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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 warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft warns of Excel flaw

Microsoft is warning users of a flaw in Excel which is already being targeted by hackers..
Shaun Nichols Jan 18 2008 7:12AM Security
Microsoft patents worker monitoring system

Microsoft patents worker monitoring system

Microsoft has filed a patent for a system to monitor the health and mental state of computer users..
Iain Thomson Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Hardware
Microsoft and JVC ink patent deal

Microsoft and JVC ink patent deal

Microsoft and JVC have signed a patent cross-licensing agreement to further the development of each company's current and future product lines..
Robert Jaques Jan 17 2008 7:33AM Hardware
Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

Microsoft Office 2008 upcoming release in Oz

On January 31, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac will be launched in Australia. The announcement was made at the recent Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
Staff Writers Jan 16 2008 1:53PM Software
MySpace page pushes fake Microsoft update

MySpace page pushes fake Microsoft update

A bogus profile on MySpace is being used to push a new malware attack..
Shaun Nichols Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Security
Microsoft business chief to step down

Microsoft business chief to step down

The president of Microsoft's Business Division has announced plans to retire from the company in September..
Shaun Nichols Jan 14 2008 6:55AM Software
Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft offers US$1.2 billion for Fast search

Microsoft is to make a cash offer to acquire Fast Search & Transfer, a Norway-based provider of enterprise search technology.
Robert Jaques Jan 9 2008 2:51PM Software
Microsoft releases two patches for three flaws on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft releases two patches for three flaws on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft has pushed out two fixes to close three vulnerabilities, including two "critical" server-side flaws that do not require any user interaction to be exploited.
Dan Kaplan Jan 9 2008 12:44PM Security
Microsoft kicks off 2008 with two patches

Microsoft kicks off 2008 with two patches

Microsoft is planning to release two security bulletins in tomorrow's Patch Tuesday update..
Shaun Nichols Jan 7 2008 2:06PM Security
Microsoft search engine serving hits for Google AdWords

Microsoft search engine serving hits for Google AdWords

Search engine optimisation (SEO) firm, cyberpromote, has discovered that links in the search engine results of MSN are populated with paid links from Google's AdWords and AdSense programs.
Staff Writers Dec 21 2007 1:07PM Software
Microsoft offers workaround for patch that crashes Internet Explorer

Microsoft offers workaround for patch that crashes Internet Explorer

Microsoft has issued a workaround to resolve a glitch in a recently released cumulative Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) patch that causes the popular browser to crash.
Dan Kaplan Dec 21 2007 9:31AM Security
Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft teams up with Viacom

Microsoft and Viacom have signed a deal to collaborate on advertising, content distribution, event promotions and games over the next several years..
Guy Dixon Dec 21 2007 6:59AM Software
Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies

Broadband video search and online advertising revenue will dominate digital media in 2008 as the battle between Google and Microsoft intensifies, according to a leading digital media analyst..
Robert Jaques Dec 21 2007 6:59AM Software
Microsoft unveils hypervisor beta

Microsoft unveils hypervisor beta

Microsoft has unveiled a public beta for its hypervisor-based server virtualisation technology, Hyper-V, a feature bundled in with some versions of Windows Server 2008..
Robert Jaques Dec 17 2007 2:45PM Software
Microsoft launches Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator

Microsoft launches Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator

Microsoft has unveiled the Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator, which the company claims will eliminate the need for expensive hardware or time-consuming and costly trial-and-error processes for testing HD DVD titles..
Guy Dixon Dec 14 2007 11:32AM Hardware
Full range of Microsoft Vista fixes coming

Full range of Microsoft Vista fixes coming

Microsoft has released a detailed list of more than 300 hotfixes and security patches included in the upcoming initial service pack (SP1) for its Windows Vista operating system.
Jim Carr Dec 14 2007 9:58AM Security
Microsoft finds way to buy Multimap

Microsoft finds way to buy Multimap

Microsoft announced today it has acquired UK mapping firm Multimap for an undisclosed sum..
Robert Jaques Dec 13 2007 7:18AM Strategy
Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft launches safe online shopping guide; files 52 piracy lawsuits

Microsoft has teamed up with eBay to launch a new educational guide to help consumers spot and avoid counterfeit software when shopping online as it ramps up its fight against piracy.
Negar Salek Dec 12 2007 3:45PM Security
Microsoft accused of causing Blu-ray/HD-DVD war

Microsoft accused of causing Blu-ray/HD-DVD war

A Hollywood director has accused Microsoftof deliberately stoking a format war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD..
Iain Thomson Dec 7 2007 7:14AM Hardware
Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft warns of web proxy flaw

Microsoft has reported a flaw in the way Windows and Internet Explorer handle web proxy auto discover (WPAD) connections..
Shaun Nichols Dec 5 2007 7:10AM Security

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