Redmond changed course due to "Interoperability Principles," according Microsoft blogger.
Microsoft rolled out new software-as-a-service betas, while Google added to its Apps offerings.
Cost reductions will coincide with SP1 retail availability.
Web applications top the list of security problems for IT, study says.
APIs will support new VMsafe security solutions for virtual machines.
Microsoft official suggested Vista Capable was associated with helping Intel's quarterly earnings.
Hosted application betas released as part of Microsoft Online Services.
Blogger suggests Redmond is poised to move on its Software Plus Services strategy with construction of datacenters.
Solution is designed to facilitate file encryption on laptops.
IT pros were stumped by end-of-February glitch.
Solution is designed to align security best practices with enterprise policies.
The company's "Vista Capable" standard appears to have been partially influenced by decision to help Intel sell components with lower graphic capabilities.
Service lets application providers incorporate business services and legacy resources with their hosted apps.
Engineering team cites marked performance improvements over the last version.
Virtualization shines in glitzy launch.
AMD, the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based CPU chipmaker, announced its collaboration efforts with Microsoft leading up to Microsoft's big launch yesterday.
EU cites overpricing for "interface documentation" on work group servers.
Redmond officially rolls out Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 in Los Angeles event.
New version adds additional functionality to an easy-to-use open source database.
Service pack will indicate exploits and encourage Vista activation.