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Pedestrians walking in front of the Microsoft store in New York. Photographer: Mark Kauzlarich / Bloomberg
"Microsoft Monday" is a weekly column dedicated to Microsoft. This week, "Microsoft Monday" features information on Windows 10 quality initiatives, the reissue of the Windows update of October 2018, a rumor about an Xbox One diskless offer, Xbox Black Friday deals, the revamp of Cortana for iOS, LinkedIn Pages, LinkedIn. Sales Navigator enhancements, XOXCO and FSLogix acquisitions and more!
Focus on Windows 10 quality initiatives
Microsoft has experienced several slowdowns after deploying several Windows 10 updates this year. For example, Microsoft had to delay the Windows 10 April 2018 update because of system lock issues on the PCs. Last month, Microsoft had to shoot the update of Windows 10 October 2018 because it was causing the deletion of files. And last week, Microsoft accidentally demotion of users from Windows 10 Pro machines to Windows 10 Home.
In the future, Microsoft will hear comments from Windows 10 users and the company will be more transparent about how Windows will be tested. In addition, Microsoft will publish more blog posts in a series of detailed explanations of the work that Microsoft is doing to publish Windows versions.
"Even a multi-element detection process will leave out the problems of an ecosystem as vast, diverse and complex as Windows. Although we always work diligently to eliminate problems before deployment, there is always the possibility of a problem. When this happens, we strive to minimize the impact and intervene quickly and transparently to inform and protect our customers. " said in a blog post that Michael Michael Fortin, corporate vice president of Microsoft. "Up to now, we have focused almost exclusively on the rapid detection and resolution of problems. We will focus more on transparency and communication. We believe in transparency as a principle and we will continue to invest in clear and regular communications with our customers when problems arise. Of course, we have the responsibility to protect customers, and in some cases (eg, zero-day exploits), we prioritize this protection prior to the release of security updates, and we can again clarify the security updates. problem. "
Reissue of the Windows update of October 2018
Microsoft has also reissued the Windows 10 October 2018 update last week. The previous version had a file deletion bug that affected the Documents directory of some users. Microsoft has fixed this bug with several other overdrafts.
One of the reasons that Windows 10 comes with bugs is that some members of the QA team and software test were fired earlier. As a result, Microsoft had to transform its development process to be able to send two major updates a year instead of publishing a service pack every few years. This model of software versions explains why Windows 10 has become "Windows as a service".
The re-release of Windows 10 is being rolled out. And it starts with users who manually check for updates to their systems and through the multimedia installation program.
"In addition to extensive internal validation, we have taken the time to closely monitor the comments and diagnostic data of our Windows Insiders and the millions of devices listed in the Windows 10 October update, and we we have no other evidence of data loss ", said Microsoft's director of program management for Windows maintenance and delivery, John Cable. "Based on this data, we are starting today the re-release of the October update by making it available via the media and advanced users seeking to manually check for updates."
Upgrades to the upcoming Windows Store
Microsoft plans to improve the Windows Store to convince players to use the platform as an alternative to Steam. On X018, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, acknowledged that he had received comments about the store and said his goal was to make it "geared to the players we know they want to see the better" according to Engadget.
Although he did not specify the changes to be made, Mr. Spencer stated that he would play a "larger leadership role" on the Windows Store.
Spencer: a lot to share at the E3 2019
Spencer also tweeted that the Xbox team had a lot to share at E3 2019. This is a stark contrast to Sony, Microsoft's biggest rival in the console business. Sony has announced that it will not attend the E3 2019, the first time the company does not attend since the game conference launched in 1995.
"Many to share with fans at the E3 2019. Always a highlight of the year to witness the creativity of the industry and the energy of the community", says Spencer in the tweet.
Disc-Free Xbox One Rumor
According to Thurrott sources, Microsoft plans to start selling Xbox One configurations without a disk drive next year. This could bring down the cost of about 100 dollars for consoles.
And if you have already purchased discs, there may be a "disk-to-digital" exchange program that allows you to visit a store and make the games tangible in download codes. In addition, Microsoft could introduce next year a "revised version" of the Xbox One S that would reduce costs while having a disk drive.
