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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 '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
Microsoft unveils e-government platform

Microsoft unveils e-government platform

Microsoft has released its Citizen Service Platform (CSP) designed to help governments of all sizes deliver services to citizens via the internet..
Clement James Apr 26 2008 10:22AM Software
Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Yahoo's better than expected first-quarter results will not help it fight off Microsoft's hostile takeover bid, experts reported today..
Robert Jaques Apr 25 2008 12:58PM Financial Services
Microsoft: IT vulnerabilities down, threats deadlier

Microsoft: IT vulnerabilities down, threats deadlier

IT threats are continuing to rise, although the number of disclosed vulnerabilities tailed off in the last six months of 2007, according to new research from Microsoft launched at today's Infosecurity Europe event.
Phil Muncaster Apr 23 2008 3:26PM Security
Mobile Linux takes on Microsoft and Symbian

Mobile Linux takes on Microsoft and Symbian

Linux is poised to challenge Microsoft and Symbian in the handset operating system market as issues with framework fragmentation and silicon requirements are alleviated..
Robert Jaques Apr 23 2008 7:29AM Software
HP ProCurve offers Microsoft NAP compatibility

HP ProCurve offers Microsoft NAP compatibility

HP ProCurve has announced that its network policy management system is now compatible with Microsoft's network access protection (NAP) technology.
Dave Bailey Apr 22 2008 3:21PM Networking
Microsoft releases XP SP3 but gives no word on reprieve

Microsoft releases XP SP3 but gives no word on reprieve

With the clanging of Windows XP’s death knell ringing loud and clear in the lead up to its June 30 cutoff, Microsoft today has released the final Windows XP Service Pack to computer builders and volume licensing customers.
Mitchell Bingemann Apr 22 2008 2:39PM Software

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