Microsoft on Friday issued an update of its Security Compliance Manager tool, which helps IT pros set security policies for some Microsoft software.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 23, 2010
Organizations have been considering alternatives to Microsoft Office, but not as replacements quite yet.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 20, 2010
Microsoft provided more information about security for Windows Azure, publishing a talk and white paper.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 19, 2010
Blockbuster deal will let Intel provide hardware-based security.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 19, 2010
Most Internet users have long been aware that the actual download speeds they get from their Internet connections are somewhat slower than advertised.
- By Kevin McCaney
- August 19, 2010
Microsoft today announced a new Technology Adoption Program designed to get product development feedback on managing Windows Embedded-based devices.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 18, 2010
Among the oft-cited weaknesses in using passwords for authentication are that people choose bad, easily guessed passwords, such as "123456" or, even, "password."
- By Kevin McCaney
- August 18, 2010
Microsoft announced on Monday that a "preview" of Windows Small Business Server codenamed "Aurora" is now available for download.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 17, 2010
Hewlett-Packard Co. today said it is acquiring security software vendor Fortify Software Inc. for an undisclosed amount.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 17, 2010
Microsoft announced today that it has released a "preview build" of Windows Home Server (WHS) codenamed "Vail" to test participants.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 16, 2010
Microsoft's operating system for consumer smartphones lost market share last quarter, according to research announced this week by Gartner.
- By Chris Paoli
- August 14, 2010
Microsoft this week provided notice of some upcoming product updates and betas to expect in the coming months.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 13, 2010
Microsoft today updated some of its free tools to help users move to Microsoft SQL Server and released a new Oracle MySQL migration tool.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 12, 2010
Microsoft has extended its "up-to-date" (UTD) discount upgrade offer for Windows and Office licensees through next month.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 11, 2010
Microsoft today announced a new mission-critical support option for organizations as part of its Microsoft Services consulting business.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 10, 2010
Microsoft used the occasion of an open source conference last month to advance its vision of an open cloud by breaking it down into four basic principles.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 10, 2010
Google and Verizon today issued a statement on U.S. broadband policy, describing an approach that would permit differentiated services.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 09, 2010
Aren't you glad we're here to tell you what is and what isn't good to look at online?
- By Chris Paoli
- August 06, 2010
Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive officer Mark Hurd is stepping down effective immediately, the company announced late Friday.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- August 06, 2010
Microsoft and Salesforce.com have reached an out-of-court settlement concerning alleged patent violations.
- By Kurt Mackie
- August 05, 2010