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Microsoft has announced that HoloLens is now available to pre-order in the UK. Aimed at developers and enterprise customers, users will be able to get their hands on the device later this year. Six new markets can now pre-order the device, which will allow users to see computer-generated holograms in the real world. From last month,...

From 1st January 2017 Microsoft will increase the price of its enterprise licensing for software and cloud. Microsoft has announced the following British Pound price increases to harmonise costs for enterprise software and cloud services within the EU/EFTA region. These are as follows: On-premises enterprise software will increase by 13% Enterprise cloud will increase by 22% Affected agreements...

Two new Windows 10 Enterprise licensing options have been released, delivering subscription licenses for Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, a technology that adds a post-breach layer of protection to Windows 10 clients. The new license are available within the following licensing programs for midsize and large organisations; Enterprise Agreements, Select Plus, and Microsoft Products and...

The Microsoft data centres in the UK South and UK West are open for Azure and Office 365 business: With the availability of Microsoft new U.K. regions, Azure now offers customers 28 regions — available today — with six more coming soon for a total of 34, more than any other major cloud provider. In...

Microsoft has released new accessories, expanding it’s line up with a lightweight universal and foldable keyboard, Bluetooth Mouse and Wireless Display Adapter to its premium range. The Universal Foldable Keyboard fits easily in a pocket and works with Windows, iOS and Android. It can be paired with any combination of two compatible devices and switch between...

Microsoft’s $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn – the largest in its history has sparked off a wave of speculation about the software giant’s intentions.  While Microsoft has stressed that LinkedIn will retain its ‘distinct brand, culture and independence’, observers have said that the move could see Outlook, Office 365 and Exchange integrated with LinkedIn’s and...

Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is one of the largest car dealerships in Europe, with over 2 million customers in the UK. They recently decided to upgrade their technology infrastructure in order to improve business efficiency. Working with technology solutions provider SCC, Arnold Clark began with an overhaul of their wi fi network. Having improved wireless internet meant that staff...

Microsoft’s Software Assurance (SA) Service offers a wide range of benefits to corporate users. The core premise behind SA is to give users the ability to spread payments over several years, while offering “free” upgrades to newer versions during that time period. Microsoft differentiates License and Software Assurance. Customers may purchase (depending on the program), a...

Azure users can benefit from adding a Digital Partner of Record to their subscription, as it provides the partner with access to usage and consumption data. This enables them to better serve your organisation and help optimise the use of Azure services for your desired business outcomes. The Partner of Record is the partner who...

Microsoft has been retiring it’s Select Plus Plan since July 1, 2015 and now any remaining customers will no longer be able to make new purchases after their agreement anniversary. All future purchases will be moved to the Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA). Customers will continue to have full rights and access to all...

The new PrivacyShield for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3 from PerfectFit keeps screens safe from wandering eyes. Made with tempered glass, this luxury screen protector is designed to provide impact and scratch protection with no loss in touch screen sensitivity. The ultra-smooth surface is polished with a unique anti-smudge finish to repel natural finger and...

Despite a decline of around 10% in PC shipments across the EMEA region – to 19.5 million units – in the first quarter of 2016, analyst firm Gartner said that sales remained stable in the UK and in Germany. In France they declined due to the transition to high-definition TV. Garter provided some optimism for...