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Microsoft Releases IE 9 Preview 2

Microsoft released the second platform preview of Internet Explorer 9 for review by testers.

Microsoft Offers Evaluation Kit for 2010 Products

Microsoft is offering a kit designed to streamline the evaluation process for orgs considering its new software products.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Released to IT Pros

Microsoft released versions of SQL Server 2008 R2 products to IT professionals on Monday.

Report: Windows 7 Surpasses Vista in Market Share

Windows 7 now has nearly 15 percent of the operating system market for business users, outshining Vista.

Microsoft and Intel Unveil Dev Platform for Digital Sign

Microsoft and Intel today announced the availability of a developer platform for a digital sign that offers an interactive screen and the ability to track users.

Microsoft Releases Toolkit V2 for SSCM 2007

Microsoft on Friday released an updated toolkit for System Center Configuration Manager 2007.

IBM Acquires Cast Iron Systems

Leading supplier of cloud integration appliances joins Big Blue's portfolio to enable hybrid services.

Microsoft: H.264 Support Not About Royalties

Microsoft on Monday provided additional clarification on why it will support the H.264 video codec in Internet Explorer 9.

Citrix Ports Apps to Apple iPad

GoToMeeting and Receiver are the Florida company's firsts for the new device.

Peer Review: DCS Netlink

DCS Netlink started in 1991 as PC to Go, a retailer of computer hardware and software, and a network solutions provider primarily for small companies.

Multi-Purpose DB Tool on Tap

Microsoft: SQL Server 2008 R2 will be generally available this month.

Internet Espionage a Great Equalizer

Report documents how cyber threats are becoming a low-cost tool for intelligence gathering.

On Ending Itanium Support

Microsoft announced last month that support for Intel Itanium processors will be phased out for Windows Server, SQL Server and Visual Studio -- ending the Microsoft era of multi-architecture support in server processors.

VC Funding Remains Tight

The market for venture money appears to have bottomed out, but VCs remain cautious.

Microsoft Embraces H.264 Video for IE 9

Microsoft voiced support for the H.264 video codec in future versions of Internet Explorer, while affirming Adobe Flash.

Microsoft Warns of SharePoint Security Flaw

Microsoft issued a security advisory on Thursday for a vulnerability in two SharePoint products.

Survey Tracks Exchange 2010 Migration Plans

A study found that 44 percent of surveyed orgs plan to migrate to Microsoft Exchange 2010 in the next 18 months.

Microsoft Attacks Android in HTC Patent Deal

Microsoft and HTC signed a patent deal involving HTC's mobile smartphones running the open source Android operating system.

HP To Acquire Palm

Hewlett-Packard Co. said today it has agreed to acquire Palm Inc., credited with creating the smart-phone, for $1.2 billion.

UPDATE: Windows Embedded Standard 7 Released

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the launch of Windows Embedded Standard 7 at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, Calif.