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Channel Ecosystem: Channel Gets a Crack at Windows 7

Microsoft launches Ecosystem Readiness Program for forthcoming operating system.

Web 2.0 Series: Web Wise

The best business Web sites are more than online billboards -- they're powerful sales tools. Here's how some Microsoft partners are using their public sites to attract new customers and better serve their existing ones.

Products: Microsoft Shutters PerformancePoint Server

Microsoft plans to discontinue its business intelligence product.

Outsourcing: Is There an Uptick Ahead?

Analysts split on outsourcing's prospects in a downturn.

App-V 4.5 Now Supports Windows 7 Beta

Microsoft released a cumulative update to its application virtualization solution, which now supports the Windows 7 Beta, according to an announcement issued by the company on Thursday.

Microsoft Issues Windows 7 Beta Update To Fix IE8

Microsoft released a Windows 7 Beta client update that fixes problems that a small number of users were experiencing with Internet Explorer 8 on the new OS.

By The Numbers: A Miserable Quarter for PC Sales

Netbook sales and a very weak professional market contributed to a grim Q4 2008 in PC sales, reported Gartner.

Reorg Update: Microsoft Worldwide Partner Group Turns Over

Allison Watson fills holes in her team with Thompson, Brown.

Reorg: Muglia Takes a Step Up

Veteran Microsoft executive joins Redmond's presidents, sees growth opportunities on several fronts.

U.K. Endorses OpenDocument Format

The United Kingdom is the latest government to express support for the OpenDocument Format standard, which competes with Microsoft's Extensible Markup Language-based format.

Microsoft's CFO Talks Strategy at Goldman Sachs Event

Microsoft's chief finance head on Thursday answered questions about Microsoft's business plans at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference 2009 event in San Francisco.

IDC Survey: Channel Confidence Sinking

Channel companies who resell PCs reported lower confidence in their business in Q4 2008; services expected to be key to survival.

IDC Revises 2009 IT Spending Forecast Downward Again

Market researchers at IDC, who produce one of the most widely watched forecasts for IT spending, have revised the forecast for 2009 -- and it's "downward ho."

Microsoft Appeases Windows 7 Beta Testers

Microsoft's technical team on Thursday reported progress on improvements to the beta version of Windows 7, assuring testers that the team really cares about user feedback.

Google To Join EC Complaint Against Microsoft

Google is the latest Web browser maker to join the plaintiff's side in a European Commission (EC) complaint against Microsoft's Internet Explorer distribution practices.