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  • Why enterprise developers could save Windows 10 Mobile

    Microsoft continues to bleed mobile market share with Windows 10 Mobile, so why are some enterprise developers betting big on the platform's eventual success in the corporate world.

    Written by Bill Snyder22 April 16 22:00
  • Enterprise tablet wars: Galaxy TabPro S vs. Surface Pro 4

    If you’re looking for a hybrid device that shines in the enterprise, Microsoft and Samsung both offer high-end Windows 10 tablets. CIO.com senior writer Sarah White compares the Surface Pro 4 and the Galaxy Tab Pro S to see which one fits best in business.

    Written by Sarah K. White15 April 16 20:49
  • Why Microsoft wants to help developers build bots

    One of the key parts of Satya Nadella's keynote address to attendees at Microsoft's Build developer conference Wednesday was a discussion of creating virtual assistants and intelligent chat bots to help users do everything from managing their calendars to booking hotel reservations.

    Written by Blair Hanley Frank02 April 16 04:56
  • 5 things to expect from Microsoft's big developer conference

    Microsoft executives will take the stage at Moscone West in San Francisco on Wednesday for the first of two keynote addresses to the company's big Build developer conference. Here are five key things to expect from the next two days of Microsoft announcements.

    Written by Blair Hanley Frank30 March 16 11:31
  • Azure IoT Suite gets down to business

    Forget two-year IoT pilots. Prebuilt solutions and fast prototypes mean you can ascertain the business value of IoT quickly enough to stay competitive.

    Written by Mary Branscombe23 March 16 23:17
  • How 5 tech giants are mobilizing the enterprise

    Smartphones and tablets are working their way deeper into the enterprise thanks in part to initiatives from major tech companies that look to sweeten the deal for businesses.

    Written by Sarah K. White11 March 16 02:13
  • How much security can you turn over to AI?

    Machine learning and behavioral analytics could help you detect attacks faster – or stop them before they even start.

    Written by Mary Branscombe02 March 16 22:59
  • Microsoft promises real-time, self-service BI

    Can you watch your business as it works without slowing it down? The right collaboration and reporting tools can give you a real-time picture of what’s happening inside your business, without all the manual reporting.

    Written by Mary Branscombe17 Feb. 16 05:02
  • Microsoft, Google earnings shed light on Cloud war

    While Microsoft currently has a significant lead over Google in the workplace productivity market, the companies' cloud-based offerings are just a small fraction of their businesses. However, both plan to invest heavily in Office 365 and Google for Work in 2016.

    Written by Matt Kapko04 Feb. 16 01:57
  • Azure Stack offers hybrid cloud on your terms

    Forget OpenStack and Cloud Foundry: Microsoft says its Azure Stack private and hybrid cloud platform is what enterprises are asking for.

    Written by Mary Branscombe03 Feb. 16 01:59
  • The real reason Microsoft open sourced .NET

    DevOps, microservices, and the shift to containers and lightweight computing environments explain a lot about Microsoft’s position on .NET, open source and Nano Server.

    Written by Mary Branscombe28 Jan. 16 00:11
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