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Ruling on Microsoft-Motorola Patent Dispute Postponed

The patent case between Microsoft and Motorola Mobility stalled on Tuesday when a judge in the U.S. District Court for Western Seattle decided to postpone his decision.

Windows Media Center To Cost Extra in Windows 8

Windows Media Center, Microsoft's consumer entertainment application, will become an an optional add-on cost for Windows 8 users instead of a built-in component, Microsoft said last week.

Seagate CEO Joins Microsoft's Board of Directors

Microsoft on Thursday named Seagate President and CEO Stephen J. Luczo to its board of directors.

Microsoft Prepares To Phase Out 'Windows Live' Brand

In preparation for Windows 8's release, Microsoft is planning to kill its "Windows Live" branding over the next few months.

German Court Finds Microsoft Guilty of Infringing Motorola Patents

A German court's ruling on Wednesday potentially bans the sale of multiple Microsoft products in that country, according to a Dow Jones Newswire report.

Quest Reveals Office 365 Migration Tools

Microsoft Gold Certified partner Quest Software recently unveiled its line of solutions for businesses migrating to Office 365 and Exchange Online.

Nokia's Credit Rating Downgraded to 'Junk'

Nokia, which early last year made the decision to shift its business model to center on Microsoft's Windows Phone mobile operating system, had its credit rating downgraded on Friday.

Microsoft and Barnes & Noble Bury Legal Hatchet, Ink $300M Investment Deal

Microsoft will invest $300 million in a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, which until now has been embroiled in an intellectual property dispute against Microsoft over the past year.

Microsoft Signs Android Royalty Deal with Pegatron

Microsoft on Wednesday inked an intellectual property licensing deal with Pegatron Corp. over the Taiwan-based company's use of Android and Chrome software technologies in its products.

Microsoft Exec: Windows 8 'Release Preview' Coming in June

Microsoft also announced this week that the "release candidate" of Windows Server 2012 will be publicly available in a close timeframe with the Windows 8 release preview.

Microsoft Details Windows 8 Enterprise Licensing Complications

A recent Microsoft blog providing details about the forthcoming Windows 8 Enterprise edition highlighted the issue of Software Assurance licensing, which seems particularly complicated for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) use.

Microsoft Updates SkyDrive; Google Answers with Google Drive

Microsoft detailed several major changes to its SkyDrive storage service on Monday, including a reduction in the amount of free storage provided.

Enterprise iPad Sales Fuel Apple's Blockbuster Earnings

While consumers in droves are buying Apple iPads, enterprises in all sectors are embracing the tablets, as well.

Skype App for Windows Phone Released

Two months after being released as a beta, the Skype for Windows Phone app is now available as a final version.

Microsoft To Sell AOL Patents to Facebook for $550 Million

Microsoft and Facebook have inked a deal in which the social networking giant will pay Microsoft $550 million in cash for patents recently purchased from AOL.

Windows, Office Sales Buoy Microsoft's Q3 Earnings

Microsoft's financial report for the third quarter of fiscal-year 2012 was positive, despite a poor showing from its its Entertainment and Devices Division.

MPN Small Business Competency: More Benefits, Bigger Price Tag

When Microsoft rolls out the Small Business competency next month, partners will find a program that is more expensive to join than the popular Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC), but also far more loaded with benefits and focused on cloud.

Microsoft Talks Up Windows RT's App Management Capabilities

Windows RT, the version of Windows 8 for ARM-based devices, can be used for both personal and business purposes, even while organizational control is maintained over application access, Microsoft explained on Thursday.

Microsoft Releases Windows Intune 'Preview,' Outlines BYOD Vision

Microsoft kicked off the second day of the Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) on Wednesday by laying out its vision for connected devices and the "consumerization of IT."

Microsoft Names Windows 8 Editions, Unveils ARM-Based 'Windows RT'

Microsoft revealed the upcoming editions of Windows 8, both for x86/x64 machines and ARM devices, on Monday.