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A Decade of WPCs: Microsoft, 10 Years On

It's been 10 years since Redmond Channel Partner magazine launched at the 2005 Worldwide Partner Conference. Microsoft looked a lot different back then.

AWS Launches Partner Program for SaaS-Minded ISVs

Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS) on Thursday launched a new partner program aimed at courting independent software vendors (ISVs) looking to grow their Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions.

Microsoft Laying Off 7,800, Taking $7.6B Charge on Phone Business

Microsoft's foray into the phone hardware business, while not abandoned, is being substantially scaled back.

Gartner: Windows 10 Won't Boost PC Market in 2015

Spending on computing devices is expected to decline by nearly 6 percent this year, and the upcoming release of Windows 10 isn't likely to offer any relief.

Microsoft Releases OMS Add-On for System Center

Microsoft last week released the Operations Management Suite (OMS) add-on for its System Center product, enabling IT organizations to use the cloud-based OMS as an extension to their existing System Center management implementations.

Microsoft Releases Windows Phone Version of Skype for Business

Microsoft on Monday unveiled a mobile app of its Skype for Business product designed for Windows Phone devices.

Microsoft Hires Prominent Partner for Community Connections Post

Melanie Gass, a high-profile partner and author who cultivated an Internet radio identity as "The Microsoft Princess," is joining Microsoft as a senior business development manager for Microsoft Community Connections.

How New Signature Won Back-to-Back Microsoft U.S. Partner of the Year Awards

What did it take for the Washington, D.C.-based National Solution Provider to win twice in a row? A relentless focus on cloud and an aggressive emphasis on growth.

Microsoft Reveals More Details About Windows 10 Editions

Microsoft on Thursday shared more information about the upcoming Windows 10 release, including which editions will get which features.

Microsoft Launches Previews for 3 Skype for Business Features

Microsoft on Wednesday kicked off technical preview programs for three new Skype for Business features for Office 365.

Windows Server 2003 Use Could Linger Until 2018

Some organizations are expected to continue using Windows Server 2003 until well into 2018, a full three years after it loses product support, according to a study by CloudPhysics.

Microsoft: Cloud Will Play Prominent Role in SharePoint 2016

Microsoft recently detailed its vision for SharePoint Server 2016, which appears to be very cloud-centric.

What To Expect in Microsoft's Fiscal '16: Focus on Cloud

How to navigate Microsoft's shifting attitudes toward the cloud in the coming fiscal year.

Latest Windows 10 Mobile Test Build Makes 'Edge' Browser Official

Microsoft recently released build 10149 of the Windows 10 Mobile technical preview, replacing the old "Spartan"-branded browser with the new "Edge" name.

Survey: 70 Percent of Orgs Planning Windows 10 Move Within 2 Years

Enterprises aren't exactly champing at the bit to move to Windows 10, but many are considering making the switch earlier than expected, according to one industry survey.