Open source Apache Hadoop to become Microsoft's Windows Azure and Server big data analyser
Microsoft has responsed to user gripes about the use of the tile-centric Start screen in Windows 8
CEO Meg Whitman reportedly will make a decision this month about HP's £26bn PC business
The European Commission is to give its approval for Microsoft to buy VoIP service provider Skype
The pre-beta of Windows 8 shows off a new UI and design features but otherwise looks familiar
A survey has found a significant shortage of developers working on Microsoft's .NET technology
Nokia's boss Stephen Elop expects Nokia handsets running Windows Phone 7 to launch before Christmas
Ongoing concerns at Microsoft's mobile and tablet options has led to another 'modest' bonus for Steve Ballmer
Nokia's first handset to run Windows Phone 7 could be named Searay (or Sea Ray) and Sabre
Microsoft has upgraded its Bing Maps feature to include detailed airport maps for air travellers
Windows 8 is to utilise Windows Live ID in order to sync user settings across multiple devices
Microsoft is providing more details about Windows 8 security measures including its secure boot option
The preview of Windows Server 8 takes on VMware's virtualisation, and boosts support for networks and management
Much anticipated Mango update will be available within the next week or two, tweets a Microsoft executive
Windows Phone 7 could threaten Android’s smartphone crown, at least according to NPD Group
A Microsoft executive has stated it is bringing the PC boot experience of Windows 8 into the 21st century
Acer and Compal say again it will be difficult price ultrabooks under $1,000 unless Intel cuts chip prices
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
Microsoft reckons the tech landscape has changed in the last few years, and Windows 8 will serve its needs. Let's…
Cisco will provide data centre packages that will control Microsoft Windows Server 8 virtual environments
Michael Dell has labelled the Steve Jobs vision of a “Post-PC” world as ‘complete nonsense’
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 allows developers to link into Azure's cloud compute and storage APIs
Steve Ballmer told analysts of his continuing faith in Windows Phone's prospects, despite poor sales
Microsoft's Metro-style Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will be plug-in-free – a worry for Adobe Flash
Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says…
Intel pitches ultrabooks as next wave, not tablets, for users demanding performance and energy efficiency
September's Patch Tuesday contained no “critical” patches but does offer fixes for Excel and Office