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Qualcomm, Microsoft partner to support Windows 10 devices

The first PCs running Windows 10 based on Snapdragon processors are expected to be available as early as next year

Qualcomm, Microsoft partner to support Windows 10 devices
Updated On : 08 Dec 2016 | 2:44 PM IST

Microsoft launches solutions for small & medium businesses

These solutions will run on Microsoft cloud and will be available at a very low cost

Microsoft launches solutions for small & medium businesses
Updated On : 07 Dec 2016 | 10:37 PM IST

After 'disastrous' Tay, Microsoft to release another AI-powered chatbot 'Zo'

"Zo is essentially a censored Tay or an English-variant of Microsoft's Chinese chatbot Xiaoice," MSPoweruser reported

After 'disastrous' Tay, Microsoft to release another AI-powered chatbot 'Zo'
Updated On : 06 Dec 2016 | 2:24 PM IST

Microsoft among top 3 recruiters at IIT, rolls out over 70 offers

Technology giant Microsoft has offered more than 70 jobs across different campuses of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) this year for its India and international operations. "We have offered more than 70 jobs across different IIT campuses this year. This is for India as well as global posts in the US - over 20 of the 70 jobs offered are international posts," Microsoft India Senior Director HR Rohit Thakur told PTI. He added that Microsoft is among the top 3 recruiters at IIT this year. "Microsoft has always been committed to hiring and retaining the best talent in the industry. For us, campus hiring is a crucial source of talent, and we engage with the country's top educational institutes to hire bright and passionate youth," he said. He added that IIT is one the best breeding grounds for top-grade technocrats not just in India, but worldwide. "Our drive at IITs this year is in keeping with our increased focus on R&D and engineering excellence as we move towards ...

Microsoft  among top 3 recruiters at IIT, rolls out over 70 offers
Updated On : 04 Dec 2016 | 1:33 PM IST

Microsoft saves $10 mn yearly through 7.5 mn of carbon offset

It purchased more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours of 'green power' for lighting up its offices since July 2012

Microsoft saves $10 mn yearly through 7.5 mn of carbon offset
Updated On : 22 Nov 2016 | 9:21 PM IST

Microsoft to tie executive bonuses with diversity

Percentage of women drops for second year on phone exit

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2016 | 2:45 AM IST

How LinkedIn drove a wedge between Microsoft and Salesforce

When Microsoft won, Salesforce threw cold water on the acquisition by saying it would violate European antimonopoly laws

How LinkedIn drove a wedge between Microsoft and Salesforce
Updated On : 07 Nov 2016 | 1:48 AM IST

Microsoft launches messaging system for businesses, takes on Slack and Facebook's Workplace

The new software will be part of Microsoft's Office 365 services,

Microsoft launches messaging system for businesses, takes on Slack and Facebook's Workplace
Updated On : 03 Nov 2016 | 11:57 AM IST

Microsoft unveils its first desktop PC

Microsoft is trying to light a creative spark under the struggling personal computer industry

Microsoft unveils its first desktop PC
Updated On : 28 Oct 2016 | 1:04 AM IST

Microsoft roped in as partner for TiE-ISB Connect 2016

It plans to talk about next wave of innovations

Microsoft roped in as partner for TiE-ISB Connect 2016
Updated On : 26 Oct 2016 | 4:04 AM IST

Public cloud most favoured by technologists in India: Microsoft

Technologists named IoT, data analytics and CRM among the most favored services to be hosted on public cloud

Public cloud most favoured by technologists in India: Microsoft
Updated On : 25 Oct 2016 | 5:58 PM IST

Microsoft launches cybersecurity engagement centre in India

The centre is expected to collaborate with government organisations to quickly and reactively address cyber threats

Microsoft launches cybersecurity engagement centre in India
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 3:17 PM IST

Microsoft develops first human-like speech recognition system

The milestone means that, for the first time, a computer can recognise the words in a conversation as well as a person would

Microsoft develops first human-like speech recognition system
Updated On : 19 Oct 2016 | 1:58 PM IST

Microsoft releases Windows 10 'fix-it' update

Affected users can download and run the script to unlock the update and resume Windows 10 operation

Microsoft releases Windows 10 'fix-it' update
Updated On : 06 Oct 2016 | 12:15 PM IST

Microsoft to make bug-detection service available for all

Company is providing a link where interested customers and partners can sign up and, if approved, get access to a preview of the new service

Microsoft to make bug-detection service available for all
Updated On : 01 Oct 2016 | 3:29 PM IST

Microsoft reorganises its research efforts around AI

The new organisation combines research group, Bing search engine and Cortana virtual assistant

Microsoft reorganises its research efforts around AI
Updated On : 01 Oct 2016 | 12:44 AM IST

Microsoft inks global partnership with Workday

The partnership will deliver integration that mirror where and how people want to work across Office 365 and Workday's finance and HR apps

Microsoft inks global partnership with Workday
Updated On : 28 Sep 2016 | 8:34 AM IST

Microsoft using AI to empower people, transform world: Satya Nadella

He outlined the firm's four pillars to democratise Artificial Intelligence: Agents, applications, services, and infrastructure

Microsoft using AI to empower people, transform world: Satya Nadella
Updated On : 27 Sep 2016 | 1:49 PM IST

Microsoft told to compensate after Windows 10 'affected' PCs

Last year Microsoft rolled out a free Windows 10 update to all its customers

Microsoft told to compensate after Windows 10 'affected' PCs
Updated On : 22 Sep 2016 | 12:21 PM IST

Microsoft raises dividend, plans $40 billion share buyback

The tech giant raised its quarterly dividend by 8% and said it would buy back up to $40 billion as part of a new share repurchase programme

Microsoft raises dividend, plans $40 billion share buyback
Updated On : 21 Sep 2016 | 10:17 AM IST