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Google's Android Chief Steps Down

Google's Android mobile operating system team has undergone an executive shuffle, the company announced on Wednesday.

Windows Tablet Market Share To Stay in Single Digits Through 2017

Despite market share gains throughout the next five years, Windows 8 and Windows RT tablets will remain a distant third behind Android- and iOS-based devices, according to research firm IDC.

Microsoft Opens Door to Flash on Windows 8, Internet Explorer 10

After a one-day advance notice on Monday, Microsoft this week enabled the Adobe Flash Player "to run by default" in Internet Explorer 10.

Slow Windows 8 Adoption Prompts Microsoft To Cut OEM Costs

Microsoft has lowered the cost of licensing Windows 8 for its original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partners in response to less-than-robust uptake of devices running the new operating system.

Microsoft Releases Lync 2013 App for Windows Phone 8; iOS Apps Due this Week

The Lync 2013 client app for Windows Phone 8 is now available, with clients for Apple's iPad and iPhone due to arrive later this week, Microsoft announced on Monday.

IT Communities: A Primer for Microsoft Partners

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Channel communities are key for partners who want to network, shore up resources and bolster their access to the larger organizations they are partners with. But given their wide variety, it can be a challenge for partners to know which communities suit them best. In this primer, Howard runs down the different types of partner communities to help you find the best fit for your partner company.

Microsoft Fined 561 Million Euros over Lack of Browser Choice

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday levied a €561-million (about $728 million) fine against Microsoft after the company failed to fully comply with the European Union's (EU's) competition law and follow some binding legal commitments.

Microsoft Backtracks on Office 2013, Restores PC Transfer Rights

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a revised policy that would lift the transfer restriction on Office 2013 retail perpetual licenses.

Microsoft Makes System Center Advisor Free

Microsoft is now offering its System Center Advisor product free of charge and without the Software Assurance coverage requirement, the company announced on Wednesday.

PC Market To Continue Downslide Amid 'Limited' Windows 8 Uptake

Global PC shipments will contract in 2013 for the second straight year, according to market research firm IDC.

Microsoft Sends a Message After Bamital Messes with Bing

In the last three years, Microsoft has been involved in six botnet takedowns. This one, though, seems more personal.

Microsoft Acquires Cloud Automation Startup MetricsHub

Microsoft has acquired Seattle-based cloud performance management company MetricsHub for an undisclosed amount, the two companies announced on Tuesday.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2013 Deployment Assistant Tool

Microsoft on Monday released its Exchange Server 2013 Deployment Assistant tool, designed to guide organizations through the process of migrating to Microsoft's next-generation e-mail server.

59 Real-World Marketing Tactics for Microsoft Partners

From specialization to audience targeting, content creation, traffic generation and more, marketing consultant Barb Levisay offers proven tips for bolstering your name recognition.

Partners: Beware of 'Reinventing the Wheel'

Growing businesses have problems. There are many resources to help you address those problems; the opportunity is for you to use them.