Editors' Picks
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Patch Tuesday September 2013: Critical bulletins for Office, SharePoint, IE
The September 2013 Patch Tuesday releases included 13 bulletins from Microsoft, four deemed critical.10 Sep 2013
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Choose a Microsoft Office 2013 license based on user number, devices
The number of versions of Microsoft Office 2013 can be confusing, so we walk you through Office 2013 license options, including for mobile devices.29 Aug 2013
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Office 2013 security features for the enterprise include digital signatures
Our continuing look at Office 2013 features for enterprise IT examines Office 2013 security measures such as recovery of password-protected documents.14 Aug 2013
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Four Office 2013 features address security configuration, authorization
Microsoft Office 2013 features for enterprise IT include tools for security configuration, authentication and restriction of file copying.02 Aug 2013
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Alternative tablet applications for Microsoft Office users
Microsoft Office users who work from tablets know that the two don't always play nice, but there are alternative tablet applications for workers to use.30 Jul 2013
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The use cases (or not) for upgrading to Microsoft Office 2013 editions
As IT shops consider various Microsoft Office 2013 editions, they should determine which revised and new Microsoft Office 2013 features work best.19 Jul 2013
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Microsoft's revised Resource Kit can ease Office 2013 deployment
Microsoft's free Office 2013 Resource Kit provides documentation for Office 2013 deployment, as well as for management after an Office deployment.10 Jun 2013
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Using Active Directory activation and other new Office 2013 tools
Among the new Office 2013 tools for IT admins are a method for volume activation, administrative template files and files for custom installations.31 May 2013
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Weighing Windows 8 features: Windows 8 pros
As IT shops weigh Windows 8 pros and cons, they should note these Windows 8 features that can benefit users and admins alike.30 May 2013
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New Office 2013 features can help IT pros as much as end users
New features in Microsoft Office 2013 make desktop management more efficient. See what Office Web Apps Server, Office Telemetry and more can do.24 May 2013
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Finding a prescription for desktop security management at Sharp HealthCare
Desktop security policy must cover the use of mobile devices and the cloud. Sharp HealthCare uses a mix of software for desktop security management.23 May 2013
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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
Security Management Strategies for the CIO