Microsoft's recent decision to discontinue Windows 11 SE marks the end of its latest attempt to penetrate the education sector with a streamlined operating system. This move underscores the challenges the company has faced in competing with Google's Chrome OS, which has steadily gained traction...
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For the first time since its launch in October 2021, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 in global desktop OS market share, marking a significant milestone not only for Microsoft but also for the evolving trajectory of PC operating systems. After several years of steady, though at times...
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In late June 2025, Microsoft faced scrutiny over a blog post that appeared to suggest a significant decline in Windows users. The post initially stated that Windows was powering "over a billion" active devices, a notable decrease from the "over 1.4 billion" figure reported in 2022. This...
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Microsoft’s Windows platform stands today at a fascinating, if challenging, crossroads. In a blog post last week, Microsoft Executive Vice President Yusuf Mehdi confirmed that Windows now powers more than one billion active devices globally. While this figure remains dauntingly large—by far the...
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Microsoft's recent disclosure that Windows is now active on "over a billion devices" marks a significant decline from the 1.4 billion devices reported in 2022. This reduction of approximately 400 million users over three years raises critical questions about the platform's current trajectory and...
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The arrival of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12-inch 2-in-1 device marks a pivotal moment in the Surface lineup, not just for its engineering feats but for what its launch reveals about Microsoft’s evolving product and pricing strategy. The company’s decision to quietly remove the entry-level $999...
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Here are the key takeaways from the CRN analysis of Microsoft’s Q3 2025 earnings, relevant to tariffs, cloud, AI, and partner relationships:
1. Strong Demand for Cloud & AI Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Microsoft saw sustained demand for AI and cloud solutions, even with the looming economic...
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