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Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft has begun contacting customers of its ill-fated Equipt service to offer them a refund once the product is discontinued at the end of this month.
Daniel Robinson Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Security experts are expressing concern at Microsoft's failure to patch a flaw in PowerPoint that is already being exploited by malware writers.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 3:07PM Security
CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

A patent battle between Australia's CSIRO and 14 of the world's largest technology companies has settled out of court with a series of secret deals.
Brett Winterford Apr 22 2009 11:00AM Strategy
Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft has revealed a planned expansion to its future security approach.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2009 10:16AM Security
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Software
Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft said that reports of a closed beta programme for Office 2010 are not true.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Software
Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

The latest patches from Microsoft have been welcomed despite many of the vulnerabilities having been reported several years ago.
Dan Raywood Apr 17 2009 10:03AM Security
Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft today made a number of announcements under its Business Ready Security initiative, including its first hosted security offering, and a public beta of the Stirling integrated security suite.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Companies missing a trick with Windows security

Companies missing a trick with Windows security

IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing Windows environments.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra’s enterprise and government group is looking to add a collaboration layer to its virtual meeting suites to enable staff to dynamically work on materials.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 3:13PM Software
Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft brings April shower of patches

Microsoft has released its latest monthly security update, addressing 23 security vulnerabilities with eight different bulletins.
Shaun Nichols Apr 16 2009 11:06AM Security
Microsoft releases Exchange Server 2010 beta

Microsoft releases Exchange Server 2010 beta

Microsoft has released a beta version of Exchange Server 2010, the first to be designed by the company to work on-premise and as an online service, and has also detailed its forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Office 2007.
Phil Muncaster Apr 16 2009 6:29AM Software
More giants buckle in CSIRO Wi-Fi patent case

More giants buckle in CSIRO Wi-Fi patent case

Microsoft and Asus have settled with Australia's CSIRO over its claim to Wi-Fi patents, following similar moves by HP and Fujitsu to bail out of a continuing court battle contesting CSIRO's claims.
Brett Winterford Apr 15 2009 4:30PM Strategy
Sun and Microsoft make cases to Linux developers

Sun and Microsoft make cases to Linux developers

Advocates for the three major enterprise operating systems traded barbs and made an uneasy peace at a special event in San Francisco on Wednesday.
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2009 6:34AM Software
Microsoft virtual machine 'mythbusting' backfires

Microsoft virtual machine 'mythbusting' backfires

A Microsoft marketing video designed to "bust myths" around the lack of virtualisation functionality in its products has only served to remind users of how far it has to catch up.
Brett Winterford Apr 10 2009 5:00AM Software
Microsoft Germany hit with €9 million fine

Microsoft Germany hit with €9 million fine

Microsoft in Germany has been hit with a €9 million (AU$16.8m) fine over its business practices.
Iain Thomson Apr 9 2009 11:09AM Software
Microsoft report shows scareware, file-fomat bugs on rise

Microsoft report shows scareware, file-fomat bugs on rise

Rogue anti-virus, or scareware, programs -- which entice a user into purchasing fake security software by telling them their machine is infected -- has emerged as the biggest security threat facing internet users, according to Microsoft's sixth Security Intelligence Report.
Dan Kaplan Apr 9 2009 10:42AM Security
Windows XP support runs out next week

Windows XP support runs out next week

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system.
Daniel Robinson Apr 8 2009 6:02AM Software
Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

Microsoft and Facebook join forces to battle Koobface

A Microsoft researcher has revealed that the technology giant and Facebook have banded together to defeat the Koobface worm.
Dan Raywood Apr 7 2009 10:31AM Security
Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft issues PowerPoint security alert

Microsoft has warned of a vulnerability in PowerPoint that could enable a hacker to gain remote control of a PC.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2009 10:55AM Security

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