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Windows Intune Availability Set for March 23

Cloud-based systems management product acquired MSP capabilities in a second beta, and partner internal-use rights are included in Microsoft's partner program.

Microsoft Launches CRM Connector for Dynamics AX

Microsoft has released a new connector to link its Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning solution with its customer relationship management solution.

Microsoft IE 9 Tracking Protection Up for W3C Review

Microsoft's tracking protection approach, which is used in the Internet Explorer 9 release candidate, is up for review at the Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C).

Microsoft Slams Google Office Plug-In

In a Thursday blog post, Microsoft panned the recently released Google plug-in for Microsoft Office, which allows document sharing and collaboration.

Amazon Launches CloudFormation for Cloud App Deployments

Amazon Web Services on Friday rolled out a new tool designed to facilitate the deployment and development of apps to the cloud.

Blog Bytes: Windows Phone 7 Phones It In

Windows Phone 7 hit a snag this week after its update rendered some Samsung phones unusable.

CA Partner Portal Aims To Prevent 'Virtual Stall'

CA has created a microsite for partners to help them sell the CA Virtual portfolio and get past the "virtual stall" that often occurs when customers get about 30 percent of their servers virtualized.

Google Debuts Microsoft Office Collaboration Plug-In

On Thursday, Google made globally available its free Microsoft Office plug-in that enables document collaboration and sharing.

Alleged Leak Suggests Windows 8 Coming Mid-2012

According to veteran Microsoft watcher Mary-Jo Foley, Microsoft may be planning a "Windows 8" release for mid-2012.

Microsoft Rakes in Public Sector Cloud Deals

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it recently signed contracts with over a dozen state and local government entities for its cloud computing services.

Cisco Pulls Plug on Cloud E-Mail Service

Cisco is discontinuing its hosted e-mail service, which the company made available for testing over a year ago.

Windows Phone 7 Update Suspended

After issuing its first Windows Phone 7 update on Monday, Microsoft has announced it is suspending the update due to problems being reported by some Samsung phone owners.

Judge Blocks Salesforce from Hiring Ex-Microsoft Employee

A Washington superior court judge today enforced a temporary restraining order preventing Salesforce.com from hiring a former Microsoft employee for an executive sales position.

Parallels Names Former Microsoft Exec CEO

Parallels has just given partners more reasons to pay attention to the company: Today it promoted former Microsoft executive Birger Steen to CEO.

Microsoft To Release Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 This Week

According to a Microsoft blog, Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 will be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers later this week.

Microsoft: Windows Embedded Will Help Thin-Client Comeback

According to Microsoft, next-generation thin clients are poised for an enterprise comeback thanks to its Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.

Microsoft Extends Client Management Rights to Opalis 6.3 Licensees

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it has added client management rights to its Opalis 6.3 end user licensing agreement for certain licensees.

Microsoft Rolls Out On-Premises Dynamics CRM 2011

Microsoft released Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises deployments today.

Microsoft SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 Debuts

Microsoft announced a new set of reference architectures designed for partners building Fast Track data warehouse products.

Microsoft Planning Windows Phone Updates

Microsoft today announced forthcoming updates to Windows phones at the Mobile World Congress event.