February 2006 - Page 6 of 8

February 12, 2006

Microsoft Builds Momentum in Service Delivery Arena

One year after introduction, customer deployments of Connected Services Framework increase by 330 percent; company to highlight platform and mobile services at 3GSM World Congress 2006.

February 10, 2006

Bill Gates: Blacks at Microsoft Minority Student Day

Bill Gates told minority students gathered in six different Microsoft locations across the U.S. about the breakthroughs that software will bring to businesses and everyday life, and why careers in computer science are rewarding and vitally important.

February 10, 2006

Microsoft Marks 15th Anniversary Milestone in Motivating Minority Students to Explore Opportunities in Technology

Bill Gates addresses students in high school classrooms throughout the U.S. via webcast.

February 9, 2006

Microsoft Announces Beta Availability of ISA Server 2006 and Acquisition of a Web-Filtering Product from FutureSoft

Q&A: Ted Kummert, corporate vice president for Security, Access and Solutions, discusses the acquisition and new milestones for Microsoft’s security products, including ISA Server, Antigen for Exchange and Client Protection.

February 9, 2006

Microsoft Pumps $1 Billion Into Redmond Campus Expansion

Company accelerates 20-year plan to expand campus by one-third in three years.

February 9, 2006

Microsoft Strengthens Global IP Protection for Device-Makers

Microsoft extends its industry-leading financial and legal IP protection to device manufacturers and distributors that choose Windows Embedded and Windows Mobile.

February 9, 2006

Microsoft Puts Campus Expansion on Fast-Forward

Q&A: The company plans to add 14 buildings in three years, to accommodate new growth and reduce overcrowding.

February 8, 2006

Trustworthy Computing Gains Ground in 2005

Encouraged by four years of progress, Microsoft continues its efforts to build confidence in the computing ecosystem

February 8, 2006

Annual Minority Student Day at Microsoft Opens Doors to High-Tech

The Feb. 10 event in Microsoft cities across the U.S. provides access to current technology and leads some to college scholarships, internships at Microsoft, and even inspiration.

February 8, 2006

Microsoft Healthcare Users Group and Microsoft Announce Winners of 2006 MS-HUG Annual Awards

Awards recognize customers and industry partners improving healthcare through the use of Microsoft technology.