Visual Studio 11 will hit the beta milestone on Feb. 29, the same day the Windows 8 "consumer preview" is expected to be released, Microsoft announced Thursday at a "sneak preview" event.
- By Kathleen Richards
- February 23, 2012
Microsoft is adding more language options and implementing an easier language-download process for the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system.
- By Chris Paoli
- February 22, 2012
Looking to boost its customer relationship practice, Armanino McKenna LLP this week said that it has acquired CRM specialist Gateway Solutions Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- February 22, 2012
A SkyDrive storage app optimized for Windows 8's "Metro"-style user interface will debut with the Windows 8 consumer preview release, Microsoft said this week.
- By Gladys Rama
- February 21, 2012
Microsoft on Monday named John W. Thompson, who for 10 years served as CEO of Symantec Corp., to the company's board of directors.
- By Gladys Rama
- February 21, 2012
Microsoft clarified the "extended support" dates for Windows Vista and Windows 7 this month.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 21, 2012
Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein discussed the company's plans for Skype and its vision for the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 17, 2012
Microsoft unveiled a new logo for Windows 8, it's forthcoming desktop operating system, on Friday.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 17, 2012
Microsoft's stock price reached a four-year high on Thursday.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 16, 2012
The initial determination issued by a U.S. International Trade Commission court earlier this month that concluded Microsoft did not engage in "patent misuse" in its legal dispute against Barnes & Noble has been made partially available to the public.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 16, 2012
Hewlett-Packard is hoping to put its stamp on the industry-standard server market by refreshing its entire flagship ProLiant line of systems with new levels of automation.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- February 16, 2012
Cisco Systems Inc. has appealed the European Commission (EC) to reconsider its approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Skype.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 15, 2012
Apple has leapfrogged Google to become the company with the best reputation in the United States, according to the latest corporate reputation survey by market researcher Harris Interactive.
- By Gladys Rama
- February 14, 2012
Google's planned acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. for $12.5 billion was approved by both the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission on Monday.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 14, 2012
The day-one general session keynote at VMware Partner Exchange 2012, taking place this week in Las Vegas, began with a relatively low-key presentation to partners, but ended with a serious discussion about upcoming technology and strategy.
- By Bruce Hoard
- February 14, 2012
Microsoft once again made some cuts to its SQL Azure pricing, as well as introduced a 100 MB database storage option.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 14, 2012
Microsoft has named a new corporate vice president of its Worldwide Public Sector division: Laura Ipsen, formerly a senior vice president at Cisco Systems Inc.
- By Gladys Rama
- February 13, 2012
Microsoft revealed more details this week about what to expect with Windows 8 on ARM, or "WOA." In fact, the company might even have provided too much information.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 10, 2012
A Windows 8 "consumer preview" event will take place on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, Spain.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 09, 2012
In the midst of an especially litigious period in the mobile space, Microsoft is issuing a call for greater fairness and clarity in licensing.
- By Kurt Mackie
- February 09, 2012