January 2006 - Page 4 of 6

January 12, 2006

Microsoft adCenter Incubation Lab Unveils Global Technology for Digital Advertising Industry

adCenter Demo Fest exhibits leading-edge advertising technology.

January 11, 2006

Law Firm Pioneers One-Stop Work Environment Using Microsoft BI Tool

Microsoft Office Business Scorecard Manager 2005 helps give lawyers a 360-degree view of client interaction.

January 11, 2006

Microsoft Research India Demonstrates Multilingual Interactive Digital Map

Microsoft Research India continues to grow, expands into cryptography and security research.

January 10, 2006

Microsoft Simplifies Its Software Support Lifecycle

The end of the Microsoft Support Lifecycle will now coincide with the release of Microsoft’s monthly security bulletin release cycle, instead of preceding it, and Exchange Server 5.5 customers are the first to benefit from the change.

January 10, 2006

Q&A: Microsoft’s Renewed Commitment to Developing for the Mac

During Macworld, Microsoft’s chief executive for Macintosh development discusses the company’s new agreement with Apple and additional support for Mac platform technologies.

January 10, 2006

Target Selects Microsoft Technologies for Its 1,400 Retail Stores Throughout the U.S.

Adoption of the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 will support store operations and enhance mission-critical areas.

January 10, 2006

Microsoft Commits to New Versions of Office for Mac

Formalized commitment underscores Mac BU, Apple long-term relationship

January 9, 2006

Leading Market Intelligence Firm Ranks Microsoft Partner Program at Top of Industry

Microsoft recognized for opportunities and benefits for partners.

January 5, 2006

Microsoft Delivers Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage of Premier U.S. Automotive Showcase

MSN Autos marks ninth year as Official Web Site for the North American International Auto Show; exclusive video clips, photos and news content featured throughout event.

January 5, 2006

Microsoft Powering New In-Car Infotainment Experiences From Alpine, Honda and Other Industry Partners

Windows Embedded technologies provide automakers and device manufacturers with the foundation for enabling a wide array of innovative in-vehicle scenarios for consumers.