Microsoft will be transitioning future product development of Commerce Server, to its partner Ascentium. Microsoft will continue to honor mainstream and extended support of Commerce Server 2009 through 2014 and 2019, respectively. Microsoft will not release future versions of Commerce Server, but Commerce Server 2009 R2 will continue to be part of Microsoft’s official price list until July 2012; Ascentium will take responsibility for future versions of the Commerce Server product. Both companies are working closely together to facilitate a smooth transition plan with customers. Stay tuned for details.