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January 2009 - Posts

• Open source's role in the recent software layoffs

  IBM reported a 10.5 percent year-to-year increase in 2008 Software revenue to $22.1 billion. Microsoft's Server & Tools business grew 15 percent year-to-year in Q2-FY09 to $3.74 billion. I call out the Microsoft Server & Tools business division because the majority of Microsoft's products that compete against open source (Windows Server, SQL Server, and Visual Studio) reside in the Server & Tools division. Yes, you could argue that Linux on the desktop was the driver behind the 8 percent year-to-year quarterly decline in Microsoft's Client division. But it's more likely, as InfoWorld's Tom Sullivan points out, that Vista's issues drove the decline in Microsoft's Client division business. more at http://weblog.infoworld.com/openresource/archives/2009/01/open_sources_ro.html Posted Jan 23 2009, 09:31 AM by dineshasanka with 1 comment(s)

• Live from the Microsoft Q2 earnings conference

  The lack of guidance in Microsoft's accelerated earnings report this morning triggered a selloff in stocks on the NASDAQ and NYSE exchanges, and there are indications that the company has suspended trades More at http://www.betanews.com/article/Live_from_the_Microsoft_Q2_earnings_conference/1232639466 Posted Jan 23 2009, 09:30 AM by dineshasanka with 1 comment(s)

• Microsoft To Cut 5,000 Jobs As Profits Fall 11%

  Slammed by a decline in sales of its core Windows PC operating system and a weak global economy, Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) on Thursday reported one of the worst quarters in its history in a surprise, pre-market disclosure. The company also said it would ax 5,000 jobs as part of a broader effort to control costs. more at http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212901968 Posted Jan 23 2009, 09:29 AM by dineshasanka with 1 comment(s)

• BakBone Strengthens Its Leadership in Managing Microsoft Application Data with New Product Enhancements

  Application, E-mail and Database Recovery Further Enhanced with Newest Versions of NetVault: Real-Time Data Protector, NetVault: Backup APM for SQL Server and NetVault: Backup APM for Exchange Server mroe at http://www.centredaily.com/business/technology/story/1072414.html Posted Jan 22 2009, 07:47 AM by dineshasanka with no comments

• Reduce IT Spending While Still Upgrading to SQL Server 2008

  With the economy taking a dive many IT managers are concerned over spending and not too sure if they should upgrade their database applications to SQL Server 2008.  The latest features and functionality included out-of-the-box with SQL Server 2008 will allow IT managers to save a tremendous amount of money and at the same time reduce management costs, hence it is worth the investment and you should upgrade to SQL Server 2008.  Read all from http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/37293 Posted Jan 19 2009, 10:38 AM by dineshasanka with no comments

• Gemcom Attains Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Program

  Gemcom Software International Inc., the largest global supplier of specialised mining productivity solutions, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program with competencies in both Networking Infrastructure Solutions and ISV/Software Solutions. As a Gold Certified Partner, Gemcom has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft-based technologies. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, helping to give them a competitive advantage in the channel. Mroe at http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/technology/gemcom-attains-gold-certified-partner-status-microsoft-partner-program-17184766/ Posted Jan 13 2009, 07:13 AM by dineshasanka with no comments

• FileMaker Database Gains New UI, Support for SQL Server 2008

  FileMaker Pro 10 comes with a major user interface (UI) facelift and a new report generator. It has also added support for several key database servers, including SQL Server 2008, Oracle 11i and MySQL 5.1. More at http://reddevnews.com/news/article.aspx?editorialsid=10496 Posted Jan 12 2009, 01:12 PM by dineshasanka with no comments

• Netezza Expands Interoperability With Microsoft BI

  Netezza, a data warehouse appliance vendor, has expanded its integration with Microsoft's business intelligence tools. Netezza is offering more technology compatibility with Microsoft software and BI services within SQL Server 2008. Specifically, customers will be able to leverage within Netezza's appliance Microsoft Office 2007 and Office PerformancePoint Server, as well as SQL Server Analysis Services, Reporting Services and Integration Services. More at http://www.intelligententerprise.com/channels/business_intelligence/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212701404 Posted Jan 12 2009, 01:09 PM by dineshasanka with no comments