Microsoft's recent reorg creates new consulting arm while focusing on field sales
Microsoft officials are shooting for more support-role clarity and improved "right-sizing" of customer support plans with these latest moves
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GitHub service outages continue, no official word on why
These last few weeks, GitHub has experienced multiple outages with no official word from Microsoft as to why. Over the last three days, in particular, developers have reported The GitHub outages have been so extreme that they have been unable ... Read more
A new Microsoft Edge feature could put a cramp in Google's Ad business
Microsoft putting emphasis on Trust Protection Lists which targets rampant online advertising could, in fact, end up hurting one of the internet's biggest shepard's of online advertising in Google.
Microsoft working on providing more personal control of user data with "Data Dignity" team
Microsoft's Data Dignity efforts could, at the very least, give its users some context around how their data is being collected and who is trafficking in it.
Microsoft acquires NYC-based marketing tech provider PromoteIQ
The PromoteIQ platform makes it easy for brands to promote products in a native and unobtrusive way
Windows 10 May 2019 Update is now available on MSDN
It now appears that Windows 10 build 18362.30 and Windows Server 1903 are now readily availble for download on the MSDN servers
Microsoft embracing Open Source internally, pushing "Inner Source" initiatives
Back in November of 2018 a job listing more or less confirmed Microsoft's new approach as the company was seeking a person to spearhead efforts to integrate inner source practices within the company.
More woes for Windows 10 October 2018 update as some HP owners report BSODs
The negative headlines continue to surface in the wake of Microsoft's botched Windows 10 October 2018 Update release. From boot loops to deleted files, the Windows 10 October Update has wreaked havoc for some Windows users over the past week. ... Read more
Microsoft begins counting some LinkedIn revenues under "Commercial Cloud"
Microsoft is defining the portions of "commercial" LinkedIn as LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, Premium business subscriptions and "other."
These are the lucky few phones that will get Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update
As Windows phone users, we've experienced the sad story of users being dropped from OS upgrades time and time again from the platform. Where Android has an issue with multiple OEMs foregoing updating devices in favor of new hardware sales, Windows ... Read more
Microsoft Office 2007 won't get extended support after October 2017
Microsoft has reaffirmed its stance on not extending support for Office 2007 products beyond its original October 2017 deadline.
Microsoft publishes new Dynamics 365 roadmap, packaging and licensing updates on the way
Microsoft Dynamics 365 has established a new roadmap for its packaging and licensing plans just before the rollout of the service later this year.
Dell issues critical patches, including a fix for hidden account that creates vulnerability
The company is issuing a patch for a critical oversight in its security software that has the potential to offer anyone talented enough to exploit full control of an infected PC.
Azure continues to welcome even more Linux virtual machine users
Microsoft CTO Mark Russinovich revealed the increase of Linux-based virtual machine use in Azure today at Docker Con 2016,
The Hows and Whys of Windows 10 telemetry settings
Windows 10's telemetry get explained in fine details by Ed Bott.
The Windows 10 monetization picture comes into view with 'Servicing Branches'
Microsoft journalist Mary Jo Foley has tackled the task of explaining how Windows 10 will interact with businesses. For over a year now, Microsoft has been on a conference tour parroting the notion that Windows 10 will finally clear up ... Read more
Windows Cloud operating system to arrive in 2020, according to new rumor
With Windows 10 officially announced as a free upgrade for PCs and devices for at least the first year of distribution, the news has left many wondering what the future of Windows will be. Windows enthusiasts, doomsday prophets, skittish investors, ... Read more
Google researcher exposes unpatched Windows 8.1 security flaw
A Google researcher by the name 'forshaw' found and reported a privilege escalation bug in Windows 8.1. Forshaw even reveals a PoC (Proof of Concept) program for the Windows 8.1 weakness. In it, forshaw details how to take advantage of ... Read more