South Korean regulators searched the offices of Microsoft Corp.'s subsidiary in that country on Thursday in connection with a probe into the vendor's bundling of instant messaging software with the Windows operating system.
Microsoft Corp. is realigning its Microsoft Consulting Services business, following the lead of other IT vendors and consultancies in seeking more strategic work in place of routine services and development tasks. As part of the shift, the group recently cut 161 positions in the U.S., an unusual move for a company that traditionally shuns layoffs.
Agilent Technologies Inc. announced yesterday that it will restore full pay to its employees beginning Aug. 1, after imposing wage cuts more than a year ago.