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Microsoft CRM: Heading for the Enterprise? (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - When Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) first announced it was going to introduce a CRM application some three years ago, it sent a minor shock wave through the industry.
Microsoft, RIM Team on BlackBerry (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Instant messaging began in the same way that many Internet tools did -- through grass-roots efforts among network users.
Microsoft CEO Gives Linux the Nod (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer spoke to more than 2,600 attendees at the Microsoft Management Summit on Wednesday, describing how Microsoft's Dynamic Systems Initiative can help customers achieve automation and better resource use.
Microsoft Confirms Critical Win2K Flaw (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - A security research outfit publishes details and proof-of-concept exploit code for a serious flaw in fully patched Windows 2000 systems.
Microsoft Will Ship 32-Bit Longhorn Server (PC World)
PC World - Software giant says it will offer both 32-bit and 64-bit versions to ease the transition.
Microsoft Delivers Windows Server R2 Beta 2 (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - Redmond moves ahead with its next version of Windows Server, which is still due to ship before the end of this year.
Microsoft, VeriSign Team on Wi-Fi Security Architecture (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - The new architecture will help system administrators crack down on Wi-Fi-enabled computers that do not adhere to corporate security policies.
Ballmer Lauds Flexibility Through Virtualization (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer introduces new virtualization capabilities such as performance and interoperability enhancements for Virtual Server 2005, saying better management of IT environments can help customers lower their total cost of ownership.
Ballmer Talks Up Longhorn And Sun Detente In Las Vegas (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft's CEO walked attendees through a series of technology demonstrations meant to counter what he said were industry analysts' charges that Microsoft's systems-management plan is "fluffy."
Microsoft Japan appoints VP Darren Huston new CEO (AFP)
AFP - Microsoft Corp's Japan unit said Darren Huston, a Microsoft Corp. vice president, has been appointed new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1.
Sony, Toshiba Seek Unified DVD Format (AP)
AP - Sony Corp. and Toshiba Corp. said Thursday they are in negotiations about how to resolve their competing next-generation optical disk formats, aiming to give consumers a unified video technology.
Inventor Creates Soundless Sound System (AP)
AP - Elwood "Woody" Norris pointed a metal frequency emitter at one of perhaps 30 people who had come to see his invention. The emitter — an aluminum square — was hooked up by a wire to a CD player. Norris switched on the CD player.
REVIEW: New Opera Browser Fails at Basics (AP)
AP - Opera's new Web browser responds to commands you speak into a microphone. It rearranges pages to fit narrower windows. It adds a security bar to help reduce the risk of fraud. All impressive features.
Lawsuit Claims AOL Monitor Seduced Girl (AP)
AP - America Online markets itself as a safe place for children, with parent-friendly features and a force of employees who monitor kids' chat rooms and watch out for adults prowling for youngsters.
Pope Benedict XVI Gets E-Mail Address (AP)
AP - Pope Benedict XVI had an Internet fan club even when he was cardinal. Now the Vatican has taken the logical next step by giving him a papal e-mail address.
Google's Earnings Jump 477% (washingtonpost.com)
washingtonpost.com - Google Inc. yesterday reported that its first-quarter profit more than quadrupled and revenue nearly doubled because of surging online ad sales. The news, disclosed after the close of the regular trading day, sparked a rally in the search engine giant's stock price.
'Let us go forth,' new pope says in first text message (AFP)
AFP - Pope Benedict XVI sent his first text message to Italian cellphone users -- "Let us go forth" -- carrying on a service launched by his predecessor, the late John Paul II.
Nokia And Motorola Beat Expectations Amid Surging Sales (Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Cell phones flew out the door in the first quarter, say the industry's two biggest players.
Apple Mythology and Desktop Security (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Two weeks ago theregister.co.uk summarized an analysis (done by Quocirca) of reader response to questions on Linux desktop migration.
SAP Posts 11 Percent Jump in 1Q Net Profit (AP)
AP - SAP AG, the world's largest maker of business software, posted an 11 percent increase in first-quarter net profit Thursday as it continued to expand market share on strong growth in the Asia-Pacific region and the Americas.
Google's Earnings Jump 477% (washingtonpost.com)
washingtonpost.com - Google Inc. yesterday reported that its first-quarter profit more than quadrupled and revenue nearly doubled because of surging online ad sales. The news, disclosed after the close of the regular trading day, sparked a rally in the search engine giant's stock price.
Lawsuit Claims AOL Monitor Seduced Girl (AP)
AP - America Online markets itself as a safe place for children, with parent-friendly features and a force of employees who monitor kids' chat rooms and watch out for adults prowling for youngsters.
Netflix Posts First-Quarter Loss (Reuters)
Reuters - Online DVD rental company Netflix
Inc._ on Thursday reported a quarterly loss stemming from
higher marketing spending aimed at raising its subscriber rolls
to 4 million by year's end, and staving off competition from
rival Blockbuster Inc.
Google Profit Soars, Stock Up 10 Percent (Reuters)
Reuters - Google Inc. on Thursday posted a
quarterly profit nearly six times higher than a year earlier,
blowing past Wall Street targets as search advertising grew
rapidly.
SBC, Vonage Working on 911 Service Access Deal (Reuters)
Reuters - SBC Communications Inc. is
in talks to provide Internet telephone provider Vonage Holdings
Corp. with enhanced 911 emergency services for its customers,
after an initial fight between the two carriers.
DoubleClick Quarterly Profit Falls (Reuters)
Reuters - Internet marketing company
DoubleClick Inc. on Thursday posted a quarterly loss
versus a profit a year ago, citing expenses related to its
review of strategic options.
Calif. Lawmakers Vote to Ban Internet-Based Hunting (Reuters)
Reuters - California state senators
approved a bill on Thursday that would ban hunters from killing
animals over the Internet.
Target, Yahoo in Online Picture Developing Pact (Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc. said on Thursday it has
launched an online photo service with Target Corp. that
this fall will enable consumers to order prints of their
digital pictures for pick up at a Target store.
Widespread Internet Attack Cripples Computers with Spyware (PC World)
PC World - Experts say at least 20,000 PCs already have been affected. Is your company next?
Lawsuit Claims AOL Worker Seduced Teen (AP)
AP - America Online markets itself as a safe place for children, with parent-friendly features and a force of employees who monitor kids' chat rooms and watch out for adults prowling for youngsters.
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