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Microsoft Exec Teases Possibility of Open Source Windows

The future of Windows could be open source, according to a Microsoft executive this week.

Skype for Business Rollout Will Start on April 14

Microsoft's next-generation unified communications (UC) product will be rolled out to qualified users as part of this month's Patch Tuesday update.

The Partner Opportunity in Packaging Microsoft's Power BI

As much as business intelligence has gone mainstream, it's still not a simple conversation. One Microsoft partner has found a solution to reduce customer confusion.

SharePoint Migration Providers Metalogix and MetaVis Consolidate

Two leading vendors of SharePoint-to-Office-365 migration tools are combining their portfolios.

Surface 3 Unveiled, Will Hit Retail Shelves in May

Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off the Surface 3, the thinnest and lightest version of its tablet.

Spartan Browser Makes Debut on Windows 10 Technical Preview

The newest Windows 10 technical preview build features the public debut of Project Spartan, Microsoft's next-generation browser, and its new EdgeHTML rendering engine.

Microsoft Adds MDM Features to Commercial Office 365

Users of certain Office 365 subscription plans will get expanded mobile device management (MDM) capabilities at no extra cost, Microsoft announced on Monday.

Microsoft To Revamp Update Process for SharePoint 2016

The process of updating SharePoint Server will become less cumbersome in the next version of the product, according to a Microsoft executive.

StorageCraft's Growth Plan: Think Globally, Act Locally

While sticking to its roots in fast, local backup and recovery, Utah-based StorageCraft is investing aggressively in heavy-duty cloud disaster protection solutions and expanding its global footprint.

One of Google's Top Partners Makes Play for Microsoft's Cloud

Atlanta, Ga.-based ISV BetterCloud is readying a version of its popular Google Apps management solution for Office 365.

Microsoft Acquires Vendor of Office Collaboration Tools

Microsoft has acquired San Francisco-based LiveLoop, a startup that makes collaboration tools aimed at Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Updates Azure, Unveils 'Availability on Demand' Service

Microsoft on Thursday announced improvements to Azure centering around backup and disaster recovery, as well as took the wraps off a new service called "Availability on Demand for Azure."

An Interview with Microsoft's New Dynamics Channel Chief

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Former longtime IBM executive Victor Morales made his public debut at Microsoft Convergence after three months on the job.

Microsoft Tweaks Its Browser Strategy for Windows 10

Microsoft this week explained the roles Internet Explorer and the new "Spartan" browser will have in Windows 10, including some changes from its previously outlined browser strategy.

Secunia Report Highlights Critical Importance of Non-Microsoft Patches

WEB EXCLUSIVE: The count of overall vulnerabilities went up by 18 percent from 2013 to 2014, led by a surge in browser vulnerabilities. The Windows OSes saw a drop in new vulnerabilities.