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Windows 7 early adoption beats Vista's 2-to-1
Feb. 23, 2010
In the five months since its release, Microsoft's Windows 7 has captured twice the usage share than did Vista in the same time period, a Web metrics company said Monday.
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Award in Recognition of the Inuktitut Version of Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007
Feb. 16, 2010
Award in Recognition of the Inuktitut Version of Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 IQALUIT, Nunavut (February 12, 2010) - Honourable Lorne Kusugak, Minister of Community and Government Services, on behalf of Louis Tapardjuk, Minister of Languages...
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Microsoft revenues boosted by Windows 7
Jan. 29, 2010
If Microsoft's bottom line is any indication, consumers are opening up their wallets again after a long frugal period. Businesses, however are not.
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City of Edmonton Innovates with Microsoft on Open Data Catalogue
Jan. 14, 2010
Becomes first North American City to Leverage Open Government Data Initiative Solution EDMONTON, AB. - January 14, 2010 - The City of Edmonton announced today that it is working with Microsoft towards the development of the region's first public open...
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Microsoft and HP Expand Cloud Collaboration
Jan. 14, 2010
In a joint conference call this morning, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and HP chairman/CEO Mark Hurd announced a significant expansion of their business collaboration.
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Microsoft, HP unveil ‘breakthrough’ stack integration
Jan. 14, 2010
Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. Wednesday announced a $250-million three-year investment toward integrating their respective technology stacks from infrastructure to application in a cloud-driven effort the companies said "represents the most integrated technology stack in the industry today."
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Nearly Half of Canadians Worry About Mistakenly Buying Counterfeit Goods Online this Holiday Season
Dec. 02, 2009
Microsoft Canada helps Canadians shop smart online with a series of tips Mississauga, Ontario, - Dec. 2, 2009 - Seventy-five per cent of Canadians will shop online this holiday season, but nearly half are concerned about mistakenly buying counterfeit...
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Video: Canadian businesses discuss the value of Windows 7
Nov. 27, 2009
Watch the City of London, Phaeton Automotive and others as they talk about the value of the newest Microsoft operating system.
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