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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.

Former Cisco VP To Head Microsoft's Worldwide Public Sector Group

Microsoft has named a new corporate vice president of its Worldwide Public Sector division: Laura Ipsen, formerly a senior vice president at Cisco Systems Inc.

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 Pushing Licensing Clarity for Key Patents

In the midst of an especially litigious period in the mobile space, Microsoft is issuing a call for greater fairness and clarity in licensing.

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.

Microsoft Signs Data Mining Deal with 24/7 Inc.

Microsoft has struck an agreement relating to consumer experience technologies with Campbell, Calif.-based 24/7 Inc.

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.

Barnes & Noble Did Not Infringe Microsoft Patents, ITC Attorney Says

In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, an attorney at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) said Microsoft makes an unconvincing case in its patent infringement suit against Barnes & Noble.

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 Cuts One Patent from Barnes & Noble Lawsuit

Microsoft dropped one of the disputed patents from its lawsuit against Barnes & Noble on Thursday.

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.

Court Favors Microsoft in Barnes & Noble 'Patent Misuse' Claim

Microsoft scored a legal victory this week in its intellectual property dispute against bookseller Barnes & Noble over the use of the Android mobile operating system.

Dell Taps Veteran John Swainson To Lead New Software Division

It looks like Dell is looking to up the ante in software. The company on Thursday named veteran John Swainson president of its newly created software group.

Microsoft Releases Kinect for Windows 1.0

Kinect, Microsoft's popular motion-sensor technology for Xbox, is now available for PCs.