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Microsoft's New Channel Chief on 'Devices + Services' and the Changing Channel

Phil Sorgen, a veteran of many senior roles in the Microsoft field, was named corporate vice president for the Worldwide Partner Group, replacing Jon Roskill.

Microsoft Releases Dynamics NAV 2013 R2

The R2 version of Microsoft's Dynamics NAV 2013 enterprise resource planning (ERP) product became generally available this weekend.

Microsoft To Issue Free Windows Azure AD Improvements

Microsoft is expected to release several no-cost enhancements to Windows Azure Active Directory (WAAD) by year's end.

Dell Unveils Line of Windows 8.1-Based PCs, Tablets

Dell this week took the wraps off its refreshed line of tablets and notebook PCs, including several that run Microsoft's forthcoming Windows 8.1.

Microsoft's Spying Disclosure Request Shot Down by Feds

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week rejected motions filed by communications service providers including Microsoft and Google to disclose the number of national security surveillance requests they receive.

Microsoft Begins Taking Windows 8.1 Preorders

Windows 8.1, the anticipated update to Microsoft's newest desktop operating system, became available for preorders on Wednesday via the Microsoft Store.

2013 Winner: Intellinet Corp.

In mid-2010, Atlanta-based Intellinet Corp. was struggling. A tough recession in the technology services industry and a strategic plan that had not kept up with the changing marketplace had plagued the firm's productivity.

2013 Winner: Axis Group

Albert Hughes felt a little skittish when SAP AG announced it was buying Business Objects in 2007.

2013 Winner: Envision LLC

Sometimes overnight success takes decades. That's been the case for one of the 2013 RCP Rocket Award winners, Envision LLC.

Microsoft Allows Subscription Pricing for Office Store Apps

Starting Tuesday, Microsoft independent software vendors (ISV) will be able to submit subscription-based Office Store apps via the Seller Dashboard.

Microsoft To Merge Management Summit with TechEd 2014

Microsoft will fold its Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) event into its TechEd conference starting in 2014, the company said on Tuesday.

On the Theme of Executive Change in Microsoft

The upper levels of Microsoft's org chart have been a hive of activity in recent months, from CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement to an executive shakeup in the channel group. RCP's October issue goes behind the changes -- what they are, and what they mean for partners.

How To Get Customer Leads from Microsoft

According to this former Microsoft field rep, there is no magical lead fountain -- getting leads from Microsoft is a multi-step process.

Microsoft Executive Tracker: Rundown of Recent Organizational Changes

Ripples of huge changes start at the top and are spreading throughout the organization.

Microsoft Releases Details on Government Surveillance Requests

A report released by Microsoft this week lists six months' worth of requests from global law enforcement agencies for information on customers' online services use.