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• Survey: Microsoft Holds Top Patent Portfolio for 2008

  For the second year in a row, Microsoft has topped the rankings in IEEE Spectrum’s annual patent scorecard, which uses a series of factors to measure the health of a company’s... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Jan 02 2009, 08:04 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft getting ready to lay off 17% of staff

  The rumor that Microsoft was set to lay off people on January 15th, 2009 is no longer a rumor but a fact. Staff at Microsoft have been informed that the company is readying major layoffs to its... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 31 2008, 09:02 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft planning for pay-per-use PC model

  A recently filed Microsoft Patent shows that Microsoft is planning for a pay-per-use PC model. The patent is titled as Metered Pay-As-You-Go Computing Experience. The current business model requires... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post:... Posted Dec 31 2008, 08:57 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Four Things Microsoft Got Right in 2008

  Microsoft generated plenty of negative headlines in 2008. We watched as it struck out in its attempts to acquire Yahoo. And Microsoft-haters grew smug when the confusing Seinfeld-Gates commercials... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 29 2008, 04:49 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• New Microsoft store seeks to connect with customers

  In the midst of a holiday shopping season in which online retail sales might fall for the first time, the general manager of Microsoft's online store said sales and traffic are "really... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 29 2008, 04:48 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft advised to lay off over 9,000 employees

  The world's top software firm Microsoft has been asked to cut its workforce by 10 per cent, or about 9,100 employees, to tell the market that profits are more important than revenue growth in... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 29 2008, 04:43 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Rumors of Upcoming Microsoft Cut-Backs

  Rumors. Microsoft layoff and cut-backs and Reduction In Force rumors. That's all I have for you. Rumors and second-hand speculation and the comments left by the fine, good-looking folks who... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 22 2008, 05:26 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Another online executive leaves Microsoft

  As another difficult year for Microsoft's online business approaches its close, the company is losing yet another executive on that team -- Brad Goldberg, general manager of Live... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Dec 19 2008, 03:51 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft taps Yahoo exec to lead Web business

  Microsoft on Thursday tapped a former Yahoo search executive to lead its online push, adding to the intrigue surrounding a possible search partnership between the two rivals. Microsoft named Qi... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 05 2008, 03:48 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Team Blog : A new version is coming soon!

  The latest version of the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, MDT 2010, is currently being developed. This new version, which is due to be released shortly after the Windows 7 release, will offer: ·... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Dec 05 2008, 03:46 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft details "Generation 4" data centers

  FrancoisAjenstat of 'Microsoft's Environmental Sustainability Blog' posts about the "Generation 4" data centers : I wanted to share some exciting news from... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Dec 04 2008, 12:42 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• FutureFed-The Microsoft Federal Blog

  Welcome to Microsoft FutureFed Change is upon us, and it’s not just the weather. We’ve all heard the term over the last few months. However, now we truly are on the doorstep of a... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Dec 02 2008, 10:12 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft puts more muscle behind its potential ‘Kumo’ search brand

  After a weekend of “it’s on-again/no it’s not” rumors regarding Microsoft doing some kind of search deal with Yahoo, it’s worth noting the Redmondians are still pushing ahead with their plan to... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Dec 02 2008, 11:05 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Yahoo, Microsoft make gains in search

  Yahoo and Microsoft outperformed the U.S. search industry's 7 percent increase in search results for the month of October, while AOL slipped further behind, according to a ComScore report... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Dec 01 2008, 10:44 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft hires away key search VP from Yahoo

  The rumors were true: Microsoft has hired away from Yahoo Sean Suchter, Vice President of Yahoo’s Search Technology. Microsoft issued on November 20 the following statement, attributable to Satya... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Nov 20 2008, 10:36 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• MS Downloads admins are Battlestar fans?

  A weird Microsoft.com download page was found on the internet today: File Name: Battlestar Galactica - Seasons, Episodes.docx Version: 3 Date Published: 11/17/2008 Language: English Download... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 19 2008, 05:25 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• I’m a PC Online Store launched

  Show your passion for being a PC user, Get lots of “I’m a PC” Gear. Microsoft have partnered with Zazzle, to create a third party online store featuring an array of "I'm a PC"... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 17 2008, 09:25 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• New Microsoft Store Opens Virtual Doors

  New site gives customers a single online destination to shop for and compare products across entire Microsoft lineup. This week consumers are getting a new, easy way to access Microsoft... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 14 2008, 09:32 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft spent nearly $2M lobbying gov't in 3Q

  Microsoft spent nearly $2 million in the third quarter to lobby on issues ranging from cybersecurity to trade measures and patent reform, according to a recent disclosure report. The software... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 11 2008, 09:43 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft confirms Windows 7 sped up for 2009 launch

  Microsoft late Thursday admitted that it was ultimately targeting the public release of Windows 7 for 2009, confirming suspicions of an early release. In a presentation for its Vista Velocity... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 07 2008, 04:50 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp, Windows 7

• Microsoft and Partners to Address Industry Challenges

  Microsoft and Partners to Address Industry Challenges at Inaugural Asia High Tech Industry Summit Industry leaders from across Asia to discuss opportunities and technology solutions to empower... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Nov 05 2008, 09:34 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft: iPhone and Android are no threat

  Windows Mobile has nothing to fear from either the iPhone or Google Android, says Microsoft's John Curran. TechRadar asked the Windows business lead for Microsoft UK how he saw Windows Mobile,... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read... Posted Oct 23 2008, 08:07 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft and Travelport Team to Help Airlines, Travel Industry Suppliers and Travel Agencies Enrich and Personalize the Traveler Experience

  Microsoft and Travelport today announced they are teaming together to develop an integrated set of services targeted for the travel industry to address challenges faced by travelers, suppliers... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Oct 22 2008, 06:48 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Watch out Apple iPhone, Microsoft SideSight may steal your throne

  Apple’s iPhone popularized touch in the mobile marketplace by bringing a sleek, virtually button-less device to the competitive landscape previously focused on incremental change. Now it’s the... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Oct 22 2008, 06:43 AM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp

• Microsoft Statement on Yahoo!

  Microsoft Corp. issued the following statement regarding Yahoo!: “Our position hasn’t changed. Microsoft has no interest in acquiring Yahoo!; there are no discussions between the companies.” ... Continue this aticle on Bink.nu Share this post: Read More... Posted Oct 16 2008, 09:10 PM by Bink.nu Filed under: Microsoft Corp