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Microsoft business solutions hits first full profitable year

Microsoft business solutions hits first full profitable year

Microsoft's closely-watched business applications unit hit its first-ever profitable year for the company's fiscal year 2006 ending June 30.
Barbara Darrow Jul 24 2006, 9:35AM Finance
Microsoft to invest US$900m in Vista, Office 2007 sales and marketing in FY07

Microsoft to invest US$900m in Vista, Office 2007 sales and marketing in FY07

Relieved by an increase in multi-year licensing renewals, Microsoft plans to invest US$900 million in sales and marketing to drive up the numbers for Vista, Office 2007 and Xbox 360 in FY07.
Paula Rooney Jul 21 2006, 2:16PM Software
Eclipse wins Microsoft award

Eclipse wins Microsoft award

Local services outfit Eclipse Computing has been announced the winner of the Microsoft Business Solutions Outstanding Partner of the Year (Asia Pacific category).
Staff Writers Jul 19 2006, 9:00AM Sales & Marketing
Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

New Windows Vista build offers bug fixes and performance improvements.
Tom Sanders Jul 18 2006, 5:14PM Software
Microsoft simplifies ERP licensing for partners

Microsoft simplifies ERP licensing for partners

In a bid to simplify its ERP licensing agreements to channel partners, Microsoft has announced the Business Ready Licensing model and the Business Ready Enhancement Plan for Microsoft Dynamics.
Lilia Guan Jul 11 2006, 11:58AM Software
Microsoft launches end-user partner finding site

Microsoft launches end-user partner finding site

Microsoft has launched a website aimed at connecting businesses with local Microsoft partners.
Lilia Guan Jul 10 2006, 10:17AM Software
Microsoft delays Office 2007 release

Microsoft delays Office 2007 release

Microsoft said Thursday it will delay the release of its Office 2007
business productivity software, citing a desire to implement improvements from customer feedback received during testing.
Reuters Staff Jun 30 2006, 3:21PM Software
Two Microsoft LARs merge

Two Microsoft LARs merge

Microsoft reseller and licensing consultancy Software One said it will merge with Swiss VAR Softwarepipeline, a move that will give Software One the bulk and international reach it seeks.
Stacy Cowley Jun 30 2006, 9:16AM Strategy
EU: No Complaint from Adobe against Microsoft

EU: No Complaint from Adobe against Microsoft

The European Commission said it has received no complaint from Adobe Systems against Microsoft over the treatment of PDF documents in the software giant's upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Staff Writers Jun 23 2006, 9:33AM Software
Trend Micro: Microsoft sets June record for patches

Trend Micro: Microsoft sets June record for patches

Microsoft’s latest set of patches released on 13 June, ties the record for the highest number of patches and a high number of 'criticals', said Trend Micro.
Staff Writers Jun 19 2006, 1:26PM Security
Collaboration to drive business

Collaboration to drive business

Collaboration is the key driver in business performance for global IT decision makers, a study conducted by Frost & Sullivan concludes.
Staff Writers Jun 7 2006, 11:45AM Collaboration
Microsoft tips hat to bogans

Microsoft tips hat to bogans

Microsoft has proven yet again its multicultural global friendliness by allowing Word 2007 to recognise Aussie slang words like bogan, sheila, bonza and sickie.
Lilia Guan May 16 2006, 9:32AM Hardware
WebCentral becomes a Microsoft Gold partner

WebCentral becomes a Microsoft Gold partner

Local web and application hositing company, WebCentral has achieved Gold Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program.
Staff Writers May 10 2006, 9:17AM Collaboration
Microsoft a “no-show” at CeBIT

Microsoft a “no-show” at CeBIT

Microsoft has snubbed the Australian version of this year’s massive global IT trade show CeBIT.
Byron Connolly May 2 2006, 1:05PM Collaboration
IDC Directions: ICT leaders debate skills, outsourcing

IDC Directions: ICT leaders debate skills, outsourcing

Some of the industry’s leading companies have come together to debate the impact of outsourcing and the current skills shortage.
Tim Lohman May 1 2006, 10:43AM Collaboration
Court rules Microsoft, Autodesk must pay $US133m

Court rules Microsoft, Autodesk must pay $US133m

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Michigan man on Wednesday was awarded $US133 million by a Texas jury in a patent dispute against Microsoft and Autodesk, a spokeswoman for Microsoft said.
Staff Writers Apr 21 2006, 12:49PM Software
Ingram unveils reseller training centre

Ingram unveils reseller training centre

Distributor Ingram Micro has moved to further shake off its tag as a volume-based box mover, teaming up with seven big name vendors to launch a free training centre for resellers.
Lilia Guan Apr 20 2006, 1:20PM Training & Development
Microsoft nets $36m from NSW Health deal

Microsoft nets $36m from NSW Health deal

Microsoft has signed a $36 million dollar deal with the NSW Department of Health to supply it with a plethora of software products, through its channel partners.
Lilia Guan Apr 11 2006, 1:38PM Strategy
Fed Gov signs with Microsoft for info swap

Fed Gov signs with Microsoft for info swap

Microsoft has signed a cooperative agreement with the Federal Government aimed at bolstering the security of the Government’s IT.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2006, 12:08PM Security
Data#3 wins Microsoft's tick of approval

Data#3 wins Microsoft's tick of approval

Data#3 has won a Microsoft competition for a technology solution it developed for the National Heart Foundation of Australia.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2006, 11:06AM Strategy

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