Microsoft Announces Multiple Initiatives and Product Updates in January 1995

Strategic Insights -

Microsoft Corporation has launched several key initiatives and product updates in January 1995, marking a significant push in the company's efforts to expand its global reach and improve customer experience. The company's introduction of the Microsoft BackOffice Home Page on the Microsoft World Wide Web Server is a prime example of this effort, providing customers with a comprehensive online resource for information on the entire Microsoft BackOffice family of integrated server products. Furthermore, Microsoft has announced the development of a software solution to address the division flaw in Pentium chips, scheduled for release in January 1995, and the availability of the updated calculator accessory for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

Key Takeaways:

  • Microsoft has launched the Microsoft BackOffice Home Page on the Microsoft World Wide Web Server, providing customers with a central location for comprehensive information on the entire Microsoft BackOffice family of integrated server products.
  • The Microsoft BackOffice Home Page includes fact sheets, evaluation guides, and white papers that cover Microsoft BackOffice products and strategy, with additional information on the Windows NT 3.5 Resource Kit and 32-bit sample applications and demos to be added in the coming month.
  • More than 3.8 million people have accessed the Microsoft FTP server since it went live in July 1993, and more than 4.8 million transactions have been handled by the Microsoft World Wide Web server since it went live in September 1994.
  • Microsoft will offer a software solution to its customers of the Microsoft Windows NT network operating system that effectively disables faulty floating-point hardware in Intel Pentium processors, with the software scheduled for release in January 1995.
  • The basic operating-systems functions in Windows NT and many general productivity applications do not rely on floating-point calculations and therefore are not affected by the division flaw in the Pentium chip.
  • The updated calculator accessory for the Microsoft Windows operating system fixes a simple subtraction error and is available as an application note through online services or by contacting Microsoft Support.
  • The Microsoft WinNews newsletter has more than 52,000 subscribers internationally and updates subscribers on information ranging from Windows 95 product features to strategic white papers, upcoming seminars, and the availability of the Windows 95 Preview Program.

Statistics:

  • More than 3.8 million people have accessed the Microsoft FTP server since it went live in July 1993.
  • More than 4.8 million transactions have been handled by the Microsoft World Wide Web server since it went live in September 1994.
  • The Microsoft WinNews newsletter has more than 52,000 subscribers internationally.
  • The software solution to address the division flaw in Pentium chips is scheduled for release in January 1995.

Sources:

  • Microsoft BackOffice World Wide Web Home Page Debuts
  • Microsoft to Offer Software to Address Division Flaw in Pentium Chip
  • Microsoft, AT&T Global Information Solutions, Epson, and Post Software International Announce OLE for Retail Point-of-Sale Specification
  • New Calculator Available for Windows
  • Microsoft WinNews Newsletter Reaching More Than
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Macintosh 4.0 Wins Eddy Award From MacUser
  • Microsoft Announces Availability of ODBC SDK 2.10 for MIPS and Alpha Platforms