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The Hidden Payoff in Starting an IAMCP Chapter

In a region that's ripe for partner-to-partner networking, the launch of another IAMCP chapter is bringing more value to Microsoft partners.

Microsoft Tweaking Windows 10 Upgrade Process

Microsoft is changing the process for upgrading users to Windows 10, roughly three months after its release.

Microsoft Updates Office Across Multiple Platforms

Microsoft is rolling out updates to several of its Office versions throughout November.

Microsoft Describes Nano Server's Remote Management Scheme

A recent talk by a Microsoft Technical Fellow gives a progress report on the company's upcoming Nano Server solution.

Veeam Plans New Portal To Ease DRaaS Rollouts for Partners

Backup and disaster recovery (DR) software provider Veeam is looking to make it easier for traditional partners to become Backup-as-a-Service providers with a new cloud-based tool.

Microsoft Spruces Up Outlook for iOS, Android Devices

Microsoft is rolling out user interface enhancements and other improvements to its Outlook apps for iOS and Android mobile devices.

Microsoft Unveils New SQL Server 2016 and Azure Data Lake Previews

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a number of data-related releases, including a new community technology preview (CTP) of its upcoming SQL Server 2016 product.

Microsoft, Others Eyeing Cloud-Based ID Management

The burgeoning "ID Management as a Service" market represents an important opportunity for IT solutions providers.

SCCM Revamp Focused on Windows 10 Optimization

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its plans to revamp its System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) product with the aim of making it work better with Windows 10.

As Veritas Split Nears, Symantec Doubles Down on Security

"This is a bit of a new Symantec," says an executive at the company, which unveiled a new security solution on Tuesday.

SolarWinds Agrees to $4.5 Billion Buyout by Investment Firms

SolarWinds, a provider of IT systems management solutions, is set to be acquired by private equity investors Silver Lake Partners and Thoma Bravo, the company announced this week.

Microsoft's Q1 Buoyed by Cloud Growth, Windows 10 Licensing

Microsoft exceeded analysts' expectations Thursday night, when it released its financial reporting for the first quarter of its 2016 fiscal year.

HP Pulls Plug on Its Public Cloud Business

On the eve of its planned split into two independent companies, Hewlett-Packard on Wednesday announced that it was shuttering its public cloud business.

Dell Joins Microsoft CSP Wagon and Unveils New Azure Appliance

Dell on Wednesday announced it is joining the fast-growing Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program, as well as unveiled an expansion of its year-old Microsoft Cloud Platform System (CPS).

Microsoft Talks Up SharePoint Server's Hybrid Future

Future SharePoint developments will focus on enabling organizations to deploy "hybrid" SharePoint architectures, according to a recent talk by a senior Microsoft executive.