October 2008 - Page 6 of 8

October 9, 2008

Microsoft Kicks Off Competition for Developers Who “Dare to Dream Different”

Contest provides developers with opportunity to create simple yet powerful embedded devices based on the .NET Micro Framework.

October 8, 2008

Prepare for the Evolution: New Xbox Experience to Invite Everyone in on Nov. 19

Xbox also delivers great value, great games with new holiday offer that appeal to all.

October 8, 2008

“Halo 3: Recon,” “TEKKEN 6,” “RESIDENT EVIL 5,” “Star Ocean: THE LAST HOPE” and “THE LAST REMNANT” Headline Blockbuster Xbox 360 Lineup at Tokyo Game Show

Xbox 360 partners with leading Japanese publishers to bring their greatest games to fans around the world.

October 7, 2008

Craig Mundie: College Tour – New York University

Transcript of remarks by Craig Mundie, Chief Research and Strategy Officer, Microsoft Corp, during a visit to New York University, Oct. 7, 2008, New York.

October 7, 2008

Microsoft Research, NYU and Consortium of University Partners Create First Scientific-Based Game Research Alliance to Transform Learning

Games for Learning Institute to study how games can boost student interest in math and sciences.

October 7, 2008

BroadSoft Brings Unified Communications to Businesses of All Sizes With Microsoft Software

Integrated telephony, desktop applications eliminate traditional equipment and support costs.

October 6, 2008

Microsoft Empowers Enterprises to Think Bigger About Business Intelligence

New “managed self-service” business intelligence technologies and enhanced enterprise-class data warehousing capabilities usher in era of truly pervasive BI.

October 6, 2008

GoDaddy.com Launches New Hosted Microsoft Exchange Plans for Access on the Go

New service gives SMBs access to hosted e-mail and calendar, as well as support for mobile devices.

October 6, 2008

Microsoft’s Business Intelligence Solutions Resonate with Enterprises

As the second annual Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference opens, Microsoft BI tools empower information workers and drive performance at pharmaceutical leader Merck & Co., Inc., highlighting market momentum.

October 6, 2008

Stephen Elop: Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference

Remarks by Stephen Elop, President, Microsoft Business Division, about the work his organization is doing to democratize business intelligence by giving information workers easy access to data through tools like SharePoint, Excel and Performance Point Server.