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March 23, 2022

Microsoft, its partners, and the ‘last-mile problem’

Microsoft recently unveiled changes to its partner program that shift the emphasis from customer to support to sales, sales, sales. Read more ▶

Image: Sponsored by AMD: SILICON-BASED SECURITY FEATURES

Sponsored by AMD: SILICON-BASED SECURITY FEATURES

AMD Ryzen™ PRO 6000 Series processors are the world’s first x86 processors integrated with the Microsoft Pluton security processor to help provide continuous protection(1) for user identity, data, and applications. (1. As of January 2022, AMD has not independently verified that the Pluton security processor provides “continuous protection,” as stated by Microsoft).

Microsoft’s Work Trend Index highlights a growing disconnect over hybrid work

The vendor’s annual survey showed a growing divide between employer and employee attitudes towards hybrid work.

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 22579 for the Dev Channel, released on March 18, 2022.

Image: ICYMI: The rocky past and promising future of Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant

ICYMI: The rocky past and promising future of Cortana, Microsoft’s digital assistant

At first meant to compete with virtual assistants like Siri, Google Now, and Alexa, Cortana has been stripped of many functions and seemingly left to wither away. But its business-focused reboot may hold the key to long-term success.

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