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Microsoft to offer free security in 2009

'Morro' to protect Windows users from malware including viruses, spyware, rootkits and trojans

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Widget this!

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

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Game over

Melissa Sleiman gets misty-eyed for her childhood in front of the latest Xbox.

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From software to saving lives

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

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Microsoft and LG enter mobile collaboration

Companies join forces for mobile R&D, marketing, applications and services

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Microsoft signs deal to aid Gulf gov't officials

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

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Looking back

Jason Saundalkar looks back over 2008 and homes in on the technology releases that caught his eye

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Microsoft launches into the cloud with Azure

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

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Windows Vista SP2 gets beta launch

Second service pack for Windows Vista due for release to beta testers on Wednesday

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Technology in Sync

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.

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Mindware branding

Mindware is showcasing the latest solutions from international brands such as Intel, Microsoft and Cheetah Systems at GITEX Technology Week.

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Tokyo Games Show 2008

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

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Bill Gates signs up for Qatar conference

Microsoft founder announced as the keynote speaker at information technology event in Doha

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Tech week in pictures: 5th October

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

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Microsoft takes action against scareware

Files lawsuits against companies that market the product ‘Registry Cleaner XP’

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Blowing bubbles

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.

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Windows 7 alpha released next month

Developers to receive 'pre-beta' code for Windows 7 at end of October

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Microsoft to spend $40 billion to buy back shares

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

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Microsoft announces new tracking innovation

BlueTrack surpasses optical and laser mice in performance and convenience

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Change afoot at Microsoft Saudi Arabia

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.

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Windows in the clouds

Microsoft has promised to reveal details of its new operating system, but after the debacle with Vista, should we be excited?

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Windows 7 details revealed in October

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

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Tech week in pictures: 17th August 2008

Our pick of the best technology news in pictures from the week up to 17th August.

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Under the skin of Windows

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

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Microsoft working on Windows successor

Midori operating system being built from ground up for cloud computing era

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Delivering an experience

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.

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Report: Web address attacks have commenced

Net security groups say that several small-scale attacks exploiting the DNS flaw are already happening.

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The deal closer

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

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Kevin Johnson signed as new Juniper CEO

Microsoft veteran Kevin Johnson to take on CEO role at Juniper as MS restructures online and Windows group

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DirectX 11 unwrapped

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

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Yahoo! surrenders to Carl Icahn

Yahoo! gives investor Carl Icahn seat on the board in return for end to proxy battle; sell off still not ruled out

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E3 2008 rundown

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

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No price cut for Xbox 360 in Middle East

Price cut and new 60GB Xbox model only for North American market says Microsoft

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Winning the war for talent

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

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Microsoft Office Subscription Service launched

Combines Microsoft Office with Windows Live OneCare

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Microsoft acquires Powerset search engine

Natural language search vendor Powerset has been bought by Microsoft

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Bill Gates steps down at Microsoft

Bill Gates moves away from day-to-day running of Microsoft on Friday

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Bill Gates in the Middle East

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

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Microsoft to support Windows XP til 2014

Microsoft will continue to provide customer support for Windows XP for six years after sales of the OS cease

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Yahoo! execs cower

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

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Firefox 3 aims for world record

Mozilla is hoping to set a new world record for the most downloads in 24 hours when it releases the final version of Firefox 3.0. The firm hopes to hit 1.6 million downloads in one day.

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Keep your word

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.

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Microsoft warns of security threat for Apple Safari browser users

Security vulnerability for users of Safari for Windows Browser could result in unauthorised download and execution of files

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Microsoft demos touch for Windows 7

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

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Microsoft shows support for popular formats

PDF and ODF file formats to be supported by Office 2007 with launch of Office SP2 in 2009

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Microsoft slams hardware-based unified communications

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

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Microsoft shows off new TouchWall interface

Vertical TouchWall device gives glimpse of future of interactive displays

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One Laptop Per Child initiative to offer Windows XP option

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

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Xbox 360 hits nineteen million units worldwide

Microsoft claims that ten million units shipped in US signals early success in next gen console war

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AUS team wins regional Imagine Cup

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

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Microsoft appeals against EU fine

Microsoft launches appeal against 899m euro fine from European Commission

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Microsoft warns of IE 7 lock in XP SP3

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

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Paint it green

Energy efficient hardware is one step forward for the IT industry, but there is a lot more to be done to be truly green

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Goodbye Microsoft Yahoo!, hello local iPhone

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

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Microsoft to hold Imagine Cup regional finals

