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| Mar 31, 2026 | New Marketplace Introduces Competitive Bidding for Microsoft 365 Licensing | A new online marketplace launching today aims to introduce competitive bidding into Microsoft licensing procurement.
allows organizations purchasing Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace subscriptions to request competing bids from Microsoft C... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Microsoft says ungoverned AI agents could become corporate 'double agents.' Its fix costs $99 a month. | Microsoft today announced the general availability of Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 Enterprise 7, two products designed to bring security and governance to the rapidly growing population of AI agents operating inside the world's largest organ... |
| May 15, 2025 | Directions on Microsoft Launches Directions Atlas to Speed High-Quality Decision-Making | Organizations can save money and achieve more with less by using this intuitive online toolkit that simplifies, speeds, and improves decisions about Microsoft technology purchases and implementation.
KIRKLAND, Wash., May 15, 2025 /PRNewswir... |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Microsoft’s Warning: Unlicensed Accounts and Outdated Servers Face Consequences | In the digital landscape, Microsoft stands as a giant. Yet, even giants can stumble. Recently, the tech behemoth issued two significant warnings that could impact countless businesses. One concerns unlicensed OneDrive accounts, while the ot... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Microsoft напоминает: нелицензированные аккаунты OneDrive, не использовавшиеся 93 дня, станут недоступны с 27 января | Microsoft напомнила, что с 27 января нелицензированные учётные записи корпоративных пользователей OneDrive, которые не использовались в течение 93 дней, станут недоступны для администраторов и конечных пользователей. Под нелицензированными ... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Bookmarks | And now for Microsoft Linux? | These are the articles, videos, podcasts and more that caught the attention of TechCentral’s editorial team in the past 24 hours. Would you adopt Microsoft’s Azure Linux as your Linux distribution (if you could)? Mary Jo Foley, a US tech jo... |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Apple’s iPhone is not a monopoly like Windows was a monopoly | The U.S. Department of Justice plus attorneys general from 16 states and the District of Columbia sued Apple for antitrust this morning in federal court. The suit alleges that the company has a monopoly in the premium smartphone market and ... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 2024 Microsoft Conference Calendar: For Partners, IT Pros and Developers | In-Depth 2024 Microsoft Conference Calendar: For Partners, IT Pros and Developers
Here's your guide to all the IT training sessions, partner meet-ups and annual Microsoft conferences you won't want to miss. By Gladys RamaFebruary 15, 2024
D... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Microsoft 365 Copilot Now Generally Available | News Microsoft 365 Copilot Now Generally Available By Kurt MackieNovember 01, 2023
Microsoft 365 Copilot has reached the "general availability" commercial-release stage for certain business subscribers, Microsoft announced on Wedn... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Microsoft 365 Copilot Now Generally Available | News Microsoft 365 Copilot Now Generally Available By Kurt MackieNovember 01, 2023
Microsoft 365 Copilot has reached the "general availability" commercial-release stage for certain business subscribers, Microsoft announced on Wedn... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | ESU Support Commences for Windows Server 2012 | News ESU Support Commences for Windows Server 2012 By Kurt MackieOctober 11, 2023
Microsoft's Windows Server 2012 products have exited "Extended" support, kicking off Extended Security Update (ESU) sales, in some cases.
Windows Se... |
| Oct 11, 2023 | ESU Support Commences for Windows Server 2012 | News ESU Support Commences for Windows Server 2012 By Kurt MackieOctober 11, 2023
Microsoft's Windows Server 2012 products have exited "Extended" support, kicking off Extended Security Update (ESU) sales, in some cases.
Windows Se... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Azure Database for MariaDB Ending in 2025 | News Azure Database for MariaDB Ending in 2025 By Kurt MackieSeptember 26, 2023
Microsoft will "retire" its Azure Database for MariaDB service on Sept. 19, 2025, the company announced on Monday.
Despite that two-year advance notic... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Azure Database for MariaDB Ending in 2025 | News Azure Database for MariaDB Ending in 2025 By Kurt MackieSeptember 26, 2023
Microsoft will "retire" its Azure Database for MariaDB service on Sept. 19, 2025, the company announced on Monday.
