October 24, 2013
Skype on Windows 8.1 for new and experienced users alike

To get everyone oriented with the update, Matthew de Beer over at the Skype Tips & Tricks blog has put together a guide for various levels of users, whether you’re experienced with both Skype and Windows 8, new to both, or new to one but not the other.

October 24, 2013
Microsoft announces new agreements to support startups in Africa

Through these agreements, Microsoft gives communities access to Microsoft BizSpark memberships for startups, business networking, capital investment opportunities, events and workshops on the latest Microsoft technologies for developers and the 4Afrika Internship and Volunteer programs, providing access to Microsoft mentors and experts as additional resources.

October 23, 2013
5 Skype features business users may not know about

Many of us use Skype to make calls to family members and friends, but it’s also an impressive tool in the workplace. Did you know, for example, you can use Skype to talk with up to 25 other people on one call as long as everyone is on Skype? You can – and it’s free. That’s just one of the tips shared by Blake Shepard on Skype’s Workplace Blog.

October 23, 2013
Want your cloud to rain money? New, free financial tool helps businesses maximize return on investment

Now that the cloud is becoming commonplace for many enterprises and service providers, attention is naturally turning to how to manage clouds from a cost perspective. Fortunately, financial management has been top-of-mind at Cloud Cruiser for some time, and on Wednesday Microsoft shared that the Cloud Cruiser Express financial management solution is now included at no cost with Windows Azure Pack.

October 23, 2013
Apples and oranges

Post from Abu Dhabi by Frank Shaw, corporate vice president of Communications at Microsoft.