Microsoft Unveils Upgrade of BizTalk Server (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - The upgrade of BizTalk Server 2006 includes native support for commonly used electronic communications in supply chains and new services for managing radio frequency identification systems.
Microsoft Invades Enterprise Messaging Security (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft launches a line of enterprise e-mail security products for its Exchange server software as the company's first venture into corporate security since it bought Sybari Software 16 months ago.
Microsoft releases test of new Vista operating system (AFP)
June 8, 2006
AFP - Microsoft said it released a public trial version of Vista, the newest version of its ubiquitous Windows operating set for a full rollout in January.
Web Attackers Train Guns on Patched Windows MDAC Flaw (PC Magazine)
June 8, 2006PC Magazine - At least three different hacking groups are actively exploiting a patched Windows vulnerability to seed botnets for malicious use. Users are strongly urged to apply Microsoft's MS06-014 update.
Windows Vista Beta 2 Goes Public (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - After years of development and several postponements, Microsoft on Wednesday opened Windows Vista to public beta testing.
McAfee Plots 4 Consumer Security Services (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - McAfee plans to roll out four service packages later this year as part of an initiative to compete with Microsoft's Windows Live OneCare and Symantec's future Norton 360 in the consumer security space.
Microsoft Pulls PC-to-PC Sync From Vista (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft is pulling from Windows Vista PC-to-PC Sync, a P2P-based technology for keeping files up-to-date on multiple machines.
EU Fine Against Microsoft Could Top $530 Million (TechWeb)
June 8, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft should know the end of July whether it will be nailed with a massive fine for not complying with the EU's 2004 ruling.