The bring-your-own-device phenomenon likely will increase IT support costs for organizations that try to secure and manage mobile devices.
A beta test version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials is available today.
Microsoft described a new "File History" backup-and-restore feature for use with personal files in Windows 8.
Microsoft released its monthly security rollout today, which includes three fixes rated "critical" and six designated "important."
Microsoft announced today that two companies will pay it royalties for the rights to use technologies associated with Google's Chrome and Android operating systems.
Windows 8 will be generally available in October and will release to manufacturing (RTM) in the first week of August, according to a Microsoft announcement.
- By Scott Bekker
- 07/09/2012
Microsoft announced Monday that it is acquiring Perceptive Pixel Inc., a provider of large-scale, multi-touch technology, for an undisclosed amount.
An estimated 300,000 Mac and PC systems infected with the DNSChanger is set to lose their Internet connection at 12:01 a.m. on Monday.
Microsoft announced today that Windows Server 2012 will have only four editions: Datacenter, Standard, Essentials and Foundation.
Microsoft is readying three "critical" bulletins and six "important" items for this month's security update.
Customers running Windows 7, XP or Vista will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $39.99, according to a Microsoft blog post.
Microsoft's upcoming OS will mark the end of the traditional Windows platform, thanks to WinRT being poised as the dominating platform for Windows OS, according to a report by Gartner.
Microsoft's Steven Guggenheimer, who has served as corporate vice president of the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) division for four years, is leaving his position for a new role within the company.
The hardware giant beat out private equity investors with $2.4 billion offer as Dell moves to expand its software business.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 07/01/2012
The bring-your-own-device concept is a simple one, but Windows shops may find the licensing somewhat perplexing.
Microsoft on Wednesday lost an appeal over a penalty that had been imposed by the European Commission.
Microsoft marked the one-year anniversary of Office 365 today by announcing the debut of a free edition for education.
Hackers have implemented a sophisticated malware variant to siphon large amounts of money from businesses conducting online transactions.
Microsoft showed how application management works using the Windows Intune and Windows Azure Active Directory services at TechEd Europe on Tuesday.
A recent study on enterprise client management suites determined that Symantec and CA Technologies were the top "leaders" in meeting IT needs.