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Free Microsoft Office Web Apps Available

Microsoft launched its free Windows Live versions of Office Web Apps on Monday.

Communications Server '14' Demo Shown at Tech-Ed

Microsoft showed off Communications Server "14" on Monday at Tech-Ed in New Orleans.

Microsoft Releases June Patch Targeting 34 Flaws

Microsoft today released 10 fixes in its June security update, with three deemed "critical" and seven considered "important" to patch.

Business Case for Windows Phone 7 Outlined

Microsoft described its views on why its upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series operating system will meet the needs of businesses.

Cloud Takes Different Shapes for Two Exchange 2010 Deals

For some enterprises, BPOS is fine but others opt for private cloud deployments.

Q&A: CIO Michele Norin

Split Decision: University of Arizona CIO explains why Google Apps was OK for students, while Microsoft BPOS was better-suited for faculty and employees.

Supreme Court Rejects Microsoft Appeal in Alcatel-Lucent Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected reviewing a ruling that found Microsoft had infringed a patent owned by Alcatel-Lucent.

Microsoft Offers Dev Tools for Outlook

Microsoft today released two new open source tools to help with the .PST file format used in Outlook.

Microsoft: Businesses 'Leaving' Google Apps

Microsoft contended this week that partners and business customers are abandoning Google Apps.

Microsoft Ends Response Point Phone System

Microsoft on Friday announced that it has discontinued its Response Point phone system for small businesses.

Microsoft Office Web Apps Tied to SharePoint 2010

Microsoft on Friday provided a few more details about its forthcoming Office Web Apps.

Office and SharePoint 2010 Released to Business Customers

Microsoft today released its Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 products to enterprise customers as part of a global launch event.

Microsoft Considering Legal Options After i4i Patent Validated

Microsoft has been dealt another blow in its ongoing patent infringement suit with i4i.

Google Touts Alternative to Office Upgrades

Google proposed that its suite of online applications can serve as an alternative to upgrading Microsoft Office.

Office 2010 Will Have SharePoint Hooks, Analyst Says

Microsoft plans to make a splash by announcing new 2010 products on Wednesday, but IT orgs should check the fine print.