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BizTalk 2006 Availability Set for May 1

Microsoft officially launched BizTalk Server 2006, the latest version of its integration and business process automation server, for the second time this week.

BMC Buys Identify Software for $150 Million

BMC Software Inc. said Monday it has agreed to buy diagnostic software maker Identify Software Ltd. for $150 million in cash.

Microsoft, Yahoo Building Data Storage Centers in Rural Wash.

In the heart of potato country, a high-tech boom is taking place. Technology giants Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo Inc. are planning to build massive data storage centers amid the sagebrush and farm fields of rural central Washington.

Report: U.S. Leads Global IT Rankings

Singapore slides from first to second in World Economic Forum's "network readiness index"

IDC: PC Market Growth to Slow for a Few Years

The personal computer market's rapid growth will slow in the next few years because a recent rebound in computer replacements has left many customers with systems that won't soon need replacing, according to a forecast Monday from a technology research firm.

Eu Launches Online Debate On Bloc's Future

European Union turing to the Internet to get public debate rolling on defining EU's future direction.

Spam Company Settles FTC Suit for $900K

An Internet marketing company that offered free movie tickets in exchange for friends' e-mail addresses agreed to pay a $900,000 fine to settle charges it violated federal anti-spam laws, authorities said Friday.

Microsoft Touts Hybrid Model for Dynamics

Microsoft Corp. wants to sell smaller businesses on the idea that its products can offer the traditional benefits of desktop computer software while taking advantage of growing Web-based tools.

High-Tech Lobby Hoping For Gains From Immigration Debate

Increase sought on H-1B visas for high-tech workers from cap of 65,000 per year to 115,000 per year.

Security Woes Hamper Microsoft Release

New innovations, Gates' trusted computing initiative of 2002 continue to keep Vista developers on their collective toes.

Exploit Code Discovered for Unpatched IE Flaw

This week security researchers announced that exploit code taking advantage of an unpatched IE flaw has been published on the Web.

Next Version of Office to Ship in 2007

Microsoft gave official word this week that the next version of Office will coincide with the general availability of Windows Vista in January 2007.

Microsoft Developing Handwriting Software

Microsoft Corp. is working with Brown University to develop software that will recognize complex handwriting and gestures.

Microsoft Announces Windows Unit Shake-Up

Office biz exec Steve Sinofsky moved to Windows group.

Azaleos Offers 'Full Fidelity' Disaster Recovery Solution

A firm in Redmond, Washington is claiming it can deliver 99.999 percent uptime on Microsoft Exchange Server with a new service offering available immediately. Here's the surprise – it's not Microsoft.

IDC: IT Spending Will Grow 6.3 Percent in 2006

While the retail mavens may be predicting a dour Christmas over late delivery of Windows Vista, researcher IDC's latest forecasts paint a somewhat sunnier picture.

Check Point Abandons Snort Purchase Due to U.S. Security Concerns

A leading Israeli software company abandoned its plans Thursday to buy a smaller U.S. rival in a $225 million deal because of national security objections by the Bush administration.

One More .NET Exam Goes Live in March

Microsoft releases exam for MCTS: .NET Framework - Distributed candidates this week.

Microsoft Reorganizes Windows Group

Microsoft Corp. announced a broad reorganization Thursday of the unit that produces its flagship Windows operating system, two days after the company said the new consumer version of Windows would not be ready for the holiday season as planned.

New Plastic Semiconductors Break Speed Record

Researchers have developed an ultra-thin plastic that allows an electrical charge to pass through it at speeds never before seen, a discovery that could dramatically drive down the cost of flat-panel monitors and other devices.