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Microsoft bins Windows 8 Skype app

Microsoft simplifies Skype for PC users, retiring Windows modern app & redirecting to desktop app. #Skype #Microsoft #Windows10.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2015

Storage

Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops

Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft: Look beyond Win 10 upgrade for the money

Microsoft admits Windows 10 upgrades won't be a gold mine for resellers, but says there is money to be made outside of the actual upgrade.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft: The money's not in the Win 10 upgrade, but…

Microsoft admits there's not a lot of money to be made in Windows 10 upgrades, but says resellers can still make plenty of money around the upgrade.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Biometrics

Windows 10 optimised devices and opportunities revealed

Microsoft showcased new Windows 10 devices at Computex 2015 and discussed its plans to have 1 billion devices running on Windows 10 in the next few years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2015

Disaster Recovery

Acronis launches file sharing solution for the modern business

Acronis Access Connect is a file and print sharing solution for SMEs and enterprises working in Apple, Android and Windows environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

Digital Entertainment

Is the Windows 10 new music app a Spotify clone?

Microsoft has released a glimpse of what it is planning for its music app coming with Windows 10, and it looks an awful lot like Spotify.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

Microsoft

ESET gives the lowdown on 'promising' Windows 10 security

Windows XP users are more likely to be affected by malware threats than newer versions according to cybersecurity expert Aryeh Goretsky.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015

Microsoft

Will Windows 10 save PC sales?

With a global PC market slump of 7% in Q1 2015, analysts remain sceptical that the launch of Windows 10 will revive PC sales despite Microsoft's efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2015

EduTech

Windows 10 editions: What you need to know

Microsoft has announced details about its new Windows 10 Editions, which will be optimised for various devices and available in 190 countries and 111 languages.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015

EduTech

New Windows 10 editions include Education platform

Microsoft announces suite of new products for Windows 10, including specialised Education platform. Upgrade available for qualifying devices.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2015

Unified Communications

3CX announces partnership with New Zealand-based VoIP provider

3CX customers can use Kiwi company Ufone as their chosen VoIP provider following successful interoperability testing.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2015

Public Cloud

Microsoft makes IoT play with Azure and Window 10

Microsoft has detailed its internet of things play, with an Azure IoT Suite and an IoT focused version of the Windows 10 operating system.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015

Microsoft

Microsoft set to gain as iPad falters in tablet market

While the iPad is the weakest link, salvation comes in the form of Microsoft and the commercial sector which will help garner low but positive growth.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2015