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Windows 8 Preview Timing Suggests Late 2012 Launch
Microsoft's next operating system could be generally available in time for the 2012 holiday season if its development timetable follows that of...
Nokia To Cut 4,000 Manufacturing Jobs
Microsoft’s mobile partner says it will move smartphone assembly to Asia to better compete with rivals like Apple and Google.
8 Features That Could Make Windows 8 Great
Microsoft's next OS is loaded with features like eight-second boot times and better file management that could make it the best version of Windows...
Windows 8: Your Chance To Preview Coming Soon?
Computer users may soon get a chance to kick the tires on a trial version of Microsoft's radically overhauled Windows OS.
Microsoft CRM Embraces iPhone, iPad, Android
Microsoft Dynamics CRM update will include native mobile apps for Windows Phone 7, iOS, Android, and BlackBerry devices.
Nokia Lumia 900 Pre-Orders Begin
Windows Phone fans who want to get their hands on the Lumia 900 smartphone can reserve one with a $25 deposit at Microsoft stores.
Microsoft Windows 8 Unification Plan: Grand, But Risky
Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 appear to look very much alike. That's great news for users, but can Redmond pull off one OS across desktops, mobile...
Skype 5.8 For Windows Adds HD Video, Facebook Calls
Update also fixes several bugs that affect proxy settings and call duration display.
Kinect For Windows Adds Gesture Recognition To PCs, Laptops
Microsoft cosponsors algorithm contest with $200,000 pot to spur development of gesture-based games and other apps.
Windows Phone 8 Details Leak
Windows Phone 8 has major changes en route, according to Microsoft's Joe Belfiore. Look for better hardware support, Windows 8 compatibility, and...
Google Calls Microsoft Privacy Claims 'Myth'
Microsoft attack ad draws quick retort from Google, as controversy over new privacy policies heats up.
Microsoft ERP Release Streamlines Retailing
Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail integrates processes from supply chain to point of sale, spanning in-store, Web, and mobile retailing.
Microsoft Slams Google Privacy Changes
Microsoft tries to gain from Google's privacy pain; new ad calls Google plan to unite user data across all services a privacy nightmare.
Apple Now Top PC Maker, Report Says
iPad sales pushed Apple well ahead of Wintel giants like Hewlett-Packard and Dell in Q4, according to research.
10 SharePoint Security Mistakes You Probably Make
Bradley Manning allegedly stole sensitive government cables destined for WikiLeaks from a SharePoint server. Are your information security...
Will Microsoft Port Kinect To Asus Notebooks?
Windows 8 prototype may be among the first to incorporate hands-free control technology originally developed for Xbox 360.
Nokia Numbers Show Microsoft’s Mobile Madness
Every Windows Phone 7 device Nokia shipped in Q4 cost Microsoft $250, minus a royalty. But Microsoft is burning this cash with good reason.
Nokia Loses $1.25 Billion Amid Windows Phone Switch
Nokia's big bet on Windows Phone operating system hasn't paid off yet as Symbian sales evaporate.
Microsoft Xbox 720 Details Trickle Out?
Microsoft's upcoming entertainment and cloud services platform console could run seven times faster and dish up Blu-Ray. But gamers may not like...
VMware Wins At Show Me The Money
While Microsoft plays catch up with its upcoming System Center 2012, VMware craftily focuses on management tools and posts 2011 revenue up 32%...
Apple CEO: Three Horses In Smartphone Race
Tim Cook says Microsoft's Windows Phone can't be counted out, but that Apple ignores rivals and focuses on innovation.
Microsoft Names Alleged Kelihos Botnet Operator
Suspect worked for antivirus and software development firms in Russia.
Nokia Sells More Than 1 Million Lumia Phones
Good news for Microsoft Windows Phone 7? Nokia has sold about 1.3 million Lumia smartphones, analyst survey says.
Windows 8 Promises 1-Second Wi-Fi Connections
Microsoft also is adding features to Windows 8 to make it more mobile-friendly, such as the ability to turn off radios and tools to reduce...
Microsoft, Intel Face Their Kodak Moment
Unless they embrace radical change, the once dominant Wintel partners will follow the photography giant's unenviable path into decline.
Microsoft Office 365's New Enterprise Fans
JetBlue, Patagonia, and American Heart Association move to Microsoft's cloud-based productivity suite, as Redmond does battle with rival Google Apps.
