The waited next Windows version, called Windows 8, will be in beta starting next Wednesday. Many things have been said about this coming version, mainly at the client level (such as the Metro interface or the Windows Marketplace), but there will be also lot of things at the server side level. I can’t wait for […]
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Microsoft, after buying Skype, has now released a Skype client for Windows Phone. Currently, this is is beta. Imagine talking to friends, family, and colleagues anywhere in the world, and seeing them as if they are in the same room. Make and receive voice/video calls and instant messages to anyone else using Skype, whether on
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The second update for SharePoint Online has started. As part of this update: User provisioning Customers can now provision more than 500 000 user objects. Initially, there was a limit to 20 000 user objects. Recycle bin enhancement Customers can now recover site collection, as well as (off course) document, library or list. The site
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There’s no shortage of buzz around “the Cloud.” Everybody’s talking about it. But, really, what is it? Do you understand the jargon? Can you clearly articulate why and how these technologies drive your customers’ businesses? How can business leaders provide employees with cloud skills and why is it important to start that process now? You
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Microsoft has silently extended the support lifetime for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Indeed, according to the ‘original’ Microsoft’s support lifecycle, Windows Vista support should end in April 2012. The support lifecycle is now: April 2017 for Windows Vista – http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?c2=11732 January 2020 for Windows 7 – http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?c2=14019
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The waited beta program for Windows 8 should start on February 29th Still few days to wait
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An update on Lync servers used by Office 365 is now providing record functionality. Lync Online users can have their meetings and call recorded. To manage recording, go to the Lync control panel through the Microsoft Online administration portal. Then edit user properties and enable/disable the Record calls and conference option (default is enabled) To
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For those who were not able to go to the Microsoft TechDays 2012 this year, my presentation “L’entreprise Numérique – l’environnement de travail se transforme” is available here. All sessions have been recorded and webcasts are scheduled to be available on March 18.
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Microsoft has scheduled to shutdown Office Live Small Business (OLSB) offer in April 2012; more exactly April 2012, 30rd. Current OLSB customers should have received a notification email to inform them to think about migrating to Office 365. In order to make the migration smoother, OLSB customers can evaluate Office 365 during 6 months for
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