Despite that two-year advance notic... |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Microsoft разрешила некоторым корпоративным клиентам запускать Office в облаке AWS | Microsoft теперь позволяет некоторым корпоративным клиентам запускать офисное программное обеспечение Microsoft 365 в облаке Amazon Web Services без дополнительной платы, пишет Directions on Microsoft.
С 2019 года Microsoft ввела условия ли... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Microsoft lost its keys, and the government got hacked | Microsoft still doesn’t know — or want to share — how China-backed hackers stole a key that allowed them to stealthily break into dozens of email inboxes, including those belonging to several federal government agencies.
In a blog post Frid... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Copilot AI Coming to Dynamics 365 ERP | News Copilot AI Coming to Dynamics 365 ERP By Kurt MackieJune 15, 2023
New artificial intelligence (AI) "Copilot" capabilities are getting added to Microsoft 365 Dynamics enterprise resource management (ERP) solutions, Microsoft o... |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop Starting To Add Windows 11 Support | News Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop Starting To Add Windows 11 Support By Kurt MackieOctober 07, 2021
Support for Windows 11 in Microsoft's desktop-as-a-service offerings -- specifically Windows 365 Enterprise and Azure Virtual Desktop ... |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop Starting To Add Windows 11 Support | News Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop Starting To Add Windows 11 Support By Kurt MackieOctober 07, 2021
Support for Windows 11 in Microsoft's desktop-as-a-service offerings -- specifically Windows 365 Enterprise and Azure Virtual Desktop ... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Microsoft's 'Weirdest Release': Windows Server 2022 Quietly Becomes Generally Available | News Microsoft's 'Weirdest Release': Windows Server 2022 Quietly Becomes Generally Available By Kurt MackieAugust 20, 2021
Related: Microsoft Makes Windows Server 2022's Release Official
Microsoft rolled out Windows Server 2022 earlier this... |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Microsoft's 'Weirdest Release': Windows Server 2022 Quietly Becomes Generally Available | News Microsoft's 'Weirdest Release': Windows Server 2022 Quietly Becomes Generally Available By Kurt MackieAugust 20, 2021
Related: Microsoft Makes Windows Server 2022's Release Official
Microsoft rolled out Windows Server 2022 earlier this... |
| Jul 29, 2021 | The Future of Windows Server Includes Less Frequent Updates | News The Future of Windows Server Includes Less Frequent Updates By Kurt MackieJuly 29, 2021
Microsoft is ending its practice of issuing semiannual channel (SAC) updates for Window Server editions, turning instead to long-term servicing cha... |
| Jul 29, 2021 | The Future of Windows Server Includes Less Frequent Updates | News The Future of Windows Server Includes Less Frequent Updates By Kurt MackieJuly 29, 2021
Microsoft is ending its practice of issuing semiannual channel (SAC) updates for Window Server editions, turning instead to long-term servicing cha... |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Hidden Costs, Feature Limits and Other Microsoft 365 Licensing Pitfalls | News Hidden Costs, Feature Limits and Other Microsoft 365 Licensing Pitfalls By Kurt MackieApril 02, 2021
A recent talk by independent consultancy Directions on Microsoft covered some of the most common licensing traps facing organizations ... |
| Apr 2, 2021 | Hidden Costs, Feature Limits and Other Microsoft 365 Licensing Pitfalls | News Hidden Costs, Feature Limits and Other Microsoft 365 Licensing Pitfalls By Kurt MackieApril 02, 2021
A recent talk by independent consultancy Directions on Microsoft covered some of the most common licensing traps facing organizations ... |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Microsoft Sweetens Windows 7 Extended Security Updates for E5 Licensees | News Microsoft Sweetens Windows 7 Extended Security Updates for E5 Licensees By Kurt MackieNovember 11, 2019
In a promotional offer, organizations that have E5 licensing can get a year of free access to Microsoft's Extended Security Updates... |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Microsoft Sweetens Windows 7 Extended Security Updates for E5 Licensees | News Microsoft Sweetens Windows 7 Extended Security Updates for E5 Licensees By Kurt MackieNovember 11, 2019
In a promotional offer, organizations that have E5 licensing can get a year of free access to Microsoft's Extended Security Updates... |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Analyst: Microsoft 365 Licensing May Bring Compliance Woes | News Analyst: Microsoft 365 Licensing May Bring Compliance Woes By Kurt MackieOctober 25, 2019
Organizations could face costly compliance issues when purchasing Microsoft 365 subscription licenses, according to a recent presentation by Dire... |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Analyst: Microsoft 365 Licensing May Bring Compliance Woes | News Analyst: Microsoft 365 Licensing May Bring Compliance Woes By Kurt MackieOctober 25, 2019
Organizations could face costly compliance issues when purchasing Microsoft 365 subscription licenses, according to a recent presentation by Dire... |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Microsoft Hanging Up on Skype for Business Online | News Microsoft Hanging Up on Skype for Business Online By Kurt MackieJuly 31, 2019
The Skype for Business Online service will end on July 31, 2021, Microsoft announced this week.
