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Week of 07 Jan 2013 Windows 8 adoption in enterprises hinges on UI acceptance, devices (07 Jan 2013)

Microsoft Windows 8 hasn't been as beloved out of the gate as Windows 7 was for a number of reasons, including the touch-centric user interface.
Week of 31 Dec 2012 IT shops may skip Office 2013 upgrade in favor of Office in the cloud (04 Jan 2013)

Microsoft will release Office 2013 within the next two months, but few customers will upgrade. Other may use cloud-based productivity suites instead.
Week of 17 Dec 2012 Application migration to Windows 8 might require third-party tools (17 Dec 2012)

Third-party Windows upgrade tools might be necessary for application migration to Windows 8.
Dell adds Credant data encryption software to its 2012 acquisition list (20 Dec 2012)

The acquisition of Credant Technologies could bolster Dell's data encryption play and its efforts to support and secure mobile devices.
IBM SmartCloud Docs productivity suite to challenge Office 365, Google Docs (SearchConsumerization.com | 21 Dec 2012)

IBM's SmartCloud Docs productivity suite offers mobile employees a way to access documents and more from any device, anywhere.
IT pros reminisce about the best geek gifts ever (19 Dec 2012)

IT experts share their all-time favorite gadget gifts. In some cases, the best geek gifts launched their careers.
Week of 10 Dec 2012 Final Patch Tuesday of the year brings fixes to Windows, Office, IE (SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 Dec 2012)

As 2012 draws to a close, Microsoft has one last batch of patches for admins. This month, Windows Server 2012, Office and Internet Explorer get fixes.
Q&A: Microsoft explains Windows 8 value in the enterprise (11 Dec 2012)

Microsoft isn't saying where it sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses, but the company still claims that the new system is perfect for enterprise users.
Week of 26 Nov 2012 IT plays waiting game with Windows 8 application support (26 Nov 2012)

Windows 8 sales sputter as businesses wait for third-party software to be certified on Microsoft's new operating system.
IT pros troubled by Microsoft's user CAL price increase (30 Nov 2012)

Microsoft will increase the user CAL by 15%, leaving many IT pros upset, but with little choice to pay up.
Week of 19 Nov 2012 Windows 8 security features improve, but IT concerns remain (19 Nov 2012)

Microsoft made several security improvements in Windows 8, such as adding the new Secure Boot feature. But vulnerabilities remain.
Week of 12 Nov 2012 Office 2013 release date may come early, but does IT care? (12 Nov 2012)

Microsoft Office 2013 might be available earlier than expected, but organizations aren't exactly clamoring to buy the latest suite.
Will quicker Office and Windows releases help or hurt IT? (15 Nov 2012)

As Microsoft tries to become as agile as Apple and Google, there's concern that fast-paced Windows releases won't work for enterprise customers.
Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 receive first patches (SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Nov 2012)

Two months after general availability, Windows Server 2012 received its first Patch Tuesday fixes.
Week of 05 Nov 2012 App-V 5.0, User Experience Virtualization hits with MDOP 2012 users (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 07 Nov 2012)

The latest Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack supports Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012, but for IT pros, its virtualization features set it apart.
Office iOS app due in spring, but with lots of gotchas (SearchConsumerization.com | 08 Nov 2012)

If you want to do anything of value with Microsoft Office for iOS (or Android), you'll need an Office 365 subscription. Cheaper alternatives abound.
Week of 22 Oct 2012 Memory-stick makers ready Windows To Go drives for Windows 8 users (22 Oct 2012)

Memory sticks with Windows 8 preinstalled could simplify life for mobile users who want to take the OS with them.
Microsoft's latest 'bet the farm' operating system wager debuts (25 Oct 2012)

Windows 8 will finally launch this week, but whether IT pros embrace it remains to be seen.
Week of 15 Oct 2012 Office Web Apps becoming more desktop-like (16 Oct 2012)

To more closely tie its Office Web Apps to its on-premises Office offerings, Microsoft will provide an update that boosts collaboration and touch.
Week of 08 Oct 2012 Word, Kerberos vulnerabilities highlight busy October Patch Tuesday (SearchWindowsServer.com | 09 Oct 2012)

Improperly time stamped certificates mean rereleased patches, on top of fixes for Microsoft Word and Kerberos vulnerabilities this month.
Week of 01 Oct 2012 Upgrade to Windows 8: Who will make the switch? (05 Oct 2012)

