The fiercely competitive software giant is positioning its wares for cloud computing with software and services. The company's two cash cows - operating systems and the Office productivity suite - are performing well.
Well you didn't think Walmart was going to partner with Amazon Web Services did you?
Microsoft is rolling out an updated release of Skype 8.0 to Windows desktop, iPad users and others in anticipation of version 7.0 ceasing to work after September 1.
GE Digital will also leverage the Azure cloud platform to drive innovation for Predix-based IT workloads and productivity tools.
As Windows 10 approaches its third birthday, it's maturing steadily. A worldwide installed base of more than 700 million active users is impressive, but what will it take to convince Windows 7 users to switch? Here's my report card.
After Microsoft's contentious addition to the Certified Cloud Services List, the Australian Signals Directorate has revealed it is working with another seven companies interested in providing cloud services to government.
The built-in Windows 10 Share pane includes a new option, beginning with the April 2018 Update. Select a file or photo, click Share, and send it directly to a nearby Windows 10 PC.
Employee collaboration is increasingly critical for business success, and SharePoint is one of the tools that makes it possible. This ebook offers an overview of SharePoint's features, common use cases,...
Microsoft is advocating that Congress become involved in regulating facial-recognition technology, on the heels of criticism of potentially negative impacts of its own work in that area.
With end of support looming for Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has a new option for those users to keep getting security updates: By moving workloads to Azure.
Microsoft is adding previews of new Azure Box data-migration, Azure Virtual WAN and Azure Firewall services to its line-up.
Microsoft is making available starting today a preview version of its Teams group-chat service that is free and doesn't require a subscription to Office 365, plus other new collaboration tools.
Redmond's latest attempt to encroach upon the iPad's hallowed ground has a weakness. The product isn't different enough.
Windows 10 test build 17713 includes a bunch of new Notepad features, along with Edge, Defender Application Guard and other tweaks, fixes and updates.
More adapters for Microsoft's Surface -- one for Ethernet and USB-A and another for USB-C to USB-A -- are coming as of August 2.
The Surface Go ups Microsoft's tablet game from the similar Surface 3, but it keeps the legacy mission focused on fighting the iPad even as the tablet market has retreated from retail.
There's a lot to like about Microsoft's new Surface Go, but does it stand a chance against the behemoth that is Apple's iPad?
Regardless of the manufacturer name on the back of your Android device, you can install any one of the following apps and use your phone or tablet as your primary means to surf the web, manage email, and keep tabs on your agenda. Bonus: iOS versions available too!
The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.
The Cortana web service is tightly tied to Windows 10, which means you can get instant answers to some common questions and calculations without having to open a web browser. Here are 16 tricks that work directly in the Windows 10 search box.
In the early days of the PC revolution, Microsoft aggressively pursued the consumer market with products and services built for fun and games. In recent years, with the notable exception of Xbox and related gaming products, Microsoft has been killing off those products. Here's a look at the departed.
Samsung wants to be the smartphone brand for the enterprise and thanks to powerful communication consolidation apps like Samsung Focus, it's definitely doing what it needs to in order to gain followers.
Coke 2, Bic's 'she-pen', and Nokia's 'taco phone' N-gage probably shouldn't have been released, but they shouldn't be forgotten either.
In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things or has significantly enhanced our lives. In part 13, we look at software innovation.
They laughed at the original Surface RT. But Microsoft persisted, refining the Surface Pro's features and engineering away its flaws through multiple iterations. The proof of success? Just look at all the Surface Pro clones.
If you want to take a walk round the shop of the future, a good place to start is a supermarket located in the Bicocca district of Milan, Italy. There, thanks to a blend of gaming technologies, IoT and cloud computing, you can seamlessly interact with the products that interest you and make better buying choices.
As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.
Click by click, we'll show you how to get Microsoft's Apache Hadoop-based big bata service up and running.
Microsoft's Azure Data Lake is now generally available, but what does it do, and how does it work? Here's a tour around the service's tooling and capabilities, to help you understand it and get productive with it, quickly.
Those who want a Windows powered laptop don't have to feel jealous of those who choose the macOS path, because there are some truly awesome Windows 10 laptops available.
Windows tablets existed long before the iPad was even dreamt of. Take a tour through some of most popular - and most unusual - devices of the last decade.
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
Well, you didn't think Walmart was going to partner with Amazon Web Services did you?
On the heels of criticism of its work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Microsoft is advocating for government to take a role in regulating facial recognition technology.
A possible collaboration between the tech giant and the brick-and-mortar king is a shot across Amazon's bow and the surest sign yet that cashiers are being phased out of retail
Microsoft's rumored portable Surface 'Andromeda' device and the AndromedaOS software that would power it aren't looking like 2018 deliverables. It's back to the drawing board, sources say.
Microsoft's LinkedIn unit is rolling out a new translation feature for LinkedIn news posts that relies on some of Microsoft's core AI technologies.
Cloud computing has quickly become politicized, with Microsoft and Amazon employees demanding that their employers stop working with the US government and controversial US agencies like ICE.
Microsoft wants you to use Bing visual search to find things to buy.
Admins can now significantly reduce the risk of accounts being compromised by password-spraying attacks.
Concern over harmful applications of AI once again sparks an employee protest -- this time at Microsoft.
Technology giants are being scrutinized because the US government uses their cloud services.
Microsoft explains how it decides whether a vulnerability will be patched swiftly or left for a version update.
On the heels of recent redesigns by Google and Apple, Microsoft is giving its Office apps a facelift over the coming months.
Microsoft drops data center into the sea: 'It will keep working for five years'
Microsoft's move to acquire GitHub isn't all that surprising. Now can it keep GitHub the Switzerland of code?
Reaction by developers has been mixed. If you're worried too, here's what to expect.
This barebones Insider preview of the next full version of Windows Server gives glimpses of the hybrid, hyperconverged future. However, we'll have to wait for more substantive builds to flesh out key scenarios.
Densify is a capable and affordable cloud optimisation service, suitable for any company struggling to get to grips with its expenditure on public cloud services.
This new Windows Phone is an affordable handset for business users who want to stick with Microsoft's mobile OS.
If you live in the Microsoft world, the way many businesses use Cortana makes the Invoke potentially as handy around the office as at home.
Microsoft's newest addition to the Surface line is a 15-inch beast with surprisingly good battery life.
It has a versatile 28-inch display, but the Surface Studio will need a serious price reduction if it's to compete with the latest high-end AIOs on the market.
First Look: Don't call it Surface Pro 5. The latest iteration of the Surface Pro loses the model number, keeps the kickstand, and adds mostly subtle refinements.
Microsoft's new 'Slack competitor' has improved dramatically since the preview, and new features are arriving regularly. Where it shines is threaded chat, easy video meetings and superb integration with other Office 365 tools.
This experimental minimal email search tool from Microsoft is useful, but it's more likely to turn into a feature than an actual product.
At just $288, the Alcatel Idol 4S is a solid piece of hardware and does well at running Windows 10. There are some minor performance issues with Bluetooth and the fingerprint scanner, but if you like the Live Tile interface then it's one of the best available to hold you over until a possible Microsoft Surface phone.
A visual planning tool that fits in between personal task management and full project management, Planner has a nice approach to the basics but needs more powerful features to really shine.
Six months ago, I decided to replace my desktop PC with a Surface Pro 4 and a Surface Dock. After a few frustrating months, I think this might work out.
Despite its innovative dual-lens camera system, the P9 doesn't threaten today's leading flagship smartphones. However, it wouldn't take much to turn the P-series into a genuine challenger.
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