SQL Server 2014 bits are now available!

Body:   SQL Server 2014 enables customers to build mission-critical applications and Big Data solutions using high-performance, in-memory technology across OLTP, data warehousing, business intelligence and analytics workloads without having to buy expensive add-ons or high-end appliances. SQL Server 2014 uses a common set of tools to deploy and manage databases both on-premises and in the cloud, which makes it easier for customers to take advantage of the cloud with…

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An Overview of Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium

Body: Azure Active Directory’s subscription offering is aimed at the enterprise     General Manager, Office Division Julia White demonstrating Azure Active Directory Premium Yesterday, Microsoft announced general availability on April 2nd of Microsoft Azure Active Directory Premium, an advanced offering that includes identity and access management (IAM) capabilities for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. This new Premium offering is a collection of features for Microsoft’s identity management as a…

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Announcing support for SAML 2.0 federation with Office 365

Body: ​ Today we’re announcing Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 as a federation option for Office 365 customers. This is part of a set of new features that benefit Office 365 customers who are using an on-premises Identity Provider other than Active Directory. Together, they provide account synchronization, sign-in federation and wider use of passive authentication which enables single sign-on for Office web-based applications and, in the future, for…

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Announcing the Office you love, now on the iPad

Body: ​Today in San Francisco, Microsoft made some exciting announcements about our company’s mobile first, cloud first approach. Office played a big part in today’s news. Over a billion people on the planet use Microsoft Office to get more done at work and at home. Every day we hear from you how important it is to have a great productivity experience on all the devices you use. We take that…

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Ignite live webcast series March 24 – 28

Body:       Register to attend the Ignite live webcasts March 24-28; 10 a.m.-11 a.m. PDT each day. Office 365 delivers the capabilities that users demand while allowing IT to stay in control. As you plan strategies for meeting your IT goals for the year, this Ignite webcast series will help you understand your options and show you how Office 365 can help. This series is designed specifically for…

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Office 365 Service Descriptions

Body: ​ Microsoft Office 365 is a cloud-based service that is designed to help meet your organization’s needs for robust security, reliability, and user productivity. The topics in this library provide detailed descriptions of the services and features that are available with Office 365. To get started, see the following service descriptions: Office 365 Platform Service Description Exchange Online Service Description Exchange Online Archiving Service Description Exchange Online Protection Service…

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Email your notes into OneNote with me@onenote.com

Body: Microsoft has announced three major OneNote developments, including me@onenote.com. One of the goals is to make it easy to get content into OneNote, no matter where you are or what app you’re using. me@onenote.com is a big step towards that goal.  Now, you can use any ‘Email this’ button to send content to OneNote. Email to OneNote is a great way to forward receipts, travel itineraries or documents that you…

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Microsoft to integrate new social, machine learning technologies into Office 365

Body: ​ Microsoft is about to make some big changes as to how Office 365 looks and works. At the company’s SharePoint 2014 conference, which kicks off on March 3, executives will preview some of these coming changes — specifically ones involving social and machine-learning technologies that Microsoft is baking into its cloud suite of Office apps. Once these technologies begin rolling out later this year, the lines between Exchange,…

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Microsoft announces cheaper Office 365 Personal for individuals

Body: ​   At last week’s SharePoint Conference Microsoft on Thursday announced a new Office 365 subscription meant for individuals, dubbed Office 365 Personal. The company says it recognizes there are “households of all shapes and sizes”, whether one person or an entire family.   Office 365 Personal will be available to individuals at a lesser price than Office 365 Home Premium, which now as the company identifies, is meant for households.…

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