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Surface RT Sales Estimate Cut To 1 Million
January 16, 2013
Microsoft sold only 1 million Surface tablets, half the original forecast, due to "gloomy" consumer sentiment, says analyst.
Samsung Nixes Windows RT Tablet For U.S.
January 12, 2013
Samsung's decision hurts Microsoft's efforts to gain ground against Google and Apple in the mobile computing market.
Windows 8 Fails To Lift Holiday PC Sales
January 11, 2013
PC makers need to build more innovative hardware around Microsoft's new touch-friendly OS, says IDC.
Windows 8 License Sales Top 60 Million
January 09, 2013
Despite analyst misgivings, Microsoft exec says at CES new operating system is on pace to match early Windows 7 sales.
HIPAA 101: Universities Use Office 365 To Meet Regs
January 09, 2013
Federal healthcare privacy requirements don't apply only to medical institutions -- schools that maintain student health records must also comply with HIPAA law.
Windows RT Hacked To Run Desktop Apps
January 08, 2013
Microsoft's tablet OS can be fooled into running full-blown Windows 8 and legacy applications, hacker reveals.
Intel Hedges Bets, Gets Cozy With Android
January 08, 2013
At CES 2013, Intel shows it won't let longstanding partnership with Microsoft stand in the way of growth.
CES 2013: Lenovo Bets Big On Windows 8
January 07, 2013
Lenovo shows off 39-inch tablet behemoth and 11-inch mini-notebook at CES 2013.
Fiscal Cliff Still A Threat To IT Spending
January 04, 2013
Tax deal should bolster economy, but automatic spending cuts that could go into effect in March loom over tech industry.
IT Spending To See Modest Growth In 2013
January 04, 2013
Outlays on personal devices and enterprise software expected to lead global recovery in IT market, according to forecasts from Gartner and Forrester.
Microsoft Looks To Acquire Home Automation Specialist id8
January 03, 2013
Buyout of Brad Krikorian's id8 Group R2 Studios would fit with Microsoft's goal of becoming center of the digital home.
Microsoft Tries To Outflank Amazon With Azure Upgrades
January 03, 2013
Azure enhancements leave Microsoft well positioned against cloud competitors in 2013, analyst says.
HP's PC, Services Units Under Scrutiny
January 02, 2013
In annual report filed with SEC, tech giant says it's considering divesture of businesses that don't fit with its long-term plans. Will CEO Whitman stick with the PC business?
6 Things Microsoft Must Do In 2013
January 02, 2013
This could be a make or break year as Microsoft looks to establish itself in mobile, cloud and other hot new markets while fending off challenges to its Windows franchise.
HTC Prepping Windows 8 Rival To iPad Mini?
December 21, 2012
HTC 7-inch tablet could pit Microsoft's Windows 8 OS against Amazon's Kindle Fire and Apple's iPad mini.
Cloud Jobs: 7 Million In 3 Years, IDC Says
December 21, 2012
Microsoft-sponsored IDC report says there are currently 1.7 million open cloud positions just waiting to be filled.
BestBuy.Com Chief Leaves For Symantec
December 20, 2012
Former Starbucks CIO and 2011 InformationWeek Chief of The Year Stephen Gillett heads to Silicon Valley.
Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
December 20, 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
IBM Gets $4.5 Million Tax Break On Analytics Center
December 19, 2012
Columbus grants Big Blue incentive package as IBM pledges to create hundreds of new jobs in big data analytics.
Dell, HP Windows 8 'Atom' Tablets Delayed Until 2013
December 19, 2012
Dell Latitude 10 among Windows 8 systems not yet available, as tablet makers struggle with drivers for energy-efficient Intel Clover Trail chip.
Microsoft Slams Google Decision To Axe ActiveSync
December 18, 2012
Microsoft says Gmail users who want real-time e-mail on Windows devices should switch to Outlook.com.
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
December 18, 2012
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
IBM: PCs By 2018 Will See, Hear, Touch
December 17, 2012
IBM predicts that in five years artificial intelligence will be able to mimic the five human senses.
Can Microsoft Surface, Best Buy Save Each Other?
December 15, 2012
Microsoft needs to get its Windows 8 tablet in front of as many eyeballs as possible, and the retailer needs hot products to drive in-store sales.
Microsoft Surface Hits Best Buy, Staples
December 14, 2012
Windows 8 tablet now available at retail outlets as Microsoft looks to jumpstart sales.