Microsoft recently discussed its "optimized desktop" concept and "dynamic delivery" strategies, which tap into the company's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), application virtualization and Remote Desktop Services technologies.
- By Kurt Mackie
- March 14, 2011
The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 will be available for download Monday night at 9 p.m. PST (12 a.m. EST).
- By Kurt Mackie
- March 14, 2011
As the IT industry matures, mergers and acquisitions dominate the channel landscape.
- By Scott Bekker
- March 11, 2011
Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES), a new long-term subscription licensing program for academic institutions.
- By David Nagel
- March 11, 2011
A lot of ink has been spilled, figuratively speaking, over Microsoft's lack of presence in the tablet market.
- By Gladys Rama
- March 11, 2011
The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 is scheduled to become available this Monday, Microsoft announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin.
- By Kurt Mackie
- March 10, 2011
Kinect, Microsoft's Xbox 360 add-on for motion and voice control, is the fastest-selling consumer electronics product in Guinness' history.
- By Chris Paoli
- March 10, 2011
Microsoft has made available the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2011, which includes updated desktop virtualization and application virtualization tools.
- By Kurt Mackie
- March 10, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE: We slogged through the App Store to bring the most interesting iPad apps to the surface. Some are free, others are expensive but all have potential for integration into Microsoft partner solutions.
- By Scott Bekker
- March 10, 2011
A new crop of Windows 7-based notebooks are retaining the utility of the form factor while drawing inspiration from the upstart tablet category.
- By Alison Diana
- March 09, 2011
Microsoft released Service Pack 1 of Visual Studio 2010 on Tuesday, as well as a preview of the upcoming LightSwitch Beta 2.
- By Michael Desmond
- March 08, 2011
According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, Microsoft will pay Nokia more than $1 billion for Windows phone promotional and development efforts.
- By Kurt Mackie
- March 08, 2011
According to a comScore report, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is fourth in the rankings, trailing Android, Research In Motion and Apple.
- By Chris Paoli
- March 07, 2011
Will a new program that pays partners for Dynamics leads reach critical mass and spur similar programs within Microsoft?
- By Scott Bekker
- March 06, 2011
Tablets may be the current consumer rage, but notebooks are here to stay. Here are a dozen that have caught our eye.
- By Alison Diana
- March 06, 2011