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Windows Server 2003 SP1 almost ready
Partners won't face as many headaches deploying Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 as with Windows XP SP2. But there's no guarantee they won't face problems in the field. More...

Indigo: critical technology for Microsoft SOAs
This month Microsoft will make available the first preview of its web services communications technology, code-named Indigo, that will pave the way for partners to build connected systems for its next-generation, services-oriented architecture. More...

Small Business Server update enters beta testing
Microsoft last month quietly slipped Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1 into beta testing, and is on track to release the security-enhanced version by the middle of the year, the company said. More...

AMD flash unit may spin off
The chorus of stock analysts calling for AMD to do something forceful about it's money-losing Spansion flash memory unit is growing. More...

VW gets hands-free Bluetooth
Volkswagen Passat cars sold in Europe will soon come with a Bluetooth-based hands-free unit, the German car maker and Nokia have said. More...

Brisbane HR systems reseller ramps up
Brisbane-based Time & Access Systems has signed a distribution deal with US-based human resources systems provider Time America. More...

Europe patent vote approaches
The ongoing controversy over Europe's software patents policy is scheduled to be voted on this week by the European Commission and the pendulum may be swinging towards large companies like Microsoft with extensive patent portfolios. More...