19 Oct 09 First Microsoft store looks set to open
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's first store looks ready to open in an upscale Phoenix valley city in the next few days, as the software maker takes its first step in trying to match rival Apple Inc's successful venture into retail.Tagi: phoenix valley, microsoft store, ape inc, ariza, microsoft corp, software maker, reuters, few days, microsoft
19 Oct 09 Google goes global with Apps
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc said more than 2 million businesses now use its online office software, and the Web search leader is going global on Monday with an advertising campaign to lure customers away from Microsoft Corp and IBM products.Tagi: google inc, search leader, mday, google, microsoft corp, office software, milli, reuters, web search, microsoft
22 Oct 09 Android-based Nook e-reader could upset Apple's and Microsoft's tablet plans
The Nook e-book reader announced by Barnes & Noble offers several novelties, including an Android OS, two screens, and the ability for users to lend e-books, but its biggest impact could be on the widely rumored tablet computers expected from Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp.
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05 Nov 09 Microsoft cuts 800 jobs, completes layoff plan
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it is cutting a further 800 jobs across its operations, on top of 5,000 jobs already eliminated under a plan to reduce costs that was announced in January.Tagi: microsoft corp, reuters, seattle, microsoft, jobs
06 Nov 09 Microsoft CEO sees Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company's search engine partnership with Yahoo would not be limited to the U.S. but would be introduced around the world, once it gets regulatory approval.Tagi: steve ballmer, microsoft ceo, regulatory approval, microsoft corp, reuters, chief executive, partnership, tokyo, search engine, microsoft, yahoo
