May 2014 - Page 4 of 42

May 29, 2014

Updated Microsoft HelpBridge app for smartphones can be a lifeline during disasters

Last year, Microsoft launched HelpBridge, an app that helps people connect with one another for help, volunteering or donating during any type of disaster. Now, an update to HelpBridge makes it easier to navigate the app and to send push notifications.

May 29, 2014

Developers: Could your apps use geofencing? Test them with the Windows Phone Emulator

Geofencing is a new feature in Windows Phone 8.1 that allows an app to track one or more geographical regions and then alert the app when the phone enters or exits that area. Get tips and examples for using the Windows Phone Emulator in Visual Studio 2013 to test an app that includes geofencing.

May 29, 2014

New water utilities app for Windows 8 lets workers quickly respond to customer complaints, critical events

The app, MobileHMI for Water, for Windows 8, is from Microsoft’s global alliance partner ICONICS. The app shows real-time monitoring of water and wastewater operations, including assets, alarms, trends, field service activity and customer site conditions.

May 29, 2014

Staff App Pick: Unleash your inner Roman warrior in ‘Glorious Maximus’ for Windows

The “Glorious Maximus” game for Windows lets you battle in the lands surrounding ancient Rome in a quest to achieve the highest Roman honor – conquest! As a special bonus to Windows 8 users, “Glorious Maximus” is free to download through May 5.

May 29, 2014

How to change the way people think in 4 easy steps

It’s a Friday afternoon, and James Whittaker is sitting at Hi-Fi Brewing in Redmond. Laptop open, pint to the side, he’s working on his latest brainchild, a manuscript called “The Art of Stage Presence.”

May 29, 2014

Microsoft, Salesforce join forces

May 29, 2014

Microsoft adds more 3D cities to Bing Maps

May 29, 2014

Microsoft and salesforce.com announce global, strategic partnership

Industry leaders to deliver new solutions and mobile experiences for mutual customers.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and salesforce.com chairman and CEO Marc Benioff to host conference call for press and analysts at 1:45 p.m. PDT on May 29.

May 29, 2014

Updates to the Bing Maps Apps for Windows 8.1 includes new features and cities

The new auto-suggest feature provides a personalized experience that helps you get more done. When you type into the search box, Bing displays your past searches for places and addresses as well as places you have already saved as favorites. It also packs in recommendations for popular searches nearby and inline insights using Yelp and TripAdvisor.

May 29, 2014

Microsoft and salesforce.com announce global, strategic partnership

Industry leaders to deliver new solutions and mobile experiences for mutual customers.