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Microsoft bids farewell to Windows Vista

Users of Windows Vista will have to move to a more recent version of Windows to remain secure

Customers more satisfied with Microsoft's Surface tablets than iPad: Study

Customers who want the newest technology - early adopters - are picking up Microsoft Surface tablets

92% Indian executives advocate digital push for business growth: Microsoft

This is ahead of the Asian average of 80% in its study

Microsoft forces Windows 7, Windows 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10

Microsoft has admitted that it is blocking updates on Intel, Qualcomm and other processors

Microsoft doubles its bug bounty to $30,000

Bounties will be paid out at Microsoft's discretion based on the impact of the vulnerability

Microsoft to discontinue Skype Wi-Fi service from April 1

The move would help Microsoft to focus its efforts on core Skype features

Microsoft, JPMorgan to unveil virtual currency-based systems

Some 30 companies are set to announce the formation of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Microsoft logs on to Aadhaar to tap into social networking

Microsoft has become the first global information technology company to adopt Aadhaar, the Indian citizen identification, as an identity tool for LinkedIn, the professional networking site. And, for Skype Lite, its video conferencing interface, as it tries to tap the growing number of Indian users without direct e-mail access.The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs, a crucial identifier in Western markets. And, connect with potential employers in a largely mobile-first country. The majority of India's billion-strong population have leapfrogged to use mobile phones as their first computing device, without using personal computers. So, many of them would not have an e-mail ID. Skype Lite works on patchy internet networks, while project Sangam would engage users in smaller towns to learn skills both offline and online. LinkedIn owns Lynda, an online learning company that offers ...

Flipkart sides with Microsoft in fight against Amazon on the cloud

Flipkart adopted Microsoft Azure as its exclusive public cloud platform, reports Tech in Asia

Microsoft wants to empower everyone and every organisation: Nadella

Nadella's comments come against the backdrop of a divisive and anti-immigrant rhetoric engulfing the US

Microsoft adds patent suit protections for cloud customers

Patent protection can provide an edge for Microsoft as the company competes with Amazon and Google

77% Indians report of sextortion, sexting, revenge porn: Microsoft

Interestingly, more males (64 per cent) in India reported risks as compared to females (61 per cent)

Microsoft's market value tops $500 bn again after 17 years

The company's profit and revenue have now topped Wall Street's expectations in 7 of last 8 quarters

Microsoft's profit rises 3.6% as demand for cloud platform Azure soars

The company's 'Intelligent Cloud' business, which includes Azure, rose 8% to $6.9 billion in the Q2

Microsoft might cut 700 jobs this month: Media reports

Aim of this layoff is reportedly to update skills in various units

Microsoft acquires Simplygon to accelerate 3D innovation

Microsoft has acquired Sweden-based company Simplygon to accelerate innovation in enabling 3D for everyone.

Trump as US President will not change much for Microsoft: Nadella

Satya Nadella is confident about the tech giant's place as a job creator in the US

Microsoft bringing 'Game Mode' to enhance PC gaming experience

The company will also release 'Arena' on Xbox Live, where you can play in organised tournaments or create your own

Microsoft, Qualcomm back Israel's cybersecurity firm

Isreali company Team8 has managed to raise funds over $92 mn

Microsoft is asking start-ups to dance with it into the new year

In a rare Microsoft investment in China, it even funded an AI butler start-up, reports Tech in Asia