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Widgets are little boxes on your desktop that allow you to get the most out of your user-experience.

John Wood left a high-flying career at Microsoft in order to fight poverty in the developing world. Now he is in Dubai.

Computer giant teams up with Dubai School of Gov't in bid to improve public governance.

Windows Azure to form central part of Microsoft's platform for cloud computing

Automotive giant Ford and technology titan Microsoft have launched the latest in-car communications and entertainment system, called Sync, with a promise to work together on future technology projects.

The world's largest games show, the Tokyo Game Show, opened on 9th October

Our pick of the best pics from the technology industry this week

Tony Blair called it the "new industrial revolution" while co-founder of CNN Robert Wussler hailed it "the third broadcasting revolution". Now, one burst bubble later, has the public already grown bored with the ‘second coming' of the internet? John Parnell investigates.

Decision could improve market standing as company share prices fall nearly 30% this year

Microsoft is understood to be searching for a general manager to run its operation in Saudi Arabia following speculation in the channel that its current boss is to leave his position.

Microsoft will disclose the first details about the next version of Windows at developer conferences.

Tailor-make the look and feel of Windows to suit your tastes and PC habits.

Companies need to focus on the user experience their kit delivers in order to hit a chord with customers says senior technical editor Jason Saundalkar.

CRM products are notoriously difficult to differentiate in terms of functionality, so ACN's here to help.

Latest version of DirectX package includes GPGPU, tessellation support and improved multi-threading support

The 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit has come to a close with not to a lot to whet our interest.

Can you name five products launched by Microsoft in 2006? Windows 2006? Xbox 2006? None of these rings a bell for me.

Natural language search vendor Powerset has been bought by Microsoft

As Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft, we present this retrospective of his ties to the region

Microsoft's relentless pursuit of the world's number two internet search provider, Yahoo!, gathered fresh pace last month.

This month we show you how to easily create a handy password reset disk in Windows Vista. Get on your machine and let's get started folks.

Next version of Windows to include multi-touch interface, Gates and Ballmer reveal

Software giant Microsoft branded existing hardware-based systems as out-of-date, while re-iterating its pledge to reach 100 million users within the next three years for its unified communication platform

Windows XP to be available on low-cost laptop to meet demands of emerging markets

Team from American University of Sharjah wins Gulf heat of Microsoft's Imagine Cup for pollution mapping app

Latest service pack for Windows XP, SP3, will prevent users from uninstalling Internet Explorer version 7

Microsoft has walked away from a Yahoo! deal for now, while the iPhone steps closer to official presence in the region

Microsoft and local authorities raid two Ajman resellers, pirate software and PCs confiscated

Deal reported with Pegatron Technology to supply onboard Blu-ray drives for Xbox from third quarter 2008

Oil & Gas executives hosted in Abu Dhabi for first Microsoft energy vertical event

Personalised news and entertainment in French for Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria

Things are heating up in the virtualisation market, as Microsoft makes its move and VMWare stands ready.

$425 laptop features 30GB hard drive, Windows XP Home and broadband compatibility

A number of different consumer-aimed platforms exist on the market today, so if you want to know what they're made of read on as Windows explains all.

Yahoo! to trial Google's AdSense software to strengthen position in online advertising market

Yahoo! won't sell to anyone for anything less than full value, warns CEO Jerry Yang

Over 600 attendees at Dubai event to discuss Microsoft's business productivity infrastructure platform

Windows 7 may be available earlier than expected according to Microsoft chairman; Windows XP to stay available later than planned

Regional SharePoint conference gives customers and partners platform to share best practices and solutions with collaboration suite

Jordanian software developer wins international recognition through the People's Choice Award presented for its EduWare elearning platform

Users report failed installations, device driver incompatibilities, endless rebooting

The humble keyboard has evolved into one of the most used peripherals for playing games on the PC. Windows checks out three of the newest gaming models...

It's not just about comfort, it's about serious immersion.

Microsoft's massive, delayed OS update finally available for download

Batelco becomes first early adopter of latest version of Microsoft's server operating system

The results are in - after much deliberation over many nominations of the highest calibre, itp.net presents it list of the ten most exceptional IT companies in the Middle East

Four critical updates to all current versions of MS Office due on Tuesday

Silicon Valley tech giant Google is vying to become the main growth platform for entrepreneurs in the Middle East. The firm's CIO Douglas Merrill tells Andrew White why the future of technology will be driven by 'search', and why a successful Arabic translation tool could help to bring East and West closer together.

Voice recognition in healthcare might have been unspeakable a decade ago, but advances in technology have made manual transcribing a thing of the past for many physicians. Medical Times investigates the systems that everyone is talking about.

Cost for boxed copies of Vista Home Basic slashed in half

Next version of Microsoft's browser to be made available for beta testing by end of June

Microsoft has pushed forward with the release of their update for Windows Vista, despite it disabling anti-virus software

Microsoft SkyDrive goes live with 5GB of online storage

Microsoft may introduce add-on Blu-ray player to replace HD DVD

Microsoft transfers Jordan's School Technology Innovation Centre to Ministry of Education

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 with manufacturers now; due for download release in mid-March

Regulatory constraints and a potentially difficult merger present challenges for Microsoft say analysts

Columbus IT deploys Microsoft Dynamics NAV to improve processes

Microsoft makes $44.6 billion offer for web portal Yahoo!

