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Microsoft Bringing Robot OS to Windows

Microsoft is working to bring the Linux-based Robot Operating System (ROS) to Windows.

Microsoft's Modern Marketing Puts the Crosshairs on IT Pros

IT pros likely are too busy addressing failed Windows patches to focus on the latest marketing push from Microsoft, but "modern desktop" and even "managed desktop" seem to be the latest things.

Microsoft Highlights Coming Intune, Configuration Manager and Autopilot Improvements

Microsoft this week announced a few coming improvements for its various configuration, deployment and management tools.

Windows 10 Feature Update File Sizes Halved for x64 Systems on WSUS

Microsoft announced a new approach on Thursday to reduce the download size of Windows 10 feature updates, but it only affects organizations upgrading x64 systems using Windows Server Update Services.

Microsoft Outlines Plans for Surface Hub 2S and 2X Conference Devices

Microsoft is planning to ship its Surface Hub 2S conferencing room product in the second quarter of 2019, according to a Monday announcement.

Windows Virtual Desktop Service Will Offer Windows 10 VDI Connections for Orgs

Microsoft on Monday announced a coming preview of Windows Virtual Desktop, a new service that will deliver virtual Windows desktops and apps to end users from Microsoft Azure infrastructure.

Microsoft Releases Office 2019 for Windows 10 and Mac Volume Licensing Users

Microsoft on Monday released Office 2019, its "perpetual-license" product for both Windows 10 and the Mac platform.

Microsoft To Change How Windows Servicing Stack Updates Get Released Next Month

Microsoft plans to release future Windows servicing stack updates as part of its monthly update rollups to avoid issues that have affected some Windows 7 users in recent months.

Microsoft Ignite 2018: Expect Lots of Cloud, Little of Windows

A grab-bag of predictions for Microsoft's upcoming IT event. Also in the cards: open source getting short shrift.

Microsoft Kicks Off Managed Desktop Service

Microsoft is initiating a new service for organizations in which it'll take over managing Windows 10 desktops, from the initial provisioning process to routine patching.

Classic Microsoft Intune Portal Will Die with Windows 7 in 2020

Microsoft gave notice last week that its "classic" Microsoft Intune device management portal won't have support for managing Windows 7 devices when that operating system reaches its end-of-support date.

Windows 10 Hyper-V Is (Probably) Not Going Away

There's a rumor that Microsoft is planning to replace Hyper-V with an alternative feature called simply "Virtual Machines." Brien breaks down just how little sense that would make.

Analysts Upbeat on Microsoft's Latest Windows and Office Servicing Changes

Microsoft's new plans to extend Office ProPlus and Windows 10 servicing, announced earlier this week, got largely positive mentions by some analysts.

Microsoft Describes New Desktop Analytics App Compatibility Service

Microsoft announced a new Desktop Analytics service on Thursday, although it's apparently not available yet.

Microsoft Alters and Extends Windows and Office Servicing

Microsoft announced altered Windows and Office 365 ProPlus servicing on Thursday with the aim of giving organizations more time to carry out upgrades.

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