Mobile/Wireless


System Center 2016 Tech Preview 2 Released

Microsoft released its second Technical Preview of System Center 2016 today, and announced coming service packs for System Center 2012.

Microsoft Bridges Windows to Android and iOS With New APIs

Microsoft's new Universal Windows platform aims to make it more easy for developers to extend their Android and iOS apps to the new operating system with its appeal lying in a code-base that extends from phones to Xbox, to PCs, tablets and even its new Holographic platform.

Microsoft Releases Outlook for Android Native App

Microsoft today released Outlook for Android, its native e-mail client app for Android devices.

Mobile Version of Windows 10 Preview Gets Bug Fix Update

Microsoft released a "minor update" for its Windows 10 technical preview for smartphones on Tuesday.

Microsoft Delve Mobile Apps Now Available for Android and iOS Devices

Microsoft released mobile apps this week for its Office 365 Delve social networking solution.

Microsoft Acquires BI Provider Datazen

Microsoft announced the acquisition of Toronto-based Datazen Software, a mobile business intelligence (BI) solutions startup.

Microsoft Extends Some Mobile Device Management Capabilities to Commercial Office 365 Plans

Microsoft announced today that it is adding three mobile device management capabilities to certain Office 365 subscription plans at no extra cost.

Microsoft Uses System Center To Manage 300,000 PCs

Microsoft recently offered some perspective about its own use of System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to deploy and test the software it produces.

A First Look at Cortana on Windows 10

Can the virtual assistant be useful when tethered to a desktop computer?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gartner Analyst Profiles Office 365 Products and Mobility Support

Gartner on Wednesday offered a snapshot of the Office 365 services and Office apps that Microsoft currently offers, especially with regard to mobile support.

Windows Phone Falls Further Behind in Smartphone Market

Google's Android platform finished 2014 by increasing its already dominant position in the smartphone market, while struggling Windows Phone failed to gain ground.

Microsoft Exec Talks Up System Center Configuration Manager

IT pros wondering about the fate of System Center Configuration Manager got some reassuring words this month from a Microsoft executive.

Microsoft Adds Management Capabilities to Outlook Apps for Android and iOS Devices

Microsoft this week announced some new IT controls for its Outlook apps running on Android and iOS devices.

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