Teams of university students to compete to show technological innovation to create green solutions

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Resellers caught with pirated software in Ajman

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

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Microsoft walks away from Yahoo! deal

Takeover bid for Yahoo! dropped despite last minute negotiations to increase value of offer

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Blu-ray Xbox 360 consoles by year end

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

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Microsoft delays XP SP3 again

Service pack delayed due to compatibility issues with Dynamics retail system

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Microsoft hosts MEA Global Energy Forum

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

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Microsoft Yahoo! bid to go hostile say analysts

Wall Street analysts expect Microsoft to launch takeover fight for Yahoo! rather than drop deal

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MSN gains new Maghreb portal

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

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Yahoo! profits triple in Q1, but no new bid expected from Microsoft

Yahoo! triples Q1 profits, but analysts and Microsoft say takeover bid remains the same

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Virtualise this

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

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KSA revealed

Strong growth, aggressive business attitudes, limited budgets and a focus on disaster recovery - just some of the key findings as ACN reveals the results of its Saudi IT survey.

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World's cheapest laptop launched in India

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

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Norwegians march in protest of OOXML standardisation

60 software experts take to the streets following Microsoft's alleged underhand tactics

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Platform power

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.

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Danat soft launches shopping portal

Logta.com to update shoppers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia on latest deals and offers

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Yahoo! signs advertising deal with Google

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

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Dubai Mirage win Middle East heats of CGS

Video games team Dubai Mirage through to Pan-Asia finals of Championship Gaming Series 2008

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Yahoo! says no to Microsoft again

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

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Reality bytes

Some big names in technology land celebrated April Fool's Day earlier this month by playing some quality tricks on global netizens.

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Microsoft begins SharePoint Conference 2008

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

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Microsoft's Yahoo! bid looks risky

Microsoft look set for a hostile takeover of Yahoo! but does the deal represent real value for Redmond?

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Windows 7 may ship next year says Gates

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

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Microsoft’s Office format wins standardisation amid suspicions of foul play

Office Open XML documents finally get approval from the ISO following accusations of fraud, bribery

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Microsoft set for SharePoint Conference

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

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Firefox continues to gain ground on IE

Survey shows Firefox took 10% of Internet Explorer's market share in 2007

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ITG wins People's Choice in Microsoft's Ingenuity Point competition

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

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Next Windows OS due in 2010

Microsoft staffer confirms to Softpedia that Windows 7 is due for 2010

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Serious issues with Vista Service Pack 1 continue

Users report failed installations, device driver incompatibilities, endless rebooting

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Get in the game

If you're interested in playing like a professional or you just want to be better immersed by the game you're playing, read on as WINDOWS talks gaming gear...

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Game-winning keyboards

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...

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Steering wheels and pedals

A wheel and pedal set is the best way to truly experience driving simulations. Here are our current tarmac-munching favourites...

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Funky furniture

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

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A WGC winner recommends…

We spoke to Spammah, the Quake victor in the first Windows Gaming Championship (in 2006) about which kit he and his gaming pals use to annihilate the competition.

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Vista Service Pack 1 released

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

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Oman reseller jailed for software piracy

Reseller sentenced to six months in prison and ordered to pay two thousand riyal compensation for IPR offences

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Batelco first to deploy Windows Server 2008

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

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Playing monopoly

This month the business headlines appear to be focused on political investigations into various allegations of attempted monopolies or lack of transparency in financial acquisitions.

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The itp.net Top 100 - the Top Ten

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

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Microsoft announce regional price cut for Xbox 360

Full games console gets new estimated retail price of AED 1,150

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Microsoft readies Office for Patch Tuesday

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

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Microsoft considering Blu-Ray drive for 360

Xbox developers in talks with Sony over adding Blu-Ray technology to Microsoft console

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Lost in translation

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.

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New and improved

ACN looks at some of the biggest hitters in the software market that will influence enterprises for the years to come.

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Look who's talking

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.

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Microsoft muscles in on mobile Web software

Microsoft's Silverlight platform to compete with Adobe's Flash Lite

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Microsoft Vista price cut extends to Gulf nations

Cost for boxed copies of Vista Home Basic slashed in half

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Sitting fit

The problems that can come from sitting at a PC all day - such as the onset of repetitive strain injury (RSI) - are not to be sniffed at. WINDOWS explains how you can surf, type and search the web pain-free.

