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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.

How a Microsoft Partner Found Success by Linking IP and P2P

Microsoft Partner of the Year winner Nintex kills two birds with one very effective stone by combining IP creation with partner outreach.

Microsoft Backtracks a Little on OneDrive Storage Cuts

Microsoft recently made some concessions to users of its OneDrive cloud service who were angered by Microsoft's planned reduction in storage capacity.

2015 IT Landscape Review: Tech Giants Undergo Major Shifts

From the Dell-EMC deal to the dawn of the Windows-as-a-Service era, the IT industry saw several significant changes in 2015. Here's a snapshot of the biggest milestones of the past year, and what they mean for the channel.

HP Joins 'Composable Infrastructure' Race with Synergy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) recently unveiled Synergy, a next-gen datacenter hardware product that's part of an emerging crop of converged systems that deliver "composable infrastructure."

Microsoft Partners with Linux on Azure Cert Program

Microsoft and the Linux Foundation have jointly launched a new Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) program this week.