Skype officially becomes a new business division within Microsoft

14TH OCTOBER 2011 by MATT BRIAN

Six days after it got EU approval for its acquisition of Skype, Microsoft has officially announced the world’s number one VOIP service will become a new business division within the company, welcoming the real-time communications company and its employees all over the world.

The announcement follows an $8.5 billion acquisition in May, which both companies approved, but had to wait for anti-competition and regulatory approvals before the merge became official. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: TheNextWeb

IT Pros And Power Users Control Fate Of Windows 8

September 15, 2011 by Nicholas Kolakowski

Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says Nicholas Kolakowski

The majority of buzz surrounding Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 has centered on the operating system’s support for tablets.

That’s understandable, considering the white-hot tablet market—not to mention the novelty of seeing Microsoft’s strategy to conquer that market finally under way. It also means that Windows 8 desktop-centric aspects have taken something of a backseat for the moment, at least in the eyes of most observers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: eWEEK

Windows 8 developer preview download links and requirements

By: Jamie Pert | September 14, 2011

If you keep a close eye to technology you have probably noticed that Microsoft has began promoting Windows 8, now we can confirm that developers looking to get some early hands on time with the next-gen operating system can download the Windows 8 developer preview.

As it is very early days for Windows 8 you must be aware that the operating system may be far-from perfect, however if you understand this you can download the version you prefer via the links below: READ THE FULL ARTICLE: PR