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Update: Yukon, Whidbey Delayed Until 2005

Microsoft officials said on Wednesday that the next version of SQL Server, code-named "Yukon," and the next version of Visual Studio, code-named "Whidbey," will be delayed until the first half of 2005.

Siebel's "New" Windows-Only CRM Software

It's a repackaged CRM Midmarket Edition. The product's lower price should appeal to small and mid-sized companies. Siebel is working with third parties to provide fixed-price integration and implementation services.

Office XP Bulletin Critical After All

Users who use Outlook Today as default folder at risk for privilege elevation attack.

Microsoft Posts 3 Security Patches, None Critical

Microsoft released its monthly security patches for March on Tuesday. Three patches were released -- one for Windows 2000 Server, one for Office XP and one for MSN Messenger. None of the patches is critical.

Microsoft-EMC Launch Solution for Backing up Branch Office Data

Microsoft and EMC launched a 10-city tour this week to promote a joint solution for consolidating and protecting data in branch offices and other remote sites.

Microsoft Plans Update Release of Windows 2003

Microsoft will release an update to Windows Server 2003 to bundle in some of the add-on components the company has put out since shipping Windows Server 2003 last April, a company official said Friday.

A Battle Royale of Bagle, MyDoom and NetSky?

The incessant flood of variants of three major new worms -- Bagle, NetSky and MyDoom -- may be more than a coincidence.

BizTalk 2004 Coming, But the Rest of 'Jupiter' is Dead

The availability of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004 at the beginning of next month will mark the end of Microsoft's once-grand "Jupiter" project.

RTM for BizTalk Server 2004

Microsoft on Tuesday said BizTalk Server 2004 is released to manufacturing and will be generally available by April 1.

Office 2003 SP1 Slated for June

Microsoft plans to deliver the first service pack for Office 2003 in late June.

IDC: Volume Servers Shaking Up Server Market

Volume servers, the industry-standard servers powered by Intel and to a lesser extent AMD processors and generally running Windows or Linux, are having a profound impact on the worldwide server marketplace, according to IDC analysts who just published their estimates for server shipments in 2003.

InfoPath Service Pack to Add Features

In another example of Microsoft's new willingness to push feature changes into service packs, the company plans to include additional functionality into its fledgling Microsoft Office InfoPath 2003 in the product's first service pack.

Intel Rolls Out New SMP Xeons

A new line of Intel Xeon MP processors for four-processor and larger systems hit the market on Tuesday.

Analyst Firm Questions Security of Windows 2003 for Critical Applications

In a new report on Windows Server 2003 security, an analyst firm argues that while Microsoft made clear progress on the security of its flagship server operating system, Unix and Linux remain better choices for mission critical applications.

Organization Finds Huge Jump in Phishing Scams

A new organization calling itself the Anti-Phishing Working Group documented a large jump in the number of phishing attacks in January.

Panel Discusses Role of Government in IT Security

SAN FRANCISCO -- How large a role should government play in computer security? That delicate question was discussed before an audience of IT security folks -- the types who are famously skeptical of, or even downright hostile to, any suggestion of government interference in their industry.

MyDoom.F Peaks

Security experts believe the MyDoom.F virus hit its peak earlier in the week and infections are slowing.

Microsoft Outlines Anti-Spam Technical Roadmap

Microsoft this week unveiled its long-awaited technical roadmap for combating spam, which the company identifies as the top complaint of its e-mail customers.

NetSky.C Variant Pushes NetSky Family Up Malware Damage List

The emergence of a fast-spreading C variant is pushing the NetSky virus family up a widely watched list of the most damaging viruses and worms.

New Association to Raise Cyber Security Awareness

Security companies form coalition to combat growing threats of cyber- crime, cyber-terrorism.