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Mobile's Biggest Losers In 2012
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Microsoft's Big Hits And Misses Of 2012
The past year saw some big wins, and big setbacks, for Microsoft. And then there's the special case of Windows 8.
Microsoft Surface RT Best Tablet Ever, 'Reviewers' Gush
Windows 8 tablet may not be posting big sales numbers, but everyone who bought one from Best Buy claims to love it unconditionally.
Can Microsoft Surface, Best Buy Save Each Other?
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.
Does Microsoft Really Need To Make Its Own Hardware?
Without some fundamental added value, Microsoft's hardware offerings are likely to go the way of the Zune.
Nokia Lumia 920: Close, But No Cigar
I spent a few not particularly pleasant weeks with Microsoft's latest effort to achieve mobile relevance.
5 Ways Microsoft Can Save Windows 8
Microsoft's new OS holds plenty of potential, but so far consumers aren't loving the radically redesigned desktop. Microsoft should consider these...
Microsoft's Windows 8 Numbers Meaningless
Microsoft says it has sold more than 40 million Windows 8 licenses, but the information is worthless in absence of key data the company won't divulge.
Windows 8: Let's Not Plan The Funeral Yet
Even in tech time, it seems silly to sound the death knell so soon on such a significant overhaul. Did you really expect instant success?
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Windows 8: 4 Hurdles For SMBs
October 24, 2012Windows 8 has a lot to like, but the road to adoption--especially early adoption--could be rocky for some small and midsize businesses.
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DotNetNuke Brings Open Source Social To Windows
June 04, 2012Social features added to both the commercial and free community editions of the open source content management system for the Microsoft.NET platform.
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OpenStack Surprises Involve Hyper-V, Solid State
April 19, 2012Third parties Hostway.com and MorphLabs step in to give the open source cloud project capabilities few thought likely.
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Nokia's Time Running Out, Analysts Say
April 13, 2012Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone sales have exceeded expectations, AT&T says. But two analysts give Nokia only six months to turn itself around.
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Microsoft Azure In 2012: Watch Out Amazon?
January 04, 2012Look for Linux and Hadoop twists as Microsoft bolsters its cloud platform. Some observers say the changes could move Azure into more direct...
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Open Source WebOS: A Win For Windows Phone?
December 12, 2011Microsoft's mobile business will get a big boost from HP's decision to open source webOS, says one analyst. Is his logic sound?
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Microsoft, GE Tackle Healthcare Analytics, Data Aggregation
December 12, 2011Joint venture will market an open source technology platform and develop applications that focus on interoperability and advanced analytics.
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Dell World: Big Hopes To Woo HP Customers
October 13, 2011At a time when HP's customer confidence has waned, Dell launches a new event in Austin, Texas: Dell World.
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Microsoft And SUSE, Mozilla And Google: Strange Bedfellows
July 27, 2011Redmond cashes in on Linux licenses, while Mozilla creates a new open source mobile operating system.
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Microsoft Back In Bed With SUSE Linux
July 26, 2011In controversial deal extended to the tune of $100 million, Microsoft resells SUSE Linux services and pledges not to sue on patents.
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