Microsoft, IBM Spar over Panasonic Deal

What was the point of all of this bickering? We're not sure. 01/21/2010

Microsoft To Patch Internet Explorer Today

If you took France and Germany's advice and switched from IE to another browser, you might have jumped the gun a bit. 01/21/2010

Redmond Talks to Congress About Cloud Policy

Microsoft wants Congress to protect cloud data. 01/21/2010

Dynamics GP 2010 Beta Released

Microsoft released a beta test version of Dynamics GP 2010 late last week. 01/20/2010

Google Hack: It's All Microsoft's Fault

IE bug opened the door for Gmail hackers and "Operation Aurora." 01/20/2010

Google and Microsoft Look at Clouds from Both Sides Now

Google feels everything can and should be done in the cloud, while Redmond prefers a hybrid approach. 01/20/2010

Panasonic E-Mail Brouhaha

Microsoft and IBM get into another cat fight. 01/20/2010

Smartphone Boom May Catch Security Pros Unawares

A new report from Forrester Research predicts that IT pros will soon have their hands full supporting a smartphone-equipped workforce. 01/20/2010

Microsoft Puts Windows Phone on MIX Agenda

Microsoft has tacitly acknowledged that it will have something to say after all about its next-generation mobile platform, including a possible Windows Phone in March. 01/20/2010

Internet Addresses Rapidly Running Out

The organization that oversees global allocation of IP addresses announced that less than 10 percent of the available IPv4 address space remains unallocated. 01/20/2010

Microsoft Reduces Bing Data Retention Times

Microsoft on Monday announced moves to reduce data retention times for Bing Internet search queries. 01/20/2010

Doug's Mailbag: Thoughts on Google vs. China, More

There's a Date for SQL Server 2008 R2

The latest version of SQL Server will be available in May. 01/20/2010

Microsoft and Europe Just Don't Get Along

What France and Germany have done this week sends even stronger signals that Europe just doesn't like Microsoft. 01/20/2010

Google, Microsoft Square off Over Cloud in NYC

Company representatives debate the future of data storage and sharing. 01/20/2010

IBM and Lotus Storm into the Cloud

Big Blue and its collaboration company have come storming back. 01/20/2010

Microsoft Disputes IBM's Claims in Panasonic Deal

IBM's hosted e-mail agreement with Panasonic, announced on Thursday, drew swift ire from Microsoft. 01/19/2010

IBM Previews Social Networking for Lotus Notes

IBM expanded its vision for bringing social networking to the enterprise with a preview of new technology at Lotusphere 2010. 01/19/2010

SQL Server 2008 R2 To Ship in May

Microsoft on Tuesday said SQL Server 2008 R2, the next version of its database, will be generally available in May. 01/19/2010

IE: Trouble on the Franco-German Front

Plus: Google attacks may originate from China; password complexity not a complete deterrent. 01/19/2010

Microsoft Advises Upgrading IE 6 To Avoid Bug

Microsoft provided more advice about a zero-day Internet Explorer vulnerability exploited by hackers last week. 01/19/2010

China vs. Google vs. Microsoft

Google is apparently ready to give up on the world's most populated country all because it censors the Internet. 01/18/2010

If You Think Microsoft Patches a Lot, Just Try Adobe

Adobe is patching many versions of Reader. 01/18/2010

Panasonic Exchanges E-Mail

The company isn't just switching vendors but fundamentally changing the way its e-mail is handled. 01/18/2010

Doug's Mailbag: Office Savings, Gartner's Burton Buy, More

Zero-Day IE Bug Exploited for Google Attack

Microsoft continues to investigate the first zero-day exploit of 2010 surrounding Internet Explorer. 01/15/2010

Rental Agreement

Now Microsoft will let you pay a one-time fee, and your PC can be rented out to whomever. 01/15/2010

SEO the Microsoft Way

Microsoft hopes to pump some life into your Web site traffic. 01/15/2010

HP and Microsoft's New Cloud Combo

Now that IBM and Microsoft are fighting over the cloud, why wouldn't HP sidle up and becomes Microsoft new cloud best friend? 01/15/2010

Google, Microsoft Diverge on China Censorship

Microsoft plans to continue to operate its search service in China, despite Google's recent suggestions that it might exit that market. 01/15/2010

Microsoft, Google Debate Cloud Future

At the inaugural meeting of the New York Technology Council, representatives from Google and Microsoft debated their views on how data will be stored and shared in the future. 01/15/2010

Doug's Mailbag: Licensing Site Snags, More

Panasonic Drops Exchange, Opts for IBM LotusLive

Panasonic has selected IBM to provide hosted e-mail and collaboration services for its global workforce. 01/14/2010

Veghte Quitting Windows VP Position

Bill Veghte is stepping down as senior vice president for Windows Business. 01/14/2010

Microsoft Adds Rental Option for Office, Windows

Microsoft changed its licensing for businesses that rent out PCs by announcing an extra, one-time fee for Office and Windows. 01/14/2010

Microsoft, HP Expand Partnership into Online Services

The two plan to spend $250 million over the next three years on cloud and virtualization technologies. 01/14/2010

CA Buys Oblicore

Deal will help orgs assess the impact of cloud services on business performance. 01/14/2010

VMware Makes E-Mail Play with Zimbra Buy

VMware is all up in Exchange's grill now. 01/14/2010

Google Docs Opens Up

Google Docs will now store more than just documents and spreadsheets. 01/14/2010

UPDATE: Microsoft's Free SEO Tool Released

Microsoft on Tuesday released a free search engine optimization tool for Web sites. 01/13/2010

Microsoft and HP Ink Cloud, Virtualization Pact

Microsoft and HP disclosed a $250 million, three-year partnership to develop and market next-generation datacenter technology and application infrastructure. 01/13/2010

Adobe: Eclipsing Microsoft as Patch Concern?

All eyes tend to focus on Microsoft's monthly patch cycle, but don't forget Adobe. 01/13/2010

Patch Twos-Day

Microsoft goes easy on the patches, while Oracle rolls out two dozen. 01/13/2010

Failing the Licensing Test?

If there's one group you don't want to irritate, it's volume customers. 01/13/2010

Champagne Time for Mimosa

The archiving powerhouse just signed up its 1,000th customer. 01/13/2010

Doug's Mailbag: Office 2010 Upgrade Pricing, More

Microsoft Allows for Software Rentals

Redmond has a change of heart on rental policy. 01/13/2010

Microsoft Volume Licensing Sites Cause Problems

An attempt at improvement just leads to...well, the opposite, for some users. 01/13/2010

Forrester Says Tech Downturn Is Over

Analyst firm predicts a period of growth in techn spending is on the way. 01/13/2010

VMware Enters E-Mail Business with Zimbra Buy

VMware on Tuesday said it is acquiring Zimbra from Yahoo, extending VMware's reach beyond system virtualization. 01/12/2010