Microsoft

Microsoft Touts Affordability and Benefits of Azure Infrastructure Services
May 02, 2013 · The new service offerings are designed to help SMBs move applications to the cloud.

Paragon Software Group Launches Protect & Restore
April 25, 2013 · The PPR software integrates with VMware vSphere for centralized remote management of physical and virtual machines and provides agentless backup of virtual servers and workstations.

Tandberg Data Updates Its RDX Utility
April 25, 2013 · The RDX utility and firmware updates are designed to provide better integration with the latest versions of Microsoft Windows.

The 411 on Office 365
By Carolyn Heinze · April 09, 2013 · Why are third parties offering management tools for Office 365? To simplify both migration and management-related tasks for SMBs.

Veeam Software Releases MP v6 for VMware Management
April 07, 2013 · The latest release of Management Pack for VMware features improved forecasting and planning tools for SMBs using Microsoft System Center to manage VMware environments.

The Outlook for Windows 8 Tablets
By James E. Gaskin · April 05, 2013 · Tablets running Microsoft’s newest OS will gain traction in the market, but to do so they must be priced competitively with Apple’s iPad.

Microsoft Office 2013 Review: Refinement, Integration, and Ribbons
By Chris Eaves · April 04, 2013 · Microsoft’s flagship suite of productivity software, Office 2013, offers enhanced integration and many refinements over the previous version.

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Convertibles Now: 5 PC/Tablet Hybrids Worth Checking Out Today
By Matt Whitlock · April 01, 2013 · 2013 is the breakout year for touch-capable displays on the vast majority of notebook PCs, giving rise to a massive resurgence in interest for PCs that can serve as both tablet and notebook.

Office 365 Home Premium vs. Office 2013 – Rent, Buy or Walk Away?
By Chris Eaves · March 07, 2013 · In the recent past, people had two choices for acquiring Microsoft’s Office productivity suite – buy or pirate. Then along came Open Office/Libre Office, Google Apps, and other free applications, transforming the decision to buy, pirate, or skip altogether. Microsoft may not have to worry about losing its core

GlobalOutlook Launches GO UConnect Unified Communications Suite
February 02, 2013 · GO UConnect offers SMBs telephone, Web/video conferencing, secure instant messaging, document storage and sharing, unlimited domestic calling, and more.

snom’s ITEXPO Booth Showcases New Unified Communications Products
February 02, 2013 · Show attendees in Miami get a peek at new Microsoft Lync-qualified IP desktop phones for SMB unified communications.

The Benefits of Windows 8 for Channel Pros
By Frank Raimondi · January 31, 2013 · From better security to manageability and streamlined IT set up and maintenance, Windows 8 offers benefits to both IT pros and their end-user clients.

Kinect for Windows SDK Ushers in Hands-off Controls
By Ellen Muraskin · January 14, 2013 · There is lots of potential for Kinect’s touchless interface in business, perhaps most immediately in retail and healthcare.

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2013: A New Year for Microsoft—Literally
By Matt Whitlock · January 07, 2013 · Change is afoot at the Redmond campus, with updated, refreshed, and brand-new products; a new image; and a focus on devices and services.

Tech Data Expands Partnership with Microsoft to Deliver Software via ESD
December 31, 2012 · Through the distributor’s ActivateHere portal, select Microsoft products can be instantly purchased and downloaded by Electronic Software Delivery.