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Microsoft Releases Lync 2013 App for Windows Phone 8; iOS Apps Due this Week

The Lync 2013 client app for Windows Phone 8 is now available, with clients for Apple's iPad and iPhone due to arrive later this week, Microsoft announced on Monday.

Microsoft Fined 561 Million Euros over Lack of Browser Choice

The European Commission (EC) on Wednesday levied a €561-million (about $728 million) fine against Microsoft after the company failed to fully comply with the European Union's (EU's) competition law and follow some binding legal commitments.

Microsoft Makes System Center Advisor Free

Microsoft is now offering its System Center Advisor product free of charge and without the Software Assurance coverage requirement, the company announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft Backtracks on Office 2013, Restores PC Transfer Rights

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a revised policy that would lift the transfer restriction on Office 2013 retail perpetual licenses.

PC Market To Continue Downslide Amid 'Limited' Windows 8 Uptake

Global PC shipments will contract in 2013 for the second straight year, according to market research firm IDC.

Microsoft Acquires Cloud Automation Startup MetricsHub

Microsoft has acquired Seattle-based cloud performance management company MetricsHub for an undisclosed amount, the two companies announced on Tuesday.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2013 Deployment Assistant Tool

Microsoft on Monday released its Exchange Server 2013 Deployment Assistant tool, designed to guide organizations through the process of migrating to Microsoft's next-generation e-mail server.

Microsoft Gives Windows Azure Active Directory Controls a Boost

Microsoft has made some management improvements to Windows Azure, on the heels of adding federation capabilities between Windows Azure and Windows Server.

Behind Microsoft Partner K2's 'Dispute Impossible' Campaign

K2's recent marketing video shows that extraordinary marketing messages don't require a big staff or huge budgets -- but they do require commitment, creative thinking and perseverance.

Microsoft Bringing Translation Feature to Yammer in Spring

Enterprise social networking application Yammer, which Microsoft acquired last year for $1.2 billion, will get translation capabilities by "late spring," Microsoft announced on Thursday.

Microsoft Joins Cloud Advocacy Organization as 'Contributor'

Microsoft has joined cloud computing advocacy group Open Data Center Alliance (ODCA) as a "contributor," the organization announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft Launches Office 365 for Small and Midsize Businesses

Microsoft rounded out its Office 365-branded products on Wednesday with the launch of three new editions of the productivity suite.

Microsoft's $15 PC-to-Windows-8 Upgrade Deal Ends this Month

Thursday will be the last day to get and use a promotional code entitling consumers to a discount on upgrading a new Windows 7 PC to Windows 8 Pro, Microsoft said on Tuesday.

VMware Revamps Partner Competency Program, Launches 'Cloud Credits'

VMware has overhauled its Partner Competency program, as well as added new revenue-generating incentives for solution providers selling cloud services, the company announced at this week's VMware Partner Exchange Conference in Las Vegas.

Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Hits General Availability

Microsoft made Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 available for download on Tuesday.

Partners To Get Direct Billing for Office 365 Wednesday

Seven months after announcing that partners would soon be able to handle customer billing for the Office 365 suite, Microsoft will officially start the program tomorrow.

UPDATED: Windows Azure Storage Restored After Worldwide Outage

Service was restored to Microsoft's Windows Azure storage on Saturday, after an expired SSL certificate left customers unable to access their data beginning Friday afternoon.

Microsoft Explains Office 2013's Single-PC Licensing Limitation (UPDATE)

Consumers and small business users who purchase Office 2013 are permitted just "one installation" under the new suite's licensing plan, Microsoft explained this week.

Microsoft Releases SP3 of Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010

The third service pack (SP3) for Microsoft's Forefront Unified Access Gateway 2010 (UAG 2010) product became available for download this week, bringing support for newer Microsoft client and server solutions.

Microsoft Reports Blockbuster Growth for Yammer Since Acquisition

Eight months after being acquired by Microsoft, enterprise social networking company Yammer is apparently doing fine.