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March 13, 2002

Microsoft and Altova to Provide XML Development Tools For Microsoft SQL Server 2000

XML Spy 4.3 Suite’s Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SQLXML Technologies Greatly Simplifies XML-Driven Database Application Development

March 13, 2002

New Study Shows Microsoft Continues Strong Momentum In Embedded Marketplace

Long-Term Embedded Support Offering, Academic Source Access Program And Windows CE Hardware Design Center Announced

March 13, 2002

Deutsche Telekom Will Adopt Microsoft .NET Technologies to Power Delivery of New XML Web Services, Windows Powered Smartphone Devices and Mobile Services to Customers

Improved Mobile Access to Services, Cutting-Edge Smart Devices and Newly Developed XML Web Services to Be Delivered With Microsoft Technologies and Services

March 13, 2002

ISO/ANSI C++ Standards Committee Secretary Herb Sutter Joins Microsoft’s Developer Division

Brings 15 Years of Experience in Commercial Software Development and ResearchTo Microsoft’s Commitment to C++ Community and Open Standards

March 5, 2002

Microsoft Becomes First Technology Company To Report Financials in XBRL Standard

XML-Based Technology Provides Easier Preparation, Exchange and Analysis of Financial Data

February 28, 2002

Microsoft Launches Visual Studio .NET Academic With New Computer Science Instruction and Teaching Tools

Faculty and Student Tool Enhancements to Developer Product Underscore Microsoft’s Commitment to Academic Community

February 26, 2002

Microsoft and Intel to Optimize Platform Technologies for Next-Generation Connected Mobile Devices

Windows CE .NET and Intel XScale (TM) Microarchitecture Based Processsors Deliver Rich Browsing, Multimedia and Wireless Capabilities for Mobile Devices

February 25, 2002

MedUnite Selects Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for HIPAA As a New Platform to Develop and Deploy Its HIPAA Transaction Solutions

MedUnite Chooses Microsoft’s .NET Enterprise Server Platform For XML-Based Communication

February 25, 2002

Microsoft “Terrarium” Game Demonstrates Continuing Developer Enthusiasm for .NET Platform

Peer-to-Peer Survival-of-the-Fittest Computing Game Attracts Thousands Of Developers Submitting Creatures in First Week

February 15, 2002

Microsoft Launches First Global .NET Advertising Campaign Aimed at Enterprise Customers

$200 Million Campaign Focuses on Flexible Enterprise Software That Helps Companies Quickly Connect With Customers, Integrate With Partners and Empower Employees