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RIM Releases BlackBerry Service for Office 365

Business smartphone maker Research In Motion has rolled out its cloud-based service for BlackBerry devices that works with the Microsoft Office 365 suite of services.

Microsoft 'Office 15' at Technical Preview Stage

Microsoft is beginning to ramp up its next-generation productivity suite, code-named "Office 15," which has reached the technical preview stage.

Microsoft, Facebook, Google Unite To Battle Spam

Fifteen companies, including Microsoft, Yahoo, Google and Facebook, have come together to form DMARC.org.

UPDATE: System Center Advisor Service Now Available

Microsoft rolled out its System Center Advisor service last week, which provides a best-practices check on server deployments.

Microsoft's Roadmap for 2012 Charted by Analyst Firm

Consultancy firm Directions on Microsoft has outlined expectations for Microsoft's product roadmap in 2012 and beyond.

Android Malware Infects Millions of Users

Malware might have infected more than 5 million Android mobile devices via deliberately corrupted apps sold in the Android Marketplace, according to security firm Symantec.

Apple's Presence in the Enterprise Growing

According to Apple's Q1 earnings report, the company's iPhones, iPads and even Mac computers are making significant inroads in the enterprise.

Symantec Advises Disabling Remote PC Software After Code Theft

Security firm Symantec is advising customers of its pcAnywhere to deactivate the remote desk software after individuals from the Anonymous hacker group allegedly stole the source code of the software.

Cloud Security and Privacy Guidelines Outlined by NST

The first set of guidelines for managing security and privacy issues in cloud computing has been finalized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Dell Unveils 200-VM Server for Private Clouds

Dell added to its partnership with Microsoft (and VMware) on "private cloud" technologies by announcing a new hardware product designed to host as many as 200 virtual machines.

Apple Q1 Earnings Show Record iPad and iPhone Sales

Apple today reported soaring first-quarter earnings results, based on its sales of iPhones, iPads and Macintosh computers.

SQL Server 2012 'Launch Event' Happening on March 7

Microsoft indicated today that SQL Server 2012 is nearing product release.

Microsoft Nixes MIX, but New Event Planned for 2012

Microsoft has called quits on continuing its annual MIX Web developer conference, the company announced on Thursday.

Windows 8 Secure Boot Controversy Refuses To Die

A "secure boot" feature that Microsoft will require of computer makers with Windows 8 continues to draw controversy.

Microsoft, Google Set for World IPv6 Launch in June

The global launch of IPv6 has been set by the Internet Society for June 6.

Microsoft Reports Positive 2Q Results, Except for Windows

Microsoft's financials stayed positive during its fiscal second-quarter, based on earnings results published today.

Koobface Malware Ring Taken Offline After Ringleaders Exposed

After Facebook released the names of those responsible for a malware ring targeting the social network's users, the group's central command and control (C&C) server went offline.

HP Names Ex-Windows Chief Bill Veghte as Chief Strategy Officer

Hewlett-Packard has named Bill Veghte, the current executive vice president of HP Software and the former senior vice president of Microsoft's Windows business, as the new chief strategy officer.

Anonymous Retaliates With Gov., Media Web Site Shutdowns After Megaupload Arrests

In what the "hacktivism" group Anonymous is calling the largest operation in the group's history, it is targeting government and multimedia sites in response to today's arrests and shut down of the file-sharing site Megauploads.

IBM and Intel Up, Google Down in Year-End Earning Reports

Along with Microsoft, Intel, Google and IBM announced fourth quarter and year-end earning results yesterday.

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