Microsoft sends out a message to IBM every year during their annual Lotusphere customer conference that they are aiming for its demise by giving out free tools that target IBM’s products. This year Microsoft launches their tool named Transporter which aims to ease the migration from Notes/Domino to Microsoft’s software suite which is going to be available for free in the next month or so.

Windows Vista is one of the most important products which could help boost Microsoft’s losing battle in search engine wars.

Years back it was the chief architect of Borland’s Delphi who transferred to Microsoft which helped develop .NET and C#.

Microsoft’s XBox 360 is blazing hot after it was reported they sold 10.4 million units last year which exceeded their already aggressive target of 10 million. Likewise, their Gears of War has already sold a whopping 2.7 million copies in just under two months after it was released

Microsoft’s software attachment rate of 5.3 is a big feat that assures Microsoft they are in position to challenge
the leader in gaming.

The following versions of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server are now available for download in MSDN:

Office SharePoint Server 2007 Standard and Enterprise Editions

Prodiance Corporation has released their spreadsheet compliant solution that integrates well into Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS 2007).

The solution aims to leverage the power of MOSS 2007 and Prodiance solution which satisfy compliance mandates such as SOX 404, FDICIA, OCC, MiFID, Combined Code, and Basel II.

Can Microsoft pull-off their quadruple business model? As reported by Computer World Microsoft has been busy working on four business models namely: licensed software, gaming, Web services and personal music.
Licensed software still remains to be their strongest and most stable source of income especially when Windows Vista is reported to sell above industry expectations. The power of the operating system would not be rivaled by anyone at this point and for succeeding years.