An all-in-one-place resource that keeps you up-to-date across the full breadth of Microsoft activities so you never miss anything important (and never get caught by surprise). Published online each week and in print every month, our Update news & analysis service covers every aspect of Microsoft—including operating systems and server apps, development tools and programs, desktop applications, appliances, online services, licensing, organizational shifts, marketing and sales initiatives, and much more.
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