Microsoft Virtual Earth Platform Selected by Leading State and Regional Agencies in the United States
REDMOND, Wash., May 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The state Departments
of Transportation for both Texas and Ohio are among the latest entities to
build on top of the Microsoft Virtual Earth platform. Both agencies provide
easy-to- use Web sites where citizens can find out the latest traffic
information and accident details, and even see traffic camera views. These
significant citizen traffic assistance features are the latest examples of
governments across the country using Microsoft Virtual Earth to make
everyday activities easier and citizens more informed. Read more
Microsoft Announces Enterprise Innovation Management Initiative
REDMOND, Wash., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. today
announced its Innovation Process Management (IPM) initiative to help
enterprises build a flexible IT platform to speed the process of innovation
for competitive advantage and a higher return on investment.
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Microsoft HealthVault Be Well Fund Increased to $4.5 Million
REDMOND, Wash., May 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. has
increased award funding from $3 million to $4.5 million after receiving
nearly 200 proposals from leading academic and research health
organizations across the United States. Read more
Microsoft Live@edu Delivers Exchange Labs to Students at No Cost
REDMOND, Wash., May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. is
adding no-cost Microsoft Exchange Labs e-mail for students and alumni to
its Live@edu online communication and collaboration applications tailored
for educational institutions. Live@edu with Exchange Labs gives students
and alumni access to a reliable and security-enhanced e-mail experience
similar to what they may use in the workplace, while university IT
administrators can benefit from additional security features and simplified
deployment. By bringing proven technologies to current education systems,
Microsoft is helping IT administrators build closely connected
infrastructures and create exceptional experiences for students and
educators.
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Microsoft Outlines New Search Business Model: Live Search Cashback Rewards Consumers and Advertisers
REDMOND, Wash., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. today
announced it will offer ad-funded cash rebates to customers who find and
purchase their favorite products through a new program called Microsoft
Live Search cashback. Key partners including eBay, Barnes & Noble.com,
Overstock.com, Sears, Zappos.com, and WPP joined Microsoft Chairman Bill
Gates at advance08, Microsoft’s annual advertising customer event, to
announce their participation in the new program.
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Microsoft Expands List of Formats Supported in Microsoft Office
REDMOND, Wash., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Microsoft Corp. is
offering customers greater choice and more flexibility among document
formats, as well as creating additional opportunities for developer and
competitors, by expanding the range of document formats supported in its
flagship Office productivity suite. Read more
Microsoft Highlights Breadth in Mobile Advertising at advance08
REDMOND, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today at Microsoft
Corp.’s online advertising leadership forum, advance08, Brian McAndrews,
senior vice president of the Advertiser & Publisher Solutions Group,
announced the availability of display advertising across two popular
Windows Live for mobile services, the launch of new markets for Windows
Live for mobile services, and upcoming advertising plans for its Live
Search Mobile offering. This marks the first year that mobile advertising
has played a leading role at the industry event that brings together some
of the most influential thought leaders of the global advertising
community.
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Microsoft Expands Security Information Sharing Program to CERTs
GOLD COAST, Australia, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today at the
annual AusCERT Asia Pacific Information Technology Security Conference,
Microsoft Corp. announced the extension of the Microsoft Security
Cooperation Program (SCP) to include computer emergency response teams
(CERTs), computer security incident response teams (CSIRTS), and other
response and guidance organizations that represent a nation, region or
population.
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Microsoft Highlights Breadth in Mobile Advertising at advance08
REDMOND, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Today at Microsoft
Corp.’s online advertising leadership forum, advance08, Brian McAndrews,
senior vice president of the Advertiser & Publisher Solutions Group,
announced the availability of display advertising across two popular
Windows Live for mobile services, the launch of new markets for Windows
Live for mobile services, and upcoming advertising plans for its Live
Search Mobile offering. This marks the first year that mobile advertising
has played a leading role at the industry event that brings together some
of the most influential thought leaders of the global advertising
community. Read more
Ericom Announces Desktop Virtualization (VDI) Solution for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V
Ericom Software, a global leader
in Application Access and Virtualization solutions and a Microsoft Gold
Certified Partner, today announced that PowerTerm(R) WebConnect, Ericom’s
presentation virtualization and desktop virtualization (VDI) solution, now
provides centrally managed access to virtual desktops running on Microsoft
Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, a hypervisor-based virtualization platform. Read more