Microsoft: Turning Excel into a Turing-complete programming language

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Microsoft: Turning Excel into a Turing-complete programming language

Excel might be the world's most widely used programming language; Microsoft is on a journey to turn it into a better and more powerful programming language, without losing what makes it Excel.

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Making mobile device migration easy

There are many reasons for switching mobile device management (MDM) solutions. Whether your current provider doesn't provide the support you expect or you simply require a more robust tool, switching vendors doesn't have to be overwhelming or painful.

This guide prepares you for the change, providing the necessary steps to transition your devices in a way that minimizes disruptions to your teams work.

Well walk you through a migration timeline with crucial checkpoints, creating a pre-move checklist, and step-by-step workflow to ensure transition success.

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