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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 shoots back on Vista claim

Microsoft shoots back on Vista claim

Microsoft has refuted a claim made earlier this week by PC Tools that Windows 2000 is less susceptible to malware than Vista.
Chuck Miller May 14 2008 10:22AM Security
Microsoft appeals latest EC fine

Microsoft appeals latest EC fine

Microsoft is to appeal against the European Commission's €899 million fine for failing to honour a four year-old antitrust agreement..
Andrew Charlesworth May 13 2008 7:26AM Software
Research suggests Microsoft overestimated Vista security

Research suggests Microsoft overestimated Vista security

Security software vendor PC Tools released research today that suggests Windows Vista is not as immune from online threats as Microsoft had once suggested.
Ashley Clark May 12 2008 4:15PM Software
Microsoft preps four security patches

Microsoft preps four security patches

Microsoft has given advanced notification of four security patches in this month's Patch Tuesday on 13 May..
Shaun Nichols May 12 2008 7:30AM Security
Microsoft Cofee brews 'back door' fears

Microsoft Cofee brews 'back door' fears

Industry experts have welcomed assurances from Microsoft that the firm has not provided law enforcement agencies with a 'back door' into its systems..
Robert Jaques May 12 2008 7:30AM Security
Microsoft turns stargazer with Worldwide Telescope

Microsoft turns stargazer with Worldwide Telescope

Microsoft's WorldWide Telescope, a free tool that allows users to explore images of the sky at night, will be available at the end of May..
Guy Dixon May 10 2008 12:20PM Software
Microsoft 'in talks' to buy Facebook

Microsoft 'in talks' to buy Facebook

Microsoft has been speaking with social networking giant Facebook about a possible acquisition, according to reports..
Shaun Nichols May 9 2008 7:39AM Networking
Microsoft steps up piracy crackdown

Microsoft steps up piracy crackdown

Microsoft has taken legal action against eight software dealers in the US, Canada, Egypt and the Netherlands following hundreds of reports to its anti-piracy hotline..
Staff Writers May 7 2008 7:40AM Security
Microsoft 'dodged the Yahoo bullet'

Microsoft 'dodged the Yahoo bullet'

Microsoft is unlikely to emerge as the loser after its failed bid for Yahoo, according to analysts..
Shaun Nichols May 7 2008 7:40AM Networking
Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid

Microsoft abandons Yahoo bid

Microsoft has abandoned its efforts to acquire Yahoo..
Shaun Nichols May 6 2008 4:48PM Software
EFF blasts Microsoft over DRM validation

EFF blasts Microsoft over DRM validation

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has taken Microsoft to task over plans to shut down its digital rights management validation servers..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 3:34PM Software
Microsoft and Novell team up on Linux management

Microsoft and Novell team up on Linux management

Novell is working with Microsoft to develop advanced Linux management platforms that will allow customers to simplify the management of mixed IT environments..
Clement James May 1 2008 8:58AM Software
Microsoft pulls Windows updates

Microsoft pulls Windows updates

A compatibility issue has forced Microsoft to delay the release of new service packs for Windows Vista and XP..
Shaun Nichols May 1 2008 8:58AM Software
Microsoft champions green computing

Microsoft champions green computing

Microsoft has announced plans to support four academic research projects focused on energy-efficient computing as part of its Sustainable Computing Program..
Clement James Apr 30 2008 3:15PM Hardware
Microsoft delays release of latest XP service pack

Microsoft delays release of latest XP service pack

On the eve of the scheduled release of Windows XP Service Pack 3, Microsoft has delayed the push-out because of a compatibility problem.
Jim Carr Apr 30 2008 2:19PM Security
Microsoft Yahoo deadline passes

Microsoft Yahoo deadline passes

The deadline which Microsoft gave Yahoo to respond to its takeover offer passed at the weekend with the internet giant still refusing to budge.
Phil Muncaster Apr 29 2008 7:50AM Networking
Microsoft denies mass web-attack result of vulnerabilities

Microsoft denies mass web-attack result of vulnerabilities

Microsoft researchers have hit back at reports that claim a recent spate of SQL related web attacks are the result of exploited vulnerabilities in the software giant’s platforms.
Negar Salek Apr 28 2008 3:24PM Security
Microsoft gives Yahoo one last chance

Microsoft gives Yahoo one last chance

Microsoft has warned Yahoo that it could pull its offer to buy the internet giant if the firm continues to hold out for a better deal.
Phil Muncaster Apr 28 2008 11:58AM Networking
Thousands more sites infected in SQL injection attack

Thousands more sites infected in SQL injection attack

The number of seemingly legitimate web pages affected by the latest SQL injection attack is growing.
Chuck Miller Apr 28 2008 10:51AM Security
Microsoft launches RoboChamps competition

Microsoft launches RoboChamps competition

Microsoft has launched an open robotics competition for hobbyists and students, as well as professional developers..
Shaun Nichols Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Hardware

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