Microsoft Devices Group expands affordable smartphone portfolio with the Nokia X2
REDMOND, Wash., June 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, Microsoft Devices Group unveiled the Nokia X2, the newest addition to the expanding Nokia X family of affordable smartphones designed to introduce the "next billion" people to the mobile Internet and cloud services. The Nokia X2 represents th...
Microsoft demonstrates new ecosystem opportunity and unveils the latest partner devices at Computex 2014
- Nick Parker, Microsoft corporate vice president, demonstrates the latest Windows hardware innovations, announces new lower price points and new markets. TAIPEI, June 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wednesday during a keynote address at Computex, Nick Parker, Microsoft corporate vice president responsib...
Microsoft and salesforce.com announce global, strategic partnership
-- Industry leaders to deliver new solutions and mobile experiences for mutual customers. -- Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and salesforce.com chairman and CEO Marc Benioff to host conference call for press and analysts at 1:45 p.m. PDT on May 29. REDMOND, Wash. and SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, 2014 ...
Microsoft and SAP announce new cloud, data and mobile experiences
-- Expanded partnership improves cloud and data interoperability, delivers new mobile and productivity solutions. REDMOND, Wash. and WALLDORF, Germany, May 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp.( http://www.microsoft.com ) (Nasdaq: "MSFT") and SAP AG( http://www.sap.com ) (NYSE: SAP) have expan...
Microsoft and Motorola Solutions sign licensing agreement
-- Agreement with Motorola Solutions covers devices running Android and Chrome. REDMOND, Wash., April 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of communication solutions and services for enterprise ...
Microsoft adds nine new Windows Phone hardware partners
-- New hardware partners and tools will accelerate global scale. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Sunday announced nine new hardware partners for Windows Phone( http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/presskits/windowsphone ) and direct access to tools that will broa...
Microsoft releases global survey revealing widespread belief in developing and developed nations that personal technology is transforming lives for the better
-- Findings: technology strongly impacts business innovation including starting new businesses; developing countries believe strongly that personal tech spurs job opportunities and eliminates harmful economic gaps, boosts education. DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- A new global s...
Windows 8.1 is available now
-- Brings together a unique and personal experience across the broadest range of devices. REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the global availability of Windows 8.1( http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/everywhere?ocid=EVERYWHERE_SEM_BNG_BRA...
Apps For Asia winners featured at Asian Development Bank annual meeting
-- Bringing together developers and the application needs of the Asia Pacific region. NEW DELHI, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ADB and Microsoft Corp. will showcase the Apps For Asia-Redesigning Development Program at the 46th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The program includes...
Over 2.2 Million PCs in Hong Kong at Risk as the Countdown to End-of-Support for 11-year-old Windows XP Begins
Microsoft Launches "Get to Modern" Offer to help users to Upgrade their PCs Industry experts warn businesses and consumers to move away from XP before April 2014 deadline HONG KONG, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft( http://www.microsoft.com/en-hk/default.aspx ) reminded customers today...
Microsoft Makes US$75 Million Commitment to Unite With Global NGOs and Tackle Education Inequalities
Recipients of 2012 Global Forum Educator Awardsannounced. PRAGUE, Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today marked the close of its Partners in Learning Global Forum 2012 by announcing an investment of up to US$75 million to bring digital access to youth and educators in developing natio...
Microsoft Renews Commitment to Education With US$250 Million Investment in Partners in Learning
Renewal commitment brings total program investment to US$750 million for improving teacher skills, resources to improve student readiness for the global workforce. PRAGUE, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today kicked off its annual Partners in Learning Global Forum and reaffirmed it...
Emirates Airlines Soars With New Windows 8 Business Application and HP Tablet Experience
In-flight application running on touch-enabled HP ElitePad 900 tablets allows airline pursers and crew to provide exceptional service to customers. REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Emirates( http://www.emirates.com/us/english/index.aspx ), one of the fastest-growing airlines in the w...