Cortana Redesign for iOS unfolds
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Microsoft has deployed Cortana version 3.0 for iOS. Some of the new features include a new chat experience for answers, a new place to manage and configure your Cortana devices, the ability to listen to music and podcasts anytime. And you can manage tasks, meetings, emails, reminders and tasks on the go. In addition, you can join Skype or teams by asking Cortana.
You may notice that there is a tab called "Coming Soon". The Upcoming tab lets you stay abreast of important details of the day, such as weather, traffic and suggested tasks.
Xbox Black Friday Offers
The price of the Xbox One X console has been reduced to $ 399 and 500% of Xbox games have a 65% discount during the holiday season for Black Friday. Microsoft Xbox Live Gold members had access to discounts earlier, with an additional 10% discount on 65% discounts.
Of the 500 games at discounted prices, 154 were Xbox 360 titles and extensions. And many Xbox 360 titles are compatible with earlier versions. The complete list of offers is published on a blog on MajorNelson.com.
LinkedIn presents the pages
Last week, LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional social networking company, announced Pages – a way for brands, small businesses and businesses to connect with their subscribers. The professional social network also announced that its media business would reach $ 2 billion by the end of the year. 30 million pages on LinkedIn will benefit from these changes.
Plus LinkedIn has also put in place two new relevant partnerships for Pages. This includes an integration of the Hootsuite API allowing administrators to receive notifications on the social media platform in case of activity on the LinkedIn pages. And there is an integration with Crunchbase, which brings information about financing and key investors on LinkedIn.
"LinkedIn generates more than 2 million messages, videos and articles in the feed per day, and these interactions are growing. Our new Pages experience is designed to encourage active LinkedIn communities and conversations with employees, customers and subscribers of a business. The pages are designed to help organizations build authentic relationships with their members, grow their business, and build lasting relationships, "said Sparsh Agarwal, Product Manager, LinkedIn Pages.
Pages can be associated with hashtags, and administrators can now publish PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and PDFs. LinkedIn has added content suggestions to bring topics and content into contact with their target audience on LinkedIn. With this information, administrators are able to manage and create content with which the public will engage.
Career Pages offers users the opportunity to appeal to current and potential talent with a Life tab and an Jobs tab. This gives a personalized insight into the company's culture, jobs and what it means to work in your company. And Microsoft is currently deploying the ability to respond and share LinkedIn posts again where a company's page is mentioned, such as customer testimonials and product reviews.
New Features of LinkedIn Sales Navigator
LinkedIn has announced several new features for Sales Navigator, including advanced alerts, customer lists, lead page details, advanced search, and a more intuitive account center. With these features, vendors will have the flexibility and access to the data needed to quickly generate information. More LinkedIn launches a new category of SNAP partner called Web Conferencing with Zoom as the first partner.
Alerts are now part of LinkedIn's main menu bar on desktops and mobile versions of Sales Navigator. And three new alerts are added to the already existing set in Sales Navigator, which includes a registered account that has just raised funds, a registered prospect that is associated with your company's LinkedIn posts and a user who has A registered account has viewed your profile.
And now you can create unlimited and customized lists on the desktop and mobile versions of Sales Navigator. So, your custom lists are right at your desk or on the go, whether you're planning meetings at trade shows or for the quarter.
Microsoft is also laying the groundwork for group discussions with the new "Reports to" field on the main pages. So, once you have learned who is responsible for a person, you can then add this information to their page by searching for a name or navigation recommendations.
There is a redesigned administrative experience that simplifies tasks, from assigning users to managing groups. And the account center has been deployed as a LinkedIn platform. If you are an administrator of Sales Navigator and other LinkedIn business products, such as LinkedIn Learning or Recruiter, you can manage the seats from a single location.
On mobile devices, advanced search has been implemented. All desktop search features are added to the Sales Navigator mobile app.
The Zoom integration into the new SNAP Web Conferencing Partner Category allows you to fly over the name of a person on the list of people participating in a Zoom call and view Sales Navigator information, such as profile pictures and titles.
