Silverlight is the application development platform for Windows Phone 7 Series. Silverlight for Windows Phone supports core Silverlight capabilities in managed .NET code with XAML, including high-quality video and audio using a wide range of codecs, DRM and IIS Smooth Streaming, Deep Zoom for enhanced reading and photo browsing experiences, and vector and bitmap graphics and animation.

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High-tech vehicles and dealerships are the key to reaching the next generation of consumers, a Microsoft-commissioned survey shows.

The familiarity of Microsoft SharePoint and Office 2010 combined with simple accessibility to data in Microsoft Dynamics drives collaboration and helps customers strategically leverage IT investments to become more productive.

With new tools and information, homeowners can easily compare their household’s energy use with other homes nationwide – and see how much they could be saving.

The leading research university cites depth of features, including privacy and security, as key factors in its decision.

Hohm Scores help everyone answer the question, ‘Am I an energy hog or an energy miser?’

Andy Lees and Don Mattrick have played central roles in building Xbox and Xbox LIVE and in re-shaping Microsoft’s mobile strategy and product pipeline. Below is background information about their roles and vision for the future.

Don Mattrick and Andy Lees will now report to CEO Steve Ballmer to continue Microsoft’s momentum in Interactive Entertainment and Mobile Communications.

Agreement focuses on strong customer support throughout transition.

Powerful performance management solution provides real-time financial reporting.

Microsoft PlayReady and Protected Interoperable File Format (PIFF) to enable instant streaming from Netflix on a wide variety of consumer devices.

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In this webcast, we discuss the different approaches customers and partners can take to create Microsoft Project Server 2010 workflows. We also cover some of the tools and partnerships that have been developed for Project 2010 workflow creation.

Steve Holcomb powered the U.S. to its first bobsledding gold medal in 62 years at the Vancouver Games. The Olympian is a PC through and through. He trains using an Xbox and is a Microsoft Certified Professional, now setting his sights on getting his Windows 7 certification.

More than 2.7 million players make history with record-shattering demand for the “Halo: Reach” multiplayer beta.

New open source technologies facilitate interoperability with popular Outlook data files.

Upgraded power grid could help consumers reduce energy use and give utilities ability to better manage power generation and demand.

Events with Microsoft leadership slated for June.

Patients using home monitoring were 50 percent more likely to have their blood pressure in control.