Microsoft Partnering 101


Microsoft Nixes Nook Plans for New 'Consumer Reader' App

Microsoft and bookseller Barnes & Noble are refocusing their collaboration on a new reader app, according to a B&N 8-K Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

Microsoft To Release Office 365 'Personal' Edition in Spring

A so-called "Personal" edition of Office 365 is set to roll out this spring, Microsoft announced on Thursday.

Microsoft Reportedly Eliminates Windows Phone Fee for Some OEMs

Two of Microsoft's newest mobile hardware partners will be able to manufacture Windows Phone 8 devices at no cost.

The Death of Exchange Server 2003: What Will Take Its Place?

With Microsoft's aging e-mail server set to lose extended support on April 8, organizations have a host of options -- both on-premises and in the cloud -- to migrate to.

Microsoft Warns of Looming Exchange Server 2003 Support Deadline

Microsoft's 10-year-old Exchange Server 2003 product will reach the end of its "extended support" phase on April 8, the company reminded users in a blog post this week.

Google Courting Cloud Apps Users with Referral Program Launch

Google on Monday kicked off a referral program to promote its Google Apps for Business product in U.S. and Canadian markets.

Reports: Microsoft Slashing Windows 8.1 Costs for OEMs

In a move to alleviate its slipping OS market share, Microsoft is reportedly slashing Windows 8.1 licensing costs for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that make lower-priced devices.

How Microsoft Licensing Is Throttling Desktop as a Service

SMBs are ready for Microsoft to let DaaS out of the box now, but Microsoft licensing policies are holding the market back, argues VDI consultant Michael Fraser.

Microsoft Paves Way for Identity Federation Alternatives in Office Apps

Microsoft recently described how it's enabling different approaches to identity federation with Microsoft Office apps and Office 365 apps via Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0.

Microsoft Unfetters Windows Enterprise from Software Assurance

Microsoft recently made available a new Windows Enterprise edition "standalone upgrade" offering that does not require Software Assurance (SA) coverage.

Reports: Windows 8.1 Update 1 Now at RTM Stage

Windows 8.1 Update 1 is now at the final stages of development, according to several reports on Tuesday.

Microsoft Dangles Free Migration Tool for Windows XP Stragglers

For users who have still not moved off Windows XP, Microsoft plans to offer Laplink's PCmover Express tool for free.

IDC: After Rough 2013, PC Growth To Flatten Through 2018

After having "the most severe contraction on record" in 2013, the worldwide PC market is expected to remain mostly stagnant over the next four years, according to IDC.

Microsoft Sketches Out Dynamics Roadmap at Convergence

Microsoft on Tuesday kicked off its Convergence 2014 event in Atlanta, Ga. by spotlighting several key Dynamics releases expected this year.

Next Versions of Exchange, SharePoint Coming 2015

The next releases of Microsoft's Exchange Server and SharePoint Server products will not arrive until next year.