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Microsoft Boosts Windows Azure with VPN Tweaks

Microsoft on Friday announced virtual private network (VPN) improvements to some Windows Azure components, making it easier for administrators to access virtual networks, either from behind a corporate firewall or remotely.

Almost Half of Orgs Have Not Migrated from Windows XP

Roughly 45 percent of organizations have not started migrations to Windows 7 or Windows 8, according to a recent blog post by U.K.-based independent software vendor AppSense.

Report: Microsoft Has Higher-than-Expected Tablet Market Share

Newly released first-quarter numbers from research and consulting firm Strategy Analytics suggests Microsoft has a bigger chunk of the tablet market than analysts have previously estimated.

With ZTE Pact, Microsoft's IP Deals Cover 80 Percent of Android Phones

Microsoft has inked an intellectual property agreement with China-based equipment maker ZTE concerning the Linux-based operating systems fostered by Google.

Microsoft Planning Faster Office 365 Update Schedule

Microsoft is disclosing more about its planned shift to a more accelerated update cadence for Office 365, according to a report by veteran Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley.

Dell Prepares Revamped Migration Manager for Exchange

The new Dell Quest Migration Manager for Exchange product runs on the customer's premises and features the ability to carry out single-step migrations.

Google Apps Making Inroads Against Microsoft Office, Gartner Says

Microsoft Office's reign as the dominant productivity suite is under threat from Google Apps, according to analyst and consulting firm Gartner.

Microsoft: Windows Keeping Pace with 'New Era of Computing'

In the wake of recent market shifts that have hampered its Windows business, Microsoft is talking up changes it plans to make to its software and hardware ecosystem.

Microsoft Reports Across-the-Board Gains in Q3, Announces CFO Change

All of Microsoft's five divisions recorded gains in the company's fiscal third quarter financial results, the company announced Thursday.

Intel Talks $200 Touch Notebooks During Q1 Earnings Call

Intel reported a total of $12.6 billion in earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Tuesday, during the last earnings call with CEO and President Paul Otellini at the helm.

Microsoft Signs Android IP Deal with Foxconn Parent Company

Microsoft has inked a patent licensing agreement with Hon Hai, the Taiwan-based investment holding company for Foxconn Ltd.

Windows Azure IaaS Hits GA, Pitting Microsoft Against Amazon

In a move that effectively positions itself against Amazon Web Services, Microsoft on Tuesday announced the general availability of new Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings on Windows Azure.

With Tiny Appliance, Datto Aims To Back Up Micro SMBs

Datto Inc. on Tuesday launched a small and inexpensive appliance called the ALTO that is designed to make enterprise backup, disaster recovery and business continuity affordable for the smallest businesses.

Report: Microsoft Developing 7-Inch Surface Tablet

In an effort to bolster its chances in the tablet arena against smaller devices using Google Android and Apple iOS, Microsoft is expanding its Surface line of tablet PCs with a 7-inch model, according to a report.

First Office 'Gemini' Update Rumored To Be Scheduled for Fall

The first of a series of Office updates code-named "Gemini" is reportedly planned to arrive in October, according to ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley.

Analysts Blame Windows 8 for Tanking PC Market

A new report from IDC indicates that first-quarter PC shipments dropped by nearly 14 percent over the year-ago period, the largest decline since IDC began tracking PC shipments in 1994.

Partner Warns Against Microsoft's Office 2013 Migration Advice

Microsoft's recommendations for migrating to Office 2013 "can cause serious headaches" for organizations, according to a recent report by ConverterTechnology.

Microsoft's MMS Demo Spree Includes System Center, Windows Azure Services

The message during the Microsoft Management Summit's opening keynote in Las Vegas was par for the course: Microsoft products run best with other Microsoft products.

Microsoft To Its Sell Mediaroom IPTV Platform to Ericsson

Microsoft will sell its Mediaroom IPTV platform to communications services provider Ericsson, pending regulatory approvals, the two companies announced Monday.

Office 2010 SP2 and SharePoint 2010 SP2 Betas Released

Betas of Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and SharePoint 2010 SP2 are now available for testing, Microsoft announced on Monday.