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Internet Explorer 8 beta by summer

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

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HCT takes the plunge with Windows Server 2008

Dubai Higher College of Technology running pilot deployment of Microsoft's new server operating system

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Vista Service Pack 1 has incompatibility issues

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

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Microsoft drops HD-DVD for Xbox 360

Microsoft stops production of add-on HD DVD drives for Xbox, support still available

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Microsoft 's net storage service takes off

Microsoft SkyDrive goes live with 5GB of online storage

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InnoKAT climbs Microsoft partner ladder

InnoKAT gets Microsoft gold partner status

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Xbox 360 Blu-ray rumours resurface

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

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It’s playtime

DirectX 10 game titles look fantastic and are truly the future of gaming, so you're interested in jumping on-board, read on as Windows explains all about your mid-range GPU choices...

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Jordanian Education Ministry takes over STIC

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

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Yahoo! rejects Microsoft offer

Yahoo! turns down Microsoft buy out stating offer price undervalues the company

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Vista & Server 2008 SP1 due soon

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

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How much will Microsoft pay to stay in the game?

The trouble with Microsoft's bid for Yahoo could prove critical for the future face of online business.

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Microsoft faces difficult task in Yahoo! bid

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

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A man on a whole new mission

Despite all that Bill Gates has accomplished, it appears that he is about to embark on an entirely new adventure.

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Emaar Industries & Investments completes ERP roll out

Columbus IT deploys Microsoft Dynamics NAV to improve processes

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Microsoft goes to war - $44bn hostile bid for Yahoo

Microsoft launches bid for Yahoo in battle for internet dominance with Google.

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Microsoft makes offer for Yahoo!

Microsoft makes $44.6 billion offer for web portal Yahoo!

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Go green

Inspired by Gore? Want to do more? Read on to learn how to compute in an environmentally friendly way.

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IT leaders offer a helping hand

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

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Dubai School of Government launches web portal for governments

DSG portal, developed with Microsoft, will enable collaboration and communication on government best practices

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Microsoft 'ecosystem' worth $7.9 billion in Middle East says IDC

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

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Microsoft pledges $235mn to region

Investment brings firm's total 10-year contribution to regional education initiative to $500mn.

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Gates unveils regional economic, social initiatives

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

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Gates announces new development initiatives for Middle East

New initiatives on economic and social development announced by Microsoft chairman and Government Leaders Forum

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Gates speaks to UAE IT business leaders

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

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Digital revolution just getting started - Gates

EXCLUSIVE: Advances in next decade will far exceed last 30 years, Microsoft founder says.

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The Bill Gates interview

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

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Microsoft gathers government leaders for forum

Microsoft Government Leaders Forum begins tomorrow in Abu Dhabi; Bill Gates to present keynote address

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The Bill Gates Interview

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.

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Microsoft issues Excel bug warning

Microsoft Office Excel users may be at risk from security vulnerability

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European Commission to investigate Microsoft again

European Commission announces two new anti-trust investigations into Microsoft

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Your CES click list

After hundreds of gadget unveilings and technical demonstrations galore, CES 2008 last week closed its doors for another year. Windows Middle East explains what was hot and which links you should click to learn more

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What took you so long Bill?

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.

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Government of Oman opens Innovation Centre

Joint project with Microsoft will bring benefits of technology to government departments in the Sultanate

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Reducing storage complexity

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.

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Microsoft releases service pack for Office

Microsoft releases Office 2007 service pack to improve stability and performance

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Say what?

Common error messages and pop-ups explained and removed.

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Lifestyle of a champion

Dubai Lifestyle City has scored an ace in its partnership with IMG Academy, further boosting its bid to produce future sports icons such as Maria Sharapova who flew in just for the event.

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Mass Effect hits shelves today

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

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Microsoft helps parents just say no

Xbox 360 Family Timer will allow parents to control the amount of time children play

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Retail revolution

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

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Taking responsibility

Is corporate social responsibility this season's fashion statement or just a cynical PR opportunity?

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Microsoft takes stake in Facebook

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

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Software solutions

Making the life of the interior designer that little bit easier. CID looks at the latest design software packages.

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Kuwait Finance House deploys SWIFT network

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

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Microsoft launches unified communications software

Microsoft fulfilled its promise of entering the unified communications space with the global launch of Office Communications Server 2007 yesterday

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Mirror image

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

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Linked up

Link Development's operations are helping governments and businesses stay connected in technological age.

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Microsoft hails Halo 3 a success

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

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Microsoft eyes Facebook stake

Software giant's rumoured interest in stake raises value of Facebook as high as $10 billion.

