Tag: Microsoft

  • Microsoft Anti-Virus App Not Exactly a Service

    Lawrence Walsh

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    At noon on June 23, Microsoft flipped the switch and started distributing the beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials—a free anti-virus application that succeeds Microsoft Windows Defender and OneCare service. Geared mostly toward consumers and home users, the application promises real-time protection against worms, viruses and other common pieces of malware. Microsoft Security Essentials—code-named Morro—is… Read more

  • Microsoft Does Channel Executive Shuffle

    Channel Insider Staff

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    Microsoft is shifting around several of its executives, including executives in its Small to Mid-market Solutions and Partners (SMS&P) division. Michael Park, who currently serves as the corporate vice president of U.S. SMS&P, is taking on a new role as the corporate vice president of Microsoft business solutions sales, marketing and operations. Meanwhile, Phil Sorgen,… Read more

  • Ballmer says Microsoft Putting Investment Behind Search

    Channel Insider Staff

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    (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp is willing to invest up to 10 percent of its operating income in its Internet search business for up to five years, Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday, as its "Bing" search engine starts to gain ground with Web surfers. Bing — part of Microsoft’s perennially money-losing online services unit… Read more

  • Distributor Westcon Brings Microsoft into the Fold

    Channel Insider Staff

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    Westcon Group, which focuses on the networking, convergence, security and mobility market, has added Microsoft to its roster for the first time. The agreement applies only to the United States at this time. Through the deal, the two companies will focus on service-oriented offerings, which include unified communications, virtualization, Microsoft BPOS hosted services and security… Read more

  • Microsoft Makes Gains with Bing, Clashes with Google

    Channel Insider Staff

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    (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp’s Bing search engine won more market share from rivals last week, according to new industry data released on Wednesday, but still trails Google Inc and Yahoo Inc. Challenging market leader Google — which in turn is looking to break into Microsoft’s core software market — is a long-term project, said Microsoft… Read more

  • Dell First Up to Sell Microsoft Software Online

    Channel Insider Staff

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    Taking the next step in its sales evolution, Microsoft Corp. has authorized Dell to sell a number of its popular products online in the U.S. The Dell Download Store is the first non-Microsoft site where people can download software such as Word, Excel and Outlook. According to Dell, this is about simplifying access to Microsoft… Read more