Skype bug can't be fixed without a major rewrite
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Gives an attacker system level privileges

Skype has a significant security flaw that Microsoft can't fix without a major code rewrite.

IBM sues over diversity head-hunt
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Tuesday, 13 February 2018 10:33

IBM sues over diversity head-hunt


Resigned to compete claim


Biggish Blue has sued its former executive Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, who was named Microsoft new chief diversity officer over the weekend, alleging violation of a one-year non-competitive agreement.

Big tech lobby groups soften anti-China bill
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Friday, 09 February 2018 11:28

Big tech lobby groups soften anti-China bill


It would hurt US business

An attempt by US politicians to harm Chinese trade has backfired after it emerged it would do more harm to IT companies who are dependent on China.

Amazon now more valuable than Microsoft
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Thursday, 08 February 2018 11:08

Amazon now more valuable than Microsoft


But Vole is still the software king of the world

Amazon is now worth more than Microsoft as the online shopping behemoth weathered the recent Wall Street turmoil.

Microsoft sells lower spec, cheaper Surface
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Monday, 05 February 2018 12:27

Microsoft sells lower spec, cheaper Surface


Cheaper and slower

Software King of the World Microsoft has launched a new version of its Surface Laptop with a price tag of $799.

Microsoft Defender will block dodgy scareware
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Saving customers from themselves

Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to protect Windows users from scareware that convinces people to buy or upgrade products.

Microsoft beats Wall Street thanks to cloudy fortune
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Paid $13.8 billion tax bill

Software King of the World Microsoft beat the cocaine nose jobs of Wall Street’s profit forecast thanks to its growth in its cloud computing business but took a $13.8 billion one-time charge due to the new tax law which enabled it to bring its colossal cash mountain to the US.

World is running out of computer power
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Wednesday, 24 January 2018 11:45

World is running out of computer power


Microsoft man's bizarre claim

Software King of the world and Microsoft's supreme Dalek Satya Nadella is losing sleep about the world running out of computer power.

US sanctions causing Microsoft problems in Russia
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Cutbacks

Two of Microsoft’s official Russian distributors have imposed restrictions on sales of Microsoft software to more than 200 Russian companies following new US sanctions.

Minecraft boss takes over Microsoft Studios
Published in Gaming
Friday, 19 January 2018 10:12

Minecraft boss takes over Microsoft Studios


Matt Booty looks to improve Volish outlook

Microsoft has promoted the brains behind Minecraft's success to be the head of the company’s games studios.