March 3, 2009
The company decides to test its new search service internally.
WiredPRNews.com – Microsoft Corp is performing an internal test of a new search service. As reported by Reuters, the company is testing a new version of its service using the name Kumo.com.
Satya Nadella, head of research for Microsoft’s online services division, is quoted in the report […]
February 24, 2009
Microsoft changes mind about taking back extra severance pay to laid off employees.
WiredPRNews.com – Microsoft has agreed to allow laid off workers who’ve received severance overpay due to an administrative mistake to keep the additional money. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company announced that the 25 employees who received the extra payouts […]
February 23, 2009
Microsoft has announced a new website to help individuals with job training.
WiredPRNews – Microsoft has announced the launch of a new website that will assist with job training. As reported by Reuters, the site Elevate America has been created to provide users with access to helpful resources for developing necessary skills to obtain jobs.
The website […]
January 25, 2009
Microsoft announced 5,000 job cuts Thursday as second quarter profits fell.
Wired PR News.com – Technology giant Microsoft Corp. has announced plans to lay off 5,000 employees as less people demand personal computers during recession. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company’s massive job cuts will be the first for Microsoft in 34 years.
Steve […]
January 2, 2009
Microsoft says that their Zune media players are now working properly after end of December glitch.
Wired PR News.com – Microsoft has said that their Zune media players are back to working normally after a pre New Year glitch caused them to freeze up. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the company said that according […]
December 29, 2008
Verizon wins cybersquatting suit against OnlineNIC for $31.15 million.
Wired PR News.com – Verizon has won a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a domain registry company who engaged in cybersquatting. As reported by PC World, the wireless giant won a judgment of $31.15 million in damages against OnlineNIC, which was found to have registered a minimum of […]
December 20, 2008
Mac Messenger will reportedly be equipped with new features early 2009.
Wired PR News.com – Users of the Mac Messenger will see new features for the program early next year. As reported by CNET, the Windows Live Messenger for Mac will be updated to include voice, video, and chat features using a more personalized version of […]
December 18, 2008
Microsoft reveals emergency solution for security issue with Internet Explorer
Wired PR News.com – Microsoft has decided to deliver a security update for Internet Explorer to quickly fix security issues that have recently surfaced with the browser. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the decision has been made to protect Explorer users from the newly […]
December 12, 2008
Wired PR News.com – With consumer spending at a reported all time low for the holiday season, one market has seemed to weather the economic storm pretty well. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), November sales numbers for video games, software, and consoles sold in the U.S. reached approximately $3 billion, almost 10 percent […]
December 11, 2008
With Yahoo Inc. recently having to layoff 10 percent of their work force, shareholders have been urging the company to make drastic changes to improve their financial situation. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Ivory Investment Management sent the company a letter on Wednesday requesting that they make the initiative to close a deal […]
