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Microsoft Dynamics Partner Armanino McKenna Extends CRM Practice with Gateway Buy

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.

Microsoft Details Major SkyDrive Changes, Preps Metro App for Windows 8

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.

Former Symantec CEO Joins Microsoft Board

Microsoft on Monday named John W. Thompson, who for 10 years served as CEO of Symantec Corp., to the company's board of directors.

Microsoft Clarifies Five-Year 'Extension' for Vista, Windows 7 Support

Microsoft clarified the "extended support" dates for Windows Vista and Windows 7 this month.

Microsoft CFO Outlines Company's Windows 8, Skype Vision

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.

Windows 8 Logo Gets a Metro-Style Revamp

Microsoft unveiled a new logo for Windows 8, it's forthcoming desktop operating system, on Friday.

Microsoft Stock Price Highest in 4 Years

Microsoft's stock price reached a four-year high on Thursday.

Court Lets Microsoft Use 'Hard Bargaining' Tactics Against Android

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.

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.