Cardspace 2.0, Microsoft's claims-based identity solution for clients, will not be released, according to a company announcement last week.
Thanks to its Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system, Microsoft beleives nex-generation thin clients are poised to make a comeback in the enterprise sector.
A common problem when restoring databases is making orphans of users. Here's a quick solution.
- By Eric Johnson
- 02/17/2011
Microsoft has been alerted to a Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution.
Microsoft has announced the immediate worldwide release of its Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises deployments.
Autorun disabled on USB and connected devices via update. Plus: IE9 keeps eyes on strangers; Symantec looks at security in Q4.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/15/2011
Microsoft on Monday offered some rare insight into its patching process, specifically concerning "silent updates," in a TechNet blog post.
Microsoft rolls out configurable reference architectures for SQL Serve at data warehousing conference.
In an attempt to apparently disrupt Iran's uranim enrichment proram, the Stuxnet worm has targeted five organizations in Iran during a 10-month period, according to a Symatec report, titled "W32. Stuxnet Dossier."
- By Kevin McCaney
- 02/15/2011
Microsoft today announced forthcoming updates to Windows phones at the Mobile World Congress event.
Cyber war has emerged as the hot topic at annual RSA Security Conference being held this week.
- By William Jackson
- 02/14/2011
Microsoft and Nokia today announced a global strategic alliance on mobile smartphone technologies, centered on Windows phone.
Microsoft filed a motion with a Washington State Superior Court on Thursday that accuses Matt Miszewski, former market development manager for Microsoft's government group, of stealing 600 MB of documents the company considered confidential when taking a new position at Salesforce.com.
A Microsoft official briefly noted on Thursday that Microsoft is planning two new options for IT organizations using Windows 7 -- but the catch is that Software Assurance (SA) licensing needs to be in place.
Microsoft Wednesday released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to its equipment manufacturing partners.
In an "important, non-security update" released on Tuesday, Microsoft is offering a more convenient way to plug an Autorun hole for Windows XP and Vista users.
Microsoft today issued the release candidate (RC) version of its Internet Explorer 9 Web browser.
Two entries in this month's security update, released Tuesday, blocks Windows 7 users from connecting to VMware's View Connection Servers, according to a VMware security bulletin.
Microsoft today announced the appointment of Satya Nadella as president of the company's Server and Tools Business.
Patch Tuesday reminds us once again that hackers will always be a step ahead. Plus: Outlook issue to be fixed out of band; Intel's intentions with McAfee buy seem questionable.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/09/2011