February 1999 - Stories

February 26, 1999

Gates Addresses WCIT Annual Meeting in Seattle

At the annual meeting of the Washington Council on International Trade in Seattle, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates outlined the steps necessary for global electronic commerce — including “fast track” authority for the President.

February 26, 1999

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Calls on Congress To Give President Authority to Negotiate New World Trade Deals

Deals Critical to Success of Electronic Commerce Around the Globe

February 24, 1999

Compaq, CSC, ISVs and Key Customers Highlight Growing Momentum For Microsoft’s Application Server Technologies

Integrators, Independent Software Vendors and Customers Choose Microsoft’s Application Server Technologies to Develop Successful Products and Solutions in the Enterprise

February 24, 1999

Microsoft and Microsoft Healthcare Users Group Announce Vendors Develop Interoperability Applications for the Health-Care Industry

ActiveX for Healthcare Delivers Application Integration at Dramatically Reduced Cost, Streamlining Patient Care

February 24, 1999

New Global Technologies in Microsoft Office 2000 Drive Deployment In Leading Multinational Companies

Ford Motor Co., Shell Services International to Roll Out Office 2000 In Over 30 Countries Around the World

February 24, 1999

Microsoft Opens New Online Store

Will Enable Users to Easily Obtain Products Online Via Resellers; Starting March 8 Visitors Will Be Eligible to Win $500 Shopping Spree

February 23, 1999

Economic Impact of Software Piracy in Virginia Tops $900 Million

Customer Education Is Key to Offsetting the Problem

February 23, 1999

Microsoft Launches Windows DNA for Manufacturing

Steve Ballmer Unveils Integration Architecture Initiative, Announces Widespread Support From Industry-Leading Developers and Customers

February 23, 1999

Ballmer Announces Windows DNA for Manufacturing

Microsoft President Steve Ballmer introduces a new technical architecture that helps solve the manufacturing puzzle by providing seamless integration for manufacturers.

February 23, 1999

Understanding the Microsoft Windows DNA Architecture

Windows DNA offers a proven blueprint for those who want to build distributed business applications using Internet technologies.