Double offering

Mary Branscome looks at what Microsoft has planned for the next Office Service Pack.

Windows reloaded

Jack Schofield: Microsoft is now expected to produce Windows XP Reloaded, an interim version of Windows XP, by the end of this year.

Microsoft: critical alert

Microsoft warned customers yesterday about unusually serious security problems with its Windows software that could let hackers quietly break into their computers to steal files, delete data or eavesdrop on sensitive information.

Second sight

One of the most eagerly awaited events of the year will be Microsoft's attempt to topple Google with the launch of its own engine, says Victor Keegan.

Gates offers customers a relationship

Microsoft thinks its new CRM software will give smaller businesses the kind of customer relationship management systems normally seen in larger firms, reports Ken Young.

Gates: I’ll rid the world of spam

The days of unsolicited spam email clogging up inboxes may now be numbered after Microsoft chief Bill Gates vowed to make spam emails obsolete, reports Antony Barnett.

Caught in the crossfire

Microsoft's withdrawal from the world of Java is starting to affect developers. Simon Bisson investigates what it means for businesses.

Out of touch

Microsoft may rule the PC world, but the company is clawing for success in the gadgets market, writes Ashley Norris.

Never mind The Matrix …

Bill Gates's movie spoof did not compensate for Microsoft's lacklustre product line-up at this year's Comdex show, writes Jack Schofield.

The irresistible drive to chat

A deal between Reuters and Microsoft to link their instant messaging service is being hailed as good news for business. Ken Young reports.

Microsoft fills in the canvas

The industry giant has just revealed the technologies at the heart of its next operating system. Simon Bisson looks at what lies behind the codenames.

The write agenda

Will Microsoft's new OneNote software give Tablet a boost? Mary Branscombe looks at the evidence

A fair exchange

Microsoft is this week launching the latest version of its enterprise mail and collaboration server. Simon Bisson looks at what's inside the box.