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November 03, 2021 03 Nov'21
Microsoft Ignite 2021 conference coverage

Microsoft is expected to highlight the features in its new Windows desktop and server products as well as company efforts in artificial intelligence and cloud services.
September 29, 2021 29 Sep'21
ThoughtSpot reports cloud growth, but IPO still not imminent

ThoughtSpot, which made a strategic shift to prioritize the cloud in 2020 in anticipation of eventually going public, reported substantial year-over-year SaaS revenue growth.
August 02, 2021 02 Aug'21
SAS planning an IPO after rumored acquisition talks end

The longtime independent analytics vendor, which just two weeks ago was in negotiations to get acquired, revealed plans to, instead, prepare for an initial public stock offering.
July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21
SAS, Microsoft a possible pairing after Broadcom talks end

Acquisition talks between SAS and Broadcom broke down a day after they were reported, but SAS may have hoped all along to attract another potential buyer.

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Microsoft MyAnalytics

Microsoft MyAnalytics, formerly Delve Analytics, is an application designed to help employees and their managers gain insight into how workers spend their time, with the goal of optimizing tasks and making them more efficient. Continue Reading
Register for AIIM's Certified Information Professional certification

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How the Microsoft Authenticator app integrates with Azure AD

Microsoft expanded the Microsoft Authenticator app to integrate with tens of thousands of Azure AD apps. Expert Dave Shackleford explains how this tool is improving security. Continue Reading
Microsoft Ignite 2018 conference coverage

Keep up to date on the latest developments from the Microsoft Ignite 2018 conference and get a closer look at the latest software and hardware offerings from the company. Continue Reading
Microsoft Ignite 2017 conference coverage

Check all the developments from the Microsoft Ignite 2017 conference in Orlando and track the company's strategic moves in its hardware, software and services businesses. Continue Reading

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Power BI tools make actionable data accessible to all

Microsoft Power BI provides data insights for executives, line-of-business workers and data analysts alike. Here's an overview of what it can do for each type of user. Continue Reading
Office 365 cloud services encounter turbulence

Microsoft Office 365 cloud services are gaining momentum and projected to be the future leader in cloud computing deployments, according to one survey. But getting up there won't be easy. An Office 365 migration to the cloud requires moving content ... Continue Reading
Keep Office 365 compliance in check with these tools

A move to Microsoft's cloud productivity suite doesn't mean you have to compromise on compliance. These Office 365 security tools allow IT to move to the service and uphold data protection. Continue Reading

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Common pitfalls that derail BI initiatives

Business intelligence tools can provide a valuable gauge for enterprise productivity, but many BI initiatives are stymied by common roadblocks. Continue Reading
Tips on how to properly use Excel for business intelligence projects

Learn how to properly use Excel for business intelligence projects, including advice on governing and securing your data sources and putting data governance processes in place. Continue Reading