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Oracle Visual Builder available

Oracle released an updated version of Oracle Visual Builder. Oracle Visual Builder focuses on simplifying development by providing a visual approach to application development and publishing. As a visual and declarative cloud environment it allows developing and hosting of engaging mobile and web applications. Using the cloud-based visual development tools,

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Adobe Creative Cloud Download Availability and Usage Changes

Adobe shared an update regarding Creative Cloud version download availability. For customers who have not yet updated to the latest version of Creative Cloud, please note that you are no longer licensed to use certain older versions of the applications or deploy packages containing these older versions. Adobe asks that

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Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Insights available

Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Insights effective May 1, 2019. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Insights uses artificial intelligence to automatically group your cases into topics using natural language understanding. Topics enable you to discover and adapt to current and emerging trends, improve brand sentiment,

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Microsoft System Center 2019 Feature Updates

Microsoft announced that Microsoft System Center 2019 is generally available and there’s more detail added to the original announcement about the frequency of feature updates. System Center 2019 moves to the Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) but new features are delivered every six months during the mainstream support windows via

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Microsoft Windows 7 Extended Security Updates available

Microsoft announced that Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 are now available for purchase. They are sold on a per-device basis for eligible customers and the price will increase each year. In addition, Office 365 ProPlus will be supported on devices with active Windows 7 Extended Security Updates through January

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Microsoft Home Use Program (HUP) benefit management changes

Microsoft released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) site with instructions for IT administrators to manage the Home Use Program (HUP) benefit through the Microsoft Store for Business. You find the FAQ site here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/licensing/licensing-programs/software-assurance-by-benefits?activetab=software-assurance-by-benefits-tab:primaryr4

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Microsoft Azure Data Centers open in Africa

Microsoft announced the availability of two new Azure data centers in Africa – Cape Town and Johannesburg. Currently only the Azure services are available, and Office 365 is coming in the third quarter of 2019 and Dynamics 365 in the fourth quarter. For further information on the Microsoft Azure Data

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