Microsoft earlier this week released an emergency update to fix a bug in Windows 10 that prevented some users from reaching the cloud or accessing the internet. The issue is related to devices using a proxy, especially those using a virtual private network (VPN). “An out-of-band optional update is now available on the Microsoft Update […]
The way meeting rooms are utilized is changing by the year. Collecting meeting space data offers serious cost-savings benefits to decision-makers and their organizations. Do you know when their meeting rooms are being used? Do they know how many people are in them when they are used? We spoke with Warren Fernandez at Microsoft to […]
If Microsoft is faced with any cloud capacity constraints in any region during the COVID-19 crisis, top priority will go to first responders, health and emergency management services, critical government infrastructure and keeping remote workers up and running. In an Azure blog post, Microsoft said it has developed clear criteria for the priority of new […]
Microsoft is releasing new features for its flagship unified communication and collaboration app teams just as usage on the platform skyrockets due to a swell of the globe working from home to avoid spreading COVID-19. In a blog post, the company detailed its new features and gave an update on how the platform has grown […]
Really, really, really great timing, Microsoft. Microsoft Teams, the organization’s instant chat, communications and collaboration app was down across Europe Monday morning for over two hours. That spelled disaster as Monday also marked the beginning of major shutdowns across the globe due to COVID-19. The company’s Twitter account dedicated to providing stats updates of Microsoft […]
Windows 10, Microsoft’s premier operating system, is now used on 1 billion monthly active devices, the company announced Monday. In a blog post, corporate vice president of modern life, search and devices Yusuf Medhi wrote that continuous fixes and new capabilities to the company’s latest operating system is leading to improved customer satisfaction. “We are […]
Cortana, Microsoft’s digital smart assistant, is getting updates that will bring new productivity features via a free update to Windows 10. The update, set to roll out this spring, centers around productivity to help users find the information they want across Microsoft 365, the company announced via a blog post Friday. One new update is […]
Azure Sphere, Microsoft’s integrated security solution for IoT devices and equipment is now generally available, the company announced this week. This comes nearly two years since the solution was released in public preview in April 2018. In November, Microsoft teased the February general availability of the cloud security solution for IoT devices as the number […]
Microsoft ahead of cybersecurity conference RSA 2020 has announced several new security features coming to various platforms, including the general availability of Microsoft Threat Protection and security features coming to mobile platforms. According to a company blog post, Microsoft Threat Protection (MTP) uses artificial intelligence and combines other capabilities from the company’s other security products […]
[2/19/2020 Update: Microsoft has since announced that the app was released for both Android and iOS. The story has been updated.] Microsoft has officially launched its free unified Office app for all Android and iOS users and its available for both plaforms. The app, called Microsoft Office, combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with new capabilities […]
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