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snom technology AG, a leading developer of IP business phones, today announced that its snom UC edition phones now feature expanded calling, collaboration and integration capabilities with Microsoft Lync. snom is introducing new firmware that supports enhanced PC pairing via Ethernet “better together” unified communications features on its Lync qualified devices including click-to-dial, call transfer […]

Given the scale of both Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint among consumers and business users, providing developers with a chance to reach both markets greatly increases their potential customer base. With Microsoft extending Office and SharePoint stores into new markets they are also broadening their possible user-base of developers who are building for these platforms. […]

Codenamed “BLUE”, Microsoft will meet their proposed delivery date of Windows 8.1 to OEM’s this August. With no more previews or test builds scheduled, 8.1 reached Public Preview on June 26th during its build conference and will be Released To Manufacturing in late August and this, all according to plan and on schedule for free […]

In this article I will walk you through the ChannelFactory caching feature introduced as part of WCF 4.5. This article will also provide a good insight about the various caching modes available along with suitable source code samples. Channel Factory – A Look ChannelFactory is a factory class for creating the channel instances in a […]

Microsoft to deliver 1080p support in developer tools supreme, Visual Studio 2013 as indicated by the files inside Visual Studio 2013 which include skin support for 1920×1080 resolution.  Great timing considering Windows Phone 8 GDR3 will add support for 1080p displays later this year allowing this resolution to open the opportunity for OEMs to create […]

In March of 2009, Mariner introduced Mariner Calc for iOS, becoming one of the first to offer a spreadsheet app to iPhone users and was quickly followed by a version for the iPad. Calc XLS 4.0 is a major upgrade to Calc, introducing the features of universal device support, support for 8 languages, and cloud […]

Microsoft announced they are ending the TechNet subscription service as of August 31, 2013 bringing an end to the download frenzy of everything Microsoft by all those developers and administrators that have had their fill in the past. Microsoft is however redirecting that community of users to other solutions such as the TechNet Evaluation Center, […]

Microsoft’s TypeScript upgrade to 0.9 is the JavaScript which provides developers with the ability to build more hearty JavaScript applications. The release introduces generics, the most publically requested feature to date and according to Microsoft’s C# Programming Guide, generics is “type parameters, which make it possible to design classes and methods that defer the specification […]

Microsoft announces the launch of the new Windows Store Partner Directory, a comprehensive list of all the first and third-party Microsoft partners who offer services for Windows Store app developers with the goal of providing developers with information and awareness of those services offered for building Windows apps. Microsoft continues to work closely with their […]

In .NET Framework 4.5 the async and await keywords are pretty good additions. In this article I am going to explain on how simple is to build and consume WCF services using async and await keywords in .NET Framework 4.5. I will also provide the code examples of how the asynchrony was done in the […]

Microsoft and Oracle’s new agreement offers Oracle’s database, Java, and WebLogic Server to Microsoft’s Azure and Hyper-V customers. Oracle will also certify and offer software support and full license mobility for Oracle customers running the company’s software on the Microsoft platform. In addition, Microsoft will offer Oracle Linux to the Azure and Hyper-V users, a […]

Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd., a leading provider of global industry solutions and services based on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, today announced the opening of a new subsidiary in India. The expansion will help the award-winning Microsoft Dynamics Global ISV enhance the capabilities of its Microsoft Dynamics Global Center of Excellence, drive development […]