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NYC Gets Citywide Deal for Microsoft Cloud Apps

New York City has struck a deal with Microsoft for a single, citywide license for the company's software under which the city, operating in a cloud computing environment, will pay only for the applications that employees use.

Office 365 Beta: Cloud-Based Business Suite Replaces BPOS

Microsoft today unveiled a new cloud-based version of a suite of productivity tools that combines SharePoint, Exchange, Lync (formerly Communications Server), and both the Office Web applications and the Office Pro Plus desktop client.

Microsoft Office Beta 2010 Expires on Halloween

Microsoft announced it will be ending the beta version of its Microsoft Office 2010 Suite on Oct. 31.

OCS Is Out, Lync Is In

With new product name, Communications Server enters release candidate stage.

The Dawn of a New Day for SBS

With a focus on the super-small business market, Aurora offers a cross-premises Active Directory solution that's easy to manage.

Microsoft Argues Legal Standard Too High in Patent Cases

Microsoft gained some unlikely allies in an i4i software patent case that the company has been losing.

Office for Mac 2011 Available on October 26

Microsoft announced today that Office for Mac 2011 will be available from retail outlets on Oct. 26, 2010.

Microsoft Improves Office Web Apps

Microsoft on Thursday announced some new milestones for its browser-based Office Web Applications.

Office Communications Server Renamed Lync, Close to Release

Microsoft has renamed its Office Communications Server Lync Server 2010 and has posted the release candidate and a planning tool.

Elop Bolts Microsoft to Head Nokia

The head of Microsoft's Office group is jumping ship to Nokia.

Microsoft Releases Dynamics CRM 2011 Beta

Microsoft today released a beta of its upcoming customer relationship management (CRM) solution.

Office for Mac 2011 To Get Web Apps Functionality

Microsoft continued to dribble out information about the forthcoming Office for Mac 2011 product, announcing four new features on Wednesday.

Report Looks at Microsoft Office Alternatives

Organizations have been considering alternatives to Microsoft Office, but not as replacements quite yet.

Microsoft Extends UTD Discount for Windows and Office

Microsoft has extended its "up-to-date" (UTD) discount upgrade offer for Windows and Office licensees through next month.

Office for Mac 2011 To Arrive in Late October

Microsoft today disclosed retail pricing and release plans for Office for Mac 2011.