Latest Microsoft news.
Microsoft moving desktop into virtualization fold, 06/12/06
Microsoft’s virtualization plans for the desktop are getting strong reviews, as users and analysts alike say that the benefits for IT should be reduced costs for deploying and managing devices and migrating between versions of software.
Microsoft’s unified support for unified communications, 06/07/06
Microsoft has come out with support for unified communications in a big way with its Live Communications Server portfolio. Traditional …
Microsoft is still working on tiny Haiku PC, 06/07/06
The launch of the ultra-mobile PC hasn’t quenched Microsoft’s thirst to find a blockbuster product in the portable PC space. In fact, the company has continued to work on another mini-Tablet PC concept, the Haiku, and expects it on the market within …
Microsoft to tweak key Vista security feature, 06/07/06
Bowing to criticism, Microsoft plans to modify a key new security feature in its upcoming Windows Vista operating system to make it less cumbersome for users.
Microsoft adds business intelligence server to Office lineup, 06/06/06
Microsoft on Tuesday added yet another server to its Office 2007 lineup, this one focused on spreading business analytic tools across a corporation.
Man pays $2,000 after charges of Google AdWord misuse, 06/06/06
A New Hampshire man has agreed to pay $2,000 to settle charges that he misused Microsoft’s name to trick consumers into buying ineffective anti-spyware products, using Google’s AdWords program.
Microsoft sets e-mail hygiene lineup, pricing, 06/06/06
Microsoft Tuesday offered free trial versions of its forthcoming anti-virus and anti-spam software for e-mail that it obtained last year when it acquired Sybari Software.
Microsoft lays out roadmap for interim release of BizTalk, RFID support, 06/06/06
Microsoft Tuesday laid out its roadmap for BizTalk Server, including support for RFID technology and integration with Vista and Office, and said the next release of the software will come in the first half of 2007.
Juniper, Microsoft partner for secure IPTV, 06/05/06
Juniper and Microsoft used this week’s GlobalComm 2006 conference to announce an agreement to deliver security systems for IPTV.
Finjan files patent lawsuit against Secure Computing, 06/05/06
Cybersecurity vendor Finjan Software has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against competitor Secure Computing, Finjan announced Monday.
Microsoft Live Labs releases new security services, 06/05/06
Microsoft’s Live Labs has launched two security-related Web-based services, one for providing authentication and another for connecting peer-to-peer applications through network firewalls.
Jabber adds IM, directory integration – Network World, 06/05/06
Instant messaging vendor Jabber has released the next version of its IM appliance with a focus on interoperating with corporate directories and consumer services.
Layer 8: If Microsoft made the iPod.., 06/05/06
Here’s a good way to start your week: a 2:55 video that answers the question: “If the iPod was made by Microsoft, what would its packaging look like?” Bonus props…
Sneak peek at Exchange, 06/05/06
Microsoft last week said Exchange 2007 will include a new client-access license option geared to corporate users and that Beta 2 of the server will include new e-mail hygiene, compliance, replication and data protection features.
Microsoft awards search engine research grants, 06/05/06
Microsoft has awarded 12 grants to scientists studying different aspects of search engine technology, an attempt by the Redmond, Wash., company to foster research in this area, Microsoft announced Friday.
Vista Beta 2: Microsoft bites the security bullet, 06/02/06
In our testing of Microsoft’s recently released Vista Beta 2 code, we found that in terms of its revamped client-side networking infrastructure and policy-based security controls, it’s in lock step with Microsoft’s Longhorn server code.
Report: Microsoft expects anti-trust suit from Adobe, 06/02/06
Adobe is expected to file an anti-trust lawsuit against Microsoft in Europe after talks between the two failed to resolve a dispute over Microsoft’s use of Adobe’s PDF software, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Microsoft flaw affects XP, Server 2003, 06/02/06
A new flaw found in Microsoft’s software could be exploited to cause a denial-of-service attack on certain applications, although the bug isn’t viewed as being severe.
Microsoft outlines new Exchange CAL, Beta 2 features, 06/01/06
Microsoft on Thursday said Exchange 2007 would include a new client access license option geared to enterprise users and that Beta 2 of the server will include new e-mail hygiene, compliance, replication and data protection features.