As Microsoft gets ready to roll out Windows 8, will IT pros invest the time and money necessary to learn the new interface?
Week of 24 Sep 2012 'Radical change' in Windows 8 user interface could require training (25 Sep 2012)

The new Windows 8 user interface is so different that IT might have to spend significant time and money on training to get employees up to speed.
New Microsoft Office 365 pricing pushes small businesses to the cloud (24 Sep 2012)

A new small business premium service features a Microsoft Office 365 pricing model designed to push more customers to the cloud.
Week of 17 Sep 2012 IT evaluates options as Google Apps Internet Explorer 8 support ends (SearchCloudComputing.com | 19 Sep 2012)

Google says older browsers don't have the chops to support Google Apps anymore. IE8 and Windows XP shops may want to choose a new browser or OS.
Week of 10 Sep 2012 Microsoft details SCCM SP1, new Intune version, September patches (SearchWindowsServer.com | 12 Sep 2012)

System Center Configuration Manager 2007 receives a patch, plus Microsoft delivered a beta version of a service pack for the 2012 edition of the product.
Week of 20 Aug 2012 Microsoft Windows 8 licensing changes aim to simplify, but miss target (22 Aug 2012)

Microsoft's attempt to simplify the language of the Windows 8 licensing contract causes confusion in some circles.
Week of 30 Jul 2012 Is Windows 7 your last Windows desktop migration? (30 Jul 2012)

Microsoft will support Windows 7 until 2020. As mobile devices get more popular, you may not need to do another large-scale Windows desktop migration until then -- or ever again.
Week of 16 Jul 2012 Microsoft's cloud-based Office 2013 won't hit GA with Windows 8 (18 Jul 2012)

This isn't your father's Office suite; Microsoft Office 2013 includes social collaboration and cloud integration features, but it may not be available this year.
Week of 09 Jul 2012 Despite BYOD and cloud, it's business as usual for Windows migrations (12 Jul 2012)

Despite the rise and popularity of consumerization and other technology trends, enterprises might stick with a traditional Windows migration strategy.
Microsoft patches MSXML, IE, hardens Windows Update (SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Jul 2012)

July's Patch Tuesday update fixes vulnerabilities in IE and MSXML. Plus, Microsoft hardened Windows Update certificates.
Microsoft revokes additional digital certificates due to encryption weakness (SearchSecurity.com | 11 Jul 2012)

Microsoft has revoked more than two dozen digital certificates used to validate the authenticity of its software.
Week of 18 Jun 2012 Will new Microsoft tablets scratch the Surface of what IT needs? (SearchConsumerization.com | 20 Jun 2012)

As Microsoft takes aim at the iPad with its new Surface tablets, IT wonders if its price tag and management features will make for a good fit in the business world.
Week of 28 May 2012 Microsoft to deliver Office 15 for Windows devices first, iPad later (01 Jun 2012)

To give Windows 8 a competitive edge, Microsoft will deliver Office 15 only for its own devices this fall, with versions for the iPad and Android devices due out next year.
Week of 07 May 2012 Microsoft patches 23 security vulnerabilities, three critical bulletins (SearchWindowsServer.com | 08 May 2012)

Microsoft addressed 23 vulnerabilities as part of its May Patch Tuesday update, addressing flaws in Windows and Office.
Week of 16 Apr 2012 Microsoft lays out Windows 8 versions (TabletPCReview | 17 Apr 2012)

There will be three versions of Windows 8: Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro for PCs, and Windows RT for ARM-based tablets.
Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management (SearchConsumerization.com | 18 Apr 2012)

It’s Apple and Android’s world, and Microsoft’s just managing it. Admins can use the new Windows Intune to manage iPhones, iPads and Android devices.
Week of 09 Apr 2012 BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues (13 Apr 2012)

Employees using their devices for work may violate their employers' Microsoft licensing agreement. But, licensing compliance issues can be avoided.
Week of 12 Mar 2012 Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge (15 Mar 2012)

Microsoft Office 15 will include radical changes to the way the product is bought and licensed. An Office for iPad app may also be on its way.
Week of 05 Mar 2012 Microsoft clarifies cloud-hosted desktop licensing, stings OnLive (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 09 Mar 2012)

Microsoft illuminated Windows licensing rules for cloud-hosted virtual desktops, putting OnLive's free Windows app for iPad in the crosshairs.
Windows To Go delivers Windows 8 corporate images via USB (07 Mar 2012)

