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HP Elite x3 review: Yep, this was the last great Windows phone
HP's Elite x3 combines amazing hardware, tremendous battery life, a stellar Continuum experience, and support for older Win32 apps. Whether that's enough to buoy Microsoft's vision remains to be seen.
Hybrid: A new project management approach
In the past, waterfall and Agile project management methods were used with limited success to manage projects and bring products to market. Both approaches have their limitations. A new method called hybrid project management has a...
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Mingis on Tech: Microsoft pulls the plug on GigJam
The collaboration tool offers forward-thinking ways of sharing information, but never gained traction. Although it's being shuttered, some of those features met yet show up in other Microsoft products.
3 keys to negotiating successful cloud agreements
It is almost impossible to avoid the cloud in any sized organization, but negotiating with your software provider means several key considerations need to be addressed to ensure you execute a best-in-class cloud agreement.
12 Microsoft Power BI success stories
Microsoft Power BI provides organizations with self-service business intelligence tools that allow users to analyze, visualize and share data using the familiar Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Here are 12 success stories built on Power...
Understanding today’s outsourcing market
While global outsourcing contracts still generate approximately $40 billion a year, the as-as-service market now makes up more than 40 percent of those dollars.
Windows 10 S looks like the mainstream future of the platform
Windows 10 S isn't right for every environment, but the benefits it offers position it well to become Microsoft's mainstream version.
Microsoft, Amazon go after enterprises with new SAP cloud offerings
There are some fresh public cloud offerings on the horizon for SAP database customers, thanks to Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Both companies have announced new infrastructure services for the HANA database software aimed...
Microsoft's new mobile app enables Windows developers to test on iOS
Mobile developers building apps for iOS and Android have some new tools from Microsoft designed to make their lives easier. On Thursday, the company unveiled a series of apps and services, including one that’s designed to let...
Microsoft's new tools help devs manage cloud deployments on the go
Microsoft is making it easier for developers to manage their cloud deployments on the go, using a new mobile app and browser-based command line.
Microsoft takes its databases worldwide with Cosmos DB
Developers will have an easier time scaling their applications to meet global needs with a database product Microsoft updated on Wednesday. Called Cosmos DB, the service lets developers store data that can be replicated across any of...
Microsoft brings customization to its pre-built AI services
Microsoft is doubling down on its cloud AI services for business customers with a fleet of new offerings aimed at helping businesses deal with video and supporting customers with unique problems not solved by Microsoft’s off-the-shelf...
Digital disruption is coming but most businesses don't have a plan
A study by Harvard Business Review Analytics Services finds that whlie most companies believe digital disruption is already or soon will disrupt their industry, fewer than half have enacted a digital strategy.
Microsoft and Google riding the cloud wave
Cloud-based services and infrastructure are boosting the financial performances of Microsoft and Google. In earnings calls this week, Google says it has developed 'deep enterprise' strengths and Microsoft says it's executing on...
Microsoft finds another use for LinkedIn with CRM integration
Microsoft is wielding LinkedIn against Salesforce in the battle for the CRM market. Starting Tuesday, salespeople will get LinkedIn Sales Navigator data alongside other information in the Dynamics 365 Sales dashboard.
How Microsoft helped Docker with LinuxKit and Moby Project
Microsoft and Docker have been working together for over three years now, and this collaboration has led to the creation of LinuxKit and Moby Project.
Microsoft commits to twice yearly updates to Windows 10, Office 365
Microsoft is offering IT pros some new guidance on when they can expect major feature updates for Windows 10, Office 365's client applications, and System Center Configuration Manager.
Microsoft's ad missed the mark but opened eyes
Microsoft's latest Women in STEM ad misses the point. Unless the point is to blame women for their own oppression.
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