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Microsoft Corp. Announces New Dynamics ERP Online Services
Microsoft Corp. announced a collection of online services that can be attached to its Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including a new Sites Service built on the Windows Azure platform, a new Commerce Service, and an expansion of its Payment Service.
China Orders Microsoft Corp. To Halt Some Windows Sales-Reuters
Reuters reported that Microsoft Corp. has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements. The ruling, issued by Beijing's No. 1 Intermediate People's Court on Monday, may signal a new challenge for international and domestic software makers struggling with piracy in China, newly assertive local firms ready to take their own IP claims to court. In its ruling, the court said Microsoft violated the scope of licensing agreements between it and a Chinese technology company, Zhongyi Electronic, which designs Chinese character fonts. Microsoft will have to stop selling the Chinese versions of its Windows 98, 2000, 2003 and Windows XP, according to the court. It is unclear when the ruling will take effect or how many copies are affected. Microsoft said it will appeal the ruling.
China Court Found Microsoft Violated Local Firm's Intellectual Property-DJ
Dow Jones reported that a Chinese court has found Microsoft Corp. violated the intellectual property of local company Zhongyi Electronic Ltd., according to a copy of the court's decision seen by Dow Jones Newswires. Beijing's No.1 Intermediate People's Court found Microsoft Corp. had exceeded the scope of a previous agreement to use and sell font types owned by Zhongyi. The court has ordered Microsoft Corp. and its China-based unit to stop selling products that use Zhongyi's fonts with immediate effect.
Microsoft Corp. Announces Acquisition Of Teamtrise Assets
Microsoft Corp. announced that it will purchase the Teamprise-related assets of SourceGear LLC, which enable developers using the Eclipse IDE or operating on multiple operating systems, including Unix, Linux and Mac OS X, to build applications with Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server. Development organizations will benefit from increased integration in heterogeneous environments, as well as reduced time and complexity associated with application development tasks. Functionality from the Teamprise Client Suite will be integrated into the Visual Studio product line beginning with Visual Studio 2010.
Microsoft Corp. And Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. Sign Agreement
Microsoft Corp. announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) for a collaboration on software applications and cloud services for end-user devices, together creating new business opportunities in cloud services. This strategic alliance will allow CHT to leverage Microsoft Corp.'s platforms and technologies in delivering convenient, value-added mobile and cloud services, bringing higher efficiency to enterprise users and convenient, smart digital user experiences to consumers.
