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Microsoft's ISA Server Is Only Half Patched

Microsoft's clarification of an Internet Security and Acceleration Server patch released this month has left at least one security expert stumped.

Standards Groups Collaborate on Cloud Computing

A group of leading standards development organizations are working jointly to foster common standards for cloud computing and storage.

Microsoft Renames 'Geneva' ID Management Solutions

Microsoft announced product names for its latest claims-based identity management server platform, dropping the "Geneva" code name.

Forefront Unified Access Gateway Beta Released

Microsoft rolled out beta 2 of its Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) enterprise security solution this week.

Microsoft Makes Some Volume Licensing Changes

Microsoft on Tuesday announced Volume Licensing program changes that supposedly simplify matters for IT shops, as well as hosting providers.

Watering the Partner Ecosystem

A lot of partners are feeling parched these days, but there's a storm on the horizon that may send rain their way.

Whither the PAM?

Cloud computing, the economy and partner program changes make the future role of Microsoft partner account managers uncertain.

Windows Azure Pricing Unveiled

Microsoft announced pricing for its Windows Azure cloud computing services on Tuesday at its Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans.

July Patch Partly Addresses ActiveX Holes

There are no surprises with Redmond's six-patch release on Tuesday, but there is plenty of work to be done, security pros contend.

Office 2010 Tech Preview Unveiled at Microsoft Partner Event

Microsoft Office 2010 has reached the technical preview testing stage, company officials announced on Monday at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

Microsoft Office ActiveX Security Flaws Disclosed

On the eve of its July security patch release, Redmond issued a security advisory on flaws in the ActiveX control function -- the second such advisory in as many weeks.

Microsoft Starting Contest for Surface Developers

Redmond is taking steps to increase Microsoft Surface developer participation.

Zoho Adds Another Microsoft Plug-In to SaaS Offerings

SaaS provider Zoho announced yet another online collaboration platform aimed at legacy Microsoft offerings: Zoho Plug-in for Microsoft Access.

Microsoft Launches Silverlight 3

Microsoft took the wraps off version 3 of its Silverlight framework for developing rich interactive applications (RIAs)and its Expression Studio Web and graphics design suite.

Microsoft Extends Dynamics CRM 4.0 Capabilities

Microsoft on Thursday announced three additional free extensions to Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 that can boost the capabilities of the customer relationship management platform.