Microsoft updated its online Office Web Apps this week to bring new features to Excel and PowerPoint. Excel Web App users can now now insert, delete or rename sheets in a workbook within the Excel Web … read more
Tag: cloud
Microsoft attacks Google Apps with “Google Tax” claim
4th May 11 8:05 pm with 18 CommentsMicrosoft is on the Google attack once again this week. The software giant has created an iceberg info-graphic (see below) that reveals Google’s hidden costs. Tom Rizzo, senior director of Microsoft Online Services, who previously claimed … read more
Windows 8: Further evidence of Online ID sync integration
28th Apr 11 9:06 am with 10 CommentsFurther evidence of Microsoft’s Online ID integration in Windows 8 has been revealed this week. Microsoft is currently building cloud settings sync integration into the next generation of Windows. Earlier this week, details of a … read more
Windows 8: User account roaming settings over Windows Live Cloud revealed
27th Apr 11 2:34 pm with 10 CommentsMicrosoft’s Windows roaming Cloud settings have been revealed. The software giant was rumored to be including cloud syncing in Windows 8 when a number of confidential slides leaked last year. Forum users at MyDigitalLife uncovered … read more
Office 365 public beta now available
18th Apr 11 2:50 pm with Comments OffMicrosoft announced the public availability of its Office 365 beta suite on Monday. Office 365 will allow businesses to deploy the latest Office software from Microsoft whether it’s on the desktop, online or via the … read more
Microsoft and Toyota announce Windows Azure cloud partnership
6th Apr 11 6:22 pm with Comments OffMicrosoft and Toyota announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday that utilizes Microsoft’s Windows Azure platform. The two companies plan to participate in a 1 billion yen (approximately $12 million) investment in Toyota Media Service Co., a … read more
Microsoft and Toyota announce joint press event for April 6
5th Apr 11 9:18 pm with 5 CommentsMicrosoft said on Tuesday that it plans to hold a special press event on April 6. The event will be a joint media videoconference with Toyota. Microsoft says it will “discuss a collaboration between the … read more
Microsoft’s new ace music/video services, codename “Ventura”
9th Mar 11 12:35 pm with 8 CommentsMicrosoft is readying a new music and video service, according to reports. The software giant has started advertising for job opportunities in its Entertainment and Devices (E&D) unit. ZDNet’s Mary Jo Foley spotted a recent … read more
Windows Live Mesh reaches 5 million connected devices milestone
1st Mar 11 11:33 pm with 6 CommentsMicrosoft announced on Tuesday that the company’s Windows Live Mesh product is now used by 5 million devices. Windows Live Mesh is now used by 5 million connected devices, with over 3 million users syncing … read more
Windows Intune RTM available March 23
28th Feb 11 4:07 pm with 2 CommentsMicrosoft said on Monday that it plans to introduce Windows Intune on March 23. The company plans to release a 30-day trial version in more than 35 countries on March 23. Intune is Microsoft’s cloud-based … read more