Microsoft and the problem of presence

Software giant faces stiff competition in trying to unite e-mail, IM, telephony and Web conferencing.

Microsoft message on 'unified messaging'

In trying to end phone tag, Microsoft may find there's a lot of competition over just who is "it."
June 26, 2006

Redmond wants you to get the message

Tired of separate domains for e-mail, voice mail and IM? Microsoft's ready to move you to unified messaging.
June 26, 2006

IBM ties Sametime IM to Office

Using Eclipse, Big Blue seeks to open up its corporate instant-messaging to other applications.
June 26, 2006

Photos: Microsoft's eye on videoconferencing

Microsoft's Office unit plans to release a 360-degree Web camera called RoundTable.
June 26, 2006

Skype to address identification concerns

VoIP company admits that some IT pros are worried about ID authentication, which could hamper its enterprise push.
June 21, 2006

Microsoft aims to end 'phone tag'

"Imagine a world without jet lag, without phone tag, and without time wasted waiting for feedback," software maker says.
June 21, 2006

previous coverage

AOL launches corporate IM beta

Test version of AIM Pro service targets working professionals, small work groups and businesses
June 15, 2006

Windows Live gets a LifeCam

New Webcam line designed for Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger seeks to make video calling commonplace.
June 13, 2006