Microsoft's plans to open up hidden programming interfaces in its Office and Windows products, should make it easier for IT directors to combine open source with Windows platforms.
A Linux-based unified communications platform will be launched at next month's CeBIT show in Germany. The software-based beta solution will be available for firms to download from next month.
High Peak council in Derbyshire is improving the performance of its revenues and benefits department with a system that promises to deliver over £1m-worth of efficiency savings.