The company is urging its customers to instead use its Micros... |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Microsoft Hanging Up on Skype for Business Online | News Microsoft Hanging Up on Skype for Business Online By Kurt MackieJuly 31, 2019
The Skype for Business Online service will end on July 31, 2021, Microsoft announced this week.
The company is urging its customers to instead use its Micros... |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Microsoft Launches Azure Cost Management Tools | News Microsoft Launches Azure Cost Management Tools By Kurt MackieApril 23, 2019
Microsoft cloud customers with government and "pay-as-you-go" subscriptions can now take advantage of the new Azure Cost Management feature, which be... |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Microsoft Launches Azure Cost Management Tools | News Microsoft Launches Azure Cost Management Tools By Kurt MackieApril 23, 2019
Microsoft cloud customers with government and "pay-as-you-go" subscriptions can now take advantage of the new Azure Cost Management feature, which be... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps | News Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps By Kurt MackieAugust 20, 2018
Microsoft has specified end dates for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps in the Microsoft Store, prodding developers to port them to Windows 10.
Specif... |
| Aug 20, 2018 | Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps | News Microsoft Store Support To End for Windows 8 and 8.1 Apps By Kurt MackieAugust 20, 2018
Microsoft has specified end dates for Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 apps in the Microsoft Store, prodding developers to port them to Windows 10.
Specif... |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Microsoft Launches Solution To Extend StorSimple Data to Azure | News Microsoft Launches Solution To Extend StorSimple Data to Azure By Kurt MackieFebruary 28, 2018
Microsoft this week announced the "general availability" of StorSimple Data Manager, a solution that converts data stored by StorS... |
| Feb 28, 2018 | Microsoft Launches Solution To Extend StorSimple Data to Azure | News Microsoft Launches Solution To Extend StorSimple Data to Azure By Kurt MackieFebruary 28, 2018
Microsoft this week announced the "general availability" of StorSimple Data Manager, a solution that converts data stored by StorS... |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Windows 10 Enterprise May Be Only Licensing Option for Orgs: Analyst | News Windows 10 Enterprise May Be Only Licensing Option for Orgs: Analyst By Kurt MackieFebruary 26, 2018
Businesses may have little choice but to purchase Windows 10 Enterprise edition licensing, according to a recent analyst presentation.... |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Windows 10 Enterprise May Be Only Licensing Option for Orgs: Analyst | News Windows 10 Enterprise May Be Only Licensing Option for Orgs: Analyst By Kurt MackieFebruary 26, 2018
Businesses may have little choice but to purchase Windows 10 Enterprise edition licensing, according to a recent analyst presentation.... |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Analyst: Skype-to-Teams Transition Could Take Microsoft 3 Years | News Analyst: Skype-to-Teams Transition Could Take Microsoft 3 Years By Kurt MackieNovember 20, 2017
A recent talk by independent consultancy Directions on Microsoft gave organizations a look at what to expect from Microsoft's plan to trans... |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Analyst: Skype-to-Teams Transition Could Take Microsoft 3 Years | News Analyst: Skype-to-Teams Transition Could Take Microsoft 3 Years By Kurt MackieNovember 20, 2017
A recent talk by independent consultancy Directions on Microsoft gave organizations a look at what to expect from Microsoft's plan to trans... |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Analyst Gives Tips for Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls in Microsoft's Cloud | News Analyst Gives Tips for Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls in Microsoft's Cloud By Kurt MackieJuly 31, 2017
To sidestep potential compliance issues associated with Microsoft's cloud services, an analysts suggests organizations with Enterprise... |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Analyst Gives Tips for Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls in Microsoft's Cloud | News Analyst Gives Tips for Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls in Microsoft's Cloud By Kurt MackieJuly 31, 2017
To sidestep potential compliance issues associated with Microsoft's cloud services, an analysts suggests organizations with Enterprise... |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Core-Based Licensing Coming to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016 | News Core-Based Licensing Coming to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016 By Kurt MackieDecember 07, 2015
New licensing details from Microsoft about its forthcoming Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 products reveal a switch from ... |
| Dec 7, 2015 | Core-Based Licensing Coming to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016 | News Core-Based Licensing Coming to Windows Server 2016, System Center 2016 By Kurt MackieDecember 07, 2015
New licensing details from Microsoft about its forthcoming Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 products reveal a switch from ... |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Analysts Parse Windows 10's 'Service Branch' Model | News Analysts Parse Windows 10's 'Service Branch' Model By Kurt MackieAugust 03, 2015
Organizations making the move to Windows 10 will have more to assess than a simple client interface revamp.
