A closer look at Microsoft’s new role-based certifications
Having been launched with great fanfare at the recent Ignite conference, what are the benefits of Microsoft’s new role-based certifications and which specific skills and knowledge will they help to...
View ArticleThe growing value of software developers
A new report claims that software developers are now more valuable to companies than money! The findings, based on a survey carried out with 1,000 developers and 1,000 top level executives in the UK,...
View ArticleIgnite highlights – products galore and new certifications
Microsoft’s recent Ignite conference for developers and IT professionals showcased a whole range of training and product announcements – we take a quick look some of the particularly eye-catching ones....
View ArticleWindows Server 2019 to encompass SDDC offerings
Software-defined data centres (SDDCs) will be among the top 10 networking features supported in the forthcoming Windows Server 2019 product according to a series of blogs from Microsoft. Microsoft is...
View ArticleNew Azure certifications and developments revealed at Inspire
It was a busy time on the Azure front at the recent Microsoft Inspire conference with plans for new certifications and a range of important product announcements. The annual partner event also saw new...
View ArticleMicrosoft announces general availability of Azure IoT Edge
Microsoft announces general availability of Azure IoT Edge Azure IoT Edge, Microsoft’s cloud-based solution for bringing local intelligence to distributed Internet of Things (IoT) devices is now...
View ArticleCisco and Microsoft amongst technology giants to sign cybersecurity pledge
Cisco and Microsoft are amongst a group of 34 global technology companies that have backed a Cybersecurity Tech Accord which pledges to protect all of their customers against cyber-attacks and misuse...
View ArticleTwo thirds of Office users will be in the cloud by 2019
Microsoft has revealed that it expects usage of Office 365 to surge over the next couple of years, with two thirds of its business Office customers using the cloud-based service by early- to mid-2019....
View ArticleMicrosoft releases three new cognitive services
Microsoft is expanding its Cognitive Services programming interfaces, by providing developers with ways to add facial recognition, computer vision and content moderation to their apps and services. The...
View ArticleMicrosoft round-up
We take a look at some of the key developments coming out of Microsoft in recent days, including the expansion of the FastTrack programme for Windows 10 and Dynamics 365, and support for Clear Linux on...
View ArticleMicrosoft reveals major Windows Server 2016 performance improvements
Ahead of the imminent launch of Windows Server 16 Microsoft has revealed a range of significant performance enhancements including a 16-fold increase in virtual machine memory support over current...
View ArticleNew SharePoint Server 2016 release moves nearer
The availability of Microsoft’s newest collaboration platform moves ever-nearer, with the ‘release-to-manufacturing’ (RTM) milestone bringing it one step nearer to general availability and a further...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s cloud business goes from strength to strength
Microsoft’s second quarter financial results reveal the increasing impact of its cloud activities, with Azure revenue growing by 140% and Office 356 now boasting 20.6 million subscribers. The figures...
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Microsoft ramps up Windows 10 push
Microsoft is encouraging users to migrate to Windows 10 on a number of fronts, including making it easier for small businesses to upgrade, whilst at the same time dropping support for Windows 8. Having...
View ArticleFirst major update for Windows 10 focuses on business users
The first update to the recently launched operating system is targeted firmly at the enterprise with important new features for business users, as well as performance and stability improvements. So,...
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Microsoft Meets Minecraft: How Gaming Can Be Educational
The future is certainly tech! And many companies are now jumping on the bandwagon with their own projects to help young people learn to code or develop their digital skills so they can become a...
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Microsoft Ignite as an MCT Ambassador
So Microsoft’s largest ever conference is over and everyone has returned home to their loved ones and back into the office routine. So are wiser, some are still reeling from the excitement and most...
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Windows 10
I have installed windows 10 a couple of times on virtual machines, but I wanted to try it out properly on a desktop PC. What I did not want to do was install it over my windows 7 machine. So I bought a...
View ArticleWill Microsoft Bring Back the Start Menu?
With rumours of Microsoft reintroducing their former start menu everywhere, Microsoft training partners Global Knowledge investigate the claims. Rumours are rife that Microsoft plans to reintroduce the...
View ArticleMicrosoft sharpens strategy
From senior management shifting to collaboration, Microsoft unveil plans to completely restructure their organisation. Microsoft has announced a major reorganisation, with the company’s strategy...
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