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Microsoft Azure AD Connect Making Gains

Microsoft's Active Directory synchronization tool known as "Azure AD Connect" has been seeing good adoption since its release in June, Microsoft said this week.

Microsoft Shares Roadmap for Next-Gen BizTalk Server

Microsoft recently detailed some upcoming milestones for its integration solutions, including BizTalk Server 2016 and Azure.

Microsoft Ending Support for Multiple IE Versions in 2016

Several Microsoft products, including SQL Server 2005 and some versions of Internet Explorer and .NET Framework 4, will hit their "extended support" deadline this year.

Microsoft: Windows 10 Has Fastest Adoption Rate

Buoyed by healthy holiday sales, Windows 10 has now reached the 200-million-device-mark, Microsoft announced on Monday.

Partners: Sound Off in 2016

We've always kept a tight focus on our Microsoft partner readers, but we're going to step that up in 2016 in a few ways -- and we hope you'll help us out.

2015 Wrap-Up: The Top Articles of the Year

From Windows 10's impact, to Microsoft's roadmap changes, to the never-ending debate about whether Windows Phone is good enough, here are the most popular articles of 2015.

Microsoft Buys Telephony Service Company Talko

Microsoft has acquired Talko, a company that provides conferencing and telephony services, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft Updates System Center Configuration Manager

Microsoft on Friday released an update to its System Center Configuration Manager product that includes preview versions of new features.

Microsoft Bolsters Its Big Data Portfolio with Metanautix Buy

Microsoft on Friday announced its purchase of 3-year-old big data analytics company Metanautix, adding to its already long list of acquisitions this year.

Microsoft Delays Windows 10 Mobile Rollout to 2016

The over-the-air Windows 10 Mobile update will be released to existing Windows Phone users early next year, instead of December as Microsoft had previously indicated.

OneDrive for Business 'Unlimited Storage' Comes with Caveats

Microsoft this week unveiled a new policy that will grant its OneDrive for Business customers "unlimited storage," but only if they meet certain conditions.

Carbonite Snags EVault from Seagate To Boost Enterprise Portfolio

Backup services provider Carbonite on Wednesday announced its plan to acquire Seagate-owned EVault, which offers Backup as a Service using the Microsoft Azure cloud, for $14 million.

How Cloud and IP Are Changing the IT Services Market

The old three-legged-stool model of partner-delivered IT services -- consulting, advisory services and support -- needs to adapt to the changing technology environment.

Dell Mulling Divestment Options To Finance EMC Buy

Dell on Monday revealed it was still assessing possible strategies to finance its planned $67 billion acquisition of EMC and its controlling interest in VMware.

Microsoft Releases Office 365 Planner Preview

Microsoft on Monday announced the preview release of its Office 365 Planner solution to "first release" beta testers.