Editors' Picks
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Can object storage systems be used with file-based apps?
Learn how to use applications such as Microsoft Exchange or SQL Server with object storage systems on the back end.16 May 2013
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Stripping a Microsoft Office password from a document with DocRecrypt
DocRecrypt, an Office 2013 tool, allows an admins to get into an otherwise inaccessible file by stripping it of its Microsoft Office password.23 Apr 2013
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Microsoft Office 365 tries to keep enterprises in its suite spot
IT shops may find that the entire Office 365 suite is a good deal, once they parse Microsoft's licensing options and address initial misgivings.05 Apr 2013
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Is a subscription for Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus too much change?
To guarantee its revenue stream, Microsoft must convince businesses that subscribing to Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus is worth the monthly cost.05 Apr 2013
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Windows 8 app updates streamline user experience across devices
Microsoft's Windows 8 app updates are a step in the right direction, but may not provide enterprise users with the functionality they need.27 Mar 2013
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Microsoft plays up new Office collaboration tools to boost Windows 8
Microsoft encourages customers to buy Windows 8 for the collaboration tools in Office 2013, but many IT shops already use Web-based alternatives.19 Mar 2013
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Proof that middleware could be the future of Windows
Three trends happening right now in the IT industry show that the future of Windows applications and OSes is middleware.12 Feb 2013
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Office productivity software choices, once easy, now are complicated
Once a standard desktop, Windows OS and Microsoft office productivity software were easy choices for IT. Why things have gotten much more complicated.30 Jan 2013
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Office productivity software choices, once easy, now are complicated
Once a standard desktop, Windows OS and Microsoft office productivity software were easy choices for IT. Why things have gotten much more complicated.18 Jan 2013
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Knowledge management strategy helps gas company retain worker know-how
Pacific Gas and Electric shares advice on how to hold on to institutional knowledge when highly experienced workers hit retirement age.17 Jan 2013
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Comparing Office 2013 and Office 365 pricing, packages
We explain the differences between Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2013, including the evolution of Office and Microsoft Office pricing.11 Jan 2013
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Office 2013 release won't bridge gap between desktops, mobile devices
It's still difficult for IT to deliver Windows applications to mobile devices, and the Microsoft Office 2013 release doesn't go the extra mile.08 Jan 2013
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Microsoft Office 2013 crackable, so look to Office password recovery
Microsoft Office 2013 may have improved protection, but third-party tools have already cracked passwords. See how to use Office password recovery.07 Jan 2013
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IT shops may skip Office 2013 upgrade in favor of Office in the cloud
Microsoft will release Office 2013 within the next two months, but few customers will upgrade. Other may use cloud-based productivity suites instead.04 Jan 2013
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Top 10 Windows tips of 2012
Check out the most-read Windows tips of 2012. Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Store apps and Office 2013 dominated your interests this year.12 Dec 2012
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How CIOs can quell email overload by adopting true transparency
When an NYU sophomore accidentally launched the Reply-All-Calypse, it proved that true transparency is key to preventing email overload.30 Nov 2012
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Users at SharePoint conference cautious about Yammer integration plans
On the exhibit hall floor at the SharePoint conference in Las Vegas, SharePoint users talk about plans for integrating Yammer with SharePoint 2013.28 Nov 2012
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Users offer mixed reactions to SharePoint, Yammer integration plans
Microsoft's plan to integrate Yammer with SharePoint 2013 struck a chord with users at the annual SharePoint conference in Las Vegas.20 Nov 2012
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Will quicker Office and Windows releases help or hurt IT?
As Microsoft tries to become as agile as Apple and Google, there's concern that fast-paced Windows releases won't work for enterprise customers.15 Nov 2012
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Where do CIOs see their best opportunities for cutting costs?
Facing flat IT budgets and under pressure to invest in new technology, where do CIOs see opportunities for cutting costs? Follow the money.14 Nov 2012