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September 19, 2005

Q&A: Microsoft Targets Enhanced Enterprise Security with Acquisition of Alacris Technology

Company leaders look forward to improved identity and access management for Windows platform customers.

September 19, 2005

Q&A: Microsoft and Business Applications: Putting People First

The Product Marketing GM of the Microsoft Business Solutions Group discusses the business applications market, how Microsoft’s product vision is based on a role-based development approach, and the impact of Oracle’s acquisition of Siebel.

September 19, 2005

Microsoft Files Lawsuits to Protect Consumers and Software Resellers

Consumer input is key to understanding sources of illegal activity.

September 19, 2005

Microsoft Acquires Identity and Access Management Solutions Provider Alacris

Technology provides digital certificate and smart card life-cycle management solutions that help customers deploy, manage and maintain a smart-card-based infrastructure.

September 16, 2005

Security360 Webcasts, Now in Third Season, Provide IT Decision Makers with Timely Guidance and Information on Important Security Issues

Tackling malicious software is season-opening topic of Microsoft’s popular webcast series.

September 15, 2005

Expanded Benefits in Microsoft Software Assurance Deliver Support Across All Phases of Customers’ Software Lifecycle

A global webcast today introduces new and enhanced Software Assurance benefits designed to help business customers maximize the value of their investments in Microsoft software and service.

September 15, 2005

Microsoft Adds Eight Benefits and Enhancements to the Software Assurance Maintenance Offering

Customers of all sizes can better accelerate organizational performance and derive the most value out of their software with the help of this comprehensive maintenance offering.

September 15, 2005

Microsoft’s Most Important Launch of the Year Welcomes Steve Ballmer as Keynote Speaker

Registration opens for SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006 launch event.

September 15, 2005

Microsoft and Industry Partners Submit WS-Management Specification

Protocol allows interoperability across heterogeneous hardware and operating system environments.

September 15, 2005

Microsoft’s Bob Muglia Provides New Details about the Highly Anticipated Windows Server “Longhorn”

Q&A: The senior vice president outlines how developers can take advantage of the rich set of technologies in Windows Server for identity and access.