Microsoft has touted Windows To Go as a way to facilitate bring your own device programs, but the USB-based Windows 8 feature may not support commonly used devices.
Week of 27 Feb 2012 Microsoft iPad Office app coming soon? (SearchConsumerization.com | 28 Feb 2012)

Microsoft addresses rumors surrounding an iPad Office app, while IT pros speculate about Microsoft Office app costs and features.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes new features for enterprise IT (02 Mar 2012)

The Microsoft Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes a client hypervisor, automatic backup and improvements to BranchCache. Here's a rundown of these and other important features.
Week of 13 Feb 2012 Adobe Reader gets no love from IT shops, but few switch from it (16 Feb 2012)

Adobe Reader is unpopular but hard to give up. It could, however, become obsolete in a few years, thanks to built-in browser and OS support.
Week of 06 Feb 2012 Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9 (10 Feb 2012)

Organizations still rely on Windows XP and IE6 apps because they're a chore to upgrade. But IT pros can move without ditching legacy IE6 apps or having app compatibility problems.
Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management (10 Feb 2012)

Small IT departments say it's better late than never for Windows Intune -- a cloud-based desktop management app for remote desktop access, patches, antivirus and software updates.
Week of 30 Jan 2012 Microsoft licensing rules for BYOD not set; beware of snags (30 Jan 2012)

Experts warn that BYOD can lead to Microsoft licensing violations, and they explain how to properly license software for mobile access.
Windows on ARM poses unique challenges, benefits (01 Feb 2012)

Windows 8 on ARM processors will give enterprises supporting BYOD a way to manage one operating system across all devices. But putting Windows 8 on ARM also raises concerns.
Week of 09 Jan 2012 Kinect for PCs brings gesture-based computing to the enterprise (SearchConsumerization.com | 13 Jan 2012)

Microsoft Kinect for Windows brings voice and gesture-based control to business PCs. It’s like science fiction, but will go live February 1. Here are the potential enterprise uses.
Microsoft delivers seven security fixes for Windows Server, Windows (SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Jan 2012)

Microsoft kicks off another year of bug squashing, delivering seven security bulletins to seal holes in Windows Server 2008 R2 and desktop versions of Windows.
Week of 19 Dec 2011 Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 22 Dec 2011)

In 2012, VDI will be just one way to deliver desktops. IT pros will use various forms of desktop virtualization to deliver enterprise apps to mobile end users.
Week of 12 Dec 2011 December 2011 Patch Tuesday sees 13 Microsoft bulletins, Duqu patch (SearchSecurity.com | 13 Dec 2011)

Microsoft’s 13 security bulletins included critical Windows and Windows Media Player updates.
Week of 28 Nov 2011 Report: Windows 8 beta due by February (02 Dec 2011)

Microsoft may ship the first beta of Windows 8 in February, with general availability in Q3 of 2012. But new technologies could delay adoption.
Week of 10 Oct 2011 IT pros to Dell: Stop chiding HP and start innovating (13 Oct 2011)

At Dell World, Dell executives had plenty to say about HP. IT pros might have preferred the vendor discussed new investments in Dell's own client devices.
Week of 12 Sep 2011 Microsoft pre-release of Windows 8 now open to scrutiny (13 Sep 2011)

Many IT shops are just installing Windows 7, but like it or not, it's time to start talking about Windows 8. This OS lets many apps work across a wide range of end-user devices.
Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 12 Sep 2011)

IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8.
Week of 05 Sep 2011 IT pros get System Center-like features with revised Windows Intune (06 Sep 2011)

Microsoft's cloud-based desktop management console Windows Intune will be generally available next month with new features for IT shops without Systems Center.
Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 09 Sep 2011)

IT pros want to virtualize Internet Explorer, but Microsoft licensing rules forbid the practice. Now, Microsoft has devised a legal way to run old versions of IE with Windows 8.
Week of 08 Aug 2011 Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE (10 Aug 2011)

Microsoft delivered updates to patch 22 vulnerabilities across several of its core products, including Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer and the .Net Framework.
Week of 11 Jul 2011 MDOP 2011 R2 brings new security, management tools (11 Jul 2011)

The BitLocker administration tool in MDOP 2011 R2 helps IT pros manage encryption policies. MDOP 2011 R2 also includes DaRT and AIS updates.
Microsoft's yen for EA renewals drives Windows 8 push (13 Jul 2011)

