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Microsoft Unified Communications technologies can help your business integrate telephone-based tasks such as phone calls, voicemail and conferencing with computer-based tasks such as documentation, spreadsheets, instant messaging, email and calendars. It's simple, streamlined and highly scalable. And we call it Unified Communications.

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
Microsoft delays Stirling security suite

Microsoft delays Stirling security suite

Microsoft's long-awaited integrated security suite, codenamed Stirling, has been delayed by months and will now not be available until the fourth quarter 2009, according to the firm.
Phil Muncaster Apr 6 2009 6:11AM Security
Analysis: App Stores in detail

Analysis: App Stores in detail

iTnews takes a comprehensive look at the app store strategies of Apple, RIM, Microsoft and Android to show which is best for developers.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2009 4:01PM Software
NSW netbook scheme creates 400 technical support positions

NSW netbook scheme creates 400 technical support positions

Over 400 technical support roles will be created in high schools statewide to manage and maintain netbooks and IT systems rolled out under the digital education revolution, the NSW Department of Education and Training (DET) has revealed.
Ry Crozier Apr 2 2009 11:58AM Training & Development
HP settles with CSIRO over Wi-Fi suit

HP settles with CSIRO over Wi-Fi suit

The CSIRO has one less target in its ongoing litigation battle with the big guns of the ICT industry over its claims to patents on Wi-Fi technology.
Brett Winterford Apr 2 2009 11:24AM Hardware
Microsoft unveils Windows Server 2008 Foundation

Microsoft unveils Windows Server 2008 Foundation

Microsoft has announced a new entry-level server platform aimed at helping small businesses to get started when building up their IT infrastructure.
Daniel Robinson Apr 2 2009 6:06AM Software
Microsoft Office absent from Telstra T-Suite launch

Microsoft Office absent from Telstra T-Suite launch

Telstra shone the spotlight on local software makers selling applications through its T-Suite, leaving Microsoft's Office conspicuous by its absence.
Brett Winterford Apr 1 2009 4:36PM Software
Microsoft rolls out Windows Embedded Server

Microsoft rolls out Windows Embedded Server

Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its Windows Server platform for embedded devices.
Shaun Nichols Apr 1 2009 12:24AM Software
Microsoft slip-up reveals Windows 7 date

Microsoft slip-up reveals Windows 7 date

An apparent slip-up by Microsoft has revealed the company's expected date for a Windows 7 Release Candidate.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2009 8:06AM Software
Disabling AutoRun could block a Conficker attack

Disabling AutoRun could block a Conficker attack

Removing AutoRun could help block a Conficker attack vector and prevent other threats from automatically infecting computers.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2009 11:10AM Security
Microsoft expresses outrage at secret 'Cloud Manifesto'

Microsoft expresses outrage at secret 'Cloud Manifesto'

Microsoft has criticised a secret 'Cloud Manifesto' penned by Amazon, Google, IBM and others, on the ground that it was not written through an "open process".
Sylvie Barak Mar 27 2009 6:05AM Software

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