Microsoft Delivers Exchange 2010
Microsoft reported the release of Microsoft Exchange 2010. Designed with an innovative structure that improves availability, strengthens security, lowers deployment expenses, and streamlines management, Microsoft Exchange 2010 joins Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 as members of the next generation of technologies built to improve business productivity and profitability.
More details: Microsoft Releases Exchange Server 2010
Microsoft Makes Available Latest Edition of Office Communications Server
Microsoft introduced the latest edition of Office Communications Server, Microsoft's solution for unifying presence, instant messaging, remote conferencing, and IP-based calling. The newest version of Office Communications Server 2007 includes improvements that give network administrators more flexibility for maintaining their communications infrastructure effectively while representing an expandable architecture for collaborative work processes.
More details: Microsoft Ships Release 2 of Office Communications Server
Cisco Introduces Security and Networking Products for Small Companies
Cisco announced innovative products targeted especially for small company networks and engineered to provide exceptional protection and collaboration at an affordable cost. Products announced by Cisco included the Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker, the NSS2000 and NSS3000 Network Storage Systems, and the 1.4 version of the Cisco Smart Business Communications System (SBCS).
More details: Cisco Unveils Networking and Security Products for Small Businesses
Microsoft's Chief Executive Previews Windows 7 Beta
During a keynote speech at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft's Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer announced the beta release of Windows 7. The next edition of Windows was made available temporarily for assessment at select Microsoft sites. In the course of the CES talk, CEO Balmer demonstrated new capabilities and important improvements incorporated into Windows and inspired by consumer feedback. Aspects focused on by Windows 7, according to Balmer, include performance, security, dependability, compatibility, battery life, and intuitive operation. Microsoft Windows 7 features faster initialization, power off, and wakeup from standby; easier LAN configuration and file and printer access; consolidated peripherals management; as well as advanced multitouch technology.
More details: Microsoft's Steve Balmer Announces Windows 7