With some IT shops hesitant to renew their Microsoft enterprise licensing agreements, Microsoft is redoubling efforts to get Windows XP users over to Windows 7 and 8.
Week of 04 Jul 2011 Will Windows 8 undercut Microsoft's other OSes? (07 Jul 2011)

Microsoft appears on track to deliver Windows 8 next year. But will an on-time delivery be a bad thing for best-selling Windows 7?
Week of 27 Jun 2011 Microsoft tries to meet IT demands for mobile PC apps (27 Jun 2011)

Some IT pros want PC-based apps ported to tablets and other mobile devices. But Microsoft needs to convince developers to get on board.
Week of 13 Jun 2011 Microsoft’s June patches fix Windows Server 2008 flaws (SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Jun 2011)

Windows administrators keep their jobs this month thanks to a hefty 34 security fixes to some mainstay products, including Windows Server 2008 and R2.
Week of 06 Jun 2011 IT shops will look at but not 'touch' Windows 8 (SearchConsumerization.com | 10 Jun 2011)

Microsoft’s Windows 8 will include, among other things, touch-centric capabilities. It may not work for enterprises today, but IT executives see potential as applications evolve.
Thin client device market splinters on virtual desktops (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 09 Jun 2011)

Choosing the right thin client in a sea of devices built for specific virtual desktop environments is a balancing act that involves much thought and a long term plan.
Week of 21 Mar 2011 Microsoft sweetens MDOP deal and releases Intune (22 Mar 2011)

Windows Intune, Microsoft's cloud-based desktop management console is ready, and an MDOP 2011 update is due this year which will be offered to a wider customer base.

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Enterprise Desktop News Archive

Week of 07 Jan 2013 Windows 8 adoption in enterprises hinges on UI acceptance, devices (07 Jan 2013)

Week of 31 Dec 2012 IT shops may skip Office 2013 upgrade in favor of Office in the cloud (04 Jan 2013)

Week of 17 Dec 2012 Application migration to Windows 8 might require third-party tools (17 Dec 2012)

Dell adds Credant data encryption software to its 2012 acquisition list (20 Dec 2012)

IBM SmartCloud Docs productivity suite to challenge Office 365, Google Docs (SearchConsumerization.com | 21 Dec 2012)

IT pros reminisce about the best geek gifts ever (19 Dec 2012)

Week of 10 Dec 2012 Final Patch Tuesday of the year brings fixes to Windows, Office, IE (SearchWindowsServer.com | 11 Dec 2012)

Q&A: Microsoft explains Windows 8 value in the enterprise (11 Dec 2012)

Week of 26 Nov 2012 IT plays waiting game with Windows 8 application support (26 Nov 2012)

IT pros troubled by Microsoft's user CAL price increase (30 Nov 2012)

Week of 19 Nov 2012 Windows 8 security features improve, but IT concerns remain (19 Nov 2012)

Week of 12 Nov 2012 Office 2013 release date may come early, but does IT care? (12 Nov 2012)

Will quicker Office and Windows releases help or hurt IT? (15 Nov 2012)

Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 receive first patches (SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Nov 2012)

Week of 05 Nov 2012 App-V 5.0, User Experience Virtualization hits with MDOP 2012 users (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 07 Nov 2012)

Office iOS app due in spring, but with lots of gotchas (SearchConsumerization.com | 08 Nov 2012)

Week of 22 Oct 2012 Memory-stick makers ready Windows To Go drives for Windows 8 users (22 Oct 2012)

Microsoft's latest 'bet the farm' operating system wager debuts (25 Oct 2012)

Week of 15 Oct 2012 Office Web Apps becoming more desktop-like (16 Oct 2012)

Week of 08 Oct 2012 Word, Kerberos vulnerabilities highlight busy October Patch Tuesday (SearchWindowsServer.com | 09 Oct 2012)

Week of 01 Oct 2012 Upgrade to Windows 8: Who will make the switch? (05 Oct 2012)

Week of 24 Sep 2012 'Radical change' in Windows 8 user interface could require training (25 Sep 2012)

New Microsoft Office 365 pricing pushes small businesses to the cloud (24 Sep 2012)

Week of 17 Sep 2012 IT evaluates options as Google Apps Internet Explorer 8 support ends (SearchCloudComputing.com | 19 Sep 2012)

Week of 10 Sep 2012 Microsoft details SCCM SP1, new Intune version, September patches (SearchWindowsServer.com | 12 Sep 2012)