Windows 8 Tablets Overpriced Thanks To Intel?
Report suggests that Windows 8 tablets with Intel chips could cost significantly more than Android-based devices. This could push tablet makers to...
Amazon Unveils Windows Server Free Trial
Amazon EC2 trial program opens up to software from Microsoft, as battle of cloud platforms heats up.
Microsoft Simplifies System Center 2012 License Fees
In Microsoft's battle with VMware for cloud management, price is a weapon. System Center 2012 users will have two options: a low-cost starter...
Microsoft Makes Cloud Management Move On VMware
New System Center suite, due in first half of 2012, centrally manages Windows Server in the data center plus future workloads in private clouds...
Microsoft System Center 2012's Private Cloud Power, Explained
System Center 2012's self-provisioning and other features aim to help enterprises move to a more automated private cloud.
Nokia Shouldn't Panic At Lumia 710 Price Drop
Walmart offers Nokia's brand-new Lumia 710 for free with a contract, but naysayers should button their lips about Nokia's doom.
Windows 8: What IT Needs To Consider
Keep these new features, functions, and development methodology shifts in mind as you consider if and when to make the switch.
Nokia Lumia 900 Ship Date Revealed?
Consumers may not have to wait long to get their hands on the flashy Windows Phone, a hit at CES.
Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Turns 10: What's Next
10 years after Bill Gates famously declared a security emergency within Microsoft, the stakes are much higher. 'TWC Next' will include a focus on...
Windows Phones To Flood Market In 2012
Microsoft failed to gain much ground in the mobile phone market in 2011, but its partners should help it grab a piece of the market this year.
Air Force Drone Controllers Embrace Linux, But Why?
U.S. Air Force switched drones' ground control operating system after a credential-grabbing malware outbreak. Security expert thinks it's more...
Microsoft, LG Strike Android Patent Deal
New agreement means Redmond now gets revenue from 70% of all Google-based smartphones sold in the U.S.
Windows Phone: Microsoft's Comeback Kid?
Microsoft is all-in with Windows Phone and believes all the pieces are in place for a successful 2012.
Nokia Lumia 710 On Sale At T-Mobile
Finnish phone maker's first U.S. device for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform hits stores.
Ultrabooks Of CES: Visual Tour
Check out the sleek and light ultrabook designs on display at CES, from HP, Lenovo, Samsung and more. There's more than good looks at stake: Think...
Microsoft Unveils LTE Windows Phones At CES
Nokia and HTC showed first Windows Phone 7 devices to run on AT&T’s high-speed network.
2012 Tablet Race: Where's Microsoft?
As I watch startup CloudOn and the hordes of Android mutants, I can't help noticing that CES isn't the only place Redmond is AWOL.
Ballmer's CES Keynote: Nothing To Seacrest Here
Microsoft's last appearance at Vegas tech fest underwhelms, even as consumer misses become a clear and present threat to its enterprise business.
Microsoft's Last CES Keynote
Microsoft exits Consumer Electronics Show not with a bang but with banter.
Intel Touts Ultrabooks Design Potential: CES 2012
Intel's betting big that the ultrabook will be mobile's next big thing. But these gadgets won't all look the same.
Microsoft Windows Phone Users Slam Update Policy
Redmond needs to give mobile customers a more consistent update experience, regardless of hardware brand or carrier, users say.
Windows Phone Patch Restores Keyboard
Microsoft issues fix for post-Mango vanishing keyboard problems on Windows Phone 7 devices.
Lumia 710 Review: Nice, But No Windows Phone Savior
Nokia's first Windows Phone for the U.S. market is a solid entry, but not enough to lift Microsoft's mobile fortunes.
Windows 8 Reset, Refresh Options Clean OS Crud
Microsoft's new OS tools will let you restore a system to pristine factory condition in minutes, or clean up OS performance without losing...
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- Mobile BI: Actionable Intelligence for the Agile Enterprise
- Creating the Enterprise-Class Tablet Environment - by Yankee Group
- How To Regain IT Control In An Increasingly Mobile World - by BlackBerry
- The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet's Good Bones - by BlackBerry
- New Visual and Wizard-Driven Paradigms for Exploring Data and Developing Analytic Workflows
