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Quest Rolls Out Options for Office 365 Migrations

Quest Software today described its migration solutions for organizations moving to Exchange Online and Office 365.

Microsoft Invests $300 Million in Barnes & Noble Subsidiary, Litigation Settled

Microsoft plans to invest $300 million in a Barnes & Noble subsidiary, the two companies jointly announced today.

Nokia Downgraded, Loses Handset Lead to Samsung

Nokia got its credit rating downgraded today, according to a report.

Microsoft Issues Update to Office for Mac 2011

Microsoft yesterday issued a new update for Office for Mac 2011 after some users had problems with their Service Pack 2 installations.

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 Available for Download

Microsoft on Tuesday released the latest version of its free antivirus software for Genuine versions of Windows 7, Vista and XP.

Microsoft Inks Deal With Pegatron Over Linux and Chrome Use

Microsoft has signed an intellectual property licensing deal with Pegatron Corp. over its use of Android and Chrome software technologies.

June 'Release Preview' for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Announced

Microsoft announced yesterday that it plans to release another test version of Windows 8, called a "release preview," in the first week of June.

Microsoft Security Report: Conficker Still Top Security Concern

According to Microsoft, the Conficker worm should continue to be a top concern in enterprise security.

India Passes U.S. as Top Spamming Country

Close to one in 10 spam e-mail originated from India, according to a report by security firm Sophos.

UPDATE: Microsoft Improves SkyDrive, but Cuts Free Storage to 7 GB

Microsoft on Monday announced improvements to SkyDrive, along with a new limit to the amount of free storage space provided.

Facebook Paying Microsoft $550 Million for AOL Patents

Facebook has agreed to pay $550 million in cash to purchase most of the patents that Microsoft recently acquired from AOL.

Microsoft Q3 Earnings Up, but Entertainment Division Disappoints

Microsoft reported positive third-quarter financial earnings results today for its fiscal-year 2012, with the exception of its Entertainment and Devices Division.

Microsoft Announces App Cloud Management Service for Windows RT Devices

Microsoft explained today how devices running Windows RT, or Windows 8 on ARM hardware, can be used for both personal and business purposes.

Microsoft Embraces 'World of Connected Devices' at MMS

Microsoft today laid out its vision for connected devices and the "consumerization of IT" in a keynote talk held on Day 2 of the Microsoft Management Summit.

Windows 8 and ARM-Based 'Windows RT' Editions Named

Microsoft named the upcoming editions of Windows 8 on Monday, both for x86/x64 machines and ARM devices.

'Windows Server 2012' and System Center 2012 Announced at MMS

Microsoft today announced that its code-named Windows Server 8 solution now has the official product name of "Windows Server 2012."

Google Faces FTC Fines for Safari Privacy Bypass

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently investigating Google for breaching user privacy in Apple's Safari browser, and will decide whether or not to fine the tech company.

Office for Mac 2011 Service Pack 2 Now Available

Microsoft last week released Service Pack 2 of Office for Mac 2011.

Office and SharePoint '15' Expected in Early 2013

Veteran Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley unearthed a few clues about Microsoft's product roadmap for this year and the next.

Gartner: Microsoft Tablet Market Share To Claim 4 Percent in 2012

Research firm Gartner is projecting that tablets running any version of Windows OS will make up 4.1 percent of all media tablets sold this year.

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