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Feds expand inquiry into Microsoft bribery, kickback allegations

Tipsters blew whistle, claimed Microsoft and reseller closed deals in Pakistan and Russia with junket, payoffs, says Wall Street Journal

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 22, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Legal Microsoft

Lenovo gives Windows 8 vote of no confidence by bundling Start menu stand-in

Emphasizes the traditional Windows desktop over the Metro UI with Pokki Start button, Start menu and alternative app store

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 22, 2013 4 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Microsoft

Sinofsky captivated by Andreessen Horowitz, becomes board partner

The former Windows chief will represent the VC firm on the boards of companies it's backing

By Juan Carlos Perez

Aug 22, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Microsoft

Microsoft turns Scroogled into ‘Schoolgled’ in new anti-Google attack ad

Picks up the pace, with today's offensive less than two weeks after the last

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 21, 2013 4 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft Productivity Software

5 steps Microsoft can take to beef up Windows Phone 8 market share

According to IDC's most recent data Windows Phone sales increased by 77% year over year, but its market share is still dwarfed by iOS and Android.

By Marco Chiappetta

Aug 21, 2013 4 mins

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VMware, Citrix and Microsoft virtual desktops get encryption security

AFORE's CypherX supports VMware, Citrix and Microsoft VDI platforms

By Ellen Messmer

Aug 20, 2013 2 mins

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Microsoft’s latest screw-ups suggest bigger problems

A monstrous failure of bug patches and Outlook.com leave you wondering who is running the show.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 20, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Microsoft

Microsoft updates Windows Phone App Studio after developer projects soar

Microsoft integrates Flickr and improves scalability

By Mikael Rickna$?s

Aug 20, 2013 2 mins

Enterprise Applications Microsoft Small and Medium Business

Surface channel distribution tempo shows Microsoft lacks Plan B after sales debacle

'Gross miscalculation' of sales for Surface, but still stuck with 'measured' roll-out to businesses

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 19, 2013 6 mins

Computers and Peripherals Data Center Microsoft

Microsoft restores Outlook.com after three-day outage — sort of

Apologizes, promises it's taken steps to fix; but within hours acknowledges problem still exists for some

By Gregg Keizer

Aug 18, 2013 3 mins

Data Center Enterprise Applications Microsoft