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Microsoft is trying to convince enterprises to switch over to Windows 10, claiming they could potentially save up to $404 per employee over a three-year period when they upgrade from an older version of Windows. But don’t just take Microsoft’s word for …
Analysts name IBM as a “leader” in IaaS cloud
IBM has long touted the benefits of its cloud platform, and now market watchers are beginning to cut it some slack, noting the breadth of its cloud offerings. IBM has just been named as the second leading infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) provider behind Amazon …
Microsoft delays Azure Stack, puts limits on hardware options
The launch of Microsoft’s “Azure-in-a-box” solution Azure Stack has been delayed until the middle of next year. Microsoft says it’s changing its strategy around Azure Stack, and will instead provide the solution via integrated systems built by its hardware partners. That means …
Microsoft reveals plans for Windows Server 2016 release
Microsoft has finally announced what it plans to do with Windows Server 2016, penciling in a firm release date and also providing details of its planned update schedule. As with Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 will be offered via an “as-a-Service” model …
eBay boosts predictive analytics powers with SalesPredict acquisition
eBay Inc. has announced the acquisition of an Israeli startup called SalesPredict, which uses advanced analytics to predict consumer’s buying behavior. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but various media reports put the deal in the $20-30 million region. …
Tech M&As in the doldrums, cloud & security sectors stay hot
A new report from London-based acquisition and merger tracking firm Mergermarket has confirmed what we already knew – that M&A activity has been on the slow side this year, after booming throughout 2015. Mergermarket said the sharp decline in M&As among technology, …
What workers want: Study reveals how tech firms can retain their top talent
What with the rise of automation and increasingly mobile workforces, today’s workplace is rapidly evolving. But despite this, companies will need to employ older tactics if they wish to keep hold of their most talented employees – such as providing them with …
Microsoft issues pre-release of Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft rolled out another Windows build last week, ahead of the release of its planned Anniversary Update. Build 14383 of Windows 10 for both the PC and mobile versions was released to Windows Insiders, who’re essentially Microsoft’s test guinea pigs for new …
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner quits, will not be replaced
Microsoft has announced that long-serving COO Kevin Turner is to leave the company after 11 years. The company will not replace him, but will instead split his duties between five different executives. Turner exits Microsoft and heads directly to the financial trading …
Agriculture industry is ripe for robotic revolution
The impact of automation has already been felt in many sectors, but now it’s poised to shake up one of the oldest economic activities in the world – the agricultural sector. At present, robots are almost unheard of in farming due to …