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UPDATE: Microsoft To End Sales of Forefront Unified Access Gateway Product

Microsoft today described two changes coming to its Forefront product line.

Microsoft Vows To Fix Windows XP Resource Hog Problem

The Microsoft Update team plans to work through this holiday period on a Windows XP resource-hog problem that has burdened some users for months, and even years.

Rumor: Windows Phone 8.1 Arriving in April

According to a report from The Verge on Monday, Microsoft will unveil the next major update to its Windows Phone 8 smartphone platform in April 2014.

Appeals Court Affirms Microsoft's Claim Against Android

Motorola Mobility today lost an appeal regarding an Android legal dispute with Microsoft.

Power BI Gets Data Sourcing and Search Updates

Microsoft updated parts of its Power BI for Office 365 preview late last week.

Microsoft Unveils Georedundant Storage Option for Windows Azure

Microsoft this week rolled out a preview of a new georedundant option as part of its Windows Azure Storage service.

Office 365 Admin Apps Updated for Android and iOS Devices

Microsoft today released the latest Android- and iOS-based versions of its Office 365 Admin apps.

Court Rejects Cisco's Challenge to Microsoft Skype Buy

Cisco's challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Skype was dismissed this week.

Dell Event Highlights Virtual Desktop and Management Solutions

Dell is showcasing its enterprise management software, virtual desktop infrastructure solutions and storage products as part of its Dell World event.

Microsoft's 'Threshold' Rumored To Be Three Windows SKUs

Veteran Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley today outlined more details about Microsoft's rumored "Threshold" product wave releases.

Windows 8.1 'Preview' To Expire Next Month

The Windows 8.1 "preview" beta release will expire next month, Microsoft noted this week.

Exchange 2013 and Exchange 2010 Updates Released

Microsoft late last month released updates to Exchange 2013 and Exchange 2010 Service Pack 3.

Microsoft Claims IE 11 Speeded Up by Content-Fetching Technologies

Microsoft explained some speed improvements made in its latest Internet Explorer 11 browser.

Microsoft Releases Group Management 'Preview' Capabilities in Windows Azure Active Directory

Microsoft rolled out a "preview" of two group management capabilities in Windows Azure Active Directory (WAAD) this week.

PC and Tablet Markets Showing Declines in 2013

The PC and tablet markets are ending 2013 on down notes, according to IDC.

Microsoft Releases Desktop Optimization Pack 2013 R2 with Windows 8.1 Support

The R2 version of Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2013 got released this week.

Analysis: Microsoft's New Licensing Still Vague, 'Next Gen' Licensing May Significantly Raise Costs

Microsoft may have some unpleasant surprises for organizations that license its software, starting next year.

UPDATED: DoJ, EU Approves Microsoft-Nokia Deal

Microsoft has received federal antitrust regulator approval for its proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's handset business.

Microsoft 'Threshold' Product Wave Said To Arrive in 2015

An update to Windows 8.1 could arrive this spring, while a wave of new Microsoft product releases could be planned for the spring of 2015.

Exchange 2013 SP1 Will Run on Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft announced a few details this week about its coming Service Pack 1 for Exchange Server 2013.

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