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Microsoft Employee Blocked from Salesforce Position by Judge

A superior court judge in Washington state today enforced a temporary restraining order that prevents a former Microsoft employee from being hired for an executive sales position at Salesforce.com.

Microsoft Promotes Uprove for Secure IDs After Killing CardSpace

Cardspace 2.0, Microsoft's claims-based identity solution for clients, will not be released, according to a company announcement last week.

Microsoft: Thin Clients To Make Presence Felt Once Again

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.

Microsoft Looks Into Zero-Day Windows Browser Vulnerability

Microsoft has been alerted to a Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution.

Dynamics CRM 2011 for On-Premises Deployments Released by Microsoft

Microsoft has announced the immediate worldwide release of its Dynamics CRM 2011 for on-premises deployments.

Microsoft Explains Its 'Silent Update' Patch Practice

Microsoft on Monday offered some rare insight into its patching process, specifically concerning "silent updates," in a TechNet blog post.

SQL Server 2008 R2 Fast Track Edition Updated

Microsoft rolls out configurable reference architectures for SQL Serve at data warehousing conference.

Symatec Report Shows Stuxnet Worm Targeted 5 Iranian Facilites

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."

Microsoft Planning Windows Phone Updates

Microsoft today announced forthcoming updates to Windows phones at the Mobile World Congress event.

Cyber War Dominates the Landscape at RSA Conference

Cyber war has emerged as the hot topic at annual RSA Security Conference being held this week.

Microsoft and Nokia Ink Strategic Windows Phone Alliance

Microsoft and Nokia today announced a global strategic alliance on mobile smartphone technologies, centered on Windows phone.

Microsoft Accuses Former Employee of Stealing Cloud Strategy Data

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.

Microsoft Unveils Upcoming Windows 7 VDI and Security Options

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.

SP1 Hits RTM Status for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Wednesday released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to its equipment manufacturing partners.

Microsoft Releases Security Update for Autorun Vulnerability

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.

IE 9 Release Candidate Now Available

Microsoft today issued the release candidate (RC) version of its Internet Explorer 9 Web browser.

VMware: February Windows 7 Patches Break Connection with View Client

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 Appoints Nadella as Server and Tools Head

Microsoft today announced the appointment of Satya Nadella as president of the company's Server and Tools Business.

February Microsoft Patch Targets 20-Plus Security Flaws

As expected, Microsoft today released 12 security bulletins in its February security update, targeting more than 20 software vulnerabilities.

Alleged White House E-Mail Cyber Incident now Called Attack from China

Officials in the United Kingdom now suggest that a cyberattack from purported White House e-mail accounts actually originated from China, and the perpetrator used a hoax e-mail address that resembled a White House account.

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