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Microsoft Opens HoloLens Development Program to Public

Microsoft's augmented reality hardware HoloLens is moving out of the invite-only stage and giving more of the public an opportunity to develop and test the platform.

GoTo and LogMeIn Merger Eyeing Identity and Telephony Markets

The business collaboration and online meetings markets will get a consolidation of sorts with the merger of Citrix's GoTo products with LogMeIn products, forming a new business entity.

Microsoft Updating Windows To Kill Off Its Journal Application

Microsoft wants its Windows Journal note-taking app gone because it's considered to be a security risk.

SwiftKey Reacts to Reported Privacy Issues

A keyboard-typing prediction service that Microsoft is in the process of buying has responded to problems reported by users.

Microsoft Pulls Plug on SharePoint Online Managed Code Sandbox

Microsoft announced last Friday that it is pulling support for a capability that lets organizations use a server-based sandbox to run managed code for SharePoint Online sites.

Azure Active Directory Conditional Access Service Now Available

Microsoft this week announced that its Azure Active Directory conditional access service for applications has reached "general availability" status.

IT Pros Will Lack Consumer Feature Controls with Windows 10 Pro Anniversary Update

The Windows 10 Pro edition "anniversary update" (version 1607) won't have overall management controls to disable certain consumer-type services built into the operating system.

Cortana Taking Center Stage with Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Microsoft has affirmed a few Windows 10 anniversary update details that surfaced in recent media reports this week.

Microsoft Ditching Clutter with New Office 365 Improvements

Microsoft is adding a few improvements to its Office applications and changing how Outlook prioritizes e-mails for end users.

Microsoft's Server Management Tools Now Supports Windows Server 2012

Microsoft's emerging Server Management Tools suite now supports Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, the company announced on Wednesday.

Azure Active Directory B2C Service Goes Live

Microsoft's Business to Consumer (B2C) Azure Active Directory service is now commercially available in North American markets.

Microsoft Highlights Coming Yammer Integrations and IT Controls

Microsoft continued its Yammer emphasis this month by highlighting new features to come.

Microsoft Authenticator Client Access Improvements Arriving Next Month

Microsoft is unifying the code base used for its two client authentication solutions, with changes expected to show up next month.

Microsoft Offers Early Preview of 'Modern' SharePoint Online Lists

Microsoft is seeking early feedback from Office 365 users on its "modern" SharePoint Online Lists feature, which adds some user experience improvements.

Microsoft Upgrade Analytics Preview Adds Windows 10 Migration Support

Microsoft released a preview of a new Windows 10 upgrade planning tool called "Upgrade Analytics."

System Center Configuration Manager Update 1606 Released

Microsoft today announced Update 1606 for System Center Configuration Manager, which is a new "current branch" release for the product.

French Agency Cites Windows 10 Privacy Concerns

An agency in France wants Windows 10 to conform with the country's data privacy laws.

Microsoft Azure Security Center Goes Live

Microsoft announced today that its Azure Security Center service has reached "general availability" commercial release.

Microsoft Bookings Service Unveiled for Office 365 Business Subscribers

Microsoft is previewing a new "Bookings" Office 365 service that helps organizations schedule appointments with customers.

Microsoft Promising Web Transport Improvements with Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 'Redstone' Releases

Microsoft's coming Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 upgrades will add some Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) improvements, company announced this week.

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