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Will Microsoft go on a shopping spree or is the Yahoo withdrawal a ploy?

It certainly appears that the Microsoft deal, while dead for now, has a chance of springing back to life.  Although Yahoo shares dropped about 15% on the first day of trading after Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer announced that they had withdrawn their bid, the stock was still trading about $5...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Mergers & Acquisitions, Search, Investment, Finance, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-05-06

Microsoft reaches out to touch someone (your data center)

Microsoft has just released beta versions of several technologies that will help it's System Center Operations Manager 2007 software to communicate with platforms other than Windows.  The new extensions will allow the platform to manage virtual and physical servers including Unix, Linux, and VMWare ESX, and also include integrating with...

Tags: Data Center, Olive, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Windows, Data Centers, Software Development, Linux, Storage, Operating Systems, Tools & Techniques, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Data Management, Software/Web Development, Management, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-04-30

Live Mesh aims to change the way that Microsoft approaches computing

In a departure from Microsoft's PC-centric view of the computing world, Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie announced details of "Live Mesh," a service that Microsoft says will allow data and applications to follow users across multiple devices.  In a memo sent to Microsoft employees, Ozzie talked about a view of...

Tags: Web, PC, Microsoft Corp., Computing, Desktops, Channel Management, Hardware, Marketing, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-04-24

Microsoft working hard to catch Google

According to reports, Microsoft's bid to acquire Yahoo through a proxy fight (an unfriendly takeover where the company's shareholders vote on whether or not to replace the Board of Directors) will be an uphill battle.  Once you count the shares of the current directors and officers hold along with the...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Office Suites, Web Technology, Branding, Software, Marketing, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-04-22

TEC-IT Barcode OCX (msi)

TBarCode enhances all applications with professional barcode generating and barcode printing capabilities. TBarCode can be used within the complete Microsoft Office product family (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft InfoPath, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Excel) as well as in many development environments. Embed TBarCode OCX with a few mouse-clicks into your document,...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Barcode, TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung, TBarCode, TBarCode OCX, Document Management, Microsoft Word, Word Processors, Microsoft Office, Groupware, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Office Suites

Software downloads 2008-04-29

Microsoft shows the importance of not wavering in negotiations

Over the weekend, Microsoft walked away from its takeover attempt of Yahoo. Lots of punditry has gone on since then as to whether it was a good idea or a bad idea. What's more interesting is strength of Microsoft's resolve in the decision making process. Clearly...

Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Negotiation, Free Trade, Mergers & Acquisitions, Tools & Techniques, Finance, Investment, Management, John Sheesley

Blog posts 2008-05-05

Microsoft admits Vista UAC was designed to annoy users and developers

Microsoft has a way of rubbing people the wrong way sometimes. In fact, so many people dislike Microsoft because of buggy code, the way it runs over competition, and the fact that it is the biggest player in the industry, that you wouldn't think that Microsoft would actively attempt...

Tags: Developer, Vista UAC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Security, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Management, Andy Moon

Blog posts 2008-04-15

Top IT news for April 23: Microsoft centers itself on Web, Yahoo reports good first quarter, Google sued over ads

Top five headlines Microsoft: Web at the center, not PC Yahoo's first quarter good; Not good enough for a higher Microsoft bid; Yang wants more Google sued over advertising program AT&T first quarter on target; Wireless data access revenue strong; iPhone demand solid ...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Advertisement, Open Source, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Enterprise 2.0 Industry, WiMAX, Strategy, Channel Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Management, Marketing, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-04-23

Microsoft Evangelist Blain Barton discusses systems administration

On April 8, 2008, I went to the Microsoft Heroes Happen Here event in Charlotte, NC. I registered late, so I was only able to attend the IT Professional track aimed at systems administrators. (I was hoping to also sit in on the Development track.) It was...

Tags: Mobile, Microsoft Corp., System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Justin James

Blog posts 2008-04-14

MS Office Shape Tools (zip)

AGShapeTools significantly simplifies this process by creating a new toolbar with all the required parameter fields right on the toolbar, plus it allows you to switch between any unit of your choice. Aegis Technologies Presents an exclusive Add on which can be used in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint....

Tags: Toolbar, Microsoft Corp., Tool, Aegis Technologies, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Office Suites, Software

Software downloads 2008-04-18

An Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

View Microsoft's Webcast to see how you can use Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, and learn about the importance of CRM from Martha Rogers, globally recognized leader in customer strategy and relationship marketing, and founding partner of The Peppers & Rogers Group, part of The Carlson Marketing Group. This Webcast also...

Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Webcast, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Corp., CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise Software, Software, Marketing

Webcasts 2008-04-01

Top IT news for April 25: Microsoft earnings a mixed bag, new iMacs could be coming, 3G BlackBerry delayed

Top five headlines Microsoft's quarter, outlook mixed; Client revenue misses; Xbox shines New iMacs arriving next week? 3G BlackBerry delayed until August? Cisco's co-founder wants to simplify fiber optic networks Interop Preview: Tech Industry Gets Ready To Rumble More from...

Tags: Web, Information Technology, Steve Ballmer, Apple iMac, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., Earnings, Google Finance, Web 2.0 Economy, Microsoft Windows XP, Web 2.0, 3G, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Internet, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-04-25

Power Company Optimizes Technology, Increasing Efficiency While Reducing Costs

Edesur, a distributor of electricity in Buenos Aires, Argentina, needed a strategic plan for upgrading its aging IT infrastructure. With 50 servers and 2,000 desktops, Edesur wanted the plan to be cost-effective, easy to implement, and scalable. Edesur turned to Microsoft Consulting Services for assistance, which recommended the Core Infrastructure...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Edesur, Microsoft Windows, E-mail Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Groupware, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Hardware

Case studies 2008-04-11

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online

If you're looking to take your customer relationship management to the next level, we invite you to try Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for 30 days free. Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is a groundbreaking new hosted solution that gives you Microsoft Dynamics CRM capabilities without the investment in IT infrastructure and...

Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Corp., CRM, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Microsoft Dynamics Live, Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software

Software downloads 2008-05-04

Microsoft's mainline products 'break' many development paradigms

At last week's Microsoft Heroes Happen Here event in Charlotte, NC, I got the chance to ask Microsoft Senior IT Pro Evangelist Blain Barton a handful of questions about systems administration, development, customer feedback, and more. My first question was a tough one: How is Microsoft addressing...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 95, Operating Systems, Software, Justin James

Blog posts 2008-04-15

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online 30 Day Trial

If you're looking to take your customer relationship management to the next level, Microsoft invites you to try Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online for 30 days -- free! Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online is a groundbreaking new hosted solution that gives you Microsoft Dynamics CRM capabilities without the investment in IT infrastructure...

Tags: Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Corp., CRM, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, Microsoft Dynamics Live, Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software

Resource centers 2008-04-01

Top IT news for April 21: XP SP3, Internet to hit capacity in 2010, Muni Wi-Fi is over

This news roundup is a joint venture between TechRepublic and ZDNet that publishes every weekday morning. For breaking news and top stories, follow Tech Sanity Check and ZDNet's Between the Lines. TechRepublic Kraken: The biggest, baddest botnet yet Ad-funded software: A potential security vector? ...

Tags: Google Inc., Hard Drive, Information Technology, Municipal Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows XP, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp., Instant Communication, Internet, Help Desk, Linux, It Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-04-21

News to know for Thursday, April 10, 2008

"News to know" is a joint venture between TechRepublic and ZDNet. The original post publishes every morning on business days in Between the Lines. Notable headlines: Andy Moon: Yahoo is trying to fend off the Microsoft deal as more players enter the picture ...

Tags: Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Robots, Wireless LANs, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Emerging Technologies, Wireless, Mary Weilage

Blog posts 2008-04-10

Develop secure software using the Microsoft SDL process

Microsoft has put its first-hand knowledge of dealing with buggy software to very good use by releasing the Trustworthy Computing Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) to the general public. The document is based on the same process used internally at Microsoft. The Microsoft SDL documents a process for...

Tags: Software, Application, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft SDL, Developer Education, Software Development, Security, Software/Web Development, Tony Patton

Blog posts 2008-04-28

Top IT news for April 30: Microsoft could go hostile with Yahoo, 3G iPhone rumored at $199, new tool lets police crack PCs

Top five headlines Report: Microsoft leaning toward proxy fight Microhoo: Wall Street gets antsy Rumor: 3G iPhone to sell for US$199 Microsoft device helps police pluck evidence from cyberscene of crime Wi-Fi cafes: Easy to find, but free is fading away ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, PC, Information Technology, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tool, 3G, Phishing, Microsoft Windows, Corporate Communications, Strategy, Cellular Phones, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Security, Spam And Phishing, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Management, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-04-30