Profile of Kelly Sheridan

Staff Editor, Dark Reading Member Since: 11/15/2013
News & Commentary Posts: 592
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Kelly Sheridan is the Staff Editor at Dark Reading, where she focuses on cybersecurity news and analysis. She is a business technology journalist who previously reported for InformationWeek, where she covered Microsoft, and Insurance & Technology, where she covered financial services. Sheridan earned her BA in English at Villanova University. You can follow her on Twitter @kellymsheridan.

Apple, Phablets Drive Holiday Device Sales

12/29/2015
Apple products and phablets were among the most popular electronic gifts to give this holiday season, according to a new report from Flurry Insights.
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Microsoft's 2016: More Windows 10, Hardware Advances, Research Gains

12/27/2015
Microsoft's New Year resolutions are expected to include gains in the PC market, new Surface Phone, and advancements in HoloLens, Microsoft Research, cloud and security.
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Outlook Getting Smarter, Surface Hub Delayed: Microsoft Roundup

12/26/2015
Microsoft this week announced smart capabilities arriving for Outlook in 2016, a new security policy, and a Surface Hub delay along with a price increase.
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Microsoft's 2015 Acquisitions: Mobile, Analytics, Security

12/24/2015
Microsoft bought a lot of companies during 2015. What were they, and what did they bring to the tech giant?
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Google Wants To Eliminate Password Login

12/22/2015
Google has begun testing a password-free login method that enables users to log in using their smartphones.
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Microsoft Buys Talko Messaging App From Ray Ozzie

12/21/2015
Microsoft will acquire messaging startup Talko from its former exec Ray Ozzie, but he won't be rejoining the company.
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Priv Sales Help Boost BlackBerry's Sagging Fortunes

12/21/2015
BlackBerry's latest financial report reflected a smaller quarterly loss and first revenue gain in over two years.
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Apple, Samsung Bring Mobile Payment Face-Off To China

12/19/2015
Apple and Samsung have struck separate deals with China's UnionPay bank to bring their mobile payment services to the Chinese market in 2016.
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Windows 10 Build Released, HoloLens Showcase: Microsoft Roundup

12/19/2015
This week brought the first Redstone build for Windows 10, Office app updates for Android, and a HoloLens developer experience at the Microsoft NYC store.
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Windows 10: Driving Enterprise Upgrades, PC Sales

12/16/2015
The next two years will bring accelerated adoption of Windows 10 and new devices within the enterprise, which could help the overall PC market, according to new analysis from Gartner.
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Microsoft Bing Pulse Rebranded As Microsoft Pulse

12/15/2015
Customer engagement platform Bing Pulse has been rebranded Microsoft Pulse, a service that integrates with products like Power BI and Skype for Business.
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Microsoft, NASA Send HoloLens Into Space

12/12/2015
Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko, two astronauts working on the International Space Station, explain how they use Microsoft's HoloLens in space.
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Cortana For iOS and Android, Windows 10 Mobile Moves: Microsoft Roundup

12/12/2015
This week's Microsoft news cycle shined a spotlight on Windows 10, Microsoft Band 2, and a new Linux certification.
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Millennials Want More IT Support Than Boomers, Study Finds

12/11/2015
Millennials are predicting greater reliance on IT support in 2016, surpassing the expectations of the Baby Boomer generation, according to a new CompTIA report.
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Microsoft Releases Cortana On iOS, Android

12/9/2015
Microsoft has launched Cortana, its personal digital assistant, as an app for iPhone and Android devices.
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Google Life Sciences Rebranded 'Verily' Under Alphabet

12/8/2015
Verily, formerly known as Google Life Sciences division, aims to use technology to understand and improve human health.
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Windows 10, New Devices, Exec Shakeup: Microsoft's 2015

12/8/2015
Microsoft kicked off 2015 with Windows 10, and the updates surrounding hardware, Office, mobile, and cloud continued to snowball throughout the year. Here's a look at 10 notable Microsoft moves in 2015.
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iPhone 7: Top 5 Rumors We're Following

12/6/2015
Apple is reportedly testing five prototypes of the iPhone 7. Here are five rumors circulating about the model predicted to debut next year.
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HoloLens App Contest, Surface Phone Rumors: Microsoft Roundup

12/5/2015
This week brought a wealth of updates on HoloLens, Windows 10 IoT, Dynamics CRM 2016, Outlook features and Microsoft's mobile strategy.
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Steve Ballmer: Microsoft Mobile Strategy 'Won't Work'

12/3/2015
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer thinks Windows Phone should run Android apps and the company should be more open about cloud earnings.
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Microsoft Wants Your HoloLens Ideas

12/3/2015
Microsoft has launched a contest to find its next HoloLens app idea. The winner will be involved in the process of seeing their app become reality.
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Best Free iPhone, Android Apps: Our Top 10

12/3/2015
As we reflect on 2015, we look back on the iPhone and Android mobile apps that made our lives easier. Here are our top picks.
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10 Hot Smartwatches, Fitness Trackers For Your Holiday Gift List

12/2/2015
Wearable tech gadgets, such as smartwatches, are popular must-haves on holiday shopping lists. Here, we take a closer look at this season's best picks from Apple, LG, and Fitbit.
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Microsoft Integrates Cortana, Power BI

12/1/2015
Microsoft is making the connection between Cortana and Power BI available for public preview starting Dec. 1.
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