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Microsoft’s New TrueColor Technology Brings Color to Life

Three new LifeCams feature Microsoft Hardware’s latest technology and 720p HD sensors.

Microsoft Outlines New Opportunities at MIX10 for Developers to Create Compelling Experiences

Unveils end-to-end development platform with free tools for Windows Phone 7 Series and advances with Silverlight that will bring new applications, games and experiences to life.

Microsoft Offers NetSuite Customers Incentive to Switch to Dynamics ERP

Midsize businesses seeking more flexibility and value from their enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions are turning to Microsoft Dynamics.

Smart Grid Revolution Becomes “Disruptive” for Utilities Worldwide According to New Microsoft Survey

Big changes in business models, information technology systems and energy sources create new norm for utility production, transmission and distribution.

Virtual Senior Center Connects Homebound Seniors to Community and Family

A demonstration project developed by Microsoft, the city of New York and Selfhelp Community Services shows how technology can reduce social isolation, increase wellness and enhance quality of life for homebound seniors.

Asia-Pacific Oil and Gas Pros Lead Industry in Workplace Adoption of Social Media, Reports Microsoft-Accenture Poll

Findings reveal Europe, Middle East and Africa on board mostly for finding resources; the Americas value knowledge transfer capabilities.

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Windows Phone 7 Series Developer Tools Roll Out at MIX10

Developers get first look at tools for new mobile platform. Spreading the word about the new platform is Charlie Kindel, a key evangelist for Microsoft.

Microsoft Partners Use Silverlight Interactive Lounge at SXSW to Highlight Their Work

Cynergy, Terralever, Tribal DDB and Razorfish are among the Microsoft partners to showcase their latest Silverlight creations at the SXSW Interactive Festival.

Microsoft Wants SXSW Festival Attendees to Play Tag

Attendees of the South by Southwest (SXSW) music, film and interactive festival can share information with each other – and possibly win a cash prize – by using Microsoft Tag technology.

Study: Remote-Work Programs Benefit Employers Too

Policies, technology and good management are key to making employees successful at home, say experts.

Virtual Senior Center Enhances Lives of Homebound Seniors

Microsoft, the City of New York, and Selfhelp Community Services use technology to create an interactive experience between homebound seniors and local senior centers.

Microsoft’s Elevate America Initiative Launches in State of California

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announces 166,500 technology training vouchers as part of an initiative to prepare people for 21st-century jobs.

Chuck Thacker Attains Computing’s Peak

Chuck Thacker, a pioneer in computer science and a technical fellow with Microsoft Research, has been named winner of the 2009 A.M. Turing Award, the most prestigious honor in computing.

Technology Skills Training Initiative Aims to Elevate America’s Veterans

Microsoft today launched the Elevate America’s Veterans Initiative to provide technology skills and other resources to veterans and their spouses.

New Tool Creates Arabic Script From Roman Alphabet Keyboards

Microsoft Maren helps Arabic speakers communicate using a completely different writing system.

Computing, Naturally

Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie sees technologies converging to transform how humans and computers work together.

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IE 8 Finishes Last on Google JavaScript Test

Google last week provided an additional means for users to test JavaScript performance in Web browsers.

Microsoft: 64-Bit Office 2010 Not Ready

Are you thinking about deploying the 64-bit version of Office 2010? If so, Microsoft wants you to think again.

Microsoft Issues Workaround for IE 6 and 7 Flaw

Microsoft published a workaround for an in-the-wild vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, described last week.

Silverlight at MIX10: New Framework Tracks Web Analytics

Silverlight news will play a major part in Microsoft's annual MIX10 conference for Web developers and designers in Las Vegas next week.

Court Upholds Ruling Against Microsoft in i4i Case

Microsoft has lost another round in the ongoing patent infringement lawsuit filed by i4i.

CA To Acquire Nimsoft

CA Inc. has agreed to acquire Nimsoft for $350 million in cash.

Watson Webcast Woos Microsoft Partners to the Cloud

A week after Steve Ballmer proclaimed Microsoft is transforming its business around cloud computing, the company made its pitch to its partners.

Reports: Small IT Spending Increases Expected in 2010

Global IT expenditure is expected to increase slightly this year, according to reports released this week.

Microsoft Issues March Patch, New IE Advisory

As expected, Microsoft today released two "important" patches in its March security update.

Report: IE 8 Leads in Malware Protection

A Microsoft-funded report found that IE 8 outperformed four other browsers in protecting against socially engineered malware.

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