CTP of database server product is available for download.
Xignite Inc., a provider of component-based financial services software, this month will roll out a hosted offering that will let corporate developers build and share composite .NET-based Web services.
A public beta of Microsoft's solution for developing rich Internet applications is expected soon.
A beta version conversion tool, starting with Microsoft Word, is expected at the end of June.
Most IT professionals have concerns about Windows Vista, a survey found, and many are considering using other operating systems rather than migrate to Microsoft's newest OS.
Several key executives step up as head of Web initiatives departs.
Upcoming framework to add URL routing improvements, blogger said.
Redmond picks up a company and unveils a new SDK for Windows Live development.
E-mails suggest that Microsoft execs had concerns about labeling plans for Vista versions.
Respondents said they are using a mixture of open source and proprietary solutions.
Yahoo seeks to duck Microsoft's acquisition bid by offering a "more than 20 percent" stake to News Corp., according to press account.
Batch of security fixes is the biggest seen in a year's time.
Keynote speech describes vision for Microsoft Office as a development platform.
Redmond suggests online banking might find uses for its Rich Internet Application development platform.
Microsoft's Chairman favorably comments on Yahoo's technological approach in the wake of an acquisition rebuff.
IT pros voice complaints, and Redmond reschedules release date.
Outsourcing firm initiates new service to support startups and others needing software engineering expertise.
A grab bag of 12 security fixes will be expected on Patch Tuesday.
Big Blue lays out a strategy for integrating its $5 billion BI acquisition.
Security firm provides video of a proof-of-concept flaw in Microsoft's IGMP networking protocol. But Microsoft says conditions for exploitation -- as well as a fix -- keep it from doing damage in the wild.