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Office 2013, SharePoint 2013, Exchange 2013 Released to TechNet and MSDN

The release-to-manufacturing (RTM) versions of Office 2013, Exchange Server 2013, SharePoint Server 2013 and Lync Server 2013 are now available to Microsoft's MSDN and TechNet subscribers.

VMware Snags CFO of Microsoft's Skype Division

VMware Inc. named Jonathan Chadwick its new chief financial officer during its quarterly earnings call on Tuesday.

Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Set for December Release

Release 2 of Microsoft's Dynamics AX 2012 enterprise resource planning (ERP) product will become generally available on Dec. 1.

Windows 8 Not a Cure for Microsoft's OS Market Slide, Forrester Says

Windows 8 will not arrive on time to help Microsoft's foundering OS market share, according to a new report from Forrester Research titled "Windows: The Next Five Years."

Partner Gives Microsoft Assist in Windows 8 'Secure Boot' Controversy

A new "secure boot" firmware protocol supported in Windows 8 has its doubters, but Microsoft ISV Wave Systems is prepared to assure organizations that the system really works.

Microsoft Launching Office 365 University in Early 2013

A new subscription-only version of Office 365 for higher-education students will become available in the first quarter of 2013, Microsoft announced on Friday.

Microsoft's Q1 Earnings Take a Hit in Struggling PC Market

Microsoft on Thursday reported an 8% revenue shortfall from the year-ago period in its Q1 earnings report for fiscal-year 2013.

Microsoft Acquires Marketing Software Firm MarketingPilot

Microsoft gave its Dynamics CRM business a boost this week, acquiring Evanston, Ill.-based MarketingPilot Software for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft Answers Surface Design Questions in Web Q&A

Microsoft's Surface team took to Reddit on Tuesday to answer some questions about the new tablet device, which is now available for preordering.

Windows 7 To Get IE 10 'Preview' Release in November

A "preview" version of the Internet Explorer 10 browser supported on Windows 7 will be released next month, Microsoft announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft Reveals Pricing for Surface RT, Takes Preorders

Microsoft is now taking advance orders for its Windows RT-based Surface "tablet PC," the company announced on Tuesday.

Microsoft Begins Taking Windows 8 Pro Upgrade Preorders

Various retail outlets including Microsoft Stores, Amazon.com and Best Buy are now offering preorders of Windows 8 Pro for x86/x64 upgrade copies, Microsoft announced on Friday.

Office 2013, SharePoint 2013 and Exchange 2013 RTM; Office 365 Update Due Nov.

Microsoft's next-generation Office solutions and other "2013"-branded products have reached the release-to-manufacturing (RTM) stage, the company announced on Thursday.

Microsoft Releases Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 Update

A cumulative update for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 is now available.

Ballmer Redefines Microsoft as a 'Devices and Services Company'

Though Microsoft is better known as a software company, CEO Steve Ballmer said Redmond now sees itself as a "devices and services company."

Windows Server 2012 Essentials Hits RTM Stage

Windows Server 2012 Essentials was released to Microsoft's hardware manufacturing partners on Tuesday.

Microsoft Draws Ad Group's Ire over IE 10's 'Do Not Track' Setting

No good can come from the default "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting in Microsoft's forthcoming Internet Explorer 10 browser, according to the Association of National Advertisers (ANA).

Microsoft Confirms Windows Phone 8 Launch Date

Confirming earlier rumors, Microsoft will officially launch Windows Phone 8 on Oct. 29 in San Francisco.

Microsoft To Buy Mobile Security Company PhoneFactor

Microsoft is acquiring PhoneFactor, a provider of mobile-based authentication solutions, the two companies announced on Thursday.

Possible Microsoft EA Renewal Price Hikes Back in Spotlight

Consulting firm Software Licensing Advisors is once again reporting that organizations may face "stealth" price increases when they renew their Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs).