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- June 07, 2017
07 Jun'17
New edition of Windows 10 to take on big data
Microsoft revealed plans to release a new edition of Windows 10 that can optimize PCs to deal with intensive data workloads. That could be a big help to companies that rely on machine learning data and more.
- April 17, 2017
17 Apr'17
Windows 10 Creators Update features fall short for IT
IT pros hoped for more advanced security tools and other new Windows 10 Creators Update features, but they were underwhelmed by what they actually received.
- August 24, 2016
24 Aug'16
Windows OS updates get simpler -- but there's a trade-off
Microsoft's new monthly rollups will make Windows OS updates less hectic. IT won't be able to pick and choose which updates and patches to deploy, however.
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- February 17, 2015
17 Feb'15
Windows 10 adoption will follow smaller, quicker updates
Enterprise adoption of Windows 10 isn't likely to follow the same pattern as for Windows 7, and that's a good thing, writes columnist Brian Madden.
- March 04, 2014
04 Mar'14
Microsoft licensing changes with standalone Windows Enterprise upgrade
Microsoft launched a standalone Windows Enterprise upgrade SKU, but is it a true value or simply a way to lure IT pros to Windows 8?
- November 04, 2013
04 Nov'13
Dreading a migration? New Windows XP tools may ease the pain
Enterprise tools can provide IT admins with views of their software licenses and ease the migration pain from Windows XP to Windows 7 or Windows 8.
- November 01, 2013
01 Nov'13
Microsoft's internal Project XP seeks to migrate Windows XP businesses
Microsoft is pushing customers to migrate Windows XP to Windows 7 or 8 while some software vendors undermine its efforts by continuing app support.
- September 30, 2013
30 Sep'13
Best practices for a Windows XP migration to Windows 7 or Windows 8
Windows XP support ends on April 8, 2014, and businesses that haven't upgraded should follow best practices to move ahead with a Windows XP migration.
- August 01, 2013
01 Aug'13
Can Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview entice business users?
Microsoft ships Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview on the heels of Windows 8.1 Preview and Windows RT 8.1 Preview updates.
- June 17, 2013
17 Jun'13
Q&A: Microsoft's Erwin Visser on Windows 8.1 updates, security
Microsoft's Erwin Visser discusses Windows 8.1 features, how IT can keep pace with faster update cycles and Windows security enhancements.
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- June 03, 2013
03 Jun'13
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update cycle expected to burden IT
Microsoft made good on its Windows Blue initiative with a preview of the Windows 8.1 update, but some say faster updates will burden IT departments.
- March 28, 2013
28 Mar'13
Microsoft hints at Windows Blue agenda, speeds Windows updates
Microsoft finally acknowledges Windows Blue, but is not forthcoming with details on the initiative's operating system updates.
- December 17, 2012
17 Dec'12
Application migration to Windows 8 might require third-party tools
Third-party Windows upgrade tools might be necessary for application migration to Windows 8.
- February 10, 2012
10 Feb'12
Windows Intune helps strapped IT departments with desktop management
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.
- August 10, 2011
10 Aug'11
Microsoft to roll out 'critical' patches for Windows and IE
Microsoft delivered updates to patch 22 vulnerabilities across several of its core products, including Windows Server 2008, Internet Explorer and the .Net Framework.