REDMOND, Wash. , and REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — June 24, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. and Oracle Corp. today announced a partnership that will enable customers to run Oracle software on Windows Server Hyper-V and in Windows Azure. Customers will be able to deploy Oracle software — including Java, Oracle Database and Oracle WebLogic Server — …
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Jun 24
Windows 8 catches on in K–12 as districts move to modernize learning
REDMOND, Wash. — June 24 , 2013 — Microsoft Corp. today announced a new collection of 34 K–12 schools and school districts that have signed on to use Windows 8 to inspire collaboration and creativity in the classroom, improve student learning outcomes, and better prepare students for the workforce ahead. Microsoft’s rapidly growing community of …
Jun 24
Microsoft cloud solutions demonstrate ability to support qualified GxP applications, helping life sciences organizations achieve and maintain compliance in the cloud
REDMOND, Wash. — June 24, 2013 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release of third-party qualification guidelines for Microsoft’s cloud solutions Windows Azure and Microsoft Office 365, demonstrating that these platforms can address the necessary regulatory requirements for life sciences organizations to maintain compliance in the cloud. Microsoft is the only major combined infrastructure as …
Jun 14
Microsoft and Best Buy announce the Windows Store only at Best Buy
REDMOND, Wash. — June 13 , 201 3 — Microsoft Corp. and Best Buy Co. Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to create the Windows Store only at Best Buy. The comprehensive store-within-a-store will be in 500 Best Buy locations across the United States and in more than 100 Best Buy and Future Shop locations …
Jun 13
Microsoft announces general availability of Windows Embedded Compact 2013
REDMOND, Wash. — June 13, 2013 — Microsoft today announced the general availability of Windows Embedded Compact 2013. Optimized for building small-footprint industry devices, Windows Embedded Compact 2013 includes powerful new tools and capabilities that extend the experience of Windows and help businesses capitalize on the Internet of Things. The release is the latest generation …
Jun 12
Designing a culturally enlightened experience for the car of the future
REDMOND, Wash. — June 12, 2013 — Nothing epitomizes the American car experience like the road trip. For many Americans, the image of a two-lane highway stretching toward the horizon evokes a certain sense of adventure and longing for the open road, to pack your bags and head out with no itinerary or timeline. The …
Jun 11
Small and midsize companies in the cloud reap security, privacy and reliability benefits
REDMOND, Wash. — June 11, 2013 — A study released today reveals that, in addition to time and cost savings, small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in the U.S. that use a cloud service gain significant security, privacy and reliability advantages compared with companies that have not adopted the cloud. The study, commissioned by Microsoft Corp., …
Jun 07
Bring your own service: Employees want social tools at work, despite company restrictions and hesitation, reports new Microsoft survey
REDMOND, Wash. — May 27, 2013 — Nearly half of employees report that social tools at work help increase their productivity, but more than 30 percent of companies underestimate the value of these tools and often restrict their use, according to new Microsoft research released today. The survey, conducted for Microsoft Corp. by research firm …
Jun 07
The workplace is flat: Social tools unifying the workplace
REDMOND, Wash. — May 27, 2013 — It’s time to expand the definition of ‘knowledge worker.’ Adam Pisoni May 26, 2013Adam Pisoni, Microsoft’s general manager of Yammer. Downloads:Web | Print Everyone in an organization—from the CEO’s office to the mail room—has valuable information, says Adam Pisoni, Microsoft’s general manager of Yammer. The challenge companies face …
Jun 07
Four benefits of enterprise social and five key ways to start using it
REDMOND, Wash. — May 27, 2013 — Employees conducting business on mobile devices. Offices scattered around the globe. More unstructured work than ever before. There’s no doubt that the scope and pace of business has changed dramatically. To keep up, organizations need to tap into new ways of harnessing employee ideas and connecting with customers, …
Jun 05
Microsoft demonstrates Windows as a platform for small tablets, touch and mobility at COMPUTEX 2013
TAIPEI, Taiwan — June 5, 2013 — In his first COMPUTEX keynote address as head of Microsoft’s OEM Division, Corporate Vice President Nick Parker had plenty to talk about. Just over seven months after the launch of Windows 8 last fall, Parker hosted an impressive lineup of new tablets and PCs from leading manufacturers as …
Jun 04
Microsoft announces Chip In student PC crowdsourcing program
REDMOND, Wash. — June 3, 2013 — Today, Microsoft Corp. announced Chip In, a new seasonal buying program to help students get the Windows PC or tablet they need for school. With Chip In, students crowdsource contributions from friends and family toward the purchase of a new Windows PC or tablet. Microsoft will chip in …
Jun 03
Microsoft unveils what’s next for enterprise IT
NEW ORLEANS — June 3, 2013 — At TechEd North America 2013, Microsoft Corp. introduced a portfolio of new solutions to help businesses thrive in the era of cloud computing and connected devices. In today’s keynote address, Server & Tools Corporate Vice President Brad Anderson and fellow executives showcased how new offerings across client, datacenter …