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Windows 10 Update Model May Put Orgs Under Deadline

Microsoft's proposed update model for Windows 10 could mean organizations must install OS updates within a certain period of time, or risk not getting future security updates.

Microsoft DaaS: What's the Holdup?

Michael Fraser laid out the case in these pages a year ago for how Microsoft could shift its licensing to enable Desktop as a Service in the next year or two. We caught up with Fraser for a largely discouraging update on progress in the last year.

Microsoft To Phase Out 'Modern' Skype App for Desktop Version

Microsoft plans to transition users of its touch-enabled "modern" Skype for Windows app to the "desktop" version of that app starting on July 7.

Survey: Most Orgs Will Delay Windows 10 Upgrades for 6 Months

A recent survey by Microsoft solution provider Adaptiva indicates that the vast majority of enterprises will wait at least six months to begin deploying Windows 10.

With Azure Stack, Microsoft Tries To Correct What Cloud OS Got Wrong

Introduced at Ignite, Azure Stack substantially advances the old Cloud OS Azure Pack by allowing organizations to build cloud infrastructures that truly mirror the experience of the Azure public cloud.

Microsoft Improves Office 365 Authentication with June Update

Microsoft plans to release an update to Office 365 this month that will improve Android and iOS Outlook client authentication for Exchange Online.

Top 10 Microsoft Products of 2015, Rated by Partners

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Cloud products like Azure and Office 365 are on the rise, but several on-premises stalwarts are holding their ground.

Microsoft Boosts Operations Management Suite with BlueStripe Buy

Microsoft on Wednesday announced its acquisition of BlueStripe Software, a provider of infrastructure monitoring tools, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft's Surface Hub To Ship in Fall with $7K Minimum Price Tag

The Surface Hub, Microsoft's large-screen interactive conferencing technology that was first unveiled in January, will begin shipping in September, Microsoft said on Wednesday.

Reports: Windows 10's Edge Browser Won't Be Available for Some Orgs

Microsoft's new Edge browser, which will run alongside Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10, will not be available to organizations on the "long-term servicing branch" option for maintaining Windows 10, according to multiple reports.

Office 365 Web Apps Getting Updated Interface

Improvements to the user interface of Microsoft's Office 365 Web applications will begin rolling out to business users over the coming months, Microsoft said on Monday.

Microsoft To Open More Cloud Datacenters

In an effort to increase its cloud footprint, Microsoft recently announced plans to open two new datacenters in Canada.

Microsoft Readies New Office 365 E-Mail Archiving Service

Microsoft on Wednesdsay said it is planning to roll out an improved archiving service in the "coming weeks" for customers using Office 365 E3 or E4 plans.

For Dynamics Partner, Long-Term Success Means Long-Term Planning

One Microsoft partner CEO with a 30-year track record of growth credits a strategic plan, with goals that are understood by everyone in the company, as the foundation for success.

Microsoft Reveals Retail Prices of Windows 10 Consumer Editions

Microsoft on Monday gave a breakdown of Windows 10's estimated retail prices.