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Microsoft would continue to offer Windows Azure as a Community Technology Preview (CTP) until the end of 2009, and then turn on Azure's cloud services for enterprises as of the first of January.
Microsoft Lifts Covers on Exchange 2010
At TechEd Europe, Microsoft announces official availability of the email server, while stirring up the debate over the future of cloud computing.
Workshare Offers Workshare Compare for PowerPoint
Workshare Compare for PowerPoint offers the change tracking functionality that has been missing for power PowerPoint users who rely on others to review and revise their content. Workshare is launching the product this week, available via a demo download and also through its channel partners.
Making the Kace for XP-to-Windows 7 Migration
On Tuesday Kace will unveil its latest KBOX appliances, providing the channel with a margin-rich opportunity to address the more than half of the world's businesses expected to adopt Microsoft's Windows 7.
Microsoft Profits, Sales Fall -- But Beat Expectations
The company, which released its new Windows 7 operating system this week, reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $3.57 billion, or 40 cents per share, compared with $4.37 billion, or 48 cents per share, in the year-ago quarter.
Computer Makers Bet Big On Windows 7
Computer hardware makers and component manufacturers are just as excited about Windows 7 as Microsoft itself, talking up the benefits and introducing promotions designed to help sell the OS with their individual hardware offerings into the consumer and business markets.
Microsoft Ushers in Windows 7 Era
At a packed press and customer event in Manhattan, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and TV commercial star “Kylie” officially unveiled Windows 7 to the world. The new operating system boasts simplicity and functionality, and Microsoft is pushing its channels to speed Windows 7 adoption across consumer and business environments.
Vista Got Good Reviews Too
Windows 7 is getting high praise. But after its release in 2007, predecessor Vista went on to become a roundly criticized and unpopular product, with many opting to stick to the aging Windows XP instead.
Microsoft Channel Chief Issues Partner Call to Action Around Windows 7
Along with today's product launch, Allison Watson sent a letter to Microsoft partners urging them to deploy the new OS internally, get trained and market aggressively.
Windows 7: The End of an Era
The launch of Windows 7 may redeem Microsoft for the mistakes it made with Vista. However, Windows 7 may mark the end of the upgrade-refresh cycle as the cloud continues to takeover the computing world.
Windows 7 Deployment Sparks Optimism
Survey finds 60 percent of companies worldwide have made plans to deploy the new operating system, and nearly half will do it within the first year of release.
Windows: Start to Seven
Nearly a quarter-century has passed since Microsoft launched its first graphical user interface operating system. When Windows 7 is released this week, it will be the 29th version of the Windows operating system. Vista didn’t rock the computing world, but it wasn’t Microsoft’s first failure. Here’s a look at the highs and lows of Windows long history.
Can Microsoft Windows 7 Dent Apple Mac's Momentum?
Big hopes await Microsoft's Windows 7, set for release October 22. But with Apple's Mac gaining popularity and market share over the past few years, can Microsoft's long-awaited new operating system make up for lost time?
Microsoft CEO Ballmer: Windows 7 Will Only Bump PC Sales 'Slightly'
Ballmer reiterated he saw the technology sector returning to growth only slowly, and said it would take time to reach pre-recession levels.Windows 7 will be generally available on October 22, far earlier than originally planned.
Survey Finds IT Pros Consider VARs Strategic
The blind survey of 2,400 IT pros conducted by MarketTools discovered that more than 70 percent of customers engage with solution providers and value them most for strategic insight.
Microsoft Windows Vista Hangover: Will XP Downgrades Thwart Windows 7 Sales?
Users who downgraded to Microsoft Windows XP to avoid the problems associated with Windows Vista now have another problem on their hands. They can't just upgrade to Windows 7 the way Vista users can. The Windows Vista hangover means a fresh install for users who are upgrading to Windows 7 from XP. For many, that may mean another delay in upgrading to avoid the inevitable downtime.
Will Windows 7 Spur PC Refresh Cycle? Resellers Say No
PC vendors, IT distributors and chip makers have all been talking about the promise of a PC refresh cycle in 2010 as pent-up demand meets new software and hardware products in a perfect storm of IT buying. Now, as the industry awaits the launch of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, resellers say that the industry is different now and new products don't spur sales in the same way.
Microsoft and Partners Unveil New Windows Phones
Hoping to deflect the delay of Windows Mobile 7, Microsoft launches version 6.5 of the OS. Some Microsoft application development partners see the Windows Mobile 6.5 release as new opportunity to target white-collar business applications.
Microsoft Pushes 3rd-Party Apps Through Mobile Marketplace
The marketplace is preloaded on all smart phones running the newly launched Windows Mobile 6.5. All applications are certified by Microsoft to run on Windows phones and backed by a return policy.
Microsoft HotMail Accounts Exposed
The company did not say how many users were affected, but some reports suggested that passwords to more than 10,000 accounts were exposed.