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Did Microsoft just solve a big business iPad problem
One of the most disappointing things about iOS devices as business devices, and one of the things that keeps the iPad from being a true computing solution, is that there is no support for multiple-user accounts. An unlikely ally is...
How to think about Microsoft's new smartphone
Don't call it a smartphone, says Microsoft — the Surface Duo is a two-screen phablet that will change the world — but only Microsoft's world.
A guide to migrating off Windows Server 2008
With the OS reaching end of life, it’s time to migrate whatever old servers you have left, and it’s not a trivial job.
Apple WWDC 2020: The challenges IT must prepare for
The countdown is on for IT departments to prepare for iOS and iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur and Macs running on Apple silicon.
Will Microsoft provide the operating system that enables 5G?
While most of the focus around 5G has been on the network operators and infrastructure providers, there’s been an 'under the covers' war being waged on who will power the massive computing core of the new networks.
How smartphone apps could save lives (and the economy)
By enabling daily self-diagnosis, contact tracing and research, smartphone apps could be the key to quickly beating the coronavirus -- but there's one problem.
Why does everyone want to replace Android?
Several companies – including Google – are working hard to replace Android with other operating systems. Here's why and which OS is the likely victor.
Review: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 includes updates that Microsoft introduced over the past three years as well as many new security, administration, storage and Azure cloud integration features.
9 ways to use Windows 7 (safely) when support ends
With Microsoft's support ending in January, our Windows 7 Survival Guide for 2020 offers ways to protect your older machines that can't or won't be upgraded.
Windows 10 1909: What's in it for enterprises?
This fall's update for Windows 10 may not include a raft of new features, but it does offer something even more important to enterprise IT: extended support that should make future upgrades easier to manage.
Will Chromebooks rule the enterprise? (5 reasons it may)
Google schooled Apple and Microsoft in the education market by growing market share from zero to 60 in eight years. Insider Pro columnist Mike Elgan examines whether Google can do it again in the enterprise.
How to create a mobile policy for iOS devices
When developing a mobile policy for iPhones and iPads, it’s important to keep in mind that from an EMM perspective, Apple’s biggest goal ( beyond privacy) is delivering a single seamless iOS experience.
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10 most-read articles on Insider Pro this week
What are your colleagues – or your competitors – reading on Insider Pro? These are our 10 most popular articles this week.
How to create a mobile policy for Android devices
Android has become a viable enterprise platform and in some ways is beating Apple in terms of enterprise functionality. This means that IT departments supporting Android devices need to create and implement effective policies.
How Windows 10 users can upgrade on their schedule, not Microsoft's
Now that Microsoft has changed the way Windows upgrades are rolled out, it's possible for users to delay updating – within limits. Here's what to do.
Earnings insights: Enterprise Windows 7-to-10 migrations won't wrap by January
In its earnings report this month, Microsoft said it expects some companies to miss the upcoming deadline to move to Windows 10 before support ends for its predecessor.
