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Microsoft Planning Azure and Office 365 Services Expansions in Africa

Microsoft announced plans this week to expand its "cloud" services in Africa by building new datacenters in South Africa.

SharePoint 2016 Servicing Policy Announced by Microsoft

Microsoft announced an "updated product servicing policy" for SharePoint Server 2016 this week.

Microsoft Offers More Advice on Disabling Windows SMB 1

Microsoft's position on Server Message Block version 1 in Windows systems is that organizations should just get rid of it.

SharePoint Virtual Summit Unveils 2017 Roadmap Plans

Microsoft had a lot to say about SharePoint at its Virtual Summit event this week.

Microsoft Offers Tips on Removing Insecure SMB 1 from Windows Networks

Microsoft recently highlighted some tools that IT pros can use to detect if Server Message Block version 1 (SMB 1) is being used in a network.

DocuSign Breach Leads to Massive Phishing Campaign

Digital signature technology firm DocuSign today alerted customers that part of its systems have been compromised, which has led to an increase in phishing e-mails sent to users of the service.

Microsoft Goes Live with Azure Active Directory Portal

The Azure Portal now includes Azure Active Directory capabilities at the "general availability" stage.

Microsoft Releases Windows Ransomware Patch, Blasts NSA for Malware Stockpile

Microsoft on Friday released a security update for Windows XP that fixes an SMB v1 hole that has been recently used to spread ransomware via phishing attacks.

Microsoft Previews Azure Active Directory B2C Dev Tools

Microsoft this week announced new Azure Active Directory Business-to-Consumer previews, a new library for developers and some associated Microsoft Flow tools.

Ransomware Outbreak Targeting Windows SMB Flaw

A large ransomware outbreak affecting some Windows systems is in effect today, with a report from the SANS Institute's Internet Storm Center estimating 45,000 attacks in 74 countries.

Microsoft Advises Developers To Stop Using Azure Active Directory Graph

Microsoft clarified earlier this month that it really wants developers to use Microsoft Graph over Azure Active Directory Graph, going forward.

Windows Server 'Insider' Testing Program Coming This Summer

Microsoft plans to launch a Windows Insider Program for Windows Server 2016 users, starting this summer.

Microsoft Build 2017: Windows 10 Fall Creators Update Announced

Microsoft announced the next major update to Windows 10, arriving sometime this fall, on the second day of the company's Build developer conference in Seattle, Wash.

Office 365 Developers Getting Improved Capabilities

Microsoft used the occasion of its Build 2017 event on Wednesday to highlight previews of Office 365 perks for developers, as well as three capabilities now ready for commercial use.

Microsoft Build 2017: Nadella Outlines Company's 'Intelligent Cloud' Focus

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella kicked of the company's 2017 Build developer conference this morning in Seattle, Wash. by highlighting some of the upcoming offerings coming to Azure, PowerShell and Visual Studio.

Microsoft Expands SharePoint Online URL Path Lengths

Microsoft has increased the maximum URL path length for SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business subscribers.

Microsoft Offers Clarifications on Windows as a Service Changes

A few noteworthy details emerged from Microsoft's Windows-as-a-service Q&A session last week.

Organizations Ramping Up Windows 10 Plans This Year

Organizations may be starting to plan their operating system migrations to Windows 10, beginning this year.

Microsoft Highlights Edge Browser Management in Windows 10

Microsoft on Thursday enumerated browser management policies of benefit to IT pros that are available with Windows 10 version 1703, the "creators update."

Microsoft Shifts Focus to Power BI Apps with New Premium Offering

Microsoft today announced plans to offer a new Power BI Premium subscription plan, while also previewing a new Power BI apps sharing capability.

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