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March 25, 2019 25 Mar'19
Leading PC makers set to expand product range to target existing customers

With little growth forecast, PC manufacturers are trying to tie in additional services with their hardware to lock in customers
February 18, 2019 18 Feb'19
IT Priorities 2019: IT professionals plan a big push to migrate off Windows 7

With the clock ticking to Windows 7 end of support, more than half of the IT professionals who took part in a survey have a Windows 10 migration as their top IT project this year
January 31, 2019 31 Jan'19
Microsoft cloud powers earnings boost

CEO Satya Nadella claims Azure compute services are the starting point for digitisation, as businesses add higher value services like AI
January 14, 2019 14 Jan'19
Why CIOs need to reshape desktop IT for Windows 7 end of support

With a year to go before Windows 7 reaches end of life, IT departments have more than just the operating system upgrade to consider

December 04, 2018 04 Dec'18
How Docker plans to help businesses get around Windows Server 2008

Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2008 in 2020. Many applications will fail to upgrade to the latest server OS. But Docker has a plan
November 28, 2018 28 Nov'18
CIO interview: Stephen Docherty on NHS data sharing

The Cambridge Analytica scandal raised awareness about privacy. Stephen Docherty, CIO of South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, explains why
November 20, 2018 20 Nov'18
Dutch audit finds Microsoft Office leaks confidential data

The diagnostics Microsoft Office collects from users should be a source of concern for any government CISO, according to a DPIA audit
November 19, 2018 19 Nov'18
Microsoft forces price hike on budget-constrained councils

The October 2018 price hike for Microsoft Office 2019 will badly affect local governments, leading Socitm to urge Microsoft to reconsider
November 19, 2018 19 Nov'18
Office 365 users locked out by authentication failure

Multifactor authentication aims to protect users’ security, but many woke up this morning to find they could no longer access Microsoft 365
October 30, 2018 30 Oct'18
AWS retains cloud market leader status in Q3, as Microsoft and Google post gains

AWS retains its title as the world's biggest cloud provider, but the position is not going unchallenged by the likes Microsoft and Google, Synergy Research Group's third quarter market analysis shows

October 25, 2018 25 Oct'18
Microsoft results show hybrid benefit to Azure growth

The software company continues to push the benefits of on-premise Windows Server infrastructure alongside Azure PaaS
October 17, 2018 17 Oct'18
Microsoft signs pledge to assist people with dyslexia

Tech giant Microsoft has signed the Made by Diversity pledge to help more people with dyslexia use technology as part of their education
October 16, 2018 16 Oct'18
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies, aged 65

Computer programmer who helped propel Microsoft to become one of the world’s largest businesses will be remembered for his generosity
October 09, 2018 09 Oct'18
Windows 10 update pulled after file losses

Microsoft has been forced to stop the October 2018 release of Windows 10 because users have complained it deletes files
August 23, 2018 23 Aug'18
Councils at risk from unsupported Windows Server and SQL Server

Some local authorities are using unsupported server software, while others are not paying for extended support
August 22, 2018 22 Aug'18
Microsoft dominates SaaS thanks to collaboration software

Microsoft’s software-as-a-service business is growing at 45% a year, well ahead of the rest of the market, reports Synergy Research Group
August 10, 2018 10 Aug'18
Microsoft looks at a Windows VM to sandbox rogue code

A feature revealed in the Windows Insider programme may appear in a future Windows 10 update for enterprises
July 24, 2018 24 Jul'18
Ramp up security to mitigate Office 365 attacks

Public clouds tend to be more secure, but Office 365 has become a major target for attacks, which means internal IT security needs tightening
July 20, 2018 20 Jul'18
Cloud sales stoke Microsoft’s strong growth

Microsoft says cloud-based Office products made a huge contribution to sales growth
July 16, 2018 16 Jul'18
ITPS expands datacentre to support Azure Stack and HPC

Datacentre company ITPS expands its County Durham facility to meet client needs for high performance computing and security
July 13, 2018 13 Jul'18
Microsoft warns if an email is being sent out of office hours

When Blackberry introduced mobile email, it made everyone permanently connected to work. Now, Microsoft wants to curb this
July 13, 2018 13 Jul'18
Windows 7 migration powers PC uptick

PC sales in the enterprise have increased as businesses roll out Windows 10 before Microsoft ends support for Windows 7
June 06, 2018 06 Jun'18
After GitHub acquisition, Microsoft will need to up its game in the enterprise

Microsoft’s $7.6bn acquisition of GitHub propels the company that is loved and hated for Windows to the very heart of open source. Can it be trusted?
June 04, 2018 04 Jun'18
Microsoft takes over GitHub as it expands its open source plan

Microsoft is a major contributor to open source. It has now acquired the largest open source repository
May 31, 2018 31 May'18
Retail sector flagged as slow to adopt cloud technologies in Bitglass research

