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Scott Bekker
Scott Bekker is the editor in chief of Redmond Channel Partner magazine.
Digital Government
Not dead yet: Windows XP alive and kicking
Despite not being officially supported by Microsoft for the last year, some 250 million users were still actively using Windows XP in March 2015, according to market analysts.
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
Windows admins can get Intune on Oct. 17
The service, which succeeds an earlier beta version, can help with systems management and deploying updates and new software.
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
More 'Mango' smart phones on their way
HTC showed off two devices running Windows Phone 7.5 "Mango" Sept. 1.
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
Which operating system will be 2011's bestseller?
One operating system will be on 42 percent of all PCs when 2012 rolls around. Is it the one you use?
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
Death march begins for Windows XP, Office 2003, IE6
"We love those products, but ... they're dead," exec says, as company announces their last 1,000 days of support.
- By Scott Bekker
Infrastructure
Google Apps and Office 365: comparing apples to oranges?
The Google Apps team took on Office 365 the day before Microsoft had its big cloud launch, but so far the software conglomerate has allowed the new application to speak for itself.
- By Scott Bekker
Infrastructure
Microsoft announces release date for Office 365
The company's much-anticipated online productivity suite, which will have desktop productivity functionality added, will hit the shelves June 28.
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
Intel hints at Microsoft's tablet and mobile plans for Windows 8
Microsoft hasn't said much about its strategy for Windows 8, but Intel has let slip a few details.
- By Scott Bekker
Digital Government
Microsoft to discontinue Essential Business Server
Microsoft will discontinue development of its midmarket-focused Windows Essential Business Server (EBS), the company said, noting that several changes led to the decision to streamline its server portfolio.
- By Scott Bekker