Microsoft reviews hiring plans, but no job freeze

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SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Friday it is reviewing its hiring plans in light of tough economic conditions, but denied reports it had instituted a company-wide hiring freeze.

IDG News Service, citing a source close to the company, reported earlier on Friday that Microsoft sent out an internal memo calling for a hiring freeze. Microsoft spokesman Lou Gellos said the report of a hiring freeze was untrue.

The company said it plans to grow and add thousands of new jobs this year, while acknowledging the... Read more

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Portuguese Government Signs Agreement With Microsoft

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HP Pays $360m for SAN Vendor LeftHand

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Portable Passwords

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Name: RoboForm2Go What it is: Portable password manager that lets you carry all of your online passwords and personal information on a USB flash drive for use on any computer anywhere. How it... Read more