The fourth annual Bitglass cloud adoption survey reveals enterprise appetite for off-premise technologies is continuing to rise, but some industries are moving more slowly than others
May 29, 2018 29 May'18
Save the Children International uses Microsoft Azure to bolster cross-border charity work

Graham Kent, director of IT shared services at Save the Children International, talks about using Microsoft Azure to boost cross-border collaboration between the charity’s member organisations and present a more united front to the world
May 17, 2018 17 May'18
Why Microsoft's AI is about helping anyone's intelligent agent

Microsoft believes businesses need to be connected to AI innovation. The way it wants to achieve this is through its AI platform for developers
May 08, 2018 08 May'18
Build 2018: Microsoft addresses the role of Windows in mobile-first era

Windows 10 Phone may be dead, but now Microsoft wants to make Windows 10 the best partner operating system for smartphones
May 08, 2018 08 May'18
Nadella opens Build 2018 with cross-platform push

Microsoft’s developer conference has kicked off with a renewed focus on making Microsoft products and services work well with other offerings
May 01, 2018 01 May'18
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 focuses on IT admins

While it will stop those annoying taskbar InBox and social media messages, at the heart of the April 2018 Windows 10 update is an effort to simplify management
April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18
Security industry welcomes NHS move to Windows 10

Representatives of the security industry have welcomed the announcement that the NHS will be migrating to Windows 10 as part of a multi-million pound deal with Microsoft, but warn that the move will not be without its challenges
April 27, 2018 27 Apr'18
Microsoft releases Windows 10 security pack

Microsoft has released a download pack that incorporates NCSC guidance to save UK companies weeks of work to secure Windows 10 and comply with government guidelines
April 27, 2018 27 Apr'18
GDPR: Put your data in Azure cloud, says Microsoft chief

Tech giant reports strong growth in its cloud business in third-quarter 2018 fiscal results
April 23, 2018 23 Apr'18
Executive interview: Werner Knoblich, Red Hat

Red Hat is 25 years old. We speak to its European chief about how open source, containers and hybrid cloud computing represent the foundation for IT
April 09, 2018 09 Apr'18
Security professionals admit patching is getting harder

Vulnerable systems need patching to avoid being attacked by security exploits, yet many businesses find it hard to apply patches quick enough
April 09, 2018 09 Apr'18
US tax cuts and dollar’s decline propel datacentre spending

Gartner’s latest spending forecast shows the strongest growth in IT spending, which it expects to total $3.7tn in 2018, up 6.2% from 2017
April 05, 2018 05 Apr'18
Microsoft plans to invest $5bn to boost IoT business

Its vision involves sensor data from IoT devices being processed across a distributed computing infrastructure from the edge to Azure
March 29, 2018 29 Mar'18
UK government secures public sector discounts on Microsoft cloud products to April 2021

Government procurement chiefs have secured ongoing preferential pricing on Microsoft cloud products for the public sector through Digital Transformation Agreement
March 21, 2018 21 Mar'18
Microsoft readies Windows Server 2019

As it pushes Azure for the cloud and Azure Stack as an on-premise bridge, Microsoft still believes there is life in Windows Server
March 14, 2018 14 Mar'18
Cost and compliance deter users from public clouds

Hyper-converged server provider Nutanix argues that Azure and AWS are not the best option for running predictable workloads
March 12, 2018 12 Mar'18
Fileless attacks surge as hackers exploit PowerShell scripts

Malicious scripting through Microsoft’s PowerShell IT admin tool is being used to take control of Windows machines and Apple Macs
March 07, 2018 07 Mar'18
Click and collect comes to desk-side IT support

Velocity Smart is a new company hoping to revolutionise desk-side support by removing the need for IT staff to physically visit employees’ desks
February 22, 2018 22 Feb'18
Google calls out Microsoft for failing to fix reported flaw

Google’s Project Zero has gone public with a Windows 10 flaw that Microsoft claimed to have fixed in its February security update
February 19, 2018 19 Feb'18
Prepare for Y2K style Meltdown strategy

The days of fixing the date bug in legacy systems may be long gone, but IT now has as much of an effort mitigating the Spectre/Meltdown processor flaw
February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18
IT Priorities 2018: Where senior IT managers plan to spend their budget

It is the year when IT departments migrate to Windows 10, upgrade to Windows Server 2016, architect microservices and deploy cloud management
February 01, 2018 01 Feb'18
Microsoft results show a distributed computing future

While it has paid a massive US tax bill, the company's results show Microsoft is making progress on its intelligent cloud hybrid strategy
January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
IT Priorities 2018: Why IT must change its approach to Windows 10

Windows 10 is set to be a top priority for IT departments this year, but it should be seen as more than just a desktop operating system upgrade
January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18
Leak confirms CEO dumped Intel shares after Meltdown and Spectre processor flaw

