Tag: Microsoft

  • Microsoft Dumps Computer Tablet Project, Courier

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    Microsoft has killed its long-rumored “Courier” tablet PC project, eliminating a possible rival to Apple’s iPad. Although it never managed to exit the development lab, early photo and video leaks on tech blogs suggested the Courier – at least as a prototype – featured two touch screens that folded on a central hinge, like a… Read more

  • Microsoft Windows 7 Gains Momentum

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    Microsoft announced the week of April 26 that Windows 7 is now its fastest-selling operating system of all time. According to the company, it has reached over 100 million licenses worldwide, easily outpacing its predecessor, Windows Vista. It’s a major victory for Microsoft. Just a few years ago, some were wondering if the company’s dominance… Read more

  • Small Business Gets Hosted Unified Communications Option

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    InterCall, a conferencing and collaboration services provider, announced the launch of InterCall Hosted Unified Communications for the small to medium-size business market. The solution will be bundled with InterCall’s audio conferencing, and custom options will be available. As a hosted solution, customers have the ability to leverage the benefits of UC with minimal upfront capital… Read more

  • WinMagic Sells SecureDoc Encryption Direct Online

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    WinMagic, a provider of full-disk encryption, launched an eStore that makes it easier for individuals and small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) to purchase SecureDoc full-disk encryption to protect data on Windows and Mac desktops, laptops, tablets and removable media. Customers can purchase and download a stand-alone product for Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X for… Read more

  • Microsoft: IT Spending Refresh Finally Arrives

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    Microsoft executives are saying they see the beginning of a long-heralded business IT refresh, and suggested during an April 22 earnings call that it could persist for a number of years. While Microsoft reported increased spending on its business products during the third quarter of fiscal 2010, revenues for the Microsoft Business Division remained lower… Read more

  • Microsoft Adds Touch Capability to Windows 7

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    Microsoft has released its Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 to users with touch-screen devices. The Touch Pack comprises six applications designed take advantage of the operating system’s multitouch capabilities: three games and three Microsoft Surface applications. “Until today, the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 was only available for OEMs to put on new… Read more