Microsoft's SkyDrive cloud storage solution for consumers has left the preview stage, the company announced this week.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 16, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft partners with Gold or Silver competencies can now access the Windows 8 "release to manufacturing" (RTM) version.
                    
			            - By Gladys  Rama
- August 16, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Big changes, opportunities and challenges lie ahead with Small Business Server, Office 365 and Windows 8.
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- August 15, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    A new report by consultancy Directions on Microsoft outlines Windows Server 2012 licensing basics and offers insights into less apparent strategic moves to consider before buying Microsoft's newest server technology. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 15, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The "release to manufacturing" (RTM) version of Windows 8 is now available to Microsoft's TechNet and MSDN subscribers.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 15, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Bucking expectations that its engineers would have to create several versions of Windows RT to address multiple form factors, Microsoft on Monday announced it has created one Windows RT binary to rule them all.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 13, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft hardware partner Acer is consulting with Redmond over potential pricing for the forthcoming Surface tablet, according to a report by Digitimes.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 11, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Despite snubbing its OEMs with the Surface, Microsoft's decision to allow direct billing with Office 365 shows that Redmond still has its partners' back. 
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- August 09, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has revived its Exchange conference after a 10-year hiatus.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 08, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Windows RT will come with a leaner "preview" version of Office 2013 when it ships, according to a report by The Verge on Tuesday.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 08, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft last week detailed the recent changes to Outlook Web App (OWA), the browser-based version of the Outlook e-mail client. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 06, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft indicated on Thursday that it may soon drop the "Metro" term that is associated with the design style and user interface (UI) found in Windows 8 and Windows Phone. 
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 03, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Windows Server 2012 hit the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) stage on Wednesday, close on the heels of the Windows 8 client's RTM milestone.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Windows 8 hit the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) stage on Wednesday, meaning bits of the operating system are now finalized and ready for Microsoft equipment manufacturers to start imaging the OS onto new hardware, including PCs and tablets.
                    
			            - By Kurt  Mackie
- August 01, 2012
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    SMBs are clinging to outdated Microsoft products but also adopting new and unfamiliar technologies, according to partner attendees at the IT Pro Conference 2012.
                    
			            - By Rich  Freeman
- July 31, 2012