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More Layoffs Expected with Intel Overhaul

With Intel Corp. apparently poised to announce the latest stage of its restructuring effort, speculation has centered not on whether the world's largest chip maker would be cutting jobs, but on how many.

Gateway Rejects Buyout Offer

Gateway has rejected an unsolicited $450 million bid for its retail business from eMachines founder Lap Shun Hui.

More Layoffs Expected with Intel Overhaul

Speculation is swirling that Intel will be cutting thousands of jobs in its latest restructuring effort.

Microsoft Awards Execs with Millions in Stock

Several high-ranking Microsoft Corp. executives Thursday received millions of dollars in stock awards as part of a compensation program that the company rejiggered several years ago.

Fishing for Venture Capital

Researching VC firms, getting ready for their questions and practicing on B-list players clear the way for landing the right investment partner.

Betting the Business on Beta Technology

The Menninger Clinic is revamping its records management system with beta versions of Office 2007 applications.

Protecting Information Beyond Perimeter Defenses

Bluetooth, WiFi, Blackberrys, USB flash drives ... the IT landscape continues to expand beyond traditional servers and desktops, and so should your diligence to maintain security "out there."

Microsoft Awards Execs with Millions in Stock

Several Microsoft execs received millions of dollars in stock awards as part of compensation program that the company rejiggered several years ago.

Microsoft's Hard Edge

There's a new tone in the Partner Program.

Bringing Live to Life for Partners

How will Windows Live translate to new business for partners? We'll have to wait for an answer.

Taking the Plunge

Most service providers have no shortage of great product ideas. Here's how to make a big splash as a software vendor.

Microsoft's New U.S. Channel Chief

A Q&A with Robert Deshaies

The Quest for Supply Chain Riches

Microsoft's share of the supply chain market may be tiny now, but the company sees massive promise on the horizon — with great benefits for partners.

Out-of-the-Box Accountant

Help Office customers manage their books without the headaches of learning a whole new interface.

Microsoft Consulting in Your Corner

While boosting Microsoft's consulting investments, SVP Rick Devenuti is engaged in an unprecedented campaign to reassure skittish partners that they will keep their dominant role in enterprise services.