Avanade explains why hybrid is the next wave in cloud for businesses

Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft have recently launched a solution that is designed to help businesses more easily manage their private and public cloud environments. Mick Slattery at Avanade talks to us about why hybrid is the future

Following the launch of a new cloud solution from Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft, we find out why hybrid is the future

HP introduces updated ZBook ultrabooks for business users

The ZBook 14 and 15u are lightweight yet deliver on graphics capabilities and processor performance

E Fun expands its Windows two-in-one device line up

The 10.1”, 11.6” and 12.5” Nextbook models were unveiled at CES 2015 and all run Windows 8.1

Using 3D software for superior design at Microsoft Devices Group

Microsoft Devices Group has adopted Dassault Systèmes’ high tech industry solutions based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Executive insight: Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella

It’s been less than a year since Satya Nadella was appointed CEO at Microsoft, but in that time he’s made some impressive advances. We take a look at his vision for the future

We take a look at the Microsoft CEO's vision for the company and share his aspirations for the future

Hybrid cloud technology adoption rates to rise over next two years

IDC predicts that 65% of enterprise IT organisations will commit to hybrid cloud before 2016

Salesforce.com and Microsoft debut new universal file sharing solution

OneDrive for Business and SharePoint are the first file sharing platforms to be integrated with Salesforce.com’s solution

Galleria enters strategic partnership with ISCS

New agreement sees companies work together to deliver new offerings to retailers and manufacturers 

Microsoft breaks down language barriers with Skype Translator Preview

First phase of preview will enable near real-time translation between Spanish and English speakers

Customers can now pay for Windows and Xbox apps and games using bitcoin

Microsoft is using BitPay to allow its customers to add the digital currency to their Microsoft accounts

Microsoft launches Azure Government platform in the US

Dynamics CRM Online for Government to follow in January 2015

Microsoft extends Cortana availability into four more European markets

Personal assistant tool released in ‘alpha’ in France, Germany, Italy and Spain

Microsoft adds Bing Image Search to web presentation tool Sway

Latest addition to the Office suite now allows users to search for and include picture content from the web

Galleria unveils Customer Centric Merchandising solution

New software gives retailers the ability to optimise store space and create planograms for any fixture type

Microsoft makes Dynamics CRM 2015 generally available

Enhancements aimed at supporting marketing and sales part of release described as a ‘significant milestone’

Coming soon: a brand new publication about enterprise technology

The quarterly OnWindows magazine will launch in January 2015 in print and digital formats

UK retailer Seasalt adopts ax|is fashion from K3 Retail

Fashion and design company aims to help suppliers oversee and manage the retail supply chain

Newham Borough Council streamlines services with Microsoft Dynamics CRM

London council develops two apps to help citizens report non-emergency problems

Looking at the big picture: a preview of what's to come at NRF's Big Show

With the National Retail Federation’s 2015 Big Show taking place in January, Sean Dudley caught up with Susan Newman, senior vice president of Conferences and Marketing at NRF, to discuss the latest retail trends

Susan Newman at NRF discuss some of the latest trends that will be covered at the annual retail event in January

Floatel deploys Kongsberg Maritime’s K-IMS communications platform

Kongsberg’s system was implemented with Attunity and Microsoft to improve onshore teams' insight into maintenance on offshore platforms

Customer loyalty: why taking a local approach beats blanket discounting

In the grocery industry, attracting and retaining today’s discerning customers requires new levels of customer centricity. Ian Duncan-Lewis and Mike Humphreys from Galleria tell us more

In the grocery industry, attracting and retaining today’s discerning consumer requires new levels of customer centricity

Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines to roll out Microsoft Surface Pro 3 devices

Companies aim to improve cockpit productivity and eradicate paper use onboard

Clicks deploys JustEnough Demand Forecasting and Replenishment

South African health and beauty retailer reduces store out-of-stocks by 40% with the new solutions

Real Madrid and Microsoft team up to accelerate club’s digital transformation

Spanish footballing giant launches new platform powered by Microsoft’s cloud solutions

Why supply chains are obsolete: transforming retail in the consumer-centric world

