Microsoft Corp. – Microsoft News Center Hong Kong

May 12, 2017

Microsoft announces the next wave of creativity with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

May 11, 2017

Microsoft announces new tools and services to help developers modernize existing apps and build more intelligent ones, on every platform, for every platform

January 22, 2015

Microsoft GirlSpark expands to groom young female talent in Hong Kong to foster diversity and innovation

Networking with 21 top leaders and access to over 30 internship and job opportunities – Following the success of last year’s inaugural Microsoft GirlSpark Camp, launched to inspire talented female students from different disciplines to join the ICT industry, Microsoft held a second GirlSpark Camp, in mid-January 2015.

December 18, 2014

Microsoft and PolyU jointly establish Smart Computing Laboratory to drive Hong Kong as a smart innovation center

Microsoft commits up to HK$10 million with software, services, devices and work experience to equip Hong Kong talent with the skills to excel in the 21st century – Microsoft and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have announced that they will join forces to establish the PolyU-Microsoft Smart Computing Laboratory at the Department of Computing (COMP).

November 18, 2014

Real Madrid C.F. and Microsoft join forces to accelerate the digital transformation of the club

The two organizations sign an agreement covering a range of technological developments, starting with the creation of a digital platform that will revolutionize the way millions of supporters enjoy following their team. Real Madrid will lead the transformation of the sports industry, enabling sports lovers to enjoy their passion in a unique way. – Real Madrid C.F. and Microsoft have signed a landmark agreement accelerating the digital transformation of the club through technology.

September 3, 2014

Winning together in a mobile-first, cloud-first world

Microsoft Channel Kick-off 2014 empowers 700 partners to drive business value – Microsoft Hong Kong today gathered with more than 700 partners at Microsoft Channel Partner Kick-off 2014 to share opportunities for partners to grow their business and win together with Microsoft in today’s mobile-first, cloud-first world.

June 5, 2014

Microsoft and The Hong Kong Council of Social Service celebrate the 10th anniversary of NGO Day

Survey unveiled insights into NGOs’ practices in data manipulation and information technology security measures – Microsoft Hong Kong today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the NGO Day together with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) with a full day of discussions and exchanges which showcased the illustrious history of both parties’ efforts in serving the community,

May 1, 2014

Cyberport and Microsoft Ventures form strategic partnership to boost Hong Kong ICT startup fundraising capabilities and global business expansion

Brand-new “Cyberport Accelerator Support Programme” offers startups maximum HK$300,000 funding support – Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) and Microsoft Ventures today announced a strategic partnership to boost ICT startups’ fund-raising capabilities and readiness for international business expansion.

April 9, 2014

Microsoft strives for ‘A Better Third Age Through Technology’

Calling for stakeholders to work together to address the ageing issue – Microsoft and The Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong (BPF) today held the “Microsoft CityNet Forum Series: A Better Third Age Through Innovative Technology”. The forum was aimed at exploring new technological frontiers with the purpose of providing more comprehensive health monitoring for the elderly.

February 4, 2014

Microsoft Board Names Satya Nadella as CEO

Bill Gates steps up to new role as Technology Advisor; John Thompson assumes role as Chairman of Board of Directors Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Nadella previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group.

January 12, 2014

Microsoft GirlSpark Empowers Young Female Leaders of Tomorrow to Drive Knowledge Economy and Diversity in IT

This week saw Microsoft introduce an exciting new initiative – GirlSpark – to inspire and empower talented female students from different disciplines to join the ICT industry through workshops, sharing sessions and hands-on project experience. Empowering youth is one of the key themes under Microsoft’s flagship community drive SparkHK to empower Hong Kong’s growth and competitiveness through innovation.