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Microsoft Azure prices drop following Amazon, Google cloud rate cuts
Three major cloud vendors slashed rates in one week, claiming the cuts were coincidental. Others say this signals a downward pricing trend. News | 13 Mar 2012
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Leap year 2012 outage hits Microsoft Windows Azure
A leap year date glitch caused a 12-hour outage to Microsoft customers' ability to manage Windows Azure services. Does anyone remember Y2K? News | 29 Feb 2012
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Microsoft sharpens Windows Server 8, Azure cloud story
Microsoft gave enterprises a glimpse of how future applications and enterprise platforms will be brought together with Windows Server 8 and Azure. News | 15 Sep 2011
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Data off premise no longer taboo for change averse Microsoft shops
As Microsoft shops take their first steps toward the cloud, many feel more comfortable putting critical data in the hands of third party providers. News | 19 May 2011
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IT pros seek details on Microsoft cloud computing strategy
Windows managers want Microsoft to pull together its cloud story into a cohesive whole. The company is expected to flesh out its plans at this year’s TechEd conference. News | 11 May 2011
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Microsoft System Center opens Windows to the cloud
Microsoft advanced its System Center platforms and features at its annual management conference. IT shops watch with interest but -- no shocker -- few are ready for cloud. News | 22 Mar 2011
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Microsoft taking Hyper-V approach with Azure
As Bob Muglia prepares to leave the company this summer, Microsoft's cloud computing trajectory comes into question. News | 12 Jan 2011
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Microsoft smoothes path to Azure for Windows shops
Microsoft made the on-ramp to Azure easier for Windows users by adding loads of new features. But customers still need time to wrap their heads around the cloud idea. News | 01 Nov 2010
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Finding the silver lining for cloud computing
Trends show that slowly but surely, the cloud is gaining acceptance. How can Windows shops benefit? Column | 27 Aug 2010
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Should Windows shops give in to cloud-based backups?
While the technology exists to put your primary backups in the hands of another, it may not be the most reliable option in every situation. Column | 04 Jun 2010
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