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Microsoft Planning Azure and Windows 10 'Internet of Things' Products

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company's "Internet of things" vision at Convergence 2015 today, including Azure and Windows products to come.

Microsoft Azure Service Can Now Check for Active Directory Problems

Microsoft's Azure Operational Insights service can now assess an organization's Active Directory performance.

New Office 365 Admin Apps for Smartphones Enable Changes to User Accounts

Microsoft released updated Office 365 Admin apps today for Windows Phone 8/8.1 and Android 4.0-plus smartphone devices.

Sluggish Tablet Market Will See Some Windows 10 Gains This Year

The tablet market will grow a "modest" 2.1 percent this year, according to research results announced today by IDC.

Microsoft Adds Conditional Access to System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager for Exchange Online

Microsoft has added its "conditional access" mobile device management capability to its System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager product for organizations using the Exchange Online e-mail service.

Azure Active Directory Adds Conditional Access Support for Premises-Based Apps

Microsoft's Azure Active Directory "Conditional Access" scheme now works with some premises-based apps.

Cisco Expands Cloud Partner Network with Microsoft Azure Integration

Cisco and Microsoft announced a technology integration effort today that promises to expand the options of Cisco's cloud service provider partners, allowing them to more easily tap Microsoft Azure cloud computing resources.

Office 2016 for Mac Preview Now Has Rights Management Option

Microsoft has enabled encryption and information rights management protections for its Office 2016 for Mac suite of applications as an extra service.

Microsoft Previews Dynamic Group Rules for Azure Active Directory

Microsoft announced a preview this week of a new Azure Active Directory feature that lets IT pros write simple and complex rules for the groups they manage.

Microsoft and Samsung Knox Working on Office 365 Mobile Integration Deal

Microsoft and Samsung may be getting ready to announce a mobile management deal associated with Android-based devices.

Microsoft Considering Faster Releases of Windows 10 Previews

Microsoft may release its next build of the Windows 10 preview late this week, or it may not.

Office 365 Clutter Feature Gets More Manageable

Microsoft has started to roll out a few management improvements to its Clutter service for Office 365 subscribers.

March Intune Update Arriving With 'Conditional Access' Support

Microsoft is rolling out an update to its Intune service this week with a few mobile device management additions.

Office 2016 for Mac Preview Now Available

Microsoft released a preview version of its Office 2016 for Mac productivity suite today.

Microsoft's Office 'Sway' Preview Updated with OneNote Tool

Microsoft has added OneNote and privacy options in an update for its Office "Sway" app.

Microsoft Embedding Intune Mobile Management Capabilities Into Office 365 Apps

Microsoft described the layered security approach it's taking in its last "Success with Enterprise Mobility" Web broadcast on Tuesday.

Microsoft Rescinds Windows Update Policy for SharePoint Server

Microsoft has rolled back its policy, established last month, of pushing SharePoint Server product updates through Windows Update.

Next Windows Server Rumored To Include 'Nano Server'

Microsoft's next Windows Server may include a new "Nano Server" element, according to reports.

Microsoft Unveils Upcoming Windows 10 Mobile Devices

Microsoft showed off new Windows 8.1 smartphones devices -- that will have the ability to run Windows 10 at a later date -- and presented a demo for the mobile version of its Project Spartan Web browser today at the company's Mobile World Congress (MWC) event.

Google Unveils Android for Work Mobile Device Management Program

Google this week unveiled its Android for Work effort, which gives organizations some mobile device management options.

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