Acquisition of XOXCO
Microsoft announced the acquisition of XOXCO, an AI startup based in Austin, Texas. XOXCO is known to have created a bot for Slack called Howdy and Botkit on GitHub. Howdy helps schedule meetings via Slack and Botkit provides tools for developers to create chatbots. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
"We shared the goals of creating a community of startups and innovators, sharing best practices and continuing to reinforce our interest in conversational AI, as well as developing tools for users to create experiences using more speech and language ", Lili Cheng, vice president of Microsoft for Conversational AI, said in a blog post. "Microsoft Bot Framework, available as a service in Azure and GitHub, supports more than 360,000 developers today. With this acquisition, we continue to realize our approach of democratizing AI development, conversation and dialogue, and integrating conversation experiences in which people communicate. "
Microsoft has made several acquisitions of AI in the last six months, including Semantic Machines, Bonsai and Lobe. And the company announced the acquisition of GitHub for $ 7.5 billion in June.
Acquisition of FSLogix
Brad Anderson (Microsoft 365 CVP) and Julia White (Microsoft Azure CVP) ad Microsoft has acquired FSLogix to extend the company's virtualization capabilities and offer a richer experience to Microsoft 365 customers. FSLogix is an application provisioning platform that reduces resources, time and effort. Work needed to support virtualization. And FSLogix's solutions improve customer experience and productivity while reducing IT support needs.
"The way Microsoft 365 helps customers move to a modern office experience places it at the heart of workplace transformation," Microsoft said in a blog post. "A modern desktop computer with Windows 10 and Office 365 not only offers the most productive and secure computing experience, it also saves time and money in computing, and allows you to focus on improving business results. For many companies, their specific needs require the virtualization of a modern workstation. "
Microsoft announced the Windows virtual workstation in September 2018, which is a Microsoft 365 service that allows customers to run desktop experiences on Azure. And it's considered the only cloud-based solution that delivers a multi-user Windows 10 experience that's optimized for Office 365 ProPlus and includes free Windows 7 Extended Security updates.
Outlook Plugin for GreatHorn Mailbox Protection
GreatHorn has announced a new plugin for Microsoft Outlook, designed to inform users of tools and information to protect them from phishing attacks and unwanted emails. This tool is called GreatHorn Mailbox Protection.
With GreatHorn mailbox protection, Outlook users, without having to switch to another system, now have access to previously hidden relationship and risk data.
The new Outlook plug-in also allows users to quickly and visually understand the strength of their relationship with the sender, the date of their last outgoing communication with the sender, the probability that the sender sends since his domain and the relative risk of links embedded in the email.
"The security sector continues to treat users as the" weak link "in their security practices, rather than as intelligent, informed and vital elements of a real security posture," said the CEO and CEO in a statement. co-founder of GreatHorn, Kevin O & # 39; Brien. . "Until now, e-mail users did not have a meaningful context or the security tools they needed to make better risk decisions when they opened and interacted with them." messages. With GreatHorn Mailbox Protection, however, relationship and risk data will be immediately and easily accessible to the user, without the need for technical training or navigating to another system. GreatHorn mailbox protection allows end users to take action on the front end, reducing the vulnerability of their business to advanced email attacks. "
You can subscribe to the GreatHorn Mailbox Protection beta from greathorn.com/mailbox-protection. It will also soon be deployed via Microsoft Office Store and Google Chrome Web Store.
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Pedestrians walking in front of the Microsoft store in New York. Photographer: Mark Kauzlarich / Bloomberg
"Microsoft Monday" is a weekly column dedicated to Microsoft. This week, "Microsoft Monday" features information on Windows 10 quality initiatives, the reissue of the Windows update of October 2018, a rumor about an Xbox One diskless offer, Xbox Black Friday deals, the revamp of Cortana for iOS, LinkedIn Pages, LinkedIn. Sales Navigator enhancements, XOXCO and FSLogix acquisitions and more!
Focus on Windows 10 quality initiatives
Microsoft has experienced several slowdowns after deploying several Windows 10 updates this year. For example, Microsoft had to delay the Windows 10 April 2018 update because of system lock issues on the PCs. Last month, Microsoft had to shoot the update of Windows 10 October 2018 because it was causing the deletion of files. And last week, Microsoft accidentally demotion of users from Windows 10 Pro machines to Windows 10 Home.
