Category Archives: Microsoft

Earlier today the team wrapped up our Microsoft WPC plans and agenda. We will be sponsoring the event that I’ve traditionally made my biggest deals at. Microsoft WPC used to be THE event to meet big decision makers, spec out … Continue reading →

If Neo only took the blue pill when he was offered the idea of Microsoft hosting everyone would have been happy. Kevin McLaughlin wrote a fantastic story about yet another Microsoft BOPS flop this week: http://www.crn.com/software/215801490 In a nutshell, Microsoft … Continue reading →

Lot’s of my Microsoft friendly friends (and yes, I’m among the Microsoft friendly folks when it comes to technology) don’t understand the issue most of the technical community has with the abuse Microsoft has been allowed to get away with … Continue reading →

Just when you thought Microsoft couldn’t FAIL the Windows licensing any harder comes Windows 7: The complete SKU lineup for Windows 7 is: Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic (in Emerging Markets only), Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 … Continue reading →

Seems some new cool features just got delivered to ResponsePoint faithful in the form of SP2, click here to snag it. Among the new features: digital service, administrative panels to let users configure call-routing schedules, parked call return and customized … Continue reading →

Earlier today a fellow blogger from BusinessWeek (awesome magazine btw) cleared up a non-event for us in the IT world that might surprise some that are stuck in their OS comfort zone with XP. Namely: If you want Windows 7, … Continue reading →

No, not really. I doubt they would ever be willing to pay what it would take for me to work there. But it is Sunday, day for giving, so here is my opinion on what Microsoft should do. First, let’s … Continue reading →

It has to be a tough time at Microsoft. Trying to excite the public about the notion of another Windows operating system, in a climate where all their tech enthusiast fans who would have blown up their systems on the … Continue reading →

Earlier this week Microsoft killed it’s retail offering in Equipt as well as the OneCare retail edition and the OneCare Server edition, trial of which shipped with SBS 2008 at a recent launch. Microsoft expects to release a free security … Continue reading →

Earlier today Microsoft enabled end-user customers to purchase software and services directly from a Microsoft site, completely bypassing the partner community. While there is a bit about contacting Microsoft Partners for support services if you sit on the site for … Continue reading →