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Windows 8 'Secure Boot' Issue Could Apply Only to ARM Hardware

The controversy surrounding a "secure boot" feature that Microsoft will require of computer makers with Windows 8 refuses to die.

Ex-Windows Chief Bill Veghte Named HP's Chief Strategy Officer

One of Microsoft largest partners, Hewlett-Packard, this week named a new chief strategy officer: Bill Veghte, the former senior vice president of Microsoft's Windows business.

Ingram CEO Gregory Spierkel Steps Down, To Be Replaced by COO

Ingram Micro, the world's largest distributor of IT products and services to the channel, on Thursday said CEO Gregory Spierkel is stepping down effective immediately.

Amazon Launches NoSQL-Based DynamoDB Database Service

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Wednesday launched DynamoDB, a new database service that will let customers store and modify huge amounts of unstructured content while proving rapid access to data.

Microsoft Boosts BI Reporting for iPad via SharePoint 2010

Those using SharePoint 2010 can now take advantage of Microsoft's improved mobile business intelligence (BI) support strategy for Apple's iPad.

Microsoft Releases System Center 2012 RC with Private Cloud Angle

All eight solutions in the System Center 2012 product family are now available as release candidates (RCs), Microsoft announced on Tuesday.

Yahoo Co-Founder Jerry Yang Resigns

Jerry Yang, former Yahoo CEO and a key figure in the failed takeover bid by Microsoft in 2008, is cutting all ties with the company he co-founded almost two decades ago.

Microsoft To Roll Out New File System with Windows Server 8

Microsoft this week outlined details of its first major new Windows file system in nearly two decades: the Resilient File System (ReFS).

CES Postscript: Microsoft's New Math = Metro

The tile-based interface was the star attraction of the final Microsoft Consumer Electronics Show keynote.

CES: 6 Windows Hardware Stunners

Microsoft had few announcements at CES but OEM partners brought out new Windows-based laptops and phones.

Rumor: Microsoft To Slash 'Hundreds' of Marketing Jobs

According to reports, Microsoft may be planning to restructure its marketing operations, which could result in hundreds of jobs being slashed at Redmond.

Microsoft Now Has Patent Deals with 70 Percent of Android OEMs

Microsoft signed a patent agreement with smartphone maker LG on Thursday, the latest in the company's streak of intellectual property deals over the use of Google's Android and Chrome OS platforms.

Google Inks Its Largest Cloud Deal Yet with Spanish Bank

The cloud contracts just keep on coming for Google, which this week inked a deal for the biggest rollout of its Google Apps suite to date.

Microsoft: PC Sales Decline May Be Greater than Expected

PC sales may have fallen more than analysts have predicted, and the decline could continue into the coming quarters, Microsoft officials warned.

Microsoft Passes Yahoo for First Time in Search

Microsoft's U.S. Internet search market share has passed Yahoo's for the first time, according to market analysis by comScore. The companies are now No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, behind market leader Google.

Forrester: Apple Up, Microsoft Down in Corporate Market Share

A new report by Forrester Research suggests the growing business adoption of Apple iPads and Macs is displacing Microsoft's grip on the corporate market with PCs.

CES: Kinect for Windows Coming Feb. 1

Kinect for Windows hardware will go on sale for $249 starting Feb. 1, when a free commercial software development kit (SDK) will also be available for download.

CES: Ballmer Keynote Spotlights Kinect, Windows 8 and Windows Phone

With this reportedly being the last Consumer Electronics Show to feature Microsoft as a headliner, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's opening-day keynote should have been a shining moment.

Windows Phone GM Leaves for Xbox Unit

Matt Bencke, formerly the general manager of developer and marketplace at Microsoft's Windows Phone Division, has left that position to become a GM within the Xbox team.

Microsoft's Server & Tools, Dynamics Groups Lose Top Execs

Robert Wahbe, the corporate vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Marketing Group, is leaving the company at the end of February, Microsoft announced on Saturday.