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Teams from Asia Pacific dominate 2014 Worldwide Imagine Cup

Microsoft Corp. announced the winners of the Microsoft Imagine Cup today, the company’s premier competition for student technologists, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs from across the globe and a cornerstone of the Microsoft YouthSpark initiative. Teams from Asia Pacific brought home a record haul of four wins, with Team Eyenaemia of Australia crowned as the overall Imagine Cup World Champion.

One year countdown to Windows Server 2003 end of support begins

With Windows Server 2003 end of support scheduled for 15 July see how Microsoft and partners provide clear path to mobile first, cloud first world to enable next-generation data centers, harness mobility, productivity and big data opportunities today

Post XP-End of Service: Prepping for an OS migration (2)

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. But are organisations that are running Windows XP aware of the risks when using a 12-year-old operating system? Ken Wye Saw, Chairman of ICT & New Technologies, Singapore Manufacturing Federation, and CEO of CrimsonLogic, speaks to Futures about the importance of organisations to keep their IT resources current.

BINUS University enhances online learning with Windows 8.1

BINUS University, in partnership with Microsoft and ASUS, today announced the deployment of Windows 8.1 based ASUS Transformer Book T100 devices to enhance its online learning. The devices will be used by diploma, bachelor’s and master’s degree students within the BINUS Online Learning program.

Microsoft Bangladesh appoints Sonia Bashir Kabir as Country Manager

Microsoft today announced Ms Sonia Bashir Kabir as the new Country Manager for Bangladesh. Ms Kabir’s appointment takes effect immediately, taking over the role previously held by Mr Pubudu Basyaneke, who has led operations in Bangladesh since 2012.

100,000 Myanmar citizens to be trained and equipped with workforce-ready cloud technology skills

The Myanma Computer Company (MCC) today inked a strategic alliance with Microsoft that will see 100,000 people trained and equipped with workforce-ready IT skills over the next three years. Under the alliance, the MCC will offer new programs in cloud computing and other emerging technologies in association with Microsoft.

Microsoft CityNext tackles urbanization through innovation

At World Cities Summit, Microsoft reveals how the use of innovative technology is changing the way cities are tackling urbanization challenges and transforming the lives for their citizens. Microsoft CityNext believes a people-first approach is the key to future-proofing cities.

Thailand selects Office 365 for every student nationwide

Microsoft Thailand and Office of the Basic Education Commission sign five-year agreement to address nation’s top priority — creating a skilled workforce by improving education.

Microsoft introduces Surface Pro 3: the tablet that can replace your laptop

On Tuesday, Microsoft Corp. introduced Surface Pro 3 — the lightweight tablet that packs the power and performance you expect from a laptop.

Asia wins big at Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change!

We are proud to announce this year’s five outstanding grand prize winners for the Microsoft YouthSpark Challenge for Change! Among the winners, four countries are represented including two inspiring students from Asia!

Microsoft announces new marketing leadership for Asia Pacific

New leaders for Marketing and Marketing Communications with focus on capturing mobile and cloud opportunities in fast-growing Asian markets.

Majority of consumers in Asia Pacific survey would rather lose their device than the content stored in it.

A Microsoft Asia survey gives some interesting insights on how consumers in Asia use cloud storage services today: 67% of consumers would rather lose their device than the content stored in it and 87% shared that it’s important for them to access their files, photos and videos from multiple devices.