Rob Helm

Rob Helm

Analyst

As managing vice president, Rob Helm covers Microsoft collaboration and content management. His 25-plus years of experience analyzing Microsoft’s technology and strategy allows him to discern the company’s overall direction from the sometimes confusing and contradictory signals it sends to customers and the industry.

Rob previously managed the Directions on Microsoft analyst team and its database management systems, developer strategy, and embedded platform research. His 13 years of prior experience in the computer industry include research on advanced developer tools, optimization of cluster applications, design of network protocols at the University of Oregon, and design and implementation of databases for the U.S. Navy.

Rob received a B.S. in computer science and mathematics from the University of Puget Sound and an M.S. in computer science from the University of Oregon.

Latest Content by Rob Helm

  In Brief
September 29, 2025 · by Rob Helm
  Roadmap
Updated: September 29, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Windows 365 Roadmap Windows 365 offers Microsoft-hosted Windows virtual desktops, which Microsoft calls Cloud PCs, that customers use and manage with the same...
  Analyst Report
Updated: September 22, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Project Online to Shut Down Sept. 30, 2026 The Project Online service will shut down in Sept. 2026 and remove access to all customer data in the service,...
  Roadmap
Updated: September 9, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Project Legacy Clients Roadmap Roadmap for the Project legacy client applications, which provide project and resource management for project managers.
  Roadmap
Updated: September 9, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Project Server Roadmap To keep access to security fixes and other support, Project Server customers will have to move to Project Server SE,...
  Roadmap
Updated: September 8, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Project Online Roadmap Future events for Project Online, a cloud service that provides central management, automated scheduling, resource management, and other functions for...
  Analyst Report
September 5, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Places Update for Admin, Desk Booking An Aug. 2025 update for Places delivers administrator improvements for updates to resources and end-user improvements for booking them.
  Roadmap
Updated: September 3, 2025 · by Multiple Authors
Places Roadmap Microsoft Places is a set of advanced work-scheduling features for Teams and Exchange Online, intended for employees who move frequently...
  Charts & Illustrations
August 25, 2025 · by Rob Helm
Life-Shortening Events for Exchange Server SE Timeline shows examples of planned events that will eliminate features or void support for Exchange Server SE.