February 2005 - Page 2 of 8

February 23, 2005

Q&A: Microsoft Researchers Use Machine Learning Techniques to Help Advance HIV Vaccine Research

Microsoft researchers David Heckerman and Nebojsa Jojic have collaborated with leading doctors and scientists to apply software algorithms traditionally used in computer science to develop a new approach to creating HIV vaccine models.

February 23, 2005

Microsoft Scientists Search for Breakthroughs in HIV Vaccine Design

Microsoft Collaborates With Leading Doctors and Scientists, Using Advanced Machine-Learning Techniques to Optimize HIV Vaccines

February 22, 2005

Q&A: Microsoft, Alcatel Collaboration Propels Internet Protocol TV into Primetime

A global alliance between Microsoft and Alcatel heralds major growth in IPTV availability worldwide and further demonstrates Microsoft’s leadership in working with key technology providers to drive innovation in the digital TV industry.

February 22, 2005

Microsoft Acquires Toolkit to Speed Implementation and Reduce Costs for Microsoft Axapta Customers

Implementation Tool Builds on Industry-Leading ROI Enjoyed by Microsoft Business Solutions–Axapta Customers

February 22, 2005

Alcatel and Microsoft Create an Industry-Leading Solution for IP Television

Collaboration Agreement to Accelerate Innovation and Adoption of Next-Generation Television Services by Broadband Service Providers Worldwide

February 21, 2005

MSN Search Will Sponsor Upcoming American Mensa Events Including Mensa Colloquium 2005 and Mind Games

Mensa Selects MSN Search as the High IQ Society’s Web Site

February 21, 2005

Microsoft SQL Server Business Intelligence Platform Cultivates Robust ISV Ecosystem

Leading BI Application Vendors Build on Success of SQL Server BI Platform

February 21, 2005

Award-Winning Microsoft Speech Server Experiences Accelerated Adoption

Enterprise Customers Implement Major Deployments, Prepare for Next Version; Multiple Partners Receive Application Certification; VOIP Access Is Now Possible

February 21, 2005

Microsoft Sees Increasing Momentum in the Midmarket Segment

Microsoft VP John Lauer discusses the company’s momentum in the midmarket segment, its evolving strategy for serving this market, and why Microsoft is the best bet for customers and industry partners to grow their business.

February 18, 2005

Eminem’s New Music Video, “Mockingbird,” Will Premiere Online Exclusively on MSN Music on Feb. 21, 2005

World Online Premiere of Eminem’s New Music Video Marks Another Online Premiere of Universal Music Group Video Content on MSN Music