Microsoft ups the cloud ante; Office 2010 beta debuts; recruiting for Windows 8

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Read full story Related News: Microsoft touches on cloud management system Almost as a forgotten footnote, Microsoft introduce System Center "Cloud" Tuesday, providing little detail other than a name on a slide during the opening keynote of the annual PDC conference. 3 most important announcements about Microsoft's Azure cloud Mitchell Ashley: Microsoft ups the cloud ante. Now will that dog hunt? Microsoft adds app, data marketplace to Windows Azure Microsoft says its upcoming Windows Azure cloud computing platform will come with marketplaces for both online apps built to run on Azure as well as datasets that companies can use to build their own apps. Office 2010: An intriguing beta With the release of the Office 2010 beta, the general public finally gets to check out how Microsoft plans to deliver on its promises for the next edition of its flagship productivity suite. Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen has lymphoma Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen has been diagnosed with lymphoma. NASA, Microsoft want you to be a Martian NASA and Microsoft today said they have built a Web site that lets would-be Martians virtually explore the red planet. Recruiting for Windows 8 Microsoft is currently looking for employees to help shape Windows 8, despite the fact Windows 7 has only just launched. Microsoft settles employee spying case Microsoft has settled a lawsuit with a former employee that it once charged with fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of contract. Microsoft cuts Mac Office prices up to $50 Microsoft has cut the price of Office 2008 for the Mac by between $20 and $50 as part of its annual holiday sale. Will Windows 7 drive client management software adoption? Forrester Research survey data shows that Microsoft currently leads in client management software among those polled, and the vendor's latest operating system could continue to drive adoption. November giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away free books on VMware vSphere security. 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