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Microsoft Says Windows Vista, Windows 7 Lifecycle Policies Remains Unchanged

To try and avoid confusion, Microsoft issued a statement clarifying that the end dates for extended lifecycle support for the consumer versions of Windows Vista and Windows 7 have remained unchanged.

Microsoft Unveils New Windows 8 Logo

Microsoft explains the design philosophy behind its newly unveiled logo for Windows 8.

Microsoft Cuts SQL Azure Storage Pricing

Microsoft decreased its SQL Azure pricing again, and added a new 100 MB database storage option.

Microsoft February Security Update Includes 4 'Critical' RCE Fixes

Microsoft today released its Security Update for the month of February, featuring four bulletin items classified as "critical" and five "important."

Microsoft Releases Beta of Exchange Bandwidth Calculator

Microsoft last week issued a beta of a new Exchange Client Network Bandwidth Calculator.

Microsoft Readying 9 Security Bulletins for February Update

While this month's Patch Tuesday will land on Valentine's Day, Microsoft will be delivering nine not-so-sweet bulletin items.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Starts February 29

Microsoft will hold a Windows 8 Consumer Preview event on Feb. 29 in Barcelona, Spain.

System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection To Get Minor Tuneup

Microsoft recently described some improvements it made to System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection.

Windows XP Usage Edged Upward in January

Windows XP increased its market share by 0.67 percent, while Windows 7 took a slight hit.

Federal Authorities Testify on Increased Cybersecurity Incidents

According to officials testifying at a Senate hearing this week, targeted cyber crime threats are a growing concern of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

SQL Azure Users Can Monitor Security with New Service

Microsoft provided details of a new service that helps SQL Azure users monitor the security of databases residing in Microsoft's cloud.

Microsoft Releases Free PST Capture Tool

Microsoft released a new free tool that helps IT pros find those elusive .PST files that Exchange creates.

'Office 15' Gets Limited Technical Preview

Microsoft's next-generation productivity suite has reached the technical preview stage, with a public beta test version slated for release by summer.

Dell Unveils 200-VM Server for Private Clouds

Dell added to its partnership with Microsoft (and VMware) on "private cloud" technologies by announcing a new hardware product designed to host as many as 200 virtual machines.

SQL Server 2012 'Launch Event' Happening on March 7

Microsoft indicated today that SQL Server 2012 is nearing product release.

Microsoft Reports Positive 2Q Results, Except for Windows

Microsoft's financials stayed positive during its fiscal second-quarter, based on earnings results published today.

Windows 8 Secure Boot Controversy Refuses To Die

A "secure boot" feature that Microsoft will require of computer makers with Windows 8 continues to draw controversy.

Microsoft Talks 'Private Cloud' as System Center 2012 Hits RC Status

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the availability of all eight System Center 2012 solutions as release candidates available for testing.

Microsoft Details New Windows File System Coming to Windows Server 8

Microsoft has outlined details of its next-generation file system, which will make its debut in Windows Server 8.

Microsoft Looks Back at 10 Years of Trustworthy Computing

In celebration of Bill Gates' Trustworthy Computing's (TwC) decade of operation, Microsoft released a retrospective of the company's quality assurance strategy.

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