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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Now Available
Feb. 29, 2012
Reimagined Windows designed to make every experience feel like a natural extension of the device, whether you're using a Windows 8 tablet, laptop or all-in-one.

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Trustworthy Computing for Big Data and the Cloud Feb. 28
Scott Charney outlines strategies, key drivers for change at RSA 2012 Conference.

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New Windows Phones, Skype Beta App Unveiled Feb. 27
Microsoft announces new hardware and apps at Mobile World Congress.

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TechForum: See Demos of New Paths for Computing Feb. 27
Get a behind-the-scenes look at this week's futuristic demos by Craig Mundie and others.

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And the Winner Is... Windows Azure Feb. 24
Film industry selects Windows Azure for high-capacity needs during SAG Awards.

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Bing Bing Unveils Magical Holiday Calendar Featuring Surprises and Free Offers, Dec. 1 The Top 2011 Searches From Bing Show a Year of Breakthroughs and Heartbreaks, Nov. 28 What Our Searches Tell Us About 2011: Bing Releases Most-Searched Terms of the Year, Nov. 28 Read More		Consumer Products Windows Phone Showing How It’s Simply Faster at Mobile World Congress, Feb. 27 MSN Launches msnNOW to Keep You in the Know, Feb. 15 msnNOW Taps Social Media to Find, Explore the Web’s Hottest Trends in Real-Time, Feb. 15 Read More
Developer Tools ‘Visual Studio 11’ Beta and .NET Framework 4.5 Beta Make Software Development Fast, Collaborative and Focused, Feb. 23 BUILD Outlines New Opportunities for Developers, Sept. 11 Developers Tune In to Microsoft’s Channel 9, Sept. 8 Read More		Microsoft Dynamics Burns & McDonnell Chooses Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Over Salesforce.com and Oracle Fusion CRM, Feb. 20 Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Dynamics CRM Mobile, Feb. 6 Retailers to Enhance Customer Experience With Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail, Jan. 16 Read More
Microsoft Hardware New Fashion-Forward PC Models Strut Their Stuff, Feb. 9 Microsoft Empowers the Artist in Everyone With ‘The Art of Touch’, Nov. 10 Inspiring Digital da Vincis with ‘The Art of Touch’, Nov. 10 Read More		MSN MSN Launches msnNOW to Keep You in the Know, Feb. 15 msnNOW Taps Social Media to Find, Explore the Web’s Hottest Trends in Real-Time, Feb. 15 Rodale Introduces Fitbie With MSN on the MSN Network, Dec. 1 Read More
Microsoft Office UL Embraces Microsoft Cloud Productivity Services to Drive Increased Global Collaboration, Jan. 25 Smart Grid Implementation Rises 25 Percent in the Past Year, According to Utilities Industry Survey, Jan. 24 As Microsoft Lync Celebrates First Anniversary, Telecom Providers Embrace Unified Communications, Dec. 14 Read More		Security & Privacy Microsoft Outlines Evolved Security, Privacy and Reliability Strategies for Cloud and Big Data, Feb. 28 AARP and Microsoft Release New Study on How Online Communication Connects Generations, Feb. 7 Customers Embrace Windows Intune to Simplify PC Management and Security, Jan. 25 Read More
Servers & Infrastructure Microsoft Brings the Cloud Down to Earth for Enterprises, Jan. 17 Microsoft Expands Data Platform With SQL Server 2012, New Investments for Managing Any Data, Any Size, Anywhere, Oct. 12 Microsoft and SUSE Renew Successful Interoperability Agreement, July 25 Read More		Windows Client Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Feb. 29 PC Trends for 2012: “Consumerization of IT” Changing the Face of Enterprise Technology, Feb. 21 Ben E. Keith Increases Efficiency With Rollout of Windows 7-Based Tablets, Feb. 14 Read More
Windows Embedded Intelligent Systems on Display at Microsoft TechDays, Feb. 9 Intelligent Systems Featured at NRF EXPO, Jan. 17 Intelligent Systems Help Retailers Operate More Efficiently, Open New Opportunities, Jan. 16 Read More		Windows Live Travelers and Shoppers Get A Picture Perfect Holiday, Dec. 12 First Look at the Rebuilt Windows Live SkyDrive: HTML5 Enables Faster, Easier Navigation, Better Showcase for Photos, June 20 Attention Shoppers: Make Your Holidays Bright with Great Gifts & Deals from Microsoft, Nov. 29 Read More
Windows Phone New Fashion-Forward PC Models Strut Their Stuff, Feb. 9 Connecting With Technology: Microsoft Survey Finds Technology Is Bringing Families Together, Nov. 16 New Windows Phones Hit Store Shelves Today, Nov. 7 Read More		Xbox & Kinect Kinect for Xbox 360 Teams With NFL PLAY 60 and Drew Brees to Unveil ‘Kinect for Xbox 360 Super Sunday Challenge’, Feb. 2 Intelligent Systems Help Retailers Operate More Efficiently, Open New Opportunities, Jan. 16 Microsoft at 2012 CES: Windows, Windows Phone and Xbox Take Center Stage, Jan. 10 Read More

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