When it rolled out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update earlier this week, Microsoft gave much of the limelight to its support for mixed reality headsets and various user interface improvements. However, Microsoft's latest operating system update offers a vast array of other practical features.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 18, 2017
Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off the new Surface Book 2, in addition to announcing the general availability of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (previously code-named "Redstone 3").
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- October 17, 2017
Security software provider Symantec Corp. is using Microsoft's Azure infrastructure to support its Norton line of consumer security products.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 17, 2017
The years-long dispute over whether Microsoft must submit to government requests for data stored in an offshore datacenter is going to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 16, 2017
A review of the Web sites of the RCP 200 reveals best practices and interesting trends -- as well as areas for improvement -- in the public face that Microsoft partners present to the world.
- By Barb Levisay
- October 16, 2017
Microsoft's privacy features in the Home and Pro editions of the Windows 10 "Anniversary Update" and the "Creators Update" were found to violate privacy laws set forth by the the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA).
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 13, 2017
The upcoming Windows 10 "Fall Creators Update," expected to arrive on Oct. 17, will feature some major Windows and Linux Console improvements.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 13, 2017
Microsoft shed a little more light this week on Windows 10's so-called "dual-scan" behavior, which has been the source of some consternation among organizations.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 12, 2017
Dell Technologies is investing more of its resources on the booming Internet of Things (IoT) space, this week announcing a new IoT-focused division that includes a partner program, product development, labs, consumption models and ecosystem-building.
- By Keith Ward
- October 11, 2017
A well-oiled hiring process, a commitment to new-client acquisitions and a more industry-focused strategy are the keys to success for the 2017 RCP Rocket award winner.
- By Gladys Rama
- October 11, 2017
A recent Tweet by Joe Belfiore, the public face of Microsoft's Windows Phone/Windows Mobile business over the past few years, has effectively signaled the end of the company's mobile efforts.
- By David Ramel
- October 10, 2017
Microsoft recently released previews of three new Azure Active Directory (AD) features that are designed to control access to network resources.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 10, 2017
Microsoft's progress with its various Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) services was a common thread in the myriad security discussions held at the company's recent Ignite conference.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 09, 2017
With the creation of the One Commercial Partner team and the reorganization of the Microsoft field structure largely complete, the roster of partner-facing channel executives at Microsoft seems mostly set for fiscal year 2018.
- By Scott Bekker
- October 09, 2017
Microsoft on Thursday announced previews of its Edge browser for iOS- and Android-based devices, as well as a preview of Microsoft Launcher for Android.
- By Kurt Mackie
- October 06, 2017