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Microsoft acquires U-Prove technology

Microsoft acquires U-Prove technology

Microsoft has snapped up Credentica's U-Prove online security technology, together with all of the underlying patents, for an undisclosed sum.

Guy Dixon Mar 10 2008, 7:25AM Software
Microsoft arms Australian Federal Police with cyber weapons

Microsoft arms Australian Federal Police with cyber weapons

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) will receive a technology boost in the fight against child predators and paedophiles with the launch of an online tracking system, developed and donated by Microsoft.
Lilia Guan Mar 7 2008, 1:49PM Software
Microsoft unveils Singularity research OS

Microsoft unveils Singularity research OS

Microsoft has unveiled a prototype operating system for the computer science research environment dubbed Singularity.

Robert Jaques Mar 6 2008, 7:38AM Software
Microsoft unveils enterprise software-as-a-service

Microsoft unveils enterprise software-as-a-service

Microsoft has launched web-based versions of two of its enterprise software offerings.

Shaun Nichols Mar 5 2008, 7:54AM Software
Opinion: What's next for Windows Vista?

Opinion: What's next for Windows Vista?

Microsoft Australia has made another move to boost sales of Windows Vista, reducing the price of various editions by up to 40 percent.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 4 2008, 2:19PM Software
Microsoft launches Windows Server 2008 and related enterprise apps to Aussie channel

Microsoft launches Windows Server 2008 and related enterprise apps to Aussie channel

There was a great deal of ceremony surrounding today's launch of Windows Server 2008, which begs the question, is the vendor still haunted by the poor market performance of Vista?
Leanne Mezrani Feb 28 2008, 6:33PM Software
Microsoft posts Vista SP1 blacklist

Microsoft posts Vista SP1 blacklist

Microsoft has posted a list of applications that will be incompatible with Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2008, 7:12AM Software
Microsoft unveils Small Business Server 2008

Microsoft unveils Small Business Server 2008

Microsoft has revealed details of Windows Small Business Server 2008 ahead of the official launch of Windows Server 2008 at the end of February.

a Staff Writer Feb 25 2008, 7:45AM Software
Microsoft makes interoperability pledge

Microsoft makes interoperability pledge

Microsoft has launched a campaign to open its software to outside developers.

Shaun Nichols Feb 25 2008, 7:43AM Software
Microsoft’s bid to address IT skills shortage

Microsoft’s bid to address IT skills shortage

Microsoft has announced the DreamSpark software suite will be made available to students worldwide at no cost. The vendor claimed the initiative is part of a greater cause to address the skills shortage in the ICT industry.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 21 2008, 7:12AM Software
Yahoo board split over Microsoft bid

Yahoo board split over Microsoft bid

Microsoft's proposed $44bn acquisition of Yahoo is causing a rift among members of Yahoo's board of directors, according to reports.

Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2008, 6:47AM Strategy
Microsoft reshuffles senior executives

Microsoft reshuffles senior executives

Microsoft has begun a major reshuffle of its executives, adding 14 new vice president positions.

Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2008, 8:23AM Software
Microsoft pushes out 17 security fixes

Microsoft pushes out 17 security fixes

Microsoft has patched 17 security flaws in its monthly update for February.

Shaun Nichols Feb 14 2008, 7:19AM Security
Microsoft pushes mobile technology with Danger purchase

Microsoft pushes mobile technology with Danger purchase

Software giant Microsoft Corp has acquired Danger Inc, the company responsible for software and services powering popular consumer handsets. Microsoft also announced that several additional mobility companies worldwide will adopt and deploy Microsoft’s software and services.
a Staff Writer Feb 12 2008, 4:04PM Mobility
Yahsoft in the head

Yahsoft in the head

Rabid Reseller believes the potential Yahoo deal is a further indication that Microsoft will do whatever it takes to gain ground on the Google goliath.
a Staff Writer Feb 12 2008, 3:28PM Software
Yahoo: Microsoft offer not good enough

Yahoo: Microsoft offer not good enough

A Wall Street Journal report revealed Microsoft’s US$44.6 billion bid for Yahoo is likely to be rejected by the Yahoo board of directors.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 11 2008, 4:35PM Strategy
Microsoft launches OEM deal with Sony Ericsson

Microsoft launches OEM deal with Sony Ericsson

The agreement will see software giant Microsoft and the mobile phone vendor team up to offer Sony Ericcson handsets featuring Windows Live.
Leanne Mezrani Feb 10 2008, 8:15PM Collaboration
Microsoft offers standalone Outlook

Microsoft offers standalone Outlook

Microsoft has launched a new version of Outlook targeted towards small businesses which will be sold separately from Office.

Shaun Nichols Feb 8 2008, 7:50AM Software
Microsoft to borrow money to cover Yahoo bid

Microsoft to borrow money to cover Yahoo bid

Microsoft's imminent acquisition of Yahoo has the potential to significantly alter the power play of the Internet; but just how keen is the software giant?
Leanne Mezrani Feb 6 2008, 2:07PM Finance
Taiwan group guilty of 90 percent of Microsoft piracy

Taiwan group guilty of 90 percent of Microsoft piracy

Microsoft claims that a small group led by a recently jailed Taiwanese man was the source of almost all high quality pirated copies of its software up until his arrest in 2004.
Simon Burns Feb 5 2008, 2:24PM Security

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