Microsoft doesn't see Windows 10's mandatory data collection as a privacy risk

Computerworld Microsoft October 26, 2015 Microsoft doesn't see Windows 10's mandatory data collection as a privacy risk Microsoft corporate vice president Joe Belfiore says the telemetry data that its new operating system collects is so important to the health of the Windows ecosystem that the company has to take it. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Windows, Surface and phones post revenue declines as Microsoft's MPC segment falls 17% 2. Microsoft confirms no add-ons for Edge browser this year 3. Microsoft plunges deeper into retail with flagship New York store 4. 10 Start menu tricks for Windows 10 5. Microsoft, falling behind in mobile, see its future in the cloud White Paper: IBM Are You Ready for Mobile Capture? Read this white paper by Kevin Craine to discover how mobile capture can improve the effectiveness of your organization's processes. Discover the top 10 questions to ask before you make your investment in mobile capture. Learn More Windows, Surface and phones post revenue declines as Microsoft's MPC segment falls 17% Microsoft yesterday reported declines in revenue for Windows, its Surface line of hardware and its smartphones, key components to the More Personal Computing group that debuted its earnings with the latest quarter. READ MORE Microsoft confirms no add-ons for Edge browser this year Microsoft has confirmed that its Edge browser, the new default for Windows 10, will not get the support for add-ons in 2015 it once promised. READ MORE Webcast: VCE The Evolving Impact of Converged Infrastructure Hear from IDC analyst, Rick Villars, as he explains how enterprises are using VCE converged solutions to build a foundation to rapidly launch new services and maximize the value of social, mobile and big data to transform the business. Learn More Microsoft plunges deeper into retail with flagship New York store Six years after stepping into the retail market with smaller mall outlets, Microsoft is literally taking the wraps off its flagship store on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue on Monday, the same day as the general release of its Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. READ MORE 10 Start menu tricks for Windows 10 The latest Start menu has few Windows 7-era customizations -- but many new tricks worth knowing. READ MORE Microsoft, falling behind in mobile, see its future in the cloud Microsoft's latest financial results show the company's cloud transition is proceeding apace, while its mobile ambitions lag READ MORE Webcast: VCE Bank IT Leader Shares Converged Infrastructure Key Benefits Hear how global banking giant, BNP Paribas leveraged VCE Vblock™ Systems to help transform the bank from a transactional-based world to an analytics-driven world. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! 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