The old predictable pattern of Windows client ... |
| Aug 3, 2015 | Analysts Parse Windows 10's 'Service Branch' Model | News Analysts Parse Windows 10's 'Service Branch' Model By Kurt MackieAugust 03, 2015
Organizations making the move to Windows 10 will have more to assess than a simple client interface revamp.
The old predictable pattern of Windows client ... |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Microsoft Warns of Windows Server AppFabric End-of-Life in 2016 | News Microsoft Warns of Windows Server AppFabric End-of-Life in 2016 By Kurt MackieApril 13, 2015
Microsoft's Windows Server AppFabric 1.1 solution, typically used by organizations to scale operations for Web apps, will reach its support de... |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Microsoft Warns of Windows Server AppFabric End-of-Life in 2016 | News Microsoft Warns of Windows Server AppFabric End-of-Life in 2016 By Kurt MackieApril 13, 2015
Microsoft's Windows Server AppFabric 1.1 solution, typically used by organizations to scale operations for Web apps, will reach its support de... |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Analysis: Microsoft's 2015 Roadmap Through an Enterprise Lens | News Analysis: Microsoft's 2015 Roadmap Through an Enterprise Lens By Kurt MackieFebruary 17, 2015
For more on Microsoft's 2015 product releases, read RCP's roadmap here.
Rob Helm, an analyst with independent consultancy Directions on Micro... |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Analysis: Microsoft's 2015 Roadmap Through an Enterprise Lens | News Analysis: Microsoft's 2015 Roadmap Through an Enterprise Lens By Kurt MackieFebruary 17, 2015
For more on Microsoft's 2015 product releases, read RCP's roadmap here.
Rob Helm, an analyst with independent consultancy Directions on Micro... |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Microsoft Simplifies Office 365 Policies for Volume Licensing Users | News Microsoft Simplifies Office 365 Policies for Volume Licensing Users By Kurt MackieJuly 10, 2014
Microsoft recently replaced its "Online Services Use Rights" document for volume licensing customers with the new "Online Se... |
| Jul 10, 2014 | Microsoft Simplifies Office 365 Policies for Volume Licensing Users | News Microsoft Simplifies Office 365 Policies for Volume Licensing Users By Kurt MackieJuly 10, 2014
Microsoft recently replaced its "Online Services Use Rights" document for volume licensing customers with the new "Online Se... |
| Apr 24, 2014 | Analyst: Faster Windows Cycle Brings Challenges to Orgs | News Analyst: Faster Windows Cycle Brings Challenges to Orgs By Kurt MackieApril 24, 2014
A faster Windows release cycle means organizations may struggle to keep pace with updates for other products, such as Windows Server and Visual Studio... |
| Apr 24, 2014 | Analyst: Faster Windows Cycle Brings Challenges to Orgs | News Analyst: Faster Windows Cycle Brings Challenges to Orgs By Kurt MackieApril 24, 2014
A faster Windows release cycle means organizations may struggle to keep pace with updates for other products, such as Windows Server and Visual Studio... |
| Apr 8, 2014 | Microsoft Begins Windows 8.1 Update Rollout | News Microsoft Begins Windows 8.1 Update Rollout By Kurt MackieApril 08, 2014
Windows 8.1 Update, which Microsoft showcased at last week's Build conference, begins rolling out to PCs and devices on Wednesday via the Windows Update service.