The consumer-driven marketplace is creating significant change in retail, causing retailers to redesign their entire business model to better serve consumers, says Scott Welty

The consumer-driven marketplace is causing retailers to redesign their entire business model to better serve consumers, says Scott Welty

Panos upgrades franchises to a centralised digital signage network

Belgian sandwich chain Panos has upgraded its franchises to a centralised digital signage network from Scala to improve its cross-sell and upsell capabilities and better serve customers

Belgian sandwich chain Panos has improved its cross-sell and upsell capabilities and customer service with Scala solution

Microsoft acquires security solutions developer Aorato

Microsoft aims to provide customers with increased visibility into their identity infrastructure and better protection against cyber threats

Woolworths adopts Galleria solution to boost promotion strategy and efficacy

Promotion Display Optimization helps Australian retailer realise full potential of promotion campaigns

Rackspace supports Microsoft cloud platform in all of its US data centres

Longstanding Microsoft partner has also become a member of the Microsoft Cloud OS Network

Microsoft replaces Lync with Skype for Business

The enterprise collaboration tool will be rebranded for next year, and will look and feel like Skype

Comparison site LeGuide.com deploys hybrid cloud solution

Company designs new platform with help of Dell Consulting Services

Satya Nadella discusses cloud-enabled mobile experiences at UK event

The Microsoft CEO made his debut appearance in the UK at Future Decoded

Microsoft pilots revolutionary new Cities Unlocked headset

Technology aims to empower people with sight loss become more independent by providing contextual information as they move 

Bridging channels: connecting the store with mobile and online

Jacqui Griffiths discovers how retailers are embracing the latest technologies to provide a rich, personalised in-store experience

Retailers are embracing the latest technologies to provide a rich, personalised in-store experience

Dell updates Venue 11 Pro 7000 Series business tablet

Devices feature extended battery life and thin travel keyboard to improve productivity of mobile workers

Shaping the way we shop in a mobile-first, cloud-first world

In a recent press briefing, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella outlined the company’s mobile-first, cloud-first strategy, which focuses on delivering applications via the cloud to everyone, on every device. Lindsay James finds out what this means for the retail industry

Lindsay James finds out what Microsoft’s mobile-first, cloud-first strategy means for retail

Dell releases results of first Global Technology Adoption Index

Surveys investigates how organisations are using security, cloud, mobility and big data

Microsoft makes it easier for US government entities to buy Surface Pro

Surface Pro 3 licensed by the United States General Services Administration Schedule

Voice commands come to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2015 with Cortana

Latest release will be out this December and also features new Industry Templates

Veeam makes Cloud Connect available within the Azure Marketplace

Users can offer cloud repositories with Azure for Veeam availability solutions and services

Dell unveils Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise 11.0 solution

Enhancements also made to Foglight, Toad and LiteSpeed for SQL Server solutions

Microsoft helps modernise Special Olympics’ software

Non-profit organisation benefits from the possibilities of the cloud with new partnership

Microsoft to add mobile device management for Office 365 users

New capabilities will give businesses the ability to manage Office 365 data on nearly any device

Saudi Arabia is to become the manufacturing hub of the Middle East

IDC report indicates that IT services and software are to become the fastest-growing segments of the country's manufacturing sector

Schneider Electric unveils Wonderware IntelaTrac 5.0

New release provides a modernised customer experience which leverages Windows 8.1 pro

Microsoft-branded Lumia device is coming “soon”

New line-up of Lumia devices will no longer feature Nokia branding as name-change gets underway

UK retailers are under pressure to provide speedy delivery options

Research from Manhattan Associates identifies a need to bridge the gap between customers’ expectations and retailers’ capabilities

Dassault Systèmes and Island Pacific to extend 3DEXPERIENCE in the UK

New partnership to help broaden platform’s use among fashion brands and retailers

Nadella unveils series of enhancements to Microsoft’s cloud offering

CEO also described his vision of how the company is delivering the industry’s most complete cloud

Ensuring data is protected in the transaction space

Intel’s Brad Corrion speaks to Sean Dudley about EMV, security and a new release