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Microsoft Releases BizTalk Server 2010 R2 CTP to Windows Azure

Microsoft on Wednesday issued a community technology preview (CTP) of its BizTalk Server 2010 R2 product, the company announced in a blog post.

Report: Windows Phone 8 To Launch Late October

Windows Phone 8, the next generation of Microsoft's flagship smartphone operating system, will officially launch on Oct. 29, according to a report by veteran Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley.

Microsoft Speeds Up Office 2013 Installation, Launches 'Office on Demand'

Microsoft detailed its installation scheme for the next generation of Office software on Monday.

Microsoft SkyDrive Hits Android Phones

The SkyDrive 1.0 app is now available for Android smartphones at the Google Play Store, Microsoft announced on Tuesday.

IDC Downbeat on Windows 8's Effect on PC Market

IDC this week downgraded its forecast for worldwide PC shipments over the next four years.

Windows Server 2012, System Center 2012 SP1 To Have SDN Benefits

The combination of Windows Server 2012 and System Center 2012 Service Pack 1 (SP1) will create software defined networking (SDN) capabilities, Microsoft said in a blog post on Wednesday.

Microsoft's First New Logo in 25 Years Adopts 'Metro' Look

Microsoft on Thursday took the wraps off its new corporate logo, which now mirrors the "look and feel" of emerging products including Windows 8.

Microsoft Releases Windows Server 2012 Essentials RC, Promises GA by Year's End

The release candidate (RC) of Windows Server 2012 Essentials was made available on Monday for download and testing.

SharePoint 2013 To Get New UI, SkyDrive Hooks

Microsoft on Tuesday gave a quick tour of some new SharePoint features found in the Office 365 previews.

Registration for $15 Windows 8 Upgrade Offer Opens

Microsoft opened registration for its limited-time Windows 8 upgrade offer on Monday.

Report: OnLive Sold, Staff Laid Off

OnLive, a pioneer in virtual desktop infrastructure-based services and cloud gaming, reportedly shed its staff members and was sold to an undisclosed buyer on Friday.

Microsoft Extends Office 2013 File Format Support to Open XML

Office 2013 will have increased file format support, including the support promised years ago with the Open XML standard, Microsoft revealed this week.

SkyDrive Gets 'Modern' UI, Exits Beta

Microsoft's SkyDrive cloud storage solution for consumers has left the preview stage, the company announced this week.

Windows 8 Now Available to Microsoft Partners

Microsoft partners with Gold or Silver competencies can now access the Windows 8 "release to manufacturing" (RTM) version.

Report Details Windows Server 2012 Licensing Tips

A new report by consultancy Directions on Microsoft outlines Windows Server 2012 licensing basics and offers insights into less apparent strategic moves to consider before buying Microsoft's newest server technology.

Windows 8 Released to TechNet, MSDN Subscribers

The "release to manufacturing" (RTM) version of Windows 8 is now available to Microsoft's TechNet and MSDN subscribers.

Despite Partner Grumblings, Microsoft Touts Windows RT's Ecosystem Success

Bucking expectations that its engineers would have to create several versions of Windows RT to address multiple form factors, Microsoft on Monday announced it has created one Windows RT binary to rule them all.

Report: Microsoft Is Consulting with Acer on Surface Pricing

Microsoft hardware partner Acer is consulting with Redmond over potential pricing for the forthcoming Surface tablet, according to a report by Digitimes.

FTC Hits Google with $22.5 Million Fine over Privacy Violations

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has fined Google $22.5 million over the company's misrepresentations on privacy protections.

Microsoft, NYPD Unveil $40 Million Counterterrorism Database System

Microsoft has partnered with the New York Police Department (NYPD) to develop a crime prevention and counterterrorism solution called Domain Awareness System (DAS).