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Microsoft Slashes SQL Azure Pricing, Adds New Storage Option

Microsoft once again made some cuts to its SQL Azure pricing, as well as introduced a 100 MB database storage option.

Windows 8 on ARM To Support Desktop Apps, 'Office 15'

Microsoft revealed more details this week about what to expect with Windows 8 on ARM, or "WOA." In fact, the company might even have provided too much information.

Windows 8 Hits 'Consumer Preview' Feb. 29

A Windows 8 "consumer preview" event will take place on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

Microsoft Details Windows 8's Power-Saving Features

Lead Microsoft program managers Sharif Farag and Ben Srour went into further detail about how those capabilities work with applications in a "Building Windows 8" blog post on Tuesday.

All Eyes on the Windows Store

What Microsoft's partners learn about the new Windows Store when it opens this month may have major implications for the future of Windows.

Microsoft Updates System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection

System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection, Microsoft's next-generation enterprise-grade security solution for clients and servers, is getting a tune-up.

Microsoft Previews Office 365 Kiosk Plan Changes

Microsoft announced some upcoming enhancements to the so called "kiosk worker" plans in its Office 365 offering last month.

Microsoft Launches SQL Azure Testing Service

Microsoft is offering a free trial app of a new test service designed to help SQL Azure users monitor the security of their databases housed in Microsoft's cloud.

Microsoft Releases System Center Advisor

Microsoft's System Center Advisor, a new service addition to the System Center management suite, became generally available last week.

Analyst Outlines Microsoft's Cloud, Mobile and BI Efforts in 2012

In a webinar on Thursday, consultancy firm Directions on Microsoft described a rough timeline for Microsoft's emerging products and services in 2012 and beyond.

Dell Boosts Private-Cloud Ties with Microsoft with vStart 200

Dell has announced the new vStart 200 server, a new hardware product that can host up to 200 virtual machines.

SQL Server 2012 'Launch Event' Set for March 7, But Release Date Unclear

SQL Server 2012, the next generation of Microsoft's relational database management system, appears to be marching closer to product release.

Microsoft's Dynamics Partners Weigh their Cloud Options

While waiting for Microsoft to put ERP cloud offerings online, some Dynamics partners have started padding their portfolios with SaaS-based ERP solutions from other vendors.

Windows 8 'Secure Boot' Issue Could Apply Only to ARM Hardware

The controversy surrounding a "secure boot" feature that Microsoft will require of computer makers with Windows 8 refuses to die.

Ex-Windows Chief Bill Veghte Named HP's Chief Strategy Officer

One of Microsoft largest partners, Hewlett-Packard, this week named a new chief strategy officer: Bill Veghte, the former senior vice president of Microsoft's Windows business.