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Wipro to Deliver Global Legal Process Outsourcing for Microsoft

June 17, 2010

Wipro Technologies announced that its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) division has partnered with Microsoft Corporation to provide global Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) for Microsoft’s Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio. Wipro and Microsoft continue to jointly develop improved domain expertise, processes and case management and work allocation tools to further streamline IP processes. […]

Security Update for 17 Year Old Windows Bug!

February 7, 2010

Google security researcher discovered an ancient bug in Windows, which involves a utility that allows newer versions of Windows to run very old programs and exploit this utility in Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and 2008 as well as Windows Vista and Windows 7. This bug dates from the DOS era! This bug will be patched by Microsoft in its February security update for Windows. The update also tackles bugs in Office XP, Office 2003 and Office 2004 for Apple Macintosh machines. […]

Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 – The Next Gen Microsoft IPTV Platform

January 8, 2010

Microsoft Mediaroom 2.0 is the next generation IPTV platform will help TV service operators to offer content and services from television and the Internet across multiple screens, including Windows 7 PCs, TV and mobile phone. The Mediaroom software supports whole-home digital video recording (DVR), on-demand capabilities, interactive applications and access to both operator-hosted content and Internet TV. Mediaroom 2.0 will be made available for testing in February 2010. […]

Windows 7 in India, Price is Rs 5,899 for Home Basic and Rs 11,799 for Ultimate

October 23, 2009

Microsoft has announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes. A basic home version of Windows 7, available only in emerging countries such as India, Windows 7 Home Basic is priced at Rs 5,899 excluding taxes. Windows 7 Home Premium is Rs 6799, Windows 7 Professional is Rs 11199 and Windows 7 Ultimate is Rs 11799. […]

Free Anti-Virus Software for Windows – Microsoft Security Essentials

October 3, 2009

Microsoft has released its new Security Essentials software that offers real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and other malicious programs. It’s also FREE. Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. […]

Court Orders Microsoft to Stop Selling Micrsoft Word in US

August 13, 2009

A US judge has ordered Microsoft to stop selling Microsoft Word application in the USA in 60 days after finding that the software contains technology that violates a patent held by a third party. I4i, a Toronto-based software maker, has been battling Microsoft over an obscure patent related to XML or Extensible Markup Language. […]

Windows Mobile App Store Open to Developers

July 28, 2009

Microsoft Windows Marketplace for Mobile Application Store is now open to software developers. Registered developers can upload applications to Windows Marketplace and will have to get certified. Software developers can include their own marketing materials with their applications and will be able to earn money on sales. People buying software on the site will be able to download applications to their PCs or mobile phones, use a variety of payment options, and enjoy a money back guarantee. […]

Microsoft Office 2010 Web Applications – Free Online Office Productivity Suites

July 16, 2009

Microsoft has released the technical preview version of Microsoft Office 2010), the successor of Office 2007. Microsoft Office Web Applications are the online companion to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote applications, which allow you to access documents from anywhere from the Windows Live. The Office Web allows you to even simultaneously share and work on documents with others online. You can view and share documents across PCs, mobile phones, and the Web, create new documents, and do basic editing using the familiar Office interface. […]

Microsoft Security Essentials – Protects from Viruses, Spyware and Rootkits

June 23, 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials Beta provide you high-quality protection against viruses and spyware, including Trojans, worms and other malicious software, at no costs.

Microsoft Security Essentials is easy to install and easy to use. Updates and upgrades are automatic, so there’s no need to worry about having the latest protection.

Security Essentials runs quietly in the background without using much system resources, only alerting you if there’s something you need to do. […]

Silverlight 2 – Cross Browser Plugin for Rich Internet Applications

October 14, 2008

Microsoft Silverlight is a cross platform, cross browser and cross device plug-in to build rich media experiences and rich internet applications. It significantly reduces development and deployment costs and provides enhanced Web audio and video streaming and playback. Silverlight is similar to (and in some way competitor to) Adobe AIR and Google Gear. […]