... |
| Apr 8, 2014 | Microsoft Begins Windows 8.1 Update Rollout | News Microsoft Begins Windows 8.1 Update Rollout By Kurt MackieApril 08, 2014
Windows 8.1 Update, which Microsoft showcased at last week's Build conference, begins rolling out to PCs and devices on Wednesday via the Windows Update service.
... |
| Apr 1, 2014 | SQL Server 2014 Hits General Availability | News SQL Server 2014 Hits General Availability By Kurt MackieApril 01, 2014
The latest release of Microsoft's database product, SQL Server 2014, became generally available on Tuesday, two weeks after being released to manufacturers.
In Micr... |
| Apr 1, 2014 | SQL Server 2014 Hits General Availability | News SQL Server 2014 Hits General Availability By Kurt MackieApril 01, 2014
The latest release of Microsoft's database product, SQL Server 2014, became generally available on Tuesday, two weeks after being released to manufacturers.
In Micr... |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Microsoft Unfetters Windows Enterprise from Software Assurance | News Microsoft Unfetters Windows Enterprise from Software Assurance By Kurt MackieMarch 05, 2014
Microsoft recently made available a new Windows Enterprise edition "standalone upgrade" offering that does not require Software Assur... |
| Mar 5, 2014 | Microsoft Unfetters Windows Enterprise from Software Assurance | News Microsoft Unfetters Windows Enterprise from Software Assurance By Kurt MackieMarch 05, 2014
Microsoft recently made available a new Windows Enterprise edition "standalone upgrade" offering that does not require Software Assur... |
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| Sep 17, 2013 | Analyst Gives Tips for Purchasing Windows Server 2012 R2 | News Analyst Gives Tips for Purchasing Windows Server 2012 R2 By Kurt MackieSeptember 17, 2013
Consultancy Directions on Microsoft recently offered a few suggestions on how to buy Microsoft's newest server, when it becomes available.
Window... |
| Sep 17, 2013 | Analyst Gives Tips for Purchasing Windows Server 2012 R2 | News Analyst Gives Tips for Purchasing Windows Server 2012 R2 By Kurt MackieSeptember 17, 2013
Consultancy Directions on Microsoft recently offered a few suggestions on how to buy Microsoft's newest server, when it becomes available.
Window... |
| Aug 12, 2013 | UPDATED: Microsoft Raising Price on Windows Server 2012 R2 | News UPDATED: Microsoft Raising Price on Windows Server 2012 R2 By Kurt MackieAugust 12, 2013
Microsoft is raising the price on some Windows Server 2012 R2 licenses, according to new documentation.
Microsoft MVP Aidan Finn last week noted t... |
| Aug 12, 2013 | UPDATED: Microsoft Raising Price on Windows Server 2012 R2 | News UPDATED: Microsoft Raising Price on Windows Server 2012 R2 By Kurt MackieAugust 12, 2013
Microsoft is raising the price on some Windows Server 2012 R2 licenses, according to new documentation.
Microsoft MVP Aidan Finn last week noted t... |
| Feb 4, 2013 | Analysis: Microsoft To Shift Its Focus to Tablets and the Cloud | News Analysis: Microsoft To Shift Its Focus to Tablets and the Cloud By Kurt MackieFebruary 04, 2013
Echoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's declaration in October that Microsoft is now a "devices and services company," a newly publ... |
| Feb 4, 2013 | Analysis: Microsoft To Shift Its Focus to Tablets and the Cloud | News Analysis: Microsoft To Shift Its Focus to Tablets and the Cloud By Kurt MackieFebruary 04, 2013
Echoing Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's declaration in October that Microsoft is now a "devices and services company," a newly publ... |
| Dec 6, 2012 | Microsoft Clears Up Office 2013 Product Use Rights | News Microsoft Clears Up Office 2013 Product Use Rights By Kurt MackieDecember 06, 2012
Microsoft published a volume licensing "brief" this month that clarifies the product use rights (PUR) of Office 2013.
The nine-page document c... |
| Dec 6, 2012 | Microsoft Clears Up Office 2013 Product Use Rights | News Microsoft Clears Up Office 2013 Product Use Rights By Kurt MackieDecember 06, 2012
Microsoft published a volume licensing "brief" this month that clarifies the product use rights (PUR) of Office 2013.
