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Microsoft Cuts Online Services Pricing

Microsoft announced that it has bulked up some its software-as-a-service offerings and lowered prices.

Microsoft Readies SQL Server 2008 R2 Feature-Complete Preview

Microsoft on Tuesday said it will release the feature-complete preview of SQL Server 2008 R2, the first major upgrade of its flagship database platform in nearly two years.

'Fix It' Released for Windows 7 Upgrade Problem

Microsoft issued a "Fix it"-style patch on Tuesday for a Windows 7 upgrade problem that results in a system hang.

Cisco, EMC, VMware Partner for Virtualization, Private Clouds

Cisco, EMC and VMware on Tuesday kicked off a new Virtual Computing Environment "coalition" to promote datacenter virtualization and private cloud deployments.

Windows 7: Enterprise Game-Changer?

What does Windows 7 mean for enterprise IT organizations? A lot more than you might think.

Windows 7 Upgrade 'Hacks' Not Legal, Microsoft Suggests

Microsoft has been trying to clarify details on upgrading to Windows 7 for individual users, but it's been a bumpy ride at best.

Office 2010 App Compatibility Program To Launch

Microsoft is developing application compatibility tools for Office 2010 to help IT organizations migrate to the new productivity suite when it becomes available.

Help Enhancements Rolled Out for Windows 7

Microsoft this week described some new help tools for Windows 7 users, adding to its many product support resources.

Microsoft Investigating Windows 7 Upgrade Troubles

Microsoft is working on upgrade snags that some users have described when moving from Vista to Windows 7.

Microsoft Offers Mitigation Security Tool for ISVs

Microsoft wants you to know that even as you read this article, "people around the world are hunting for vulnerabilities in software applications."

Microsoft Releases OpsMgr Client Management Pack

Microsoft released a client tracking component on Monday that works with its System Center Operations Manager 2007 product.

Exchange 2010 Licensing, Features Unveiled

Microsoft on Tuesday provided a few more details about Exchange 2010, which is fast approaching final product release.

Report: Server Market 'Refresh' Ahead

The server market is set for a refresh cycle in the months ahead, according to IDC's latest server virtualization report.

Microsoft, Amazon Poised for Cloud Battle

Just weeks before Microsoft is expected to launch SQL Azure, Amazon on Tuesday said it will let customers host relational data in its EC2 cloud service using MySQL.

Microsoft Provides Guidance on Windows XP Mode

Microsoft released additional resources last week for IT pros planning to use the new desktop virtualization solution in Windows 7.

Elop Grilled on Microsoft's Relevance

The president of Microsoft's Business Division got the hot seat at the Gartner Symposium ITxpo event last week.

Flu Pandemic Could Overwhelm Internet, Gov't Agency Warns

A severe flu outbreak could send millions home to telecommute, possibly disrupting networks vital to the nation's security and financial well-being.

Microsoft Holds Down Losses in 1Q 2009

Microsoft disclosed its fiscal first-quarter results, reporting an 18 percent decrease in net income compared with 1Q 2008.

Data Protection Manager 2010 Beta Released

The beta includes a number of improvements over the previous release, according to Microsoft.

Takeaways from the Windows Phone Launch

Microsoft launched "Windows phone" branding in October, marking the global rollout of Windows Mobile 6.5-based phones by Microsoft's hardware partners.