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Windows 8.1 RT Getting Built-In Outlook App

The free Windows RT 8.1 upgrade coming this year will include the Microsoft Outlook e-mail program, Microsoft said on Wednesday at Computex.

Microsoft Demos Windows 8.1, Previews New Devices at Computex

Microsoft gave the first demo of Windows 8.1 on Wednesday, during the Computex keynote address at Taipei, Taiwan.

Microsoft Ready for Cloud Battle with Amazon

Nearly a year after disclosing plans to take on Amazon Web Services in the cloud, Microsoft Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now available.

Windows 8.1 To Have BYOD, Networking Features

Microsoft detailed a few more features coming in Windows 8.1 -- including a number of new networking, bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and security features -- during Monday's TechEd conference keynote.

Exchange 2013 CU2 Coming Summer, Restores 100-Database Support

Microsoft will release Cumulative Update 2 (CU2) for Exchange Server 2013 sometime this summer, the company said on Tuesday.

Microsoft's Cloud OS Workshop: Faster Updates and the 'Three Clouds'

Microsoft gave an early look at what themes to expect from this year's TechEd at its "Microsoft Cloud OS Workshop," held in mid-May at its Redmond, Wash. campus.

40 Killer Windows Store Apps for Microsoft Partners

Of the thousands of apps in the online store for Windows 8, here are 40 that can make a difference for a partner's business.

Microsoft Details Next-Gen Server Releases, Unveils 'Windows Azure Pack'

Microsoft announced a slew of upcoming product updates during Monday's opening TechEd conference keynote in New Orleans.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010 SP3 Update Rollup 1

The first update rollup (RU1) for Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 3 (SP3) was released last week and includes a fix for a synchronization problem with Apple iOS 6.1.

Microsoft Exec Talks Windows 8 Device Hurdles, Cloud Plans

Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner detailed his company's market positions, cloud growth prospects and other business matters at the Sanford C. Bernstein Conference in New York City last week.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 8.1 Start Button, Boot-to-Desktop Features

Microsoft on Thursday shared more details about the forthcoming Windows 8.1, characterizing some changes as a response to customer feedback.

Microsoft Touts Businesses' Cloud Use, Office 365 Adoption

Most businesses will turn to the cloud over the next two years, according to the findings of a Microsoft-backed study.

Is the 'Peak PC' Period Over for Microsoft?

The PC market isn't the stronghold it used to be for Microsoft, but its current stumbles don't necessarily mean a long-term decline, according to one analyst.

Microsoft Takes Wraps Off Lync-to-Skype Connectivity

It is now possible to have audio calls and instant message exchanges between Lync and Skype users, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

Tablet Market Continues Upswing, Will Pass PCs by 2015

Shipments of traditional desktop and portable PCs will drop by 7.8 percent this year instead of the previously projected 1.3 percent, according to an updated IDC forecast released Tuesday.