11/1/2012

Tools for Windows 8 Early Adopters

With analysts at Gartner Inc. discouraging enterprises from upgrading to Windows 8 yet, the expectation is for a fairly slow rollout of the radically different OS. For customers willing to leap right away, though, there are a few tools that partners can use to ease migrations.


In-Depth

For Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Puts Hosting Partners First

By Scott Bekker

Hosting services providers have always been important stakeholders in Windows Server development. With the 2012 version and its Cloud OS emphasis, Microsoft hosters' needs come to the fore.


Will Windows 8 Bring Boom Times for Ultrabooks?

By Scott Bekker

OEMs looking to take advantage of the Windows 8 wave are flooding the channel with new, touch-capable models -- but many face pricing challenges. With the PC market struggling, what are the chances for the Ultrabook's success?


Windows 8 Migration Tools for Early Adopters

By Gladys Rama

With analysts at Gartner Inc. discouraging enterprises from upgrading to Windows 8 yet, the expectation is for a fairly slow rollout of the radically different OS. For customers willing to leap right away, though, there are a few tools that partners can use to ease migrations.


Windows 8 Ultrabooks Gallery, Part 2: Convertibles and More

By Scott Bekker

RCP shines the spotlight on five more early Ultrabook models from Lenovo, Dell and others that are looking to take advantage of Microsoft's touch focus in Windows 8.


News

Microsoft To Consolidate MPN Competencies in November (CHART)

By Scott Bekker

Microsoft is reducing the number of competencies in the Microsoft Partner Network this month from 29 to 25.