In the future, Microsoft will hear comments from Windows 10 users and the company will be more transparent about how Windows will be tested. In addition, Microsoft will publish more blog posts in a series of detailed explanations of the work that Microsoft is doing to publish Windows versions.
"Even a multi-element detection process will leave out the problems of an ecosystem as vast, diverse and complex as Windows. Although we always work diligently to eliminate problems before deployment, there is always the possibility of a problem. When this happens, we strive to minimize the impact and intervene quickly and transparently to inform and protect our customers. " said in a blog post that Michael Michael Fortin, corporate vice president of Microsoft. "Up to now, we have focused almost exclusively on the rapid detection and resolution of problems. We will focus more on transparency and communication. We believe in transparency as a principle and we will continue to invest in clear and regular communications with our customers when problems arise. Of course, we have the responsibility to protect customers, and in some cases (eg, zero-day exploits), we prioritize this protection prior to the release of security updates, and we can again clarify the security updates. problem. "
Reissue of the Windows update of October 2018
Microsoft has also reissued the Windows 10 October 2018 update last week. The previous version had a file deletion bug that affected the Documents directory of some users. Microsoft has fixed this bug with several other overdrafts.
One of the reasons that Windows 10 comes with bugs is that some members of the QA team and software test were fired earlier. As a result, Microsoft had to transform its development process to be able to send two major updates a year instead of publishing a service pack every few years. This model of software versions explains why Windows 10 has become "Windows as a service".
The re-release of Windows 10 is being rolled out. And it starts with users who manually check for updates to their systems and through the multimedia installation program.
"In addition to extensive internal validation, we have taken the time to closely monitor the comments and diagnostic data of our Windows Insiders and the millions of devices listed in the Windows 10 October update, and we we have no other evidence of data loss ", said Microsoft's director of program management for Windows maintenance and delivery, John Cable. "Based on this data, we are starting today the re-release of the October update by making it available via the media and advanced users seeking to manually check for updates."
Upgrades to the upcoming Windows Store
Microsoft plans to improve the Windows Store to convince players to use the platform as an alternative to Steam. On X018, Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, acknowledged that he had received comments about the store and said his goal was to make it "geared to the players we know they want to see the better" according to Engadget.
Although he did not specify the changes to be made, Mr. Spencer stated that he would play a "larger leadership role" on the Windows Store.
Spencer: a lot to share at the E3 2019
Spencer also tweeted that the Xbox team had a lot to share at E3 2019. This is a stark contrast to Sony, Microsoft's biggest rival in the console business. Sony has announced that it will not attend the E3 2019, the first time the company does not attend since the game conference launched in 1995.
"Many to share with fans at the E3 2019. Always a highlight of the year to witness the creativity of the industry and the energy of the community", says Spencer in the tweet.
Disc-Free Xbox One Rumor
According to Thurrott sources, Microsoft plans to start selling Xbox One configurations without a disk drive next year. This could bring down the cost of about 100 dollars for consoles.
And if you have already purchased discs, there may be a "disk-to-digital" exchange program that allows you to visit a store and make the games tangible in download codes. In addition, Microsoft could introduce next year a "revised version" of the Xbox One S that would reduce costs while having a disk drive.
Cortana Redesign for iOS unfolds
Microsoft has deployed Cortana version 3.0 for iOS. Some of the new features include a new chat experience for answers, a new place to manage and configure your Cortana devices, the ability to listen to music and podcasts anytime. And you can manage tasks, meetings, emails, reminders and tasks on the go. In addition, you can join Skype or teams by asking Cortana.
You may notice that there is a tab called "Coming Soon". The Upcoming tab lets you stay abreast of important details of the day, such as weather, traffic and suggested tasks.
Xbox Black Friday Offers
The price of the Xbox One X console has been reduced to $ 399 and 500% of Xbox games have a 65% discount during the holiday season for Black Friday. Microsoft Xbox Live Gold members had access to discounts earlier, with an additional 10% discount on 65% discounts.
Of the 500 games at discounted prices, 154 were Xbox 360 titles and extensions. And many Xbox 360 titles are compatible with earlier versions. The complete list of offers is published on a blog on MajorNelson.com.
