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Microsoft Improves Office 2010 Accessibility with Add-Ons

Microsoft has released add-ons for Word and PowerPoint as part of the company's push to improve accessibility in Office 2010, and a wider initiative to help improve Internet and software accessibility.

Microsoft Releases IE 9 Install Tools for Organizations

Internet Explorer 9 reached 2.35 million downloads within 24 hours after its release on Monday night, according to Microsoft.

Microsoft Rolls Out LightSwitch Beta 2 at Developer Partner Summit

Beta 2 of Visual Studio LightSwitch, Microsoft's rapid business application development tool, is now available for immediate download.

Microsoft: Reports of Zune's Death Greatly Exaggerated

According to a blog post attributed to a Microsoft program manager, Microsoft has not officially confirmed the purported demise of the hardware version of the Zune MP3 player.

i4i Files Brief Opposing Microsoft's Appeal in Patent Case

Continuing the legal battle over "custom XML" technology, i4i LLP has filed a U.S. Supreme Court brief contesting Microsoft's appeal.

HP's Apotheker Announces Major Public Cloud Plans

Hewlett-Packard Co. announced plans to launch a public cloud service in a speech by CEO Leo Apotheker on Monday at the company's annual analyst meeting.

Final IE 9 Version Gets Primetime Release

The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 will be available for download Monday night at 9 p.m. PST (12 a.m. EST).

Microsoft Outlines 'Optimized Desktop' Virtualization Plan

Microsoft recently discussed its "optimized desktop" concept and "dynamic delivery" strategies, which tap into the company's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), application virtualization and Remote Desktop Services technologies.

Blog Bytes: Microsoft Trails in Tablet Game

A lot of ink has been spilled, figuratively speaking, over Microsoft's lack of presence in the tablet market.

Microsoft Launches Long-Term Licensing Program

Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES), a new long-term subscription licensing program for academic institutions.

Microsoft: Internet Explorer 9 Set for March 14 Release

The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 is scheduled to become available this Monday, Microsoft announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin.

Microsoft Sets Guinness Sales Record with Kinect

Kinect, Microsoft's Xbox 360 add-on for motion and voice control, is the fastest-selling consumer electronics product in Guinness' history.

Microsoft Announces MED-V, App-V Updates

Microsoft has made available the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2011, which includes updated desktop virtualization and application virtualization tools.

Microsoft Releases Visual Studio 2010 SP1 at Dubai Tech-Ed

Microsoft released Service Pack 1 of Visual Studio 2010 on Tuesday, as well as a preview of the upcoming LightSwitch Beta 2.

Microsoft-Nokia Deal Rumored To Cost $1B

According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, Microsoft will pay Nokia more than $1 billion for Windows phone promotional and development efforts.

Microsoft's Share in Smartphone OS Market Drops

According to a comScore report, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is fourth in the rankings, trailing Android, Research In Motion and Apple.

Rumor: Next-Gen Windows Tablets Coming Fall 2012

Microsoft is planning to roll out a version of Windows for tablets during the 2012 school season, according to unnamed sources cited by Bloomberg media.

Microsoft Puts IE 6 on Death Watch

On Friday, Microsoft launched a Web site devoted to killing Internet Explorer 6 -- or at least shrinking its global browser share to 1 percent.

Salesforce Adds Facebook Connector to Service Cloud

Salesforce.com is beefing up the social networking capabilities of its Service Desk app with support for native Facebook integration.

Gartner: Tablets To Cut into PC Growth

For the second quarter in a row, research firm Gartner Inc. has slashed its forecast for worldwide PC shipments.