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Gates sounds off on software-as-a-service

Gates sounds off on software-as-a-service

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates reaffirmed the company's faith in the software-as-a-service trend and said it plans to drive both on-premise and hosted apps.
Barbara Darrow Mar 28 2006, 10:43AM Software
Resellers dismiss Vista, Office 2007 delays

Resellers dismiss Vista, Office 2007 delays

Australian resellers have brushed off Microsoft's decision to delay Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 releases until early next year, citing lack of customer interest for the products.
Lilia Guan Mar 27 2006, 11:49AM Software
Microsoft to offer end user financing

Microsoft to offer end user financing

Microsoft has partnered with finance program provider De Lage Landen to help it cut the cost of upfront software licensing costs.
Tim Lohman Mar 23 2006, 9:15AM Software
Microsoft plans Vista retail blitz

Microsoft plans Vista retail blitz

Microsoft is planning a radical new strategy to give retailers a substantial slice of the Vista upgrade action when the OS lands by year's end.
David Flynn Mar 20 2006, 9:37AM Software
Vodafone, Microsoft partner for mobile email

Vodafone, Microsoft partner for mobile email

Vodafone Australia would deliver Windows Mobile Email via its mobile phone network following a new partnership with Microsoft.
Staff Writers Mar 13 2006, 11:50AM Mobility
Partners buy-in to Microsoft SMB push

Partners buy-in to Microsoft SMB push

Microsoft Australia touted success in the mid market through several upgrades to its SMB-oriented programs.
Tim Lohman Feb 28 2006, 4:45PM Software
Microsoft foot-dragging irks EU, US

Microsoft foot-dragging irks EU, US

For the first time in 12 years, Microsoft is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic for the same reason at the same time — failing to share information needed to remedy its antitrust violations.
David Lawsky Jan 25 2006, 3:35PM Software
Microsoft commits to Mac

Microsoft commits to Mac

Microsoft has used its presence at this year’s Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco to talk up its Mac credentials.
Staff Writers Jan 11 2006, 11:00AM Software
Under the wire: Trust me, I’m Microsoft

Under the wire: Trust me, I’m Microsoft

You have to hand it to Bill Gates, you really really do. His key product, Microsoft Windows, is both the most widely used and most widely reviled software in existence.
Matthew JC Powell Dec 19 2005, 1:25PM Software
Microsoft Xbox 360 sales start slow in Japan: study

Microsoft Xbox 360 sales start slow in Japan: study

Microsoft sold less than half of the estimated 159,000 Xbox 360 consoles that were available in stores in Japan in its first weekend of sales, according to a survey.
Staff Writers Dec 14 2005, 8:30AM Hardware
Clear skies for Webjet

Clear skies for Webjet

How Microsoft and partner Readify helped the startup online business get off the ground.
Brad Howarth Dec 13 2005, 1:24PM Collaboration
Microsoft launches Xbox 360 console in Japan

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 console in Japan

Microsoft is counting on the online gaming capability and high-definition graphics of its Xbox 360 console to win a new following in Japan.
Lisa Baertlein Dec 12 2005, 8:23AM Hardware
Microsoft's CEO will have to shop for his Xbox

Microsoft's CEO will have to shop for his Xbox

Microsoft's chief executive Steve Ballmer will have to shop around for an Xbox 360 game console this holiday season just like the rest of us -- it doesn't come with his job.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
US critiques South Korea decision in Microsoft case

US critiques South Korea decision in Microsoft case

US officials have criticised a decision by South Korean regulators forcing software giant Microsoft to separate its instant messaging service from the Windows operating system.
Peter Kaplan Dec 8 2005, 1:07PM Software
Microsoft to invest US$1.7bln in India

Microsoft to invest US$1.7bln in India

Microsoft plans to invest US$1.7 billion in India over four years to deepen its presence in the fast-growing software powerhouse.
Shailendra Bhatnagar Dec 8 2005, 11:40AM Software
South Korea orders Microsoft to unbundle Windows

South Korea orders Microsoft to unbundle Windows

Microsoft was ordered to separate its instant messaging service from its Windows software and allow rival products on its system in South Korea after losing a ruling on unfair business practices.
Kim Yeon-hee Dec 8 2005, 10:00AM Software
Microsoft plans 30 new innovation centres globally

Microsoft plans 30 new innovation centres globally

Microsoft plans to set up 30 new innovation centres around the world, adding to its existing 60, in partnership with local governments, academic institutions and industry organisations.
Staff Writers Dec 8 2005, 8:00AM Software
Microsoft says to raise India engineers to 7000

Microsoft says to raise India engineers to 7000

Microsoft plans to increase the number of engineers working on its products in India to 7000 from 4000 over the next two to three years.
Staff Writers Dec 7 2005, 4:00PM Software
Microsoft eyes big companies with new CRM software

Microsoft eyes big companies with new CRM software

Microsoft has introduced the long-awaited update to its sales and marketing business software that the company said would help it push into the market for large enterprises now dominated by Oracle and SAP.
Michael Kahn Dec 7 2005, 2:30PM Software
Microsoft, Google still vying for AOL linkup

Microsoft, Google still vying for AOL linkup

Microsoft and Google are in a "two-horse" race to strike an internet advertising partnership with Time Warner's AOL online unit, sources familiar with the talks said.
Staff Writers Dec 7 2005, 12:14PM Collaboration

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