LinkedIn presents the pages
Last week, LinkedIn, Microsoft's professional social networking company, announced Pages – a way for brands, small businesses and businesses to connect with their subscribers. The professional social network also announced that its media business would reach $ 2 billion by the end of the year. 30 million pages on LinkedIn will benefit from these changes.
Plus LinkedIn has also put in place two new relevant partnerships for Pages. This includes an integration of the Hootsuite API allowing administrators to receive notifications on the social media platform in case of activity on the LinkedIn pages. And there is an integration with Crunchbase, which brings information about financing and key investors on LinkedIn.
"LinkedIn generates more than 2 million messages, videos and articles in the feed per day, and these interactions are growing. Our new Pages experience is designed to encourage active LinkedIn communities and conversations with employees, customers and subscribers of a business. The pages are designed to help organizations build authentic relationships with their members, grow their business, and build lasting relationships, "said Sparsh Agarwal, Product Manager, LinkedIn Pages.
Pages can be associated with hashtags, and administrators can now publish PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and PDFs. LinkedIn has added content suggestions to bring topics and content into contact with their target audience on LinkedIn. With this information, administrators are able to manage and create content with which the public will engage.
Career Pages offers users the opportunity to appeal to current and potential talent with a Life tab and an Jobs tab. This gives a personalized insight into the company's culture, jobs and what it means to work in your company. And Microsoft is currently deploying the ability to respond and share LinkedIn posts again where a company's page is mentioned, such as customer testimonials and product reviews.
New Features of LinkedIn Sales Navigator
LinkedIn has announced several new features for Sales Navigator, including advanced alerts, customer lists, lead page details, advanced search, and a more intuitive account center. With these features, vendors will have the flexibility and access to the data needed to quickly generate information. More LinkedIn launches a new category of SNAP partner called Web Conferencing with Zoom as the first partner.
Alerts are now part of LinkedIn's main menu bar on desktops and mobile versions of Sales Navigator. And three new alerts are added to the already existing set in Sales Navigator, which includes a registered account that has just raised funds, a registered prospect that is associated with your company's LinkedIn posts and a user who has A registered account has viewed your profile.
And now you can create unlimited and customized lists on the desktop and mobile versions of Sales Navigator. So, your custom lists are right at your desk or on the go, whether you're planning meetings at trade shows or for the quarter.
Microsoft is also laying the groundwork for group discussions with the new "Reports to" field on the main pages. So, once you have learned who is responsible for a person, you can then add this information to their page by searching for a name or navigation recommendations.
There is a redesigned administrative experience that simplifies tasks, from assigning users to managing groups. And the account center has been deployed as a LinkedIn platform. If you are an administrator of Sales Navigator and other LinkedIn business products, such as LinkedIn Learning or Recruiter, you can manage the seats from a single location.
On mobile devices, advanced search has been implemented. All desktop search features are added to the Sales Navigator mobile app.
L'intégration de Zoom dans la nouvelle catégorie de partenaire SNAP de téléconférence Web vous permet de survoler le nom d'une personne figurant dans la liste des personnes participant à un appel Zoom et de consulter les informations relatives à Sales Navigator, telles que les photos de profil et les titres.
Acquisition de XOXCO
Microsoft a annoncé l’acquisition de XOXCO, une startup de AI, basée à Austin, au Texas. XOXCO est connu pour avoir créé un bot pour Slack appelé Howdy et Botkit sur GitHub. Howdy aide à planifier des réunions via Slack et Botkit propose des outils permettant aux développeurs de créer des chatbots. Les termes de l'accord n'ont pas été dévoilés.