Leaked document show that Intel’s CEO sold his shares the very day the company told hardware makers of its processor flaw
January 25, 2018 25 Jan'18
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots

The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis
January 23, 2018 23 Jan'18
Many councils admit they are not ready to upgrade from Windows 7

With less than two years to go before Microsoft stops supporting Windows 7, a study has found many councils may struggle to meet this deadline
January 18, 2018 18 Jan'18
Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing

Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017
January 18, 2018 18 Jan'18
Meltdown and Spectre: to patch or not to patch

As IT recoils from the Spectre and Meltdown chip exploits, companies face patches that are incompatible, leading to crashes, reduced performance and lock-ups
January 16, 2018 16 Jan'18
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality

Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Nordic states innovate to attract global tech players

The Nordic region is already a hotbed for tech startups and has the ingredients to attract more investment from the established tech giants
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Top 10 developer stories of 2017

As organisations ramp up their digital strategies, they are also building more applications, leading to demand for developer skills
December 19, 2017 19 Dec'17
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017

The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer
December 06, 2017 06 Dec'17
Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses

City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital
November 15, 2017 15 Nov'17
Critical IT problems cost UK organisations £200,000 a month

UK companies are losing hundreds of thousands of pounds a month because of IT problems, but are relatively good at preventing the same issues recurring
October 27, 2017 27 Oct'17
Microsoft propels Dynamics and Azure growth in Q1 2018 earnings

The company reports revenue increase in cloud, Azure and Dynamics, with LinkedIn integration starting to show why Microsoft paid $23bn for the professional network
October 25, 2017 25 Oct'17
Microsoft previews pay-for-use Kubernetes on Azure

Microsoft regards containerisation as the next phase in enterprise architectures, and is now offering Kubernetes on Azure
October 20, 2017 20 Oct'17
HPE bets on hybrid IT to combat public cloud

HPE is re-engineering its business to focus on hybrid clouds powered by its recent ProLiant Azure Stack server. We assess the strategy
October 17, 2017 17 Oct'17
Gartner survey shows PC boost as businesses upgrade to Windows 10

Businesses are finally shifting from Windows 7 to Windows 10, which is driving a major desktop PC refresh
October 13, 2017 13 Oct'17
WEF gets to grips with risks posed by transformative technologies

World Economic Forum is bringing technology, insurance and government sectors together to better understand the risks posed by technology failures
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
What is the future of Windows Server?

At its annual Ignite event, Microsoft presented a number of features that give an insight into its strategy
October 04, 2017 04 Oct'17
Global IT spending to hit $3.7tn next year, says Gartner

IT spending is taking on a different shape as organisations embark on, and accelerate, digital transformation projects
October 03, 2017 03 Oct'17
TSB moves to Microsoft cloud applications

TSB bank is moving more of its productivity business software to the cloud, with Microsoft 365 products next in line
September 27, 2017 27 Sep'17
ATM cyber attack a growing threat, warns Europol

Cyber attacks on bank cash machines are a growing problem despite strong law enforcement cooperation, warns Europol
September 25, 2017 25 Sep'17
Microsoft Ignite kicks off with cross-platform SQL and on-premise Azure

Microsoft announces completion of cross-platform SQL Server, GDPR compliance for Office 365, plus Azure Stack
September 19, 2017 19 Sep'17
Outlook outage: Microsoft blames European Hotmail downtime on load-balancing fault

Microsoft claims connectivity issues that blighted Outlook and Hotmail users for much of Monday 18 September have now been largely resolved
September 08, 2017 08 Sep'17
Half of UK fintech firms confident in growth but have doubts over skills

UK fintech companies are confident that revenues will double over the next year, but have concerns over talent and customer take up of services
August 31, 2017 31 Aug'17
Open source helps Schiphol fly to multi-clouds

Amsterdam airport Schiphol is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API
August 10, 2017 10 Aug'17
Kaspersky Lab to drop EU complaint against Microsoft

Security firm Kaspersky Lab is to drop a complaint that Microsoft is abusing its market dominance to promote its security software in light of changes to the latest Windows 10
August 08, 2017 08 Aug'17
Top tips to avoid a costly Office 365 subscription bill

The Office 365 cloud-based productivity suite is Microsoft’s next strategic platform. We explore the licensing implications
July 21, 2017 21 Jul'17
Azure propels Microsoft intelligent cloud earnings

Microsoft's hybrid approach to cloud computing is starting to pay dividends, as the company's Q4 2017 financial results show
July 07, 2017 07 Jul'17
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs in cloud-related company rejig

Microsoft confirms job cuts and says affected staff have been notified that their jobs are either under threat or set to be made redundant
June 27, 2017 27 Jun'17
Met Police vulnerable to cyber attacks due to Windows XP use, GLA warned