Another week, another senior IT figure in the region and yet another round of announcements about investment into the region. However, as usual, Bill Gates seem to get it just a little more right than his closest competitors

IDC report shows strength of software sector in driving IT industry job creation and partner revenues

Microsoft teams up with Dubai Cares and other groups to boost development in region.

Microsoft chairman outlines the second digital decade, and the opportunities in Dubai

An exclusive interview with Microsoft founder Bill Gates, on his first ever visit to the UAE.

EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft founder Bill Gates is set to reveal his thoughts on how technology will advance over the next 30 years, in an exclusive interview to be published in Arabian Business this Sunday.

European Commission announces two new anti-trust investigations into Microsoft

The Arab world holds huge potential for the information technology industry and Microsoft's competitors refuse to be left behind, says Arabian Business's Claire Ferris-Lay.

Digital data is outstripping storage capacity and complex systems are failing to adapt under the strain as storage demands grow faster than IT budgets. The good news is that easy-to-use IP-based networked storage with built-in data protection and management capabilities promises to bridge the budget gap.

Common error messages and pop-ups explained and removed.

Long-awaited sci-fi RPG from Bioware on sale in Middle East

Rodney Fitch, founder of one of the world's leading design firms, injects his philosophy into the region.

Software giant tightens ties with Facebook in a deal valuing the fast-growing social network site at $15 billion.

KFH is deploying Eastern Network's SWIFT integration method to migrate its bank-to-bank payment processes

We show you how to keep your digital data out of harm's way...

Software giant reports ‘record' sales of the video game within its first 24 hours.

Windows reveals the top software programs you should be using, whether a student, power geek, mobile professional, office worker or home-based domestic manager...

Microsoft set to revamp enterprise-focused Dynamics but struggles to have its high-end credentials taken seriously.

The European Court has finally upheld the EU's decision on Microsoft's anti-competitive behaviour.

As Wacom attempts to expand its fanbase of designers and artists into the regular consumer space with the recently launched Bamboo, one question springs to mind: does the Bamboo have what it takes to replace the mouse?

GITEX boots up this week but is the Middle East stuck in the wrong lane on the information superhighway?

Microsoft announced yesterday that the first service pack for its Windows Vista operating system won't be available until the first quarter of 2008.

Windows Server 2008 - Microsoft's latest effort on its path to world server domination - is scheduled for release by the end of 2007. But before this the vendor needs to push the system to its limits - hence its invitations to three regional enterprises to run advance pilot projects.

If the Qatari channel sustains its current level of development then it is poised to pass a notable milestone by the close of 2007. Anything constituting low double-digit growth or higher will propel the value of the Qatar market to in excess of US$350m a year. It's little wonder, then, that vendors are taking careful aim at this riveting landscape.

WAN optimisation has become a crucial consideration for IT managers in the struggle to improve application delivery across distributed offices. Barry Mansfield unearths some of the important criteria that IT managers should keep in mind when making the investment.

Speculation in the market suggests the influx of smartphones in the mobile devices space has led to a slowdown in end-user demand for handheld data-centric devices. Vishnu Taimni, product manager handhelds, HP Middle East, gives his view of developments of this nature in the region.

As manufacturing in the Middle East expands, the industry looks to IT vendors to provide integrated software that can give the cutting edge in a competitive market. Brid-Aine Conway reports.

Class action claims Microsoft misled customers on Vista upgrade suitability.

Microsoft is planning to ship its next major version of Windows - known as version "7" - within three years.

Microsoft is to beta launch the first Service Pack (SP1) for Windows Vista next Monday (July 16).

Deputy editor, Cleona Godinho and WinLabs editor, Jason Saundalkar argue whether Microsoft’s latest operating system is worthy of your machine or not.

Microsoft is making changes to its Windows Vista operating system to resolve a complaint from Google.

Seven people have been arrested and more than 200 CDs with pirated software applications confiscated following raids on IT resellers in the UAE.

Microsoft claims it is giving the channel a golden opportunity to increase sales of its recently-launched Office 2007 software by launching a programme that makes it straightforward for new PC buyers to purchase the products.

Sun Rose Computer comes to agreement with Microsoft after raid uncovered illegal software.

Microsoft’s new stealth service, known as Netdocs, is set to be one of its showcase .Net building blocks, but company officials steadfastly refuse to discuss it publicly.

Bill Gates saw his company lose over 10% of its value on Friday after it lowered sales and profits expectations for the second quarter of 2001.

In an exclusive interview, Windows User talks to Akhtar M. Zaidi, CEO, Zain Group, a man who believes he can banish software piracy, worldwide, within 12 months.

MS still mum on shipping dates for other Server 2000 products.

The open-source operating system is becoming ever more popular, but is the region ready.