Microsoft announces solutions to help businesses modernize in the digital world
BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday, at its annual Convergence EMEA conference, Microsoft Corp. introduced new innovations that will enable companies to succeed in a mobile-first, cloud-first world. Chief Marketing OfficerChris Capossela detailed new capabilities in Microso...
Microsoft Launches Fund to Improve Access to Affordable Internet in Underserved Markets
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. has launched a new fund to cultivate companies with solutions that bring affordable Internet access to underserved markets. The fund is part of Microsoft's Affordable Access Initiative, which invests in new last-mile access technologie...
Microsoft Announces Plans to Offer Cloud Services from the UK
LONDON, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to offer commercial cloud services from the UK. Microsoft Azure and Office 365 will be generally available from local UK-based data centers in late 2016 with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online following ...
Microsoft releases Office 2016
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. began the worldwide release of Office 2016. The apps are the latest addition to Office 365, Microsoft's cloud-based subscription service that helps people do their best work, together. The company also announced new an...
Microsoft expands global YouthSpark initiative to focus on computer science
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced on Wednesday a new commitment of$70 million in community investments over the next three years to increase access to computer science education for all youth, and especially for those from under-represented background...
Windows 10 available in 190 countries as a free upgrade
REDMOND, Wash., July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced that Windows 10 will become available Wednesday as a free upgrade1 or with new PCs and tablets. Windows 10 includes innovations such as Cortana,2 an Xbox app and Microsoft Edge for a familiar, yet more personal and pr...
Microsoft to celebrate Windows 10 launch around the world on July 29
REDMOND, Washington, July 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced its plans to launch Windows 10 onJuly 29 with global fan celebrations, joint efforts with thousands of retailers, including all Microsoft store locations, a new global advertising campaign, and a new year-lon...
Computex 2015: Microsoft showcases new Windows 10 devices from partners and broadens the ecosystem opportunity
TAIPEI, June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wednesday during a keynote address at the Taipei International Convention Center,Nick Parker, corporate vice president OEM Division, Microsoft Corp., discussed how Windows 10 is enabling the next generation of devices and cloud-based solutions. Parker highligh...
The New Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM Help Give the World A Voice
REDMOND, Wash., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced the new Nokia 105 and Nokia 105 Dual SIM. Aimed at first-time mobile phone buyers, as well as people looking for a reliable backup device for their smartphone, the new Nokia 105 will enable more people to have...
Windows 10 available as a free upgrade on July 29
REDMOND, Wash., June 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, Microsoft Corp. announced that Windows 10 will be availableJuly 29 in 190 countries. Windows 10 will help people be more productive and have more fun, with a personal and natural experience that works across all their devices. Familiar, ...
Microsoft Introduces Lumia 540 Dual SIM: Crafted Details and Crisp, Clear HD for Under $150
REDMOND, Wash., April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled the Lumia 540 Dual SIM, designed for young, ambitious people looking for their first serious smartphone. The Lumia 540 Dual SIM features the latest Windows Phone 8.1 innovations and boasts a 5-inch HD displ...
Microsoft introduces Lumia 430: The most affordable Lumia smartphone
REDMOND, Wash., March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Thursday unlocked the promise of smartphone ownership for many more people with the introduction of Lumia 430 Dual SIM, the latest addition to its affordable range of Lumia smartphones. Built with the latest Windows Phone 8.1 s...
Windows 10 to Launch This Summer In 190 Countries and 111 Languages Around the World
SHENZHEN, China, March 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Windows Hardware Engineering Community (WinHEC) summit on Wednesday,Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Windows, Microsoft Corp., announced that Windows 10 will launch in 190 countries and 111 languages around the world this summer. My...
New Nokia Lumia Smartphones Bring High-end Imaging Capabilities to More Accessible Price Points
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced on Thursday the Nokia Lumia 830, Lumia 735 and Lumia 730 Dual SIM smartphones running the latest Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, bringing industry-leading imaging technology to more affordable price levels. Microsoft also...
