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Riding the downturn: Network vendors eye new markets in ’09

ITworld staff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:44:52 -0500

Today's rough economy hasn't put the breaks on vendor ambition. Here's a look at what you can expect this year from Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Avaya, and other key IT vendors, including their most pressing 2009 priorities and potential stumbling blocks.

Microsoft slates single Windows patch for Tuesday

ITworld staff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:47:50 -0500

Microsoft Thursday said it will issue just one security update next week, down dramatically from last month's record-setting eight updates that patched 28 vulnerabilities.

PC is just one of 'three screens,' Ballmer says

ITworld staff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:41:15 -0500

Computing has spread from PCs to phones and TVs, and Windows will be on them all, CEO Ballmer said Wednesday.

Microsoft to push IE8 via Automatic Updates

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:50:20 -0500

Microsoft Tuesday posted a toolkit to block the upcoming Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) from downloading and installing automatically when it is officially released later this year.

Cutting costs, Microsoft backs away from office space

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:17 -0500

Because of the deteriorating economy, Microsoft has halted negotiations over a new office building in downtown Seattle.

How SMB partners can weather the economic storm

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:33:08 -0500

At a time when most businesses are looking to cut costs and leverage existing resources, channel partners may feel discouraged in the marketplace. But there's actually no better time than now for partners to start having conversations with their customers.

Verizon to include Microsoft Live Search on phones

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:43:34 -0500

Microsoft has struck a five-year deal with Verizon to pre-install its Live Search as the default search engine on all phones sold in the U.S.

Report: Microsoft to do free Windows 7 upgrades

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:37:39 -0500

Microsoft will offer free or discounted Windows 7 upgrades to users who buy Vista PCs after July 1, according to a Web site that has accurately predicted the company's moves in the past.

Vista's flaws surface again on eve of Windows 7 beta

ITworld staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:00:52 -0500

Conference attendees Tuesday were reminded of Vista's failings a day before the Windows 7 beta is expected to be publicly announced at CES.

Microsoft layoff rumors continue their swirl

ITworld staff — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:29:10 -0500

The on-again, off-again rumors of layoffs at Microsoft appear to be off again after CNBC reported that the company would not have layoffs ahead of its January earnings report.