Oracle is making a fresh run at Microsoft’s SQL Server, claiming on Tuesday that its open-source MySQL database offers up …
Nokia lays out risks in Microsoft deal
In a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Nokia laid out the threats it faces as part …
Microsoft Gulf appoints Emitac as reseller partner
The move is in line with Microsoft’s ongoing customer focused initiatives which will give enterprise customers more choice in order …
Microsoft to pay out “billions” as part of Nokia deal
Nokia yesterday hinted that Microsoft essentially won a bidding war against Google to supply software to the world’s largest handset …
Nokia-Microsoft: is this the path to success or continued failure?
The broad Nokia-Microsoft partnership announced yesterday in which the Windows Phone operating system would run on Nokia smartphones sounds like …
Nokia and Microsoft partner on smartphone future
Microsoft and Nokia yesterday announced an alliance that pairs the world’s largest phone maker with the software giant in a …
Microsoft appoints new server and tools business head
Microsoft has appointed its online services veteran, Satya Nadella, to head its US$15 billion server and tools business, the company …
Microsoft Windows revenues plunge 30%
Revenues from Windows plummeted 30% last quarter compared to the same period the year before, Microsoft said yesterday. But in …
90% of Microsoft software in China is pirated: Ballmer
While Chinese President Hu Jintao knew he’d face some tough questions when he came to the United States this week, …
Microsoft appoints Aptec as first Middle East VAD
The deal will help Microsoft and Aptec to provide improved value to the specialised and solutions-oriented reseller base. The broad …
Microsoft rolls out OCS replacement
Lync, which is set to replace Microsoft's Office Communications Server (OCS) integrates instant messaging, presence, audio, video, webconferencing and voice …
Microsoft confirms Oct. 11 launch of Windows Phone 7
Microsoft will launch its latest mobile phone operating system, Windows Phone 7, in New York on October 11, according to …
Microsoft bolsters partnerships in advance of OCS 14 release
The multi-year agreement with Polycom, to be announced Monday, is not exclusive but is “unique in the amount of commitment …
Microsoft appoints new Xbox 360 distributor
Under the agreement, Al-Futtaim Electronics will make the Xbox 360 gaming devices and accessories available to consumers across the GCC …
Microsoft upgrades free app security tool
Microsoft released this week an upgrade to a tool that helps secure applications for the Internet without having to recode …
Aptec gets Gulf Microsoft OEM distributorship
The new distribution agreement authorises Aptec to sell Microsoft OEM in Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait, with previous held markets. …
Microsoft BPOS cloud suite hit
Access to various Microsoft hosted software products for businesses in North America was affected recently due to a performance issue …
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
Competing effectively: To compete effectively and drive a profitable business, midsize companies such as yours require a tangible return on …
Backing Up and Restoring a Microsoft Exchange Environment
Backup and restore: Are you running an organisation where your Microsoft Exchange servers are considered mission critical? Learn more in …
Avaya stares down Microsoft, Cisco
The company is in the midst of digesting and integrating Nortel's enterprise division, which it bought last year for $900 …