Windows

March 5, 2014
US Partner team helps customers say bye to Windows XP

To help your customers transition from the end of Microsoft support for Windows XP, Office 2003 and Exchange Server 2003 come April 8, the U.S. Partner team encourages you to check out the Get Modern with Windows 8.1 and Office campaign. It provides resources that will help you explain the benefits of modernizing your customers’ businesses by moving them to current versions of Windows, Office and Exchange.

March 5, 2014
Get where you need to go with HERE Maps in the Windows Store

Traveling doesn’t have to be a hassle, not when you have HERE Maps to help you get there. Now available for free from the Windows Store, this comprehensive app gives you dedicated city pages, detailed maps for major cities and directions (public transit, walking and driving).

March 5, 2014
Small businesses: Stay safe, get up to date before Windows XP, Office 2003 support ends April 8

The workplace has changed – we’re all more mobile and more social, and to stay competitive, small businesses need the right tools to compete. If businesses are running Windows XP or Office 2003 after April 8, they not only won’t have the right tools, but they run the risk of falling victim to malware because security updates and support for Windows XP and Office 2003 will cease.

March 3, 2014
Zillow update on Windows PCs and tablets improves searches and is more touch-friendly

When you’re trying to find that needle in a haystack that is your future home sweet home, it helps to have apps like Zillow, which was just updated to a more touch-friendly user interface. Searching more than 100 million listings is also easier when you can narrow your preferences (by price, bedrooms, bathrooms and keywords), pin property searches or specific listings to your Start screen and receive live tile updates.