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Microsoft trims game division

July 29, 2003 The software giant confirms it has laid off 34 people from its game development unit. TAGS: division, worker, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., games, console

Microsoft delays CRM release after exec shuffle

February 10, 2005 After division head departs, Microsoft puts off version 2.0 of its customer relationship management software. TAGS: CRM, Microsoft CRM, PeopleSoft Inc., SAP AG, sales force, division, exec, Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp.

Microsoft elevates Great Plains division

June 3, 2004 The software giant has reshuffled its executive lineup in a way that underscores its commitment to business applications software, the company says. TAGS: Great Plains Software, AMR Research, business application, ERP, division, small and medium business, accounting, Microsoft Corp., software company

This week in Microsoft

September 24, 2005 Software giant announces major reorg and Jim Allchin's future retirement. TAGS: Jim Allchin, restructuring plan, reorganization, division, Microsoft Corp., president, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft to reorg; Allchin to retire

September 20, 2005 Company creates three divisions with presidents in charge and focuses on hosted services. TAGS: Jim Allchin, Steve Ballmer, reorganization, division, Kevin Johnson, MSN, Microsoft Corp., president, CEO, Microsoft Windows, e-mail

Microsoft's $2 billion bet

June 2, 2003 Microsoft's Orlando Ayala is a man in a hurry. Charged with expanding sales to small and medium-size businesses, he's got a big checkbook and a tight deadline to make things happen. But Microsoft f... TAGS: Navision, Great Plains Software, small and medium business, responsibility, division, asset, small business, Microsoft Corp.

Bloggers debate what reorg means for Microsoft

September 22, 2005 Newly formed divisions in particular have led to speculation about the software giant's future. TAGS: Jim Allchin, reorganization, blogger, division, API, MSN, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows

Motorola buys Sendo's brains

June 29, 2005 U.K. phone maker Sendo sells 50 patents and its research division to the handset giant. TAGS: Sendo, Motorola Inc., handset maker, handset, patent, division, Samsung Electronics, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft merges Exchange, corporate IM units

January 30, 2006 Sets up new "unified communications" unit. Separately, it names finance chiefs for divisions created in reorg last year. TAGS: finance, CFO, IM, e-mail server, division, server software, Microsoft Corp., entertainment, server, e-mail

Microsoft to reshuffle Windows unit

December 15, 2003 The software giant is set to announce a new division focused on development of its core Windows operating system, a source familiar with the plans tells CNET News.com. TAGS: Brian Valentine, Microsoft Longhorn, division, operating system, development, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., server

Microsoft confirms Windows shuffle

December 15, 2003 The software giant confirms plans to reshuffle its Windows unit, shifting executives and creating a new division more tightly focused on development efforts. TAGS: Brian Valentine, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server, division, development, server software, Microsoft Corp., vice president, senior vice president, server, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Does MSN get the message?

November 18, 2003 Microsoft's online service reached an important milestone when it posted its first quarter of operating profitability--but that doesn't mean its problems are behind it. TAGS: Overture Services Inc., MSN, DSL, paid search, profitability, division, online advertising, dollar, Yahoo! Inc., broadband, Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc.

Microsoft to shake up Windows leadership

March 22, 2006 Steve Sinofsky, the head of the Office unit, has been tapped to lead Windows development in the wake of another delay. TAGS: Kevin Johnson, Jim Allchin, volume-license, Microsoft Windows ME, leadership, delay, Microsoft Windows Vista, division, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office

Microsoft to retune entertainment group

December 15, 2005 This latest move will split the company's entertainment and devices division into four business units. TAGS: Peter Moore, memo, entertainment, decision-making, division, leader, Microsoft Xbox, vice president, Xbox 360, Microsoft Corp., TV, games, video, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Microsoft mixes it up

September 23, 2005 Software giant announces major reorg and Jim Allchin's future retirement. Also: Reshuffling news from Sony and Oracle. TAGS: Jim Allchin, restructuring plan, reorganization, Kevin Johnson, Oracle Corp., Sony Corp., Siebel Systems Inc., Week in review, division, acquisition, Microsoft Corp., president, software company, Google Inc., TV, Microsoft Windows

IBM Tivoli plan knits in Rational tools

April 28, 2005 Next month, IBM's Tivoli systems management division will detail Eclipse-based tools designed to improve IT administration. TAGS: provisioning, IBM Corp., business application, division, systems management, information technology, modeling, security, server, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft outlines business software redesign

March 7, 2005 Gates and company to talk up new programs this week at San Diego shindig as company continues searching for the right ERP formula. TAGS: ERP, Great Plains Software, business management, San Diego, business software, division, customer service, general manager, Microsoft Corp.

Business IM added to BlackBerry mix

July 30, 2003 Research In Motion plugs a corporate instant messaging feature into its wireless e-mail device, using software produced by IBM's Lotus division. TAGS: wireless e-mail, IBM Lotus SameTime, IM, Research In Motion Ltd., RIM BlackBerry, IBM Corp., division, America Online Inc., Real-Time, handheld, security, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

IBM targets Microsoft's suite spot

August 2, 2005 Big Blue asserts that its Workplace initiative is gaining ground, pitting IBM directly against Microsoft in desktop software. TAGS: collaboration tool, desktop software, workplace, IBM Lotus Notes, IBM Corp., collaboration, IBM WebSphere Portal Server, messaging, IBM Lotus Domino, division, IBM WebSphere, general manager, initiative, portal, industry standard, Microsoft Corp.

Network General back in business

July 16, 2004 Can the company that fell on hard times as a part of Network Associates go it alone again? TAGS: Network General Corp., Networks Associates Technology Inc., McAfee Inc., network administration, division, security, Microsoft Corp.