Microsoft makes splash with new products

LAS VEGAS – Microsoft Corp. is using the NAB2007 gathering to showcase new products, including Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft Interactive Media Manager, and new services that will give it a key role in a broadband gaming venture with Showtime. Silverlight is a new cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in for delivering the next generation of media experiences and rich interactive applications for the Web. It integrates with existing Web technologies and assets, the company said in a press release, to provide higher-quality experiences with lower costs for media delivery. The Interactive Media Manager is a next-generation digital content management solution that combines digital...