Microsoft

Microsoft stakes out ambitious goal of 1B Windows 10 devices

But will the number matter where it counts, in mobile?

Microsoft returns to its roots at Build with smart cows

Over the years columnist Rob Enderle has witnessed Microsoft undergo many changes and make many mistakes. But, at this year’s Build conference he saw a glimpse of the old Microsoft -- and it all started with a presentation on smart cows.

Have Salesforce’s rumored acquisition suitors looked at its financials?

Any other firm with a balance sheet this bad would get hell from Wall Street.

Microsoft jumps into application monitoring

Microsoft open-sources JavaScript tools

ManifoldJS turns Web experiences into native mobile apps, while Vorlon.JS offers remote JavaScript debugging

Can Microsoft’s new Surface 3 replace your notebook?

Microsoft wants you to replace your notebook and tablet with one device — the Surface 3. But can its Windows 8.1-running hybrid do the job of both without compromise?

Microsoft is about to gain 15,000 retail stores

Not discussed much in the acquisition was Nokia's massive worldwide retail presence, which Microsoft is planning to use to launch Windows 10 in India.

10 third-party tools to suit your Office 365 needs

From migration to monitoring, third-party tools and partners help you make the most of Office 365

Microsoft woos Android, iOS devs with porting toolkit

At Build, Microsoft unveils plan that lets developers reuse Java, C++, and Objective-C code for Windows

Microsoft’s HoloLens adds virtual life to Raspberry Pi 2 gadgets, robots