was named the corporate vice president for the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Group (WPG) on Thursday, putting her in charge of coordinating Microsoft's channel efforts across all customer segments and country subsidiaries.

The WPC 2016 Lists: Top Themes, Sessions and Reveals

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference sets the tone for partners for the year ahead. RCP analyzed the WPC session catalog to bring you everything you need to know to get the most out of the show or to track it from the office.

Schuster Gets Formal Nod as Microsoft Channel Chief

Microsoft on Thursday named Gavriella Schuster the corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group (WPG), which is the company's top channel position.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update Release Set for August

With one month left before the free Windows 10 upgrade offer expires, Microsoft on Wednesday announced that the next major update to Windows 10 will arrive on Aug. 2.

Microsoft Updates Office 365 with Outlook, Sway Improvements

Microsoft is lighting up new Office 365 capabilities, including Outlook travel and tracking improvements, Office application inking capabilities, and Sway enhancements.

Microsoft Retools Its Controversial Windows 10 Upgrade App

Microsoft is planning a new, "clearer" version of its Get Windows 10 (GWX) application, the company said this week.

Salesforce Extends Microsoft Partnership with Outlook Connector

Salesforce.com on Tuesday unveiled its new "Lightning for Outlook" connector tool as part of the collaboration deal it inked with Microsoft two years ago.

Direct, Indirect or Referral: What Microsoft CSP Flavor Works for You?

Microsoft partners must answer some hard questions to determine which of Microsoft's CSP offerings fits their model best.

Microsoft Loses Lawsuit over Unwanted Windows 10 Upgrade

Microsoft has paid out $10,000 after losing a lawsuit blaming unauthorized Windows 10 upgrades for disrupting a California business.

Microsoft Buying LinkedIn Means Tension, Opportunity for Partners

If Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn closes as expected, partners may have new opportunities. But unique challenges add complexity to the already difficult integration inherent in big deals.

Microsoft, Amazon Clouds Get Highest-Level Gov't Approval

The Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) public clouds are now certified to run highly sensitive workloads from government agencies.

Microsoft Releases Next SCCM Technical Preview Update

Microsoft recently released technical preview 1606 of its System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) product.

Microsoft Readies Azure Information Protection Service

A new security service for Microsoft's Azure platform will hit preview next month and become generally available later this year, Microsoft announced Wednesday.

Microsoft Puts Its Workflow Management App on iOS

Microsoft this week launched Microsoft Flow, a mobile application designed to track workflows, for iOS devices.

Microsoft Rolls Out SharePoint Mobile App for iOS

Microsoft this week unveiled the first mobile platform release of its new SharePoint client experience, marketed as "your intranet in your pocket."