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Microsoft is targeting VMware users with it’s latest iteration of Azure Site Recovery (ASR). This allows Azure users to store, update and run VMware VM’s with complete disaster recovery functionality courtesy of Microsoft. This service includes: Automated protection and replication of virtual machines Remote health monitoring Customisable recovery plans No-impact recovery plan testing Orchestrated recovery...

The Surface Book Windows 10 convertible device, described by Microsoft as the ‘ultimate laptop’ is expected to be available in the UK early in 2016. The entry-level version is expected to feature a Core i5 Skylake processor, 8GB of RAM and offer 128GB of storage, with top-end devices offering a Core i7 chip, 16GB of...

Microsoft is embarking on a major drive to encourage uptake of its Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS), which provides a comprehensive set of cloud-based mobile device management solutions as part of their Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) programme. EMS delivers Azure Active Directory Premium for hybrid identity management, Intune for mobile device and application management, and Azure Rights...

The new Lumia Windows 10 smartphones are now available in the UK, presenting resellers with the opportunity to offer a range of platforms running the same consistent environment for the first time. The new Microsoft Lumia 950 (5.2-inch) and Lumia 950 XL (5.7-inch) models bring the full Windows 10 Continuum experience to the smaller screen...

Microsoft’s Office 365 E5 SKU for enterprise users, which massively extends the telephony and unified comms capabilities available to customers, is now available. Office 365 E5 replaces the E4 version and is expected to be a popular choice for customers who want to take advantage of Microsoft’s advanced security, communications and analytics capabilities. It includes...

The new Apple iPad Pro is due to arrive soon and with its 12.9-inch display, it is much bigger than the previous 9.7-inch models and as such expected to make a real splash when it becomes widely available.  It will be available in 32GB or 128GB versions with Wi-Fi and 128GB with cellular connectivity. Please...

Microsoft have introduced their Business Device Trade-In Program, which offers great discounts on Surface devices. Taking advantage of this is simple – just trade in your company’s used laptops, tablets, and phones1 for credit towards the purchase of new Surface devices. Stretch your Surface Technology Budget Further If you’re looking for incredible versatility and exceptional performance in a...

Microsoft’s Luke Cui, a color-imaging scientist who leads the Surface image-quality team, spoke about the care and expertise packed into the imaging software and cameras of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. First, he explained that each new Surface devices sports three cameras which boast: 8-megapixel rear-facing 1080p HD auto-focus camera 5-megapixel front-facing 1080p...

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise are collaborating to build applications for the healthcare, automotive, financial and retail sectors and expand Windows 10 adoption amongst enterprise customers.  HPE will also offer specialist consulting services across a range of Microsoft solutions.

Windows 10 is poised to become the most widely installed version of Windows ever, with more than 50% of enterprises starting their deployments by January 2017, according to Gartner. The research firm expects uptake to be significantly faster rapid than that seen with Windows 7 six years ago. Higher demand for tablet and two-in-one device...

The growth in uptake of Windows 10 has been driving a wave of interest in the Lumia 640 LTE Dual SIM model. There has been heightened activity in the B2B community in particular as more businesses look to integrate mobile devices with their IT systems and provide CYOD options for customers. The Lumia 640 and...

Here’s our quick-and-easy guide to recording screenshots on your Surface or Surface Book. Whether it’s sharing a screen from a game, recording an image of your desktop, or snapping a photo of a Skype session, there are many reasons to take screenshots on your Surface. Surprisingly, there are just as many ways to take a...