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Microsoft Declares Quarterly Dividend

Dividend of $0.13 per share payable in June.

Microsoft Announces Initiative to Help Prepare U.S. Veterans for Jobs

Elevate America’s Veterans Initiative to provide technology skills, other resources to veterans and their spouses.

I-O Data Signs Linux Software Patent Agreement With Microsoft

I-O Data customers will receive patent covenants for their use of devices running Linux and related open source software.

Microsoft and Microsoft Health Users Group Announce 2010 Winners

Awards recognize customers and partners improving health through Microsoft technology.

Microsoft Outlines Progress Toward a Safer, More Trusted Internet

Company makes U-Prove technology widely available to enable identity with privacy and announces release of Forefront Identity Manager 2010.

Microsoft Helps U.K. Retailer With Online Technology Makeover to Drive More Rapid Growth

Shop Direct Group improves employee efficiency, reduces costs with Windows 7 operating system upgrade.

New Microsoft Health Solution Connects Hospitals With Patients and Referring Physicians to Improve Coordination of Care

Lets hospitals exchange electronic patient health information with patients and referring doctors.

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Chuck Thacker Attains Computing’s Peak

Chuck Thacker, a pioneer in computer science and a technical fellow with Microsoft Research, has been named winner of the 2009 A.M. Turing Award, the most prestigious honor in computing.

Technology Skills Training Initiative Aims to Elevate America’s Veterans

Microsoft today launched the Elevate America’s Veterans Initiative to provide technology skills and other resources to veterans and their spouses.

New Tool Creates Arabic Script From Roman Alphabet Keyboards

Microsoft Maren helps Arabic speakers communicate using a completely different writing system.

Computing, Naturally

Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie sees technologies converging to transform how humans and computers work together.

Connected Healthcare on Display at HIMSS10

Microsoft and industry partners will showcase solutions that help providers and patients simplify care, integrate vital data and visualize treatment options.

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Report: IE 8 Leads in Malware Protection

A Microsoft-funded report found that IE 8 outperformed four other browsers in protecting against socially engineered malware.

Microsoft To Rally Partners to the Cloud

Microsoft's highest ranking partner executive on Wednesday plans to outline the company's cloud vision for partners.

Google Buys Office Solution Provider DocVerse

Google took a step toward helping Microsoft Office users collaborate better over the Web by acquiring DocVerse on Friday.

Microsoft To Release 2010 Products Starting April

Microsoft plans to release many of its 2010-branded products -- including Office 2010 -- to manufacturers next month.

Microsoft To Discontinue Essential Business Server

Microsoft will discontinue development of its midmarket-focused Windows Essential Business Server (EBS), the company said Friday.

Ballmer Says Microsoft Is Betting Its Business on the Cloud

In his strongest public statement to date, CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft is "all in" when it comes to the cloud.

Light Patch Slate Expected on Tuesday

Microsoft is projecting just two "important" fixes in its upcoming security update for March.

Industry Coalition Plans Interoperability Program

The Initiative for Open Authentication used its annual meeting at the RSA Conference to discuss plans for an interop certification program.

Microsoft To Offer Opalis Management Solution

Microsoft soon will offer the Opalis solution to server management licensees, the company announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft: IE 8-Friendly Sites on the Rise

Microsoft cited progress on IE 8 use on Tuesday, suggesting that more Web developers are trusting the user experience with its newest browser.

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