«Nous avons partagé les objectifs de créer une communauté de startups et d'innovateurs, de partager les meilleures pratiques et de continuer à renforcer notre intérêt pour l'IA conversationnelle, ainsi que de développer des outils permettant aux utilisateurs de créer des expériences utilisant davantage la parole et le langage», Lili Cheng, vice-présidente de Microsoft pour Conversational AI, a déclaré dans un article de blog. «Microsoft Bot Framework, disponible en tant que service dans Azure et sur GitHub, prend en charge plus de 360 000 développeurs aujourd'hui. Avec cette acquisition, nous continuons de concrétiser notre approche consistant à démocratiser le développement de l'IA, la conversation et le dialogue, et à intégrer des expériences de conversation au cours desquelles les gens communiquent. "
Microsoft a procédé à plusieurs acquisitions d’IA au cours des six derniers mois, notamment Semantic Machines, Bonsai et Lobe. Et la société a annoncé l’acquisition de GitHub pour 7,5 milliards de dollars en juin.
Acquisition de FSLogix
Brad Anderson (CVP de Microsoft 365) et Julia White (CVP de Microsoft Azure) ad Microsoft a acquis FSLogix pour étendre les capacités de virtualisation de la société et offrir une expérience plus riche aux clients Microsoft 365. FSLogix est une plate-forme de provisionnement d'applications qui réduit les ressources, le temps et la main-d'œuvre nécessaires à la prise en charge de la virtualisation. Et les solutions de FSLogix améliorent l'expérience client et la productivité tout en réduisant les besoins en support des services informatiques.
«La manière dont Microsoft 365 permet aux clients de passer à une expérience de bureau moderne la place au cœur de la transformation du lieu de travail», a déclaré Microsoft dans un article de blog. «Un ordinateur de bureau moderne avec Windows 10 et Office 365 offre non seulement l'expérience informatique la plus productive et la plus sécurisée, il permet également de gagner du temps et de l'argent en informatique, et permet de se concentrer sur l'amélioration des résultats de l'entreprise. Pour de nombreuses entreprises, leurs besoins spécifiques nécessitent la virtualisation d’un poste de travail moderne. "
Microsoft a annoncé le poste de travail virtuel Windows en septembre 2018, qui est un service Microsoft 365 qui permet aux clients d'exécuter des expériences de bureau sur Azure. Et elle est considérée comme la seule solution en nuage offrant une expérience Windows 10 multi-utilisateurs optimisée pour Office 365 ProPlus et comprenant des mises à jour gratuites de Windows 7 Extended Security.
Plugin Outlook de la protection des boîtes aux lettres de GreatHorn
GreatHorn a annoncé un nouveau plug-in pour Microsoft Outlook, conçu pour informer les utilisateurs d'outils et d'informations permettant de les protéger des attaques de phishing et des courriels indésirables. Cet outil s'appelle GreatHorn Mailbox Protection.
Grâce à la protection de la boîte aux lettres GreatHorn, les utilisateurs d’Outlook, sans avoir à passer à un autre système, ont désormais accès aux données sur les relations et les risques précédemment masqués.
Le nouveau plug-in Outlook permet également aux utilisateurs de comprendre rapidement et visuellement la force de leur relation avec l'expéditeur, la date de leur dernière communication sortante avec l'expéditeur, la probabilité que l'expéditeur envoie depuis son domaine et le risque relatif de liens intégrés dans l'email.
«Le secteur de la sécurité continue de traiter les utilisateurs comme le« maillon faible »de leurs pratiques de sécurité, plutôt que comme des éléments intelligents, informés et vitaux d’une véritable posture de sécurité», a déclaré dans un communiqué le PDG et cofondateur de GreatHorn, Kevin O'Brien. . «Jusqu'à présent, les utilisateurs de messagerie électronique ne disposaient pas d'un contexte significatif ni des outils de sécurité dont ils avaient besoin pour prendre de meilleures décisions en matière de risque au moment où ils ouvrent et interagissent avec leurs messages. Avec GreatHorn Mailbox Protection, toutefois, les données sur les relations et les risques seront immédiatement et facilement accessibles à l'utilisateur, sans nécessiter de formation technique ni de navigation vers un autre système. La protection des boîtes aux lettres GreatHorn permet aux utilisateurs finaux d’agir sur le front, réduisant ainsi la vulnérabilité de leur entreprise aux attaques avancées par courrier électronique. "
Vous pouvez vous inscrire à la version bêta de GreatHorn Mailbox Protection à partir de greathorn.com/mailbox-protection. Il sera également bientôt déployé via Microsoft Office Store et Google Chrome Web Store.
