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HP Brings Automation to Refreshed Line of ProLiant Servers

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.

Cisco Protests Microsoft's Skype Buy to EC

Cisco Systems Inc. has appealed the European Commission (EC) to reconsider its approval of Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Skype.

Survey: Apple No. 1 in Corporate Reputation, Microsoft No. 9

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.

Google-Motorola Mobility Deal Gets U.S., EU Approval

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.

VMware Rallies Partners, Announces New Competencies

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.

Microsoft Slashes SQL Azure Pricing, Adds New Storage Option

Microsoft once again made some cuts to its SQL Azure pricing, as well as introduced a 100 MB database storage option.

Former Cisco VP To Head Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector Group

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.

Windows 8 on ARM To Support Desktop Apps, 'Office 15'

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.

Windows 8 Hits 'Consumer Preview' Feb. 29

A Windows 8 "consumer preview" event will take place on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Microsoft Pushing Licensing Clarity for Key Patents

In the midst of an especially litigious period in the mobile space, Microsoft is issuing a call for greater fairness and clarity in licensing.

Microsoft Details Windows 8's Power-Saving Features

Lead Microsoft program managers Sharif Farag and Ben Srour went into further detail about how those capabilities work with applications in a "Building Windows 8" blog post on Tuesday.

Microsoft Signs Data Mining Deal with 24/7 Inc.

Microsoft has struck an agreement relating to consumer experience technologies with Campbell, Calif.-based 24/7 Inc.

Barnes & Noble Did Not Infringe Microsoft Patents, ITC Attorney Says

In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, an attorney at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) said Microsoft makes an unconvincing case in its patent infringement suit against Barnes & Noble.

Microsoft Updates System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection

System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection, Microsoft's next-generation enterprise-grade security solution for clients and servers, is getting a tune-up.

Microsoft Cuts One Patent from Barnes & Noble Lawsuit

Microsoft dropped one of the disputed patents from its lawsuit against Barnes & Noble on Thursday.

Microsoft Previews Office 365 Kiosk Plan Changes

Microsoft announced some upcoming enhancements to the so called "kiosk worker" plans in its Office 365 offering last month.

Court Favors Microsoft in Barnes & Noble 'Patent Misuse' Claim

Microsoft scored a legal victory this week in its intellectual property dispute against bookseller Barnes & Noble over the use of the Android mobile operating system.

Dell Taps Veteran John Swainson To Lead New Software Division

It looks like Dell is looking to up the ante in software. The company on Thursday named veteran John Swainson president of its newly created software group.

Microsoft Releases Kinect for Windows 1.0

Kinect, Microsoft's popular motion-sensor technology for Xbox, is now available for PCs.

Microsoft Confirms Plan To Slash Marketing Jobs

A statement from Microsoft first published in a a GeekWire story on Wednesday indicates the company is cutting marketing positions.