Microsoft opens up code used in Windows Phone tracking
The company released the source code for an app it uses to gather Wi-Fi, cell tower and GPS information and says it will end use of device identifiers in its location services.
New preview of IE 10 focuses on HMTL 5 progress
Microsoft said the main purpose of its just-announced Internet Explorer 10 platform preview 2 is to demonstarte its HTML 5 test progress so far.
What Microsoft Office 365 can and can't do
An independent analyst says it's 'pretty ready,' but organizations considering the cloud-based suite have a lot of limitations to take into account.
Why is FTC investigating Google?
The Federal Trade Commission won't say why it is investigating Google, but past complaints about Microsoft and more recent litigation in Europe provide some clues.
Wyoming is goo-goo for Google
No one can blame the state for being partial to the conglomerate. With all of its 10,000 employees now using Google Apps for Government, Wyoming will save more than $1 million a year.
Test version of Chrome Frame for IE installs without admin privileges
Google says its looking to develop the new version into a beta.
Microsoft gives Windows Azure users a break on pricing
Microsoft plans to change its Windows Azure pricing next month, offering free inbound data transfers during peak hours, in addition to off hours.
World IPv6 Day was business as usual for Microsoft
World IPv6 Day was a "success," for Microsoft, which reported no incidents after testing IPv6 access on some of its websites.
Windows 7 catching on with enterprises; IE loses ground to Chrome, Safari
Windows 7 has doubled its presence in enterprises over the past year, though Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser appears to be on the decline, according to a study by Forrester Research.
Enterprises skeptical about UC on a public cloud
The public cloud may be hot, but when it comes to employing unified communications services on it, mid-to-large U.S. enterprises are skittish, an industry-commissioned study released June 15 has found.
Apache to take over OpenOffice development
The Apache Software Foundation has accepted Oracle offer to oversee development of OpenOffice.org and expects to collaborate with another open-source office suite project, LibreOffice.
Microsoft acquires tools to use Excel for compliance, risk analysis
Microsoft's acquisition of Prodiance could give Excel the tools to help with a number of critical information in spreadsheets.
Microsoft unveils 'Windows 8' operating system
Microsoft showed off its newest operating system, still code-named "Windows 8," at the D9 Conference June 1.
Last call for HTML5 testing, comments
The W3C has announced that the HTML5 Working Draft has reached the Last Call milestone.
Microsoft launches CEP for System Center Virtual Manager beta
Microsoft has opened signups to its community evaluation program for testing the beta of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012.
Ballmer discusses – or misstates? – plans for 'Windows 8'
Microsoft CEO calls the OS by name and talks about plans for 2012, but company then backpedals.
Free app lets Windows users share Internet connections
Free software, now in beta, turns Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems into wireless routers.
Private-sector progress on IPv6 makes government look good, survey finds
A majority of business networks are no where near ready for the new protocols, according to a poll conducted by Ipswitch.
Windows Phone 7 developers can tango with 'Mango' later this month
"Mango," Microsoft's next big Windows Phone 7 update, will be coming this fall, but Microsoft likely will roll out Mango tools for developers later this month.
The ins and outs of migrating to IE 9
A new Microsoft webinar centers on IT managers and what they need to know about moving to Internet Explorer 9.
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