Microsoft says its MSN business will split into two units--one focused on information and another focused on communications--an effort to streamline the long-struggling Web property.
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The software heavyweight signs up several companies to write connectors that will link its Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 to third-party management software.
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LOS ANGELES -- Microsoft at its Professional Developers Conference 2003 here on Tuesday will discuss intentions to add an XML data type to its SQL Server database, with the Yukon release of the product planned for late 2004.
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LOS ANGELES -- AmberPoint on Tuesday will unveil an abbreviated version of its Web services management software, AmberPoint Express, that will be distributed with the planned "Whidbey" version of the Microsoft Visual Studio developer tool in 2004.
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LOS ANGELES -- Microsoft, at its Professional Developers Conference 2003 here, plans to reveal details of a Web services design tool that is intended to be similar, albeit superior, to BEA Systems' WebLogic Workshop platform, a Microsoft official said.
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An unexpected large drop in Microsoft Corp.'s unearned revenue has financial analysts worried that the company's biggest challenge is not Linux or an IT spending dip, but an installed base that's rejecting its software subscription plan.
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The software giant talks up plans for embedded devices ranging from factory robots to slot machines.
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Microsoft Watch reports that Microsoft has released Beta 2 of its Rights Management Internet Explorer add-on
Microsoft Corp. on Thursday reported an increase in earnings and revenue for its first fiscal quarter, citing strong demand from consumers which helped offset a slow recovery in corporate IT spending.
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BOSTON - Do you know how to say "Whoops!" in Czech? Staff at Microsoft Corp.'s headquarters may be asking themselves that question this week after two software patches the company released last week caused problems on foreign language versions of the Windows operating system and Exchange e-mail server.
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The software giant reports earnings that narrowly topped Wall Street expectations. Its sales rose 6 percent from a year ago.
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The software giant says companies were reluctant to sign new long-term contracts in the most recent quarter amid concern over the MSBlast worm and other security issues.
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Microsoft will attempt to whip up enthusiasm among its nation of developers next week when it shows off many of the pieces that will serve as the foundation of its technology vision of the future for corporate users.
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Microsoft's Jeff Raikes on what the XML-centric revision of the Office software suite will mean to average users.
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The company is allowing "MVPs"--individuals who have been recognized by the software maker for their contributions to its online support community--access to its source code.
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AT&T Wireless Inc. on Tuesday began selling Motorola Inc.'s MPx200, the first smart phone based on Microsoft Corp. software to be sold in the U.S.
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Federal and state regulators are concerned that a feature in Windows XP that involves online music purchasing may violate terms of Microsoft's antitrust settlement.
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But is anyone ready to move in? Migration to the latest version of Microsoft's Office package is expected to be slow, given the software's complexity. Still, some backers are ready for the housewarming.
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New features in the updated version of Office seek to connect business applications with back-end IM server software.
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Wireless technologies were bolstered on several fronts last week as Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell detailed plans to inject products with Bluetooth and WLAN, and wireless services providers aligned to add hot spots.
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