ZDNet | Microsoft has scored a major win with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to supply software and services to the value of $1.76bn over five years. The Pentagon on Friday announced the deal, which will see Microsoft provide enterprise services to the DoD, Coast Guard, and intelligence community.

InformationWeek | When a new year begins, experts typically weigh in with their thoughts on how trends will affect industries. In the case of software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications, they'll seemingly evolve in ways that fit changing needs. Here are some of the things experts think will happen in the sector this year. (And as the SaaS market continues to grow, BetterCloud can help manage and secure your SaaS apps.)

Dark Reading | In 2019, there will be no end in sight to email-driven cybercrime such as business email compromise, spearphishing, and ransomware.

InformationWeek | CES exhibitors continue their tradition of zany tech announcements, almost all of which are cool. However, some of the innovations signal trends IT should consider.

G Suite Learning Center | Get the most out of Team Drives with best practices such as moving files, managing memberships, and setting access levels.

CSO | Office 365 presents admins with many choices and options. These information sources, online forums, and script repositories can help you make the right decisions. (Free registration required to read.)

Computer Weekly | With a year to go before Windows 7 reaches end of life, IT departments have more than just the operating system upgrade to consider.

Computerworld | Google’s next move will be like 'Minority Report,' but on your watch, toaster, and factory floor.

G Suite Updates | Google is changing where you’d find the Directory settings in the G Suite Admin console from the apps screen to the Directory section of the main menu.