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Microsoft Brings Azure Cloud OS to China

'Net Features : wm-webhosting — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 18:38:00 GMT

China’s increasingly important role in the future of the Internet and Web hosting just got a major seal of approval from Microsoft, who recently announced that it was going to bring its Windows Azure cloud-based operating system to the Asian nation. This launch, which follows the release of Windows Server 2012, will bring multi-tenant public and private cloud services to millions of the businesses that operate in the world’s most populous country, giving owners a choice in how (and when) they will move to the cloud. Thanks to both Server 2012 and Azure, Windows customers can find the cloud that best matches the needs of their businesses, from on-premises datacenters to a public cloud. According to a report from Forrester Research , the public cloud market in China is set to grow from $297 million in 2011 to an astonishing $3.8 billion in 2020. Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding with the municipality of Shanghai and inked a deal to license its technologies with the company 21Vianet , which will provide Windows Azure services from its local Chinese datacenters to provide the best performance for its customers in the country....(read more)

Windows Server Host Now Features node.js Support

'Net Features : wm-webhosting — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 07:45:00 GMT

Over the last few years, server-side JavaScript implementation node.js has really picked up in popularity among developers, and because of this, utilizing the software system has become more of a priority for many Web hosting providers. Microsoft Windows...(read more)

Windows Azure Comes to Web Hosts

'Net Features : wm-webhosting — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Microsoft, once unquestionably the biggest name in technology, has fallen drastically behind the pack in most areas over the years. However, as of late the company has been making a major push to remain relevant, if not become a leader, in today’s...(read more)

Cloud Bursting - Cloudshare Integrates with TFS

'Net Features : wm-webhosting — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Cloud solution provider Cloudshare announced an integration with Microsoft TFS (Team Foundation Server) which will provide its customres both on-premise and cloud-based development and testing labs. Cloudshare customers will be able to create new multi...(read more)

Microsoft Cloud Service Gets First Major Update

Michael Garrity — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:06:00 GMT

Microsoft has officially unveiled the first major update to its cloud productivity service, Microsoft Office 365, that includes over 30 new enhancements for collaboration and communication within a company.

The new features, which are based largely on customer feedback, also include improvements to SkyDrive, the company's online document storage and file-sharing solution, such as simple app-centric sharing, powerful file management and easier uploads with HTML5.

Another key change is Lync support for Macs, so that Apple users can now use instant messaging, presence and videoconferencing with Office. The update also introduces SharePoint Business Connectivity Services, which allows users to connect information to line-of-business applications, as well as support for Windows Phone 7.5.

The service is also being rolled out in 22 additional markets including Argentina, Iceland, Indonesia and South Africa.