Microsoft Sets Date to Launch Next Generation of Unified Communications Software

REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 21, 2007

What:

A webcast with Microsoft Corp. executives to highlight the general availability of Microsoft® Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and Microsoft Office Live Meeting, part of Microsoft’s unified communications portfolio, which also includes Microsoft Exchange Server 2007

Who:

Bill Gates, Microsoft chairman, and Jeff Raikes, president of the Microsoft Business Division

When:

Tuesday, Oct. 16, 9:15–10:30 a.m. PDT

Where:

Via live webcast

Webcast Information:

Information about the webcast will be available at http://www.microsoft.com/uc/launch closer to the event date.

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