The nine-page document c... |
| Nov 30, 2012 | The curious case of Windows 8 sales numbers | Every time Microsoft launches a new operating system there’s one phrase you’re guaranteed to hear: "This version of Windows is outselling its predecessor". Microsoft claimed Windows Vista got off to a fast start, shifting more tha... |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Priced To Compete With iPad, Not Android | It’s official: the Windows RT version of Microsoft’s Surface tablet is priced way higher than its Android competitors, and more on par with the new iPad. Is it worth it? Early reactions say probably not.
Microsoft finally took the wraps off... |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Microsoft Doles Out Tier-Based Discounts for Windows Azure | News Microsoft Doles Out Tier-Based Discounts for Windows Azure By Kurt MackieSeptember 29, 2012
Windows Azure subscribers will now receive discounts based on their monthly financial commitments, Microsoft announced on Thursday.
The discoun... |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Microsoft Doles Out Tier-Based Discounts for Windows Azure | News Microsoft Doles Out Tier-Based Discounts for Windows Azure By Kurt MackieSeptember 29, 2012
Windows Azure subscribers will now receive discounts based on their monthly financial commitments, Microsoft announced on Thursday.
The discoun... |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Do You Really Want to Subscribe to Microsoft Office? Yes, You Might | For the first time this fall, consumers will have the choice between subscribing to Microsoft Office as a service – Office 365 – or buying a traditional license for the productivity software. The decision isn’t simple: you’ll pay less upfro... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips | News Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips By Kurt MackieAugust 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... |
| Aug 15, 2012 | Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips | News Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips By Kurt MackieAugust 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... |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Microsoft’s Office Hierarchy Begins Taking Shape | As cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service continue to take hold, Microsoft’s flagship Office productivity suite now appears less a standalone product than a hierarchy of services, each with different levels of functionality for different... |
| Aug 7, 2012 | Microsoft Inks Android IP Deal with Honeywell | News Microsoft Inks Android IP Deal with Honeywell By Kurt MackieAugust 07, 2012
Honeywell paid royalties to Microsoft for the use of technologies associated with the Linux-based Android and Google Chrome operating systems, the company anno... |
| Aug 7, 2012 | Microsoft Inks Android IP Deal with Honeywell | News Microsoft Inks Android IP Deal with Honeywell By Kurt MackieAugust 07, 2012
Honeywell paid royalties to Microsoft for the use of technologies associated with the Linux-based Android and Google Chrome operating systems, the company anno... |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Report: Microsoft To Dump 'Metro' Name for Windows 8 UI (UPDATED) | News Report: Microsoft To Dump 'Metro' Name for Windows 8 UI (UPDATED) By Kurt MackieAugust 03, 2012
Microsoft indicated on Thursday that it may soon drop the "Metro" term that is associated with the design style and user interfac... |
| Aug 3, 2012 | Report: Microsoft To Dump 'Metro' Name for Windows 8 UI (UPDATED) | News Report: Microsoft To Dump 'Metro' Name for Windows 8 UI (UPDATED) By Kurt MackieAugust 03, 2012
Microsoft indicated on Thursday that it may soon drop the "Metro" term that is associated with the design style and user interfac... |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta Released | News Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta Released By Kurt MackieJuly 12, 2012
Microsoft made a beta test version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials available for download on Wednesday.
This release has notable changes from its predecessor, W... |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta Released | News Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta Released By Kurt MackieJuly 12, 2012
Microsoft made a beta test version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials available for download on Wednesday.
This release has notable changes from its predecessor, W... |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Analysis: Breaking Down Microsoft's BYOD Licensing | News Analysis: Breaking Down Microsoft's BYOD Licensing By Kurt MackieJune 29, 2012
Windows shops may find licensing for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) scenarios somewhat perplexing due to the architecture used to access Microsoft's servers, ... |
| Jun 29, 2012 | Analysis: Breaking Down Microsoft's BYOD Licensing | News Analysis: Breaking Down Microsoft's BYOD Licensing By Kurt MackieJune 29, 2012
Windows shops may find licensing for bring-your-own-device (BYOD) scenarios somewhat perplexing due to the architecture used to access Microsoft's servers, ... |
| Apr 23, 2012 | Microsoft enterprise licensing changes favor Windows RT, put Android and iOS in their place | If you can't beat them, manage them. It's a strategy that has worked well for Microsoft in the past, and it is emerging as a key element in announcements last week about how Microsoft will license Windows 8 in all its variations, including ... |
| Mar 23, 2012 | SQL Server 2012 Licensing To Result in Price Hikes | News SQL Server 2012 Licensing To Result in Price Hikes By Kurt MackieMarch 23, 2012
SQL Server 2012 is expected to become generally available on April 1, but licensing price details for the product are just beginning to take shape.
