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Microsoft Releases Dynamics NAV 2013 Beta to Partners

Microsoft recently opened the beta of Dynamics NAV 2013 (previously code-named "NAV 7") to Microsoft partners.

Microsoft Exec: Dynamics Business Is Worth 'Over a Billion Dollars'

Microsoft executives shined a spotlight on the Dynamics product line during a recent financial analyst event focusing on Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS).

Seattle Court Blocks Injunction Against Microsoft in Motorola Patent Case

A ruling by a Seattle judge on Monday has put a wrench into Motorola's earlier victory over Microsoft in a patent infringement case.

Forbes: Steve Ballmer the 'Worst' CEO of a Public U.S. Company

Forbes magazine has given Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer the dubious honor of being the No. 1 CEO "who should have already been fired."

Windows Hardware Gallery: Thinner, Lighter, Faster

When it comes to tech hardware, the trend is unquestionably mobility. In this special feature, we survey the latest in Windows-based mobile hardware -- from ultrabooks to smartphones to tablets.

Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson Steps Down After Résumé Flap

Yahoo is cutting ties with CEO Scott Thompson amid controversy over falsified academic credentials on Thompson's resume.

Microsoft Releases CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2

Microsoft recently rolled out a community technology preview (CTP) of the forthcoming Service Pack 2 (SP2) for SQL Server 2008 R2.

Court Reviews Microsoft-Motorola 'Push' Patent Case

Microsoft may catch a break in another patents infringement case against Motorola over so-called "push" technology.

Windows RT Blocks Other Browsers, Mozilla Says

An attorney at Mozilla, which makes the Firefox Web browser, contended that Microsoft restricts browser choice on Windows RT (formerly known as "Windows 8 on ARM"), effectively moving the company into antitrust territory.

Microsoft Exec: Windows Azure Users Are in 'High Tens of Thousands'

A Microsoft executive explained the company's cloud-centric corporate strategy on Tuesday at a financial analyst event.

Microsoft Updates Remote Desktop Services for Windows Server 2012

Microsoft this week detailed some of the improvements coming to Remote Desktop Services (RDS) with the release of Windows Server 2012.

Cloud Q&A: How Windows Azure Is Like Riding a Bicycle

Former Microsoft evangelist Steve Marx talks about Microsoft PaaS and his new role working with Windows Azure at Aditi Technologies.

Ruling on Microsoft-Motorola Patent Dispute Postponed

The patent case between Microsoft and Motorola Mobility stalled on Tuesday when a judge in the U.S. District Court for Western Seattle decided to postpone his decision.

Windows Media Center To Cost Extra in Windows 8

Windows Media Center, Microsoft's consumer entertainment application, will become an an optional add-on cost for Windows 8 users instead of a built-in component, Microsoft said last week.

Microsoft's Small Business Competency Gets Real

At long last, small business-focused partners will have their own competency in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) next month.