Microsoft Showcases Developer Opportunities for Windows and the WebCompany outlines developer scenarios with Windows 7 and Internet Explorer, delivers beta versions of Silverlight 4, Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010. Microsoft Joins Energistics to Drive Oil and Gas Industry StandardizationREDMOND, Washington and LONDON - - Microsoft and industry partners continue momentum toward a common platform for information sharing and business process integration in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Microsoft Acquires Teamprise Assets, Provides Cross-Platform Support for Visual StudioREDMOND, Washington - - Expanded access to tools will foster increased development flexibility, productivity and collaboration. Major Oil and Gas Enterprises Improve Business Performance With Advanced Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 FunctionalityDUBAI, United Arab Emirates and HAUGESUND, Norway - - European firms adopt new Microsoft desktop and server platforms to improve employee productivity and their capacity for innovation. Microsoft Reveals the Power of Dynamic Business at Convergence EuropeLONDON - - Customers use Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM to capitalize on trends, market shifts. Microsoft Launches Software Architecture for ‘Integrated Utility of the Future’REDMOND, Washington - - Utility industry takes significant step in smart grid development. Microsoft to Comment on European Commission AnnouncementBRUSSELS - - Significant measures offered by Microsoft to address broad range of antitrust issues in Europe. Microsoft Kicks Off embeddedSPARK 2010 ChallengeBOSTON - - Windows Embedded re-brands successful Sparks will Fly developer competition to encourage creativity, innovation and ‘Fun and Games’ among embedded hobbyist and academic communities globally. Microsoft Releases Windows 7 Technologies to Manufacturers of Specialized DevicesBOSTON - - Windows Embedded product portfolio receives comprehensive refresh with Windows 7 technologies. Microsoft Delivers Rich User Experiences and Windows 7 Connectivity With New Windows Embedded CE ReleaseBOSTON - - Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 helps OEMs of consumer and enterprise devices redefine the user experience and deliver connectivity to Windows 7-based PCs, servers and online services. Microsoft Dynamics Acquisitions Accelerate Industry Innovation for ERP CustomersREDMOND, Washington - - Acquisition of manufacturing, professional services and retail solutions propels Microsoft Dynamics ERP industry strategy forward. Microsoft Announces Next-Generation Financial Messaging Solution to Simplify Payments Processing and Integration to SWIFTNetHONG KONG - - New Microsoft offering lowers the cost of messaging for corporate treasuries and financial services firms. Microsoft and M-Com Deliver Mobile Payments Solution GloballyHONG KONG - - Leading mobile banking software vendor leverages the Microsoft platform to deliver the most flexible and scalable mobile payments solution. Microsoft Announces Major Initiative to Support CitiDirect BE, Citi’s Next-Generation Institutional E-Banking PlatformHONG KONG - - Two global industry leaders come together to develop the next groundbreaking app in corporate computing. Microsoft and Partners Help Media Companies Innovate in a Digital WorldAMSTERDAM - - Expanded offerings enable content producers and broadcasters to deliver fresh content and new experiences across three screens — PC, TV and mobile. Microsoft Delivers Windows 7-Based Windows Embedded Standard 2011 Community Technology PreviewREDMOND, Washington - - Windows Embedded Standard 2011 CTP available for download today to involve Microsoft’s worldwide developer community in the release of the next-generation Windows platform for specialised devices. Microsoft and Nokia Form Global Alliance to Design, Develop and Market Mobile Productivity SolutionsNEW YORK - - Companies will collaborate to bring Microsoft Office Mobile and related communications and collaboration software and services to Nokia smartphones. Microsoft Announces First Major Milestone in the Banking Industry Architecture Network AllianceREDMOND, Washington - - Industry technology leaders help banks evolve to a standard information technology infrastructure for greater organizational flexibility, interoperability, cost control and risk mitigation in today’s turbulent marketplace. Microsoft Commits US$50 Million in Higher Education Resources, Training and Certifications to Drive Economic RecoveryPARIS - - Resources offered in support of UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force on Higher Education and ICT. Viapass TV Selects Microsoft Mediaroom to Power Next-Generation Hospitality TV ServicesREDMOND, Washington - - The service will provide hotel guests with access to a highly customized in-room TV experience including interactive applications. Microsoft Promotes Steven Sinofsky to President, Windows DivisionREDMOND, Washington - - Tami Reller to lead Windows Marketing and Finance. Microsoft Corp. today promoted Steven Sinofsky to president of the Windows Division. Sinofsky, a 20-year Microsoft veteran, most recently led the Windows and Windows Live Engineering Group, contributing to the Oct. 22 availability of Windows 7. Microsoft Announces Imagine Cup 2009 Worldwide WinnersCAIRO - - Students address the United Nations Millennium Development Goals with innovative technology. UNESCO and Microsoft Announce Higher Education ICT Task Force for Long-Term Skills and Sustainable DevelopmentPARIS - - Collaboration to promote greater access and use of ICT for higher education enhancements. Imagine Cup 2009 Kicks Off in CairoCAIRO - - Global finals of the world’s largest technology competition begin today in Egypt. Microsoft Mobile Advertising Teams With Hyatt Hotels & Resorts to Drive Awareness for Hyatt’s Mobile Web SiteCANNES, France and REDMOND, Washington - Verizon Wireless customers will have a convenient way to find hotels, book rooms and get on-the-go information. Document Interoperability Initiative Drives Development of New ToolsLONDON - Fraunhofer FOKUS and industry experts collaborate to help organisations test and verify conformance with standardised document formats; updates to additional translator projects unveiled. Microsoft Photosynth Integrates Into Virtual Earth, Marking Commercial Availability of the 3-D Photo TechnologyREDMOND, Washington - NASA and VisitBrighton put new Photosynth release to work in Virtual Earth and outer space. Microsoft Showcases Industry Partnerships and Collaboration at Management World 2009NICE, France - Microsoft located in Hall 2 at Stand 83. This week at Management World 2009, Microsoft Corp. will showcase the value of the partner model in the telecommunications industry. Microsoft will demonstrate the results of collaboration with Logica, MetraTech Corp., Microsoft Surface, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. and Tribold highlighting a new product, customer, service and revenue management scenario. Microsoft Online Services Available for Purchase WorldwideREDMOND, Washington - Accenture, Avanade and EDS, an HP company, each sign Microsoft Online Services agreements; more than 4,000 partners signed on globally. Microsoft Launches First Worldwide E-Services for the ElderlyBILBAO, Spain - World’s largest ageing care city, Sun City in Beijing, China, leverages the technology to cut costs, improve care delivery; UK’s Medway delivers e-services to thousands of older people for personalised and self-directed social care. Microsoft and Biscay Government Host i2010 Conference on e-Government Innovation and Local Government Business ValueBILBAO, Spain - Biscay government launches first-ever citizen services project that meets EU i2010 Agenda directives; creation of government innovation centre in Bilbao; Microsoft launches Business Value Framework to deliver taxpayer value for money across local government. Microsoft’s Citizen Safety Architecture Helps Governments Improve Public Safety and Address Security ThreatsREDMOND, Washington - Furthering the company’s commitment to public safety, Microsoft announces support of INTERPOL’s Global Security Initiative. Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Shows Rogue Security Software a Top Threat to Internet UsersREDMOND, Washington - Cybercriminals take advantage of increased online savvy and human nature. Microsoft Windows Embedded Announces Winner of SPARKs Will Fly Developer ContestSAN JOSE, California - Doug Conn awarded US$15,000 for envisioning the ‘home of the future’ through The Smart Pill. |