The Greater London Authority fears the Metropolitan Police is vulnerable to cyber attacks after figures reveal more than 18,000 devices in the force still run on Windows XP
June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17
Microsoft admits Windows 10 disables third-party security software

Microsoft has admitted Windows 10 disables some third-party security software, but claims this is purely because of compatibility issues
June 21, 2017 21 Jun'17
Pirated software used to spread malware in APAC

A regional study by a Singapore university has found that counterfeit software distributed through discs and file-sharing networks is plagued by malware
May 31, 2017 31 May'17
Microsoft shakes up Computex with mixed reality showcase

Mixed reality could be the next big boom for PC manufacturers, with several Windows headsets joining Microsoft’s own HoloLens
May 24, 2017 24 May'17
SAP aligns with Saudi Arabia’s IT transformation agenda

Global software giant SAP sees an opportunity for its wide portfolio in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern country transforms
May 15, 2017 15 May'17
MPs and peers urged not to use personal email as WannaCry spreads

MPs and peers have been warned not to use personal emails on parliamentary Windows computers in the wake of WannaCry ransomware outbreak
May 15, 2017 15 May'17
Why IT needs effective monitoring for cloud applications

IaaS and PaaS free up IT from running day-to-day administration tasks, but the cloud can become a black box, limiting visibility
May 15, 2017 15 May'17
How Microsoft is extending the benefits of Office 365

There are now over 100 million corporate users of Office 365, which provides a great developer opportunity. We find out why
May 11, 2017 11 May'17
Microsoft shifts to intelligence in cloud and on the edge

Microsoft’s annual developer event in Seattle opened with a focus on AI, IoT edge computing and a new globally distributed database
May 11, 2017 11 May'17
CIO interview: Bernie Burdett, head of IT, Dogs Trust

The animal charity is revamping its IT to provide better customer service, protect itself from cyber attacks and ensure GDPR compliance
May 09, 2017 09 May'17
Hotel booking site Trivago powers collaboration with Dropbox

A Slack group and a workshop day helped Trivago deploy Dropbox for Business to 1300 users
May 09, 2017 09 May'17
Brexit yet to dampen fintech recruitment in London

Fintechs are still recruiting in London as large banks start to make plans to move staff to EU countries
May 04, 2017 04 May'17
Dynamics 365 joins Azure and Office 365 in Microsoft UK datacentre

Hosting Dynamics 365 with Azure and Office 365 is part of Microsoft’s big cloud upsell
May 03, 2017 03 May'17
SAP focuses on training young Arab graduates in Middle East

SAP has a raft of initiatives planned in the Middle East which includes a strategy to equip young people and entrepreneurs with the IT skills required as the region transforms.
May 03, 2017 03 May'17
Barclays Bank opens startup hub in London

Bank aims to support fintech firms in their early stages
April 28, 2017 28 Apr'17
Microsoft chief reveals Azure upsell strategy

Azure competes with AWS on price as an IaaS, but Satya Nadella sees this as a way to get CIOs to buy higher-level services
April 26, 2017 26 Apr'17
Next-generation processors block older Windows

The benefits of the latest generation of PCs will now only be available to those who run Windows 10
April 24, 2017 24 Apr'17
Gulf Air refreshes storage and server farm hardware with Dell EMC

Airline completes major project to revamp its storage infrastructure with Dell EMC technologies
April 24, 2017 24 Apr'17
SAP board member talks Middle East investment

In an interview with Computer Weekly, SAP’s chief financial officer, Luka Mucic, talks up the significance of the UAE and wider Middle East region in terms of IT transformation
April 19, 2017 19 Apr'17
IBM sales and profits down, but future focus areas see growth

IBM experiences another fall in sales, but it continues to sell more in areas that will make up its future business
April 18, 2017 18 Apr'17
Microsoft underlines importance of keeping software updated

Microsoft has underlined the importance of keeping software up to date by confirming that no supported versions of its software are vulnerable to leaked NSA hacking tools
April 12, 2017 12 Apr'17
New-format Patch Tuesday reveals Office and Hyper-V flaws

Microsoft has changed the way it alerts Windows admins and has issued critical patches for Office and Hyper-V
April 06, 2017 06 Apr'17
Anti-trust complaints target Microsoft in the European Union

Microsoft comes under pressure as software suppliers raise market abuse complaints with the European Commission over bundling of Defender security software with Windows
March 30, 2017 30 Mar'17
Microsoft to shut Skype office in Sweden

Stockholm base sees 120 jobs put at risk as tech giant seeks to reduce its geographical spread
March 28, 2017 28 Mar'17
Microsoft facing $5m class action over Windows 10 upgrades

Three Windows users are attempting to claim $5m in damages from Microsoft for problems caused by faulty Windows 10 upgrades