New OS enables efficiency savings, but Microsoft declines to simplify licensing.

Office 14, the next version of Microsoft's productivity suite, will feature lightweight web versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote that can be accessed from a browser, Microsoft said..

Parallels is making Windows applications on the Mac an even more seamless experience with the release of Desktop 5 for Mac, which adds support for Windows 7 and a new Crystal view mode that gives Windows applications a more Mac-like appearance.

The technical demos of browser-based Office apps are available to select testers only.

The new handset takes on Nokia E71 and BlackBerry Bold, with touschscreen, WiFi and QWERTY keyboard..

Dell has rounded out its printer line-up with two new colour models for business, one A4 device claimed as the fastest of its type in the world, and the company's first A3 colour model.

Microsoft is to open up SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 for public testing in November, the company has disclosed, while SharePoint itself will come in new flavours to target customers such as small businesses..

Is the Igel Universal Desktop Converter the answer for small businesses wanting to breathe new life into old PCs?.

Microsoft's Security Essentials is officially available from today, offering free protection against malware for any PC user with a valid copy of Windows from XP Service Pack 2 onwards.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 7 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), meaning that the operating system is essentially finished and ready to ship to PC vendors ahead of official availability on 22 October.

Web-based versions of Office apps to be available at no cost to Windows Live subscribers.

Enterprise users can now access Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide.

Windows XP will pass another milestone on the road to retirement next week when Microsoft withdraws mainstream support for the operating system..

Low-cost version of Windows Server to be pre-installed on entry-level hardware for small firms.

Intel has officially launched its first Nehalem-based Xeon chips for servers and workstations, bringing increased performance and greater power efficiency in the biggest overhaul of the Xeon platform for years.

New release mobilises business processes and adds better support for iPhone users.

LogMeIn Ignition lets users remotely access PCs or Macs.

New version boasts seamless running of Windows applications.

Vendor details editions for Office 2010 along with application virtualisation for testing.

Microsoft has officially released Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), the latest version of its web browser, adding improved compliance with web standards, greater security features and improved performance.