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Microsoft Debuts 'Azure Certified' Program for Partner Apps

Microsoft unveiled an opportunity for its partners to leverage the Azure cloud platform to sell their services at the Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) on Monday.

Microsoft Releases 'Apportals' for Windows 8

Microsoft on Friday launched "Windows Apportals," a custom portal technology for organizations using Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.

One Year in the Microsoft Channel

For the Microsoft channel, it's July -- not the start of the calendar year -- that provides the best point for looking back on what's changed over the last 12 months.

Microsoft's Channel Chief to Partners: Up Your Game with Us

Phil Sorgen talks to RCP about his first Worldwide Partner Conference as head of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group, the evolving direction of the partner channel and Microsoft's role in it.

Five Big Themes To Watch at WPC 2014

From Satya Nadella's first WPC as Microsoft CEO to Kevin Turner's annual kick-in-the-pants keynote, here's what we're looking out for during this year's conference.

Microsoft Acquires Data Protection Firm InMage

Microsoft has acquired San Jose, Calif.-based InMage for an undisclosed amount, it announced Friday.

SharePoint CU Release Schedule Accelerated to Monthly

Microsoft has ramped up its release schedule for SharePoint Server cumulative updates (CUs) to every month, the company said this week.

Microsoft Announces Azure Improvements Ahead of WPC

Microsoft on Wednesday sketched out some plans for its Azure cloud platform that it will likely spotlight at its Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) next week in Washington, D.C.

Microsoft Simplifies Office 365 Policies for Volume Licensing Users

Microsoft recently replaced its "Online Services Use Rights" document for volume licensing customers with the new "Online Services Terms" (OST) document.

Microsoft To Launch Three New Office 365 Plans

Microsoft plans to replace three current Office 365 plans -- Small Business, Small Business Premium and Midsize Business -- with new plans, effective Oct. 1.

Partner Hiring and Training Lessons from WPC

Non-productive partner companies often hire the best, but fall short at training their talent. Don't make that mistake.

Microsoft StorSimple Azure Storage To Launch Next Month

Microsoft is aiming to offer an alternative to traditional enterprise storage with a hybrid solution that consists of a new implementation of its StorSimple appliances.

Microsoft Readies Dynamics CRM and Azure for Government Users

Microsoft is beefing up its public sector cloud services, announcing a new Dynamics CRM Online offering for government users and expanding access to its Azure government cloud preview.

Gartner: Windows Phone Market Share To Hit Double Digits by 2018

Though its market share has never risen beyond the low single digits, Microsoft's Windows Phone platform is on course for a major growth spurt over the next four years, according to Gartner.

Microsoft Updates Windows Phone 8.1 Remote Desktop App

A new preview version of Microsoft's Remote Desktop App for Windows Phone 8.1 was released last week.