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FTC Issues Clarification in Google Patent Licensing Dispute

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its modifications to a final order from earlier this year regarding Google's standard-essential patents (SEPs) licensing practices.

Microsoft Ups the Ante on Hyper-V Migration Speeds

As a follow-up to a demo at TechEd, Microsoft Principal Program Manager Jeff Woolsey showed attendees at WPC just how much the latest release of Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor can speed up live migrations.

Apple Tops PC and Tablet Manufacturers in Brand-Strength Poll

Apple-branded computers, tablets and mobile phones were ranked No. 1 in a recent study on consumer brand perception, while Microsoft's Surface tablets were rated "below average."

SP2 for Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 and Office Web Apps Released

Microsoft announced the availability of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 and Office Web Apps on Tuesday.

Microsoft Releases Windows Azure SQL Database Premium Preview

Microsoft launched the preview version of its Windows Azure SQL Database Premium service on Tuesday, in addition to releasing the July Windows Azure update.

Microsoft Issuing Faster OS Updates for Windows 8.1 Preview

It looks like the preview versions of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 operating systems are following a faster update schedule than their predecessors.

Microsoft Falls to Third in Tech Company Rankings; IBM Tops List

Microsoft has slipped behind IBM and Oracle to take the No. 3 position in Booz & Co.'s second-annual list of the world's top technology companies.

Microsoft Releases Outlook Web Apps for Apple Devices

Microsoft's Outlook Web App e-mail solutions became available for Apple iPad and iPhone devices this week.

Microsoft Falls Short in Q4 Earnings; Surface RT Takes a Hit

Microsoft reported $19.90 billion in revenue for its fourth-quarter 2013 earnings report on Thursday, falling short of the $20.72 billion expected by analysts.

Dynamics GP 2013 SP2 Coming Later this Year

Service Pack 2 (SP2) of Microsoft's Dynamics GP 2013 enterprise resource planning (ERP) product will arrive in the fourth quarter of this year, Microsoft said Thursday.

HP Loses $36 Million Contract To Move VA to Office 365

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has canceled a contract it awarded to Hewlett-Packard (HP) last year that would have moved VA employees to Microsoft's Office 365 for Government product.

Microsoft Axing Forefront TMG Due to Exchange Security Improvements

Microsoft is phasing out its Forefront Threat Management Gateway (TMG) product in part because it's no longer needed to secure newer versions of Exchange and Exchange Online.

Microsoft Expands Windows Azure Remote Desktop Use Rights

Service providers will now be able to use Remote Desktop Services (RDS) on Microsoft's Windows Azure cloud as part of their service offerings.

Microsoft: Feds Not Banning Enough Motorola Devices

Despite a ban issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) last year against Motorola Mobility smartphones, Microsoft says too many of those devices are still being allowed into the country.

Worldwide PC Market Continues Decline, Drops 11 Percent in Q2

The worldwide PC market did not reverse its downward course in the second quarter, according to two reports from analyst firms Gartner Inc. and IDC.

Ballmer Announces Major Microsoft Reorg and Executive Shuffle

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the creation of four new engineering groups on Thursday morning as part of a widely expected organizational and management shakeup in the company.

Report: Microsoft Helped NSA Monitor SkyDrive, Skype and Outlook Users

New documents recently leaked to U.K. newspaper The Guardian suggest Microsoft worked with the National Security Agency (NSA) and its PRISM surveillance program to give the agency access to Microsoft customers' data.

WPC 2014 To Take Place in Washington, D.C.

Jon Roskill, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group, made the announcement during the Day 3 keynote address of WPC, taking place this week in Houston.

Microsoft Extends Windows Phone 8 Support to 2016

Microsoft on Wednesday said it is extending the deadline for Windows Phone 8 support by another 18 months to Jan. 12, 2016.

WPC: Microsoft-Backed Study Touts Partner Benefits of Cloud

Cloud computing is growing five times faster than the IT industry, and partners that incorporate cloud into their business models have more success than those that don't, according to a new Microsoft-sponsored report by IDC.