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A new Microsoft Power BI capability is available today that adds enhanced Azure Active Directory reporting capabilities for organizations.
01/20/2017
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Microsoft this week showcased how some major retailers are using new Azure analytics services to improve customer experience and in-store operations and inventory control.
01/20/2017
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Microsoft will issue a preview of a new conditional access capability for organizations using SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business, starting on Friday.
01/19/2017
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Microsoft issued two Windows 10 announcements today for IT pros tasked with updating and deploying the operating system.
01/19/2017
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
Microsoft's free tool lets IT keep an eye on the overall health of an on-premises Active Directory environment through Office 365.
01/19/2017
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Microsoft this week announced that a webhooks developer capability for SharePoint Online is now ready for commercial use by developers.
01/18/2017
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At the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) show this week, Microsoft showcased its Azure Blockchain as a Service, and its potential to boost the fortunes of struggling retailers by enabling smart contracts into the supply chain.
01/18/2017
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In-Depth
Because one size does not fit all, smart enterprises consider a litany of factors.
01/18/2017
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In-Depth
Based on an evaluation of the preview release, Microsoft's new Azure Monitor will give administrators analytics, troubleshooting data, metrics and logs.
01/18/2017
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Microsoft recently explained some nuances about its Windows 10 update services that could be frustrating for IT pros.
01/17/2017
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Microsoft today announced the acquisition of Simplygon, a Swedish maker of three-dimensional (3D) solutions used in games graphics engines and virtual reality applications.
01/17/2017
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In-Depth
IT spending is expected to rise this year, but how those expenditures are allocated will continue to change with a good chance of surprises.
01/17/2017
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Microsoft's venerable "Security Bulletins" portal, which lists monthly software patch releases, will get replaced next month as Microsoft goes live with its new "Security Updates Guide" portal.
01/13/2017
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Microsoft today announced a couple of changes on how it plans to deliver Windows security updates for organizations.
01/13/2017
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The next 12 months should prove to be interesting and somewhat unpredictable as a new U.S. administration tackles cybersecurity and tech issues.
01/13/2017
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In-Depth
The market for Microsoft's mobile platform continues to diminish, but HP is giving it another stab with the HP Elite x3 targeted for enterprise use.
01/13/2017
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The company's deal to acquire Maluuba is latest move by Microsoft to advance machine learning and artificial intelligence by enabling human to interact more naturally with more intuitive interactions.
01/13/2017
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Microsoft's partners have been busy producing alternative means for verifying user identities without passwords via Windows Hello.
01/12/2017
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Microsoft today started offering its Office 365 StaffHub service worldwide.
01/12/2017
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Microsoft this week signaled that its SharePoint Framework for developers is in the final testing phases before general release to production environments.
01/11/2017
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Adaptiva's OneSite peer-to-peer software distribution tool will soon become an option for VMware's AirWatch UEM platform.
01/11/2017
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Microsoft announced a licensing change this week that will affect first-time buyers of Azure services, starting next month.
01/11/2017
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Microsoft plans to change some of the privacy controls associated with Windows 10, with two main additions coming this spring.
01/10/2017
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In-Depth
As Microsoft bakes more security features into Windows, officials are telling customers they don't need third-party endpoint protection tools.
01/10/2017
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Microsoft is delivering a few noteworthy features in this week's "fast-ring" test release of Windows 10, known as build 15002.
01/09/2017
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Microsoft has completed its integration of SharePoint Team Sites with Office 365 Groups, and this new feature is expected to reach all SharePoint Online subscribers by the end of this month.
01/09/2017
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The first Windows 10 virtual desktop service for Microsoft Azure from Citrix is now available in the Azure marketplace.
01/09/2017
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
From the growth of home AI to Microsoft's stepped up approach to battling ransomware, here's where technology and IT might be headed in the next 12 months.
01/09/2017
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Microsoft has published a "Preferred Practices for Office 365 ProPlus Deployment" guide for IT pros.
01/06/2017
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Dell targets digital content creators with an alternative to Microsoft's new Surface Studio.
01/06/2017
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Windows Insider
Traditional antivirus software can't meet the threats aimed at enterprise networks and that's the mindset Microsoft took with the creation of Windows Defender ATP.
01/06/2017
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Microsoft shed a bit of light on its new Office 365 management improvements late last month.
01/05/2017
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Microsoft explained this week that the current version 1.2 of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 10 is just for organizations using Windows 10 build 1607, the "anniversary update."
01/04/2017
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Skype for Business will make its dashboard debut in Volvo's newest 90 Series cars, allowing drivers to initiate and participate in conferences using their Office calendars and contacts.
01/04/2017
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Foley on Microsoft
Look for a big year for Microsoft hardware and the continued adoption of Office 365.
01/04/2017
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The year 2017 will bring notable end-of-life milestones for IT shops managing older Microsoft software, such as the 2007 versions of Exchange Server and SharePoint Server.
01/04/2017
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
While Brien didn't get a perfect grade when it came to his 2016 predictions, he was on the money with the majority of his premonitions.
01/03/2017
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In-Depth
This tool makes it easy to create PowerShell GUIs quickly.
12/29/2016
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
While more ways to collaborate is always nice, is there such a thing as too many tools?
12/27/2016
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In-Depth
Here's a simple way for an organization to stay in control of an ever-growing library of resources.
12/23/2016
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
While it definitely feels like a product still in development, the experience left me impressed and hopeful for the technology's future.
12/21/2016
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Now that the upgrade has been applied, there's some cleanup and maintenance work to be done.
12/19/2016
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Microsoft this week announced a preview of a new "OneDrive Admin Center" Web portal for IT pros.
12/16/2016
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Microsoft announced plans this week to further ease the use of the Adobe Flash Player in Windows 10.
12/15/2016
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Yahoo this week provided details about another security breach that exposed the data of "more than one billion user accounts."
12/15/2016
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As Microsoft aims to do battle with Slack to provide bring chat-based collaboration to Office 365, Google steps in to give Slack a lift.
12/15/2016
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Here's how to get started deploying a Hyper-V upgrade through PowerShell.
12/15/2016
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Posey's Tips & Tricks
Groups brings together the best features and functionality of multiple Microsoft services under one roof.
12/15/2016
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Microsoft released updates this week for its supported Exchange Server products.
12/14/2016
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The ARM-based chip is being targeted at large players, like Amazon and Google, that are looking to lower the cost of building massive datacenters.
12/14/2016