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Microsoft Releases Public Preview of Azure AD Connect

Microsoft this week launched a public preview of its Azure Active Directory (AD) Connect tool and announced plans to discontinue its other sync tools.

Microsoft Expands Preview Program for 'Sway' Office App

Users interested in trying out Microsoft's new Sway Office app can now access the preview release without having to join a wait list.

2014 Security Review: The Year in Breaches, Hacks and Exploits

Some of the security incidents that dominated headlines in 2014 were predictable. Others came as a complete surprise.

Microsoft Rolls Out Multiple Azure Services

Microsoft released a number of improvements to its sprawling Azure cloud platform last week, some of them in preview and some in general availability.

RCP's 2014 Wrap-Up: Top 10 Features of the Year

From our coverage of various Microsoft Partner Network changes to our review of the Surface Pro 3, here are the most popular in-depth features on RCPmag.com this year.

Microsoft Acquires German Mobile App Analytics Firm

Microsoft on Thursday announced it has acquired Stuttgart, Germany-based HockeyApp, a provider of mobile app crash analytics services for software developers.

Microsoft To Spotlight Windows 10's Consumer Perks Next Month

Microsoft will showcase Windows 10's consumer features in a live-streamed event from its Redmond, Wash., campus on Jan. 21., the company announced on Thursday.

How Cloud Partners Can Identify (and Plug) Datacenter Security Holes

Most of the top cloud vendors provide basic datacenter security controls, but for partners looking to launch cloud-based services with third-party vendors, "basic" isn't enough. Where are the security holes in a cloud datacenter, and how can partners fill in those gaps for their customers?

Q&A with Top Microsoft Channel Exec Phil Sorgen

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Have faith in Microsoft on CRM, give Pinpoint another chance, check out DigitalStride, stay tuned on Surface in the channel and keep an eye on opportunities in Azure, hybrid cloud and EMS, Sorgen advises.

Microsoft Gives Intune Mobile Management Boost with Latest Update

This week's Microsoft Intune update is delivering on Microsoft's promise of expanded mobile capabilities.

Report: Microsoft Axing Another Feature from SharePoint Online

The "Office 365 Public Sites" feature may be the latest feature that Microsoft plans to drop from SharePoint Online.

Microsoft Updates Government-Focused Cloud Offerings

Microsoft on Tuesday announced several milestones for its roster of cloud services aimed at public sector agencies.

Microsoft, Accenture Collaborate on Hybrid Cloud Platform

Microsoft is partnering with IT consulting giant Accenture on a hybrid cloud platform aimed at promoting and supporting cloud use among enterprises.

Security Lockdown Guide: How To Fight the Next Generation of Black Hats

The proliferation of cloud services, mobile devices and Big Data presents a radically altered attack surface for customer IT assets. The Black Hats have adapted. Have you?

Microsoft Clarifies Its Windows 10 Release Timeframe

Windows 10 will become generally available by "late summer" or "early fall" of 2015, said Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner on Thursday.