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Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2012 Now Available

The Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2012 suite of enterprise tools has arrived.

Microsoft Changes Windows 8 'Metro' Name to 'Windows Store App'

It's official -- well, sort of. Microsoft has formally changed the "Metro" name used to describe a user interface and an app style for Windows 8 to a new name, "Windows Store app."

Office 2013 Now Available to Volume Licensees

Microsoft Office 2013 and 2013-branded Microsoft application servers are now available to volume licensees.

Microsoft Highlights Windows 8 Opportunity at Build 2012

Microsoft's annual Build event rolled out new Windows Phone 8 developer tools plus Windows 8 pep talks for developers.

Windows Phone 8 Devices Will Have 'New Office' Preinstalled

Microsoft on Monday announced that "the new Office" will be arriving preinstalled on all Windows Phone 8 devices.

Browsium Rolls Out Multibrowser Management Tool

A new management tool from Browsium aims to give IT pros greater control in a mixed-up multibrowser world.

Survey: Organizations Underestimating SharePoint Costs

Organizations are underestimating the costs and personnel requirements for maintaining SharePoint, according to a recent industry-sponsored survey.

Ballmer Plays Up Enterprise Use of Windows 8/Windows RT Devices

Microsoft said that it is confident that businesses will be open to the idea of integrating recently released Windows 8 devices in their companies.

Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 8 Availability Window at Launch Event

Microsoft has officially launched the next piece in its Windows 8 picture Monday with a Windows Phone 8 event in San Francisco.

Microsoft Releases Windows HDInsight 'Previews' for Hadoop

Microsoft and its partner have enhanced Hadoop "big data" capabilities for Windows.

Windows 8 and Surface Windows RT Available to Consumer Buyers

Microsoft's new Windows 8 client operating system hit general availability today, along with the Windows RT version of the Surface tablet.

Microsoft Holds Windows 8 and Surface Launch Events

With the launch of ts first-ever computer, the Surface, Microsoft on Thursday began a crucial new era in its history.

OEMs Showcase Windows 8 and Windows RT Devices

Key OEM partners Acer, ASUS, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba are among those launching or making available a new class of devices based off of Windows 8.

Microsoft Office 2013 Released to TechNet, MSDN Subscribers

Exchange 2013, SharePoint Server 2013 and Lync Server 2013 were also released today for licensee subscribers.

Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Arriving at Beginning of December

Microsoft announced Tuesday that its Dynamics AX 2012 R2 enterprise resource planning (ERP) product will become generally available on Dec. 1.

Can Microsoft Surface RT Beat the iPad in Display Clarity?

A researcher at display technology firm DisplayMate has found that preliminary results are mixed when comparing Surface RT's resolution to its Apple competitor.

Report: Microsoft's OS Market Lead Slipping, Even as Windows 8 Arrives

Microsoft will roll out its new Windows 8 operating system on Friday, but a new report from Forrester Research suggests it won't arrive in time to thwart a diminishing market share.

Office 365 University Arriving Q1 2013

Microsoft announced on Friday that a new subscription-based version of Office 365 for students will be available in the first quarter of next year.

'miniFlame' Malware Spreading Through Middle East

A new Flame malware variant that's designed to steal personal data from a targeted machine was identified by security firm Kaspersky Labs this week.

Microsoft Q1 Revenues Down 8% in Bad PC Market

Microsoft today reported its first-quarter earnings for its fiscal-year 2013, with revenue off 8% from the last Q1 result.

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