According to officials testifying at a Senate hearing this week, targeted cyber crime threats are a growing concern of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

SQL Azure Users Can Monitor Security with New Service

Microsoft provided details of a new service that helps SQL Azure users monitor the security of databases residing in Microsoft's cloud.

Microsoft Releases Free PST Capture Tool

Microsoft released a new free tool that helps IT pros find those elusive .PST files that Exchange creates.

'Office 15' Gets Limited Technical Preview

Microsoft's next-generation productivity suite has reached the technical preview stage, with a public beta test version slated for release by summer.

Dell Unveils 200-VM Server for Private Clouds

Dell added to its partnership with Microsoft (and VMware) on "private cloud" technologies by announcing a new hardware product designed to host as many as 200 virtual machines.

SQL Server 2012 'Launch Event' Happening on March 7

Microsoft indicated today that SQL Server 2012 is nearing product release.

Microsoft Reports Positive 2Q Results, Except for Windows

Microsoft's financials stayed positive during its fiscal second-quarter, based on earnings results published today.

Windows 8 Secure Boot Controversy Refuses To Die

A "secure boot" feature that Microsoft will require of computer makers with Windows 8 continues to draw controversy.

Microsoft Talks 'Private Cloud' as System Center 2012 Hits RC Status

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the availability of all eight System Center 2012 solutions as release candidates available for testing.

Microsoft Details New Windows File System Coming to Windows Server 8

Microsoft has outlined details of its next-generation file system, which will make its debut in Windows Server 8.

Microsoft Looks Back at 10 Years of Trustworthy Computing

In celebration of Bill Gates' Trustworthy Computing's (TwC) decade of operation, Microsoft released a retrospective of the company's quality assurance strategy.

Microsoft Bracing for Decline in PC Sales

Microsoft officials said sales of PCs may have fallen more drastically than analyst predictions and that the decline will continue in the coming quarters.

7 Fixes in January's Security Update

As expected, Microsoft released seven security bulletins for this month.

Microsoft: Windows 8 Will Have Storage Virtualization Benefits

Microsoft revealed that Windows 8 will have a sophisticated "storage spaces" feature that works with NTFS.

Windows 8 on x86 Tablets Rumored for This Summer

Rumors have Acer, Lenovo planning tablets running Windows 8 on Intel's x86 "Clover Trail" system-on-chip silicon, which may be available as early as June.

Microsoft Previews 7 Fixes for First Security Patch of 2012

January's Security Update from Microsoft will feature six fixes for Windows and one fix for Microsoft developer tools, according to the company's advance notice.

Microsoft Internet Explorer Updates To Be Automated

Microsoft will start silent updates of users' Internet Explorer browsers next month.

Gartner: Microsoft Facing 'Disruptive' Competition From Apple and Google

Microsoft's growth spurt peaked about a decade ago, says the analyst firm, and they add that the company faces potentially "disruptive" competition, mostly from Apple and Google.

Microsoft's December Security Patch Laden with 13 Bulletins

December's security update comes with 13 bulletins fixing a range of Microsoft products. The good news? Only three are rated critical.

Microsoft In Development on BizTalk Server 2010 R2

Microsoft said it plans release an update to BizTalk Server 2010 sometime after the release of Windows 8.