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Apps for you 2007

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

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Make your point

A walk through Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 shows how its new additions can make creating presentations easier.

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A 'dynamic' future

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

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Bill Gates to come to the UAE

Microsoft chairman to deliver keynote speech at software giant's next Government Leaders Forum Arabia.

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Can the EU make sense of Windows?

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

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European Court upholds ruling against Microsoft

European Court decides that fine and remedies against Microsoft stand.

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Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet

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?

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Volicon shows observer updates at IBC

Video archiving and streaming specialists, Volicon will show four new productivity modules for its Observer 4.0 video monitoring system at this year's IBC.

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Life in the slow lane

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

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Microsoft to put focus on GITEX Shopper

Whilst not occupying a stand this year, software giant Microsoft will still be present in a big way at this year's GITEX.

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What's in a service pack?

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

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Microsoft delays release of Windows Server 2008

Software giant Microsoft pushes back the release to manufacturing of its next server operating system.

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Invitation only

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.

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Alliance of titans: Microsoft goes to China

Guanxi: Microsoft, China and Bill Gates' plan to Win the Road Ahead.

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Qatar on target

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.

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Call of the wireless

Aruba is geared up for strong growth in the region - including doubling revenues and increasing staff strength - as enterprises turn to wireless technology to provide access to the workforce.

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Need for speed

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.

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Jordan's MoICT extends Microsoft pact

The Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (MoICT) in Jordan has renewed a strategic partnership agreement with Microsoft.

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Handling changes

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.

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Access everywhere business anywhere

With intellectual capital flowing through messaging systems and an increasingly mobile workforce, enterprises face significant challenges surrounding data access, operational efficiency, security, and data protection. Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 can address these concerns.

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The dream factory

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.

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Take charge

One major advantage desktop replacements hold over desktop PCs is the fact that they are portable. However, owing to their big LCD-screens and fast processors, their battery life isn't always amazing. So here's how to squeeze more life out of them, at no additional cost...

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Microsoft facing 'Vista Capable' lawsuit

Class action claims Microsoft misled customers on Vista upgrade suitability.

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Mideast to benefit from Microsoft bust

Microsoft busts major software counterfeiting ring in China that shipped pirated products into ME.

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Microsoft prepares 'Windows 7'

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

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Vista's growing pains leave room for XP

David Daoud ran into trouble when he started using Vista, the new version of Windows that Microsoft Corp. and PC makers have spent millions of dollars advertising since it came out six months ago.

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Microsoft to beta launch Vista SP1

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

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Xbox repairs to cost Microsoft US$1bn

Microsoft has said it will take a more than US$1 billion pre-tax charge after suffering quality problems with its Xbox 360 console.

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Vista the debate

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

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360 hits Saudi Arabia

Microsoft yesterday officially launched its popular Xbox 360 video gaming console in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Microsoft changes Vista after Google complaint

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

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Pirates of the Middle East

Microsoft is stepping up its game in the battle against software piracy, says Andrew Seymour.

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Arrests made as UAE resellers caught red-handed

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

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Lighting the way

Qatar is investing heavily in its IT infrastructure, with energy and education at the forefront of its redevelopment.

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Microsoft on a mission

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.

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Fortinet joins Microsoft’s virus alliance

Fortinet has joined the Microsoft Virus Information Alliance (VIA), a centralised resource for internet users seeking information about the latest virus threats affecting Microsoft technology.

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UAE store settles piracy case

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

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Microsoft breakup: Is Bush the saviour that Gates wanted?

While a Republican President might be good for business, George W Bush might not be able to offer Microsoft the lifeline it had hoped for.

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Netdocs: Microsoft's next big secret?

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.

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Microsoft adds ERP to product mix

Microsoft is buying Great Plains Software Inc. for $1.1 billion as part of an effort to bolster its back-office products for small and midsize businesses.

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Microsoft stock tanks on earnings warning

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.

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IT heavy hitters to collaborate on e-business software

Some of the heavyweights of the IT world have formed a non-profit e-business think tank to ensure better back-end software interoperability.

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The man who can save Microsoft $2 Billion

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.

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Microsoft develops wireless server

Microsoft has announced the next step in its .Net range with the development of the Mobile Information Server 2000, to link enterprise applications with mobile devices

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Microsoft pledges SQL Server 2000 by the end of September

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

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Security holes found in Outlook

Microsoft has run into security problems with its software this summer, issuing no less than five security bulletins in July.

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Linux gains ground on the server platform

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

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