Week of 20 Aug 2012 Microsoft Windows 8 licensing changes aim to simplify, but miss target (22 Aug 2012)

Week of 30 Jul 2012 Is Windows 7 your last Windows desktop migration? (30 Jul 2012)

Week of 16 Jul 2012 Microsoft's cloud-based Office 2013 won't hit GA with Windows 8 (18 Jul 2012)

Week of 09 Jul 2012 Despite BYOD and cloud, it's business as usual for Windows migrations (12 Jul 2012)

Microsoft patches MSXML, IE, hardens Windows Update (SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Jul 2012)

Microsoft revokes additional digital certificates due to encryption weakness (SearchSecurity.com | 11 Jul 2012)

Week of 18 Jun 2012 Will new Microsoft tablets scratch the Surface of what IT needs? (SearchConsumerization.com | 20 Jun 2012)

Week of 28 May 2012 Microsoft to deliver Office 15 for Windows devices first, iPad later (01 Jun 2012)

Week of 07 May 2012 Microsoft patches 23 security vulnerabilities, three critical bulletins (SearchWindowsServer.com | 08 May 2012)

Week of 16 Apr 2012 Microsoft lays out Windows 8 versions (TabletPCReview | 17 Apr 2012)

Windows Intune goes mobile with iOS, Android management (SearchConsumerization.com | 18 Apr 2012)

Week of 09 Apr 2012 BYOD and mobile cloud apps lead to licensing compliance issues (13 Apr 2012)

Week of 12 Mar 2012 Microsoft Office 15 features, licensing details emerge (15 Mar 2012)

Week of 05 Mar 2012 Microsoft clarifies cloud-hosted desktop licensing, stings OnLive (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 09 Mar 2012)

Windows To Go delivers Windows 8 corporate images via USB (07 Mar 2012)

Week of 27 Feb 2012 Microsoft iPad Office app coming soon? (SearchConsumerization.com | 28 Feb 2012)

Windows 8 Consumer Preview includes new features for enterprise IT (02 Mar 2012)

Week of 13 Feb 2012 Adobe Reader gets no love from IT shops, but few switch from it (16 Feb 2012)

Week of 06 Feb 2012 Internet Explorer 6 apps hinder corporate adoption of Windows 7, IE9 (10 Feb 2012)

Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management (10 Feb 2012)

Week of 30 Jan 2012 Microsoft licensing rules for BYOD not set; beware of snags (30 Jan 2012)

Windows on ARM poses unique challenges, benefits (01 Feb 2012)

Week of 09 Jan 2012 Kinect for PCs brings gesture-based computing to the enterprise (SearchConsumerization.com | 13 Jan 2012)

Microsoft delivers seven security fixes for Windows Server, Windows (SearchWindowsServer.com | 10 Jan 2012)

Week of 19 Dec 2011 Virtual desktops in 2012: It's all about the apps (SearchVirtualDesktop.com | 22 Dec 2011)

Week of 12 Dec 2011 December 2011 Patch Tuesday sees 13 Microsoft bulletins, Duqu patch (SearchSecurity.com | 13 Dec 2011)

Week of 28 Nov 2011 Report: Windows 8 beta due by February (02 Dec 2011)

Week of 10 Oct 2011 IT pros to Dell: Stop chiding HP and start innovating (13 Oct 2011)

Week of 12 Sep 2011 Microsoft pre-release of Windows 8 now open to scrutiny (13 Sep 2011)

Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 12 Sep 2011)

Week of 05 Sep 2011 IT pros get System Center-like features with revised Windows Intune (06 Sep 2011)

Microsoft supports IE virtualization in Windows 8 with Hyper-V client (SearchVirtualDesktop | 09 Sep 2011)

Week of 08 Aug 2011 Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE (10 Aug 2011)

Week of 11 Jul 2011 MDOP 2011 R2 brings new security, management tools (11 Jul 2011)

Microsoft's yen for EA renewals drives Windows 8 push (13 Jul 2011)

Week of 04 Jul 2011 Will Windows 8 undercut Microsoft's other OSes? (07 Jul 2011)

Week of 27 Jun 2011 Microsoft tries to meet IT demands for mobile PC apps (27 Jun 2011)

Week of 13 Jun 2011 Microsoft’s June patches fix Windows Server 2008 flaws (SearchWindowsServer.com | 14 Jun 2011)