August 2005 - Stories

August 31, 2005

Microsoft Completes Acquisition of FrontBridge Technologies

Expands messaging and collaboration offerings to include fully managed services while maintaining support for multiple e-mail platforms.

August 30, 2005

Microsoft’s Public Policy Goals: Help Foster Growth and Innovation

Q&A: Microsoft Managing Director of Federal Government Affairs Jack Krumholtz discusses Microsoft’s top legislative issues – free trade, spyware, cybersecurity, patent reform and research – when the U.S. Congress returns from its recess, and how they affect economic growth and innovation worldwide.

August 30, 2005

Microsoft Acquires Teleo, Innovative VoIP Technology Company

Deal expected to augment Microsoft’s investments in voice over Internet protocol technology, opens opportunities to bring additional powerful customer solutions to MSN Messenger and other MSN services.

August 30, 2005

Valve Names Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition the Preferred Development Environment for “Half-Life 2” Modifications

Team Dystopia demonstrates modifications for “Half-Life 2” created with the Source SDK and Visual C++ at Tech•Ed Australia.

August 30, 2005

New Microsoft Phishing Filter and Games Add-Ins Provide More Tools for MSN Search Toolbar

First phishing filter for any Web search toolbar and easy access to MSN Games offer great options for MSN Search Toolbar users.

August 26, 2005

Microsoft Commends Turkish and Moroccan Authorities and the FBI on the Arrest of the Alleged Authors of the Recent Zotob and Mytob Worms

Company’s Internet Crime Investigations Team supported law-enforcement investigation.

August 25, 2005

Microsoft and Partners Bring Presence to Business Process Applications

BrightWork, K2.net, Meridio, OSIsoft, Siebel Systems and Singularity see integrated presence as a key feature for next-generation applications.

August 25, 2005

Microsoft Debuts New Features for MSN TV 2 Internet & Media Player

Update features greater capabilities for broadband and dial-up customers.

August 25, 2005

Delivering Real-Time Collaboration for Improved Productivity Is Easier than Ever

Developer controls and new sample code for Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 help partners incorporate presence and real-time collaboration features into business applications.

August 25, 2005

For Small and Midsized Retailers, Microsoft Enhances Integration of its Retail Management System with Great Plains and Small Business Financials

Q&A: The no-charge add-in boosts operational efficiency by improving business agility, financial management and visibility into sales transactions and general ledger information