Why Microsoft
A blog about Microsoft's strategic and technical differentiation.
Substance or Illusion: SharePoint or Google Apps
With all of the news coming from the sold-out SharePoint Conference 2011 this week, I sat down to...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 10/05/2011
The Cloud on Your Terms
Thousands have gathered at the sold-out Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2011 in California. On day...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 10/04/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 9/30/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/30/2011
Engineering Firm Avoids Costs and Improves Productivity with Microsoft Hosted Services
In today’s post we hear from Zyvex Technologies on why Microsoft hosted services, including...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/27/2011
Why Office 2010 and Office 365 Enable My Best Work
Working for Microsoft, we're used to having the latest tools to work with, and the productivity...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/21/2011
Office 365: It all works together
Yesterday, Microsoft launched an ad campaign to introduce even more people to Office 365 and the...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/21/2011
Banking Corporation Provides Unified Communications with Cloud-Based, Office 365 Services
Today we learn from 1st Source Bank on why Microsoft was the best decision for their business in...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/19/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 9/16/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/16/2011
Manufacturer Selects Office 365 Cloud-Based Messaging for Secure, Reliable Service
Today we hear from Toyota Boshoku on why they choose Office 365, including Exchange Online, in their...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/12/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 9/9/2011
`1``Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/09/2011
Lync is My 2012 User Experience
It’s a great day when I accomplish my most demanding and creative work with others. I’m...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/08/2011
Google’s Offline Blunder
“Nothing but the web” is a slogan that Google has pushed to customers for several years....
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/07/2011
Beverage Firm Chooses Microsoft Cloud Solution over Google’s for Responsiveness, Reliability, Security
As part of the Real World with Microsoft Online Services series, we spoke to Jim Hill, Director of...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 09/06/2011
Whither art thou, Google Apps offline?
It’s been a cool summer in Redmond, and we’ve been working hard preparing some pleasant...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/30/2011
Growing Firm Plans to Save 30 Hours a Day and Avoid $100,000 a Year with Office 365
Today we hear from Travelers Haven on why Office 365 was the best choice in their decision to...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/29/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 8/26/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/26/2011
After Trying Google, Manufacturer Chooses Microsoft Cloud Solution
ESL Industries tells us why Microsoft was the best decision in their move to cloud computing!...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/22/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 8/19/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/19/2011
Retailer Reduces Hardware, Licensing, and IT Costs with Cloud Solution
Free Record Shop tells us why Microsoft was the best decision to accelerate their use of the cloud!...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/15/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 8/12/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/12/2011
Microsoft Customers Axe Google for Better Messaging
Today we hear from customers and a third party review comparing Microsoft's and Google's cloud email...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/10/2011
Clothing Firm Cuts Costs by Switching from Google Apps to Office 365
Today we hear from BabyBloem, on why Microsoft was the best decision for their business in their...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/08/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 8/5/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/05/2011
Listen up Google, the Elephant in the Room is What Microsoft Offers
Thank you, Kanwal. I couldn't have said it better. Today I'm passing on insights from Microsoft MVP,...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/03/2011
Big Red Book Selects Office 365, Improving Customer Service and Product Development Time
In today’s post we hear from Big Red Book on why Microsoft was the best decision for their...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 08/01/2011
Nonprofit Boosts Efficiency by Moving Off Google Apps to Office 365
In today's post we hear from D&L Representatives Payee Services on why Microsoft was the best...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/26/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 7/22/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this week's...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/22/2011
Why Small Businesses Buy Office 365: Saving Money and Usability
Three weeks have passed since Office 365’s launch and I’m very happy to share the...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/21/2011
Google’s One Size Fits All Ultimatum
When I sit down and talk with business customers and organizations to discuss benefits in moving to...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/19/2011
Moving from Google Apps to Microsoft Online Services: Enterprise Architects Saves Money and Improves Collaboration
As part of our series of real world discussions with customers, we spoke to Craig Martin, Chief...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/18/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 7/15/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/15/2011
Firm Moves from Google Gmail to Microsoft Office 365 to Improve Customer Service
In today’s post we hear from C&I Engineering on why Microsoft was the best decision for...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/12/2011
Office 365: What a Rush!
Based on the news coming today from our Worldwide Partner conference, it’s clear that...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/11/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 7/8/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you might have missed. Enjoy this...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/08/2011
Startup Bets on Online Services to Reduce Costs and Grow
Today we hear from EurosporBET on why Microsoft was the best decision in their move to expand their...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/05/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 7/1/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you may have missed. Enjoy this week’s...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 07/01/2011
Get Started With Office 365!
The wait is over! Office 365 brings together Microsoft cloud productivity services in a secure,...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/28/2011
Office 365 Reviews: The Proof is in the Pudding
I can’t help but be excited about the incredible new capabilities we’ll be offering to...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/27/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 6/24/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you may have missed. Enjoy this week’s...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/24/2011
Real World with Microsoft Online Services: Interview with Kevin Yearick, Grady Health System
As part of the Real World with Microsoft Online Services series, we spoke to Kevin Yearick, Director...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/22/2011
Why are Small Businesses Choosing Office 365 Over Google Apps?
We started Office 365 public beta in April 2011. Since then, we have seen over a hundred thousand...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/21/2011
Weekly #WhyMSFT Round-Up 6/17/2011
Each week, we round up industry news and articles that you may have missed. Enjoy this week’s...
Author: Tony Tai - MSFT Date: 06/17/2011