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Infrastructure
Microsoft cools data center servers in liquid-filled tanks
As advances in air-cooled computer chip technology have slowed, Microsoft touted its new cooling system that’s running in a production environment.
Infrastructure
Window 7 isn't the only product losing support this year
Look for a number of Microsoft business products to reach end-of-support milestones in 2020.
Digital Government
Microsoft pares support for certain Intel PCs
Microsoft has shortened its Windows lifecycle support policies for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 on machines with Skylake processors.
Cybersecurity
As Microsoft support winds down, security risks ratchet up
Security risks will increase when Microsoft stops issuing security patches for some older Internet Explorer browser versions as well as some .NET Framework 4 versions. In April of this year, SQL Server 2005 also will lose extended support.
Infrastructure
Microsoft publishes Windows 10 servicing documentation
Three different update cycles will be available for "Windows as a service."
Infrastructure
Microsoft import service helps move files to Office 365
The service can be used to transfer Outlook data files ahead of moving to Office 365's Exchange Online or to transfer files for use with SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business.
Digital Government
The new language of Windows 10
For all the details accompanying Microsoft’s release of Windows 10 last week, industry observers are still seeking clarity on some key points.
Infrastructure
SharePoint 2016 built on cloud foundation
When SharePoint Server 2016 is released next year, Microsoft’s cloud services will be deeply ingrained, creating a more unified end user experience across components.
Infrastructure
Still on Windows Server 2003? Get out your wallet.
Agencies still depending on Windows Server 2003 will be looking at steep costs if they buy into a Microsoft Custom Support Agreement to cover updates to the software that will no longer be supported after July 14, 2015.
Infrastructure
Office 365 gets additional email protections
Government agencies running Office 365 can now take advantage of Exchange Online Advanced Threat Protection, a new email filtering service that provides additional protection against malicious attachments and links.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft says start practicing now for Windows 10 update cycle
IT managers should get in shape for the Windows 10 update relay by installing updates more frequently, the company advises.
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Infrastructure
Nano Server: Microsoft’s cloud OS
Positioned as the future Windows Server, Microsoft’s Nano Server is a remotely administered server operating system optimized for private clouds and data centers.
Digital Government
IE Enterprise Mode gets compatibility tweaks
Government IT managers wrestling with browser compatibility issues can get some help from enhancements to Microsoft’s Enterprise Mode browser compatibility solution and Enterprise Site Discovery Toolkit.
Infrastructure
Office 365 rolls out ‘useful’ bounce-back messages
Improved nondelivery reports will make it easier for users to fix their own email delivery problems.
Infrastructure
Government Office 365 plans get free MDM tools
Government IT managers looking for mobile device management tools will get three new options with their Office 365 subscription plans.
Infrastructure
Microsoft beefs up Azure for Internet of Things
Microsoft’s Azure IoT Suite combines the business intelligence capabilities of Power BI using real-time data (Azure Stream Analytics) and Azure Machine Learning capabilities.
Digital Government
Samsung may bundle Office apps into Knox
Reports from the recent Mobile World Congress in Barcelona indicate that Samsung plans to bundle Microsoft’s Office apps – OneDrive, OneNote and Office 365 – into its Knox Workspace enterprise security platform.
Digital Government
Google’s MDM program for putting Android to work
Google’s Android for Work program is designed to give IT departments a consistent approach for mobile device management of Android devices through standardized management APIs.
Infrastructure
Email can be indefinitely recoverable with Office 365
Microsoft’s new policy makes email in the Deleted Items folder accessible indefinitely, or for as long as determined by the email administrator.
Infrastructure