Final p... |
| Mar 23, 2012 | SQL Server 2012 Licensing To Result in Price Hikes | News SQL Server 2012 Licensing To Result in Price Hikes By Kurt MackieMarch 23, 2012
SQL Server 2012 is expected to become generally available on April 1, but licensing price details for the product are just beginning to take shape.
Final p... |
| Jan 27, 2012 | Analyst Outlines Microsoft's Cloud, Mobile and BI Efforts in 2012 | News Analyst Outlines Microsoft's Cloud, Mobile and BI Efforts in 2012 By Kurt MackieJanuary 27, 2012
In a webinar on Thursday, consultancy firm Directions on Microsoft described a rough timeline for Microsoft's emerging products and servic... |
| Jan 27, 2012 | Analyst Outlines Microsoft's Cloud, Mobile and BI Efforts in 2012 | News Analyst Outlines Microsoft's Cloud, Mobile and BI Efforts in 2012 By Kurt MackieJanuary 27, 2012
In a webinar on Thursday, consultancy firm Directions on Microsoft described a rough timeline for Microsoft's emerging products and servic... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Microsoft's EA Licensing Changes 'No Big Deal,' Says Expert | News Microsoft's EA Licensing Changes 'No Big Deal,' Says Expert By Kurt MackieDecember 15, 2011
According to consulting firm Directions on Microsoft, organizations assessing the Enterprise Agreement (EA) licensing changes that Microsoft is... |
| Dec 15, 2011 | Microsoft's EA Licensing Changes 'No Big Deal,' Says Expert | News Microsoft's EA Licensing Changes 'No Big Deal,' Says Expert By Kurt MackieDecember 15, 2011
According to consulting firm Directions on Microsoft, organizations assessing the Enterprise Agreement (EA) licensing changes that Microsoft is... |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Microsoft Reveals SQL Server 2012 Licensing Model | News Microsoft Reveals SQL Server 2012 Licensing Model By Kurt MackieNovember 07, 2011
Microsoft recently shared the details of the licensing model for its up-and-coming relational database management system, SQL Server 2012 (previously cod... |
| Nov 7, 2011 | Microsoft Reveals SQL Server 2012 Licensing Model | News Microsoft Reveals SQL Server 2012 Licensing Model By Kurt MackieNovember 07, 2011
Microsoft recently shared the details of the licensing model for its up-and-coming relational database management system, SQL Server 2012 (previously cod... |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Windows 8, Windows Server 8 Take Limelight in Build Postmortem | News Windows 8, Windows Server 8 Take Limelight in Build Postmortem By Kurt MackieSeptember 23, 2011
Analysts at consultancy Directions on Microsoft summarized the basic feature changes for Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 that Microsoft outl... |
| Sep 23, 2011 | Windows 8, Windows Server 8 Take Limelight in Build Postmortem | News Windows 8, Windows Server 8 Take Limelight in Build Postmortem By Kurt MackieSeptember 23, 2011
Analysts at consultancy Directions on Microsoft summarized the basic feature changes for Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 that Microsoft outl... |
| Jun 22, 2011 | Microsoft To Make Inbound Azure Data Transfers Free | News Microsoft To Make Inbound Azure Data Transfers Free By Kurt MackieJune 22, 2011
Microsoft will change the pricing for Windows Azure in July to allow for free inbound data transfers during peak hours as well as off-hours.
The change wil... |
| Jun 22, 2011 | Microsoft To Make Inbound Azure Data Transfers Free | News Microsoft To Make Inbound Azure Data Transfers Free By Kurt MackieJune 22, 2011
Microsoft will change the pricing for Windows Azure in July to allow for free inbound data transfers during peak hours as well as off-hours.
The change wil... |
