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CA Sells Off Arcserve Unit to Private Equity Firm

CA Technologies on Monday announced it is divesting its Arcserve backup and recovery software business to Marlin Equity Partners.

Study: Macs Gaining Ground Against Windows PCs in Enterprise

Enterprise users "overwhelmingly" prefer Macs over Windows PCs, according to a study commissioned by VMware and conducted by Dimensional Research.

Microsoft Inks IP Licensing Deal with Canon

Microsoft has entered into an agreement with Canon that would allow the two companies to license each other's patents, including those used in imaging and mobile products.

How To Not Waste Your Time at WPC 2014

For partners that don't come prepared, Microsoft's annual Worldwide Partner Conference can be overwhelming and unrewarding. Our former Microsoft field rep gives a few guidelines for how to make the most of your time at WPC.

Report: Windows 9 Will Have Desktop-Focused Improvements

Windows 9, code-named "Threshold," will include improvements for those who primarily use the traditional desktop environment for Win32-based applications, according to longtime Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley.

Surface Pro 3: Microsoft's Tablet Gets (Even) More Business-Ready

The Microsoft Surface was already the tablet for users looking to combine serious business and serious fun. With the Surface Pro 3, Microsoft is trying even harder to replace your tablet and PC at one stroke. Here's a first look.

Microsoft Azure RemoteApp Available for Windows RT

Microsoft recently rolled out its Azure RemoteApp client for Windows RT devices, giving Windows RT users a way to access apps that they can't install on their machines.

Microsoft Gives Postmortem of Lync, Exchange Outages

Microsoft on Thursday issued an explanation for two separate Office 365 service outages that occurred this week.

Google Bolsters Enterprise Cloud Offerings with Google Drive for Work

Google this week rolled out Google Drive for Work as part of a number of enterprise-grade enhancements to its cloud services.

Rumor: Windows 8.1 Update 2, Windows 9 To Have First Outing at WPC

Microsoft is preparing to unveil Windows 8.1 Update 2 and an early version of Windows 9 at July's Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), according to online leaker "WZor."

Former Microsoft Exec Bob Muglia Takes CEO Post at DW Startup

Bob Muglia, the former head of Microsoft's Server and Tools business, is now the CEO of San Mateo, Calif.-based Snowflake Computing.

Microsoft Evolves Azure and Office 365 for New Age of Security Threats

With cloud computing at the center of recent high-profile security breaches and the NSA spying revelations, providers like Microsoft have been feeling pressure from customers to lock down their data.

Microsoft Exchange Online Crippled by Hours-Long Outage

Users of Microsoft's Exchange Online service in the North America region were hit by a service outage on Tuesday that reportedly lasted for about 10 hours.

Microsoft Launches Next Generation of Nokia X Android Phone

As part of its ongoing effort to expand the use of Windows services in emerging markets, Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled the Nokia X2, the second generation of Nokia's low-cost, Android-based smartphones.

Microsoft Makes Office 365 for Business Plans More Public

Microsoft on Thursday announced its "Office 365 for Business public roadmap" in an effort to help organizations plan for future Office 365 software release changes.