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Microsoft expands channel access to Surface

July 13, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Microsoft announced long-awaited plans to put its Surface tablets into the hands and onto the linecards of more of its partners.

Microsoft to launch first local Canadian data centres

June 3, 2015 Mark Cox Comments Off

Microsoft’s announcement that it will set up data centres in Toronto and Quebec City is big news for Microsoft, for the provinces and cities involved – and for Microsoft partners.

Microsoft discounts Surface for WPC attendees

July 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Microsoft will make Surface Pro 3 available to WPC attendees at a discount, but remains unclear on when (or if) partners will be able to resell the device.

Microsoft COO Kevin Turner outlines the company's security strategy at WPC 14

Microsoft readies security go-to-market

July 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

In addition to its focus on cloud, mobile, social and big data, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner says the company will put more attention on security.

Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise Group

Microsoft adds Azure to Open Licensing

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Microsoft claims great momentum for its Azure cloud offerings. But making it available to partners through open licensing should cause further acceleration.

Microsoft channel chief Phil Sorgen at WPC 2014

Microsoft: We are a challenger

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Microsoft execs kick off Worldwide Partner Conference saying the company sees itself in a new light in the new mobile first, cloud first market.

Former Microsoft exec Stephen Elop is reportedly one of the finalists for the CEO role.

Microsoft Narrows CEO Search, Strategic Shift Possible

November 11, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft reportedly narrowed the list of possible replacements for retiring CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft, the Cloud and Device Company, Posts Strong Quarterly Earnings

October 30, 2013 Larry Walsh (Channelnomics) Comments Off

Microsoft doused doubters with a strong earnings report as revenue and profits grew at double-digit rates, driven by strong cloud and server sales.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to Retire

August 23, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off

Steve Ballmer will retire from his post atop Microsoft in the next year, leaving a new CEO to guide its transformation into a devices and services company.