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Microsoft Azure Enters Chinese Market
Microsoft becomes the first global public cloud provider to enter the potentially lucrative Chinese market
Microsoft Donates Historic Operating System Source Code
Microsoft donates the source code for two iconic products, namely early versions of MS-DOS and Word for Windows
Windows Azure To Be Rebranded Microsoft Azure
Microsoft confirms the official rebranding of its Windows Azure platform for the cloud computing era
Windows Phone 8.1 Nears Release? – Report
Microsoft quickly removes a reference to Windows Phone 8.1, with no official word yet on its release date
Pirated Software To Cost Businesses £297Bn In 2014
A new report from IDC and Microsoft details the financial cost to businesses when they run pirated software
Microsoft Hands Out Free Windows Phone Licences – Report
Selected smartphone OEMs have been given free Windows Phone licences by Microsoft to drive uptake
PCs And Workstations To Lead Dell Enterprise Push
Dell is expanding into new areas, but it remains committed to its PC and workstation heritage, says an executive
VMware Offers Horizon Virtual Desktop Service
Vmware beats Amazon to market with the launch of its Horizon desktop-as-a-service offering
Patch Tuesday Update Tackles Critical IE Flaw
Microsoft patches 23 vulnerabilities, including the recently revealed Internet Explorer zero-day flaw
Microsoft Readies Power Cover For Surface Device
Microsoft will next week ship a keyboard-cover for its Surface tablets that will increase battery life
Dell UK Caught Charging For Free Firefox Installation
The dubious customisation option has since disappeared from the website
Microsoft Preps Windows 8.1 Update For April – Report
The update for Windows 8.1 will arrive next month, just as Microsoft retires the venerable Windows XP OS
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Admits He Dropped The Ball With Mobile
Steve Ballmer admits to mobile mistakes but says Nokia, Surface and Windows Phone give Microsoft hope for the future
Nadella Confirms Microsoft Leadership Changes
CEO Satya Nadella confirms Microsoft management reshuffle with some high-profile changes
Microsoft Offers Free Data Transfer Tools Ahead Of Windows XP Deadline
Microsoft offers tools, notifications and even a website to tell you if you're running Windows XP
MWC 2014: Microsoft To Trim Windows Phone 8 Licence Fee – Report
Microsoft is preparing to drop the OEM licence fees for Windows Phones in an effort to increase adoption
Microsoft Delivers Windows Azure To Japan
Microsoft opens two data centres in Japan as it delivers on Azure promise for the land of the Rising Sun
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Admits To Chipmaker’s Past Mobile Failings
Brian Krzanich reveals close partnership with Apple as well as a taste for PB&J Sandwiches during Reddit Ask Me Anything discussion
Microsoft Celebrates OneDrive Launch With Free Storage Offer
OneDrive replaces SkyDrive around the world, with free storage offers for users
Sales Of Windows 8 ‘Hit 200 Million’
Windows 8 gets more love, but still lags behind Windows 7, Microsoft reveals in a briefing
Bill Gates Q&A Reveals Product Role at Microsoft
Bill Gates opens up during a playful Q&A session about his revised role at the software giant
Android-Powered Nokia Normandy Set For MWC – Report
Nokia Normandy is strongly tipped to land at MWC 2014, as a low-cost complement to Windows Phone for emerging markets
Dell Denies Plans To Cut 15,000 Staff
A small number of voluntary redundancies says Dell - after reports of huge staff cuts
Nokia Offers Free Lumia Smartphone Trial To UK Businesses
Nokia aims to increase enterprise market share amid falling handset sales
Sony Denies Lenovo Vaio Deal
Sony dismisses reports it is selling its loss-making Vaio brand to Lenovo
CBT Nuggets: Why IT Training Is Moving Online
CBT Nuggets launches a trial that allows potential customers to train towards a new IT qualification for free
Lenovo Announces Major Structural Reorganisation
Just days after buying IBM's x86 server business, Lenovo announces a major restructuring of the company
Windows Store Delivers Greater Control For App Developers
Microsoft continues to woo the developer community as it relaxes certification requirements for its Windows Store
Android Remains UK’s Most Popular Mobile OS
Android remains number one, but Apple retains market share, says Kantar WorldPanel ComTech