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'Sedna' CTP Out for Visual FoxPro Developers

Visual FoxPro developers got access to the first Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Microsoft's "Sedna" project this week.

A World of Change for Content Distribution

New channels for distributing content are opening up great business opportunities.

On Deck: The Microsoft Roadmap

Microsoft is ready to unveil some heavy-hitting products in '06.

Formula for Rapid Growth

ePartners' fast-track plan consists of empowering project managers while keeping close tabs on customer satisfaction.

A Force for Change -- and Cost-Cutting

Matrixforce offers a compelling business case for taking over its customers' IT departments: guaranteed performance and savings of 50 percent.

On The Map

MapPoint helps your customers keep track of business performance and mobile assets using maps as a framework.

Partners Take Control

Reader feedback makes Redmond Channel Partner go round.

Deal Reached on .Com Domain Price Hikes

The board of the Internet's main oversight agency has approved a deal under which VeriSign Inc. must meet some conditions in order to raise fees for ".com" domain names.

Align Sales Compensation with Your Goals

A compensation plan that works.

Microsoft Research Steps It Up

Do you have one of those wildly popular Dance Dance Revolution dance pads at home? Ever think of using it to do e-mail? That could happen if a technology demonstration at Microsoft on Tuesday escapes into the wild.

Exchange 12 Begins Community Tech Preview

Microsoft began shipping the first community technology preview (CTP) of Exchange 12 on Wednesday, marking the beginning of its first widespread testing.

A Tasty Recipe for Lead Generation

Mac's guide to marketing for good, juicy sales leads.

AOL Sues Groups Under Anti-Phishing Law

America Online is taking advantage of a first-of-its-kind anti-"phishing" law in Virginia to sue three international groups that allegedly stole information from unsuspecting AOL users by sending e-mail that appeared to be legitimate messages from the company.

Gateway Pays To Settle HP Patent Suits

Gateway Inc. has agreed to pay $47 million to rival computer maker Hewlett-Packard Co. to settle a series of lawsuits over patents.

Get Ready for Software as a Service

Microsoft is bracing for a "services wave." But what will it mean for you? Here's what to expect -- and how to prepare