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March 12, 2008

Bill Gates: Testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives

A transcript of remarks by Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates before the Committee on Science and Technology, United States House of Representatives, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2008.

March 12, 2008

“Generation Blend” Helps Companies Bridge Technology Age Gap

Q&A: Rob Salkowitz, author of “Generation Blend”, the latest book in Microsoft’s Executive Leadership Series and series editor Dan Rasmus discuss the emerging demographic currents impacting the workplace and the implications for technology strategies.

March 12, 2008

Bill Gates Asks Congress to Act Now to Maintain U.S. Innovation Lead

In House testimony, Gates urges improvements in country’s math and science education, reform of immigration policies, and increased investment in basic research.

March 12, 2008

The Motley Fool and MSN Money Combine Resources to Create “Fantasy” Stock Challenge

The Motley Fool CAPS MSN Stock Challenge gives consumers a chance to beat the market, win $15,000 in cash and compete for exclusive getaways.

March 12, 2008

Microsoft to Expand Investment in Desktop Virtualization With Acquisition of Kidaro

Addition to Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack will provide IT professionals with capability for managing Virtual PCs across the enterprise.

March 12, 2008

Advancements to Microsoft Dynamics Help Drive Businesses Forward

Company announces expanded EDS alliance, previews products and services at Convergence.

March 11, 2008

Harmonic’s Divicom Ion AVC Encoder Completes Conformance Testing for Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV Platform

Harmonic’s compression solutions enable service providers to economically scale the number of channels without sacrificing video quality.

March 11, 2008

Microsoft Delivers Sophistication of Windows Aero to New Wireless Laser Desktop 7000

New peripherals bring stylish and affordable options for the digital lifestyle.

March 10, 2008

Sun and Microsoft Expand Investment in Interoperability With New Center in Redmond, Wash.

Companies announce availability of Sun Infrastructure Solution for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

March 10, 2008

Media Alert: Sixth Annual Financial Services Developer Conference to Showcase Latest Technology Advancements on the Microsoft Platform

Customers and partners to highlight next-generation tools including Microsoft Silverlight, Financial Services Office Business Applications Component Library and high-performance computing solutions.