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Microsoft Starts Windows Embedded Update Service

Microsoft initiated a free Windows Embedded update service for device developers, which started on Monday.

'Identity Ecosystem' To Replace Passwords, Draft Strategy Suggests

Imagine signing on to your computer, logging onto a secure Web site or handling a sensitive document electronically -- all without needing a user name or password.

'Identity Ecosystem' To Replace Passwords, Draft Strategy Suggests

Imagine signing on to your computer, logging onto a secure Web site or handling a sensitive document electronically -- all without needing a user name or password.

Google Deemed 'Most Disruptive' in Mobile Market

Google is set to disrupt the mobile communications industry with its mobile operating system, according to Strategy Analytics.

Twitter and FTC Settle Over Privacy Breaches

Twitter agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it put consumer privacy at risk.

Rumor: Windows 8 Details Leaked in Slides?

Slides purporting to show Windows 8 features have emerged on the Web.

Microsoft Clamps Down on Certification Requirements for Partners

No more double-dipping. That's what's at stake when the new Microsoft Partner Network certification program kicks in October 1.

Salesforce Counter Sues Microsoft in Patent Skirmish

In a turnabout, Salesforce.com sued Microsoft on Thursday for alleged patent infringements.

IE 9 Platform Preview 3 Released, Supports Canvas

Microsoft on Wednesday announced the third "platform preview" release of its Internet Explorer 9 browser prototype.

IT Spending Budgets Not Yet on Upswing

Computer Economics has painted a pessimistic view for IT budgets the near future.

IT Complexity, Costs Driving Cloud Adoption

Cloud-based services are getting a second look by IT organizations, according to a new report from Gartner.

Gartner Dissects Google vs. Microsoft Cloud Battle

Organizations should start experimenting with Web apps from Google, Microsoft and other software companies.

Billions Expected for Cybersecurity Research

As the Obama administration and Congress propose various measures to improve the nation's cybersecurity, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is planning to spend "multiple billions of dollars" on cybersecurity research.

White House Plans Strategy for Better Cyber Authentication

The Obama administration plans to release late this week a draft of a new national strategy for improving capabilities to identify and authenticate people, organizations and infrastructure in cyberspace, the White House's top cyber official said today.

Active Directory Migration Tool 3.2 Released

Microsoft on Friday released an updated Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) tool to help with migrations.

Federal IT Workers Dubious of Data Center Consolidation Plan

Many federal IT employees are unsure how best to flatten networks.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2007 SP3

Microsoft this week released Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3, which lets IT pros run the mail server on Windows Server 2008 R2.

Microsoft Cites Success of Novell Linux Interop Deal

Microsoft touted its operating system interoperability partnership with Novell on Monday.

Cryptographic Key Management Project Provides Security Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released two draft publications as part of its Cryptographic Key Management Project, an effort to help agencies in their adoption of more advanced cryptographic algorithms and the management of stronger keys.

Report: PC Sales To Grow 20 Percent This Year

Things may be turning around in the PC market, according to new analysis by IDC.

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