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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.

Aligning educators and leaders to the new generation of education

In part 1 of 4 of Future-Proofing Cities, Education Director for Microsoft APAC, Beth Watson, discusses the radical changes in education – from the way it’s taught to how students learn today. In the midst of paradigm shifts, how should educators and leaders prepare their students to be the workforce of tomorrow?

Healthcare systems: Be prepared for a ‘Silver Tsunami’

By year 2050, 22% of the Asian population will be above the age of 60 – that’s 1 in 5 people. It’s going to take a collective effort across all levels for cities to tackle the problem of an ageing population. What can YOU do to help? Find out more in part 2 of 4 of Future-Proofing Cities.

Delivering 21st Century learning in Asia

Microsoft’s Asia Pacific Senior Education Programmes Manager Felicia Brown shares how teachers and schools are integrating ICT into the learning process to ensure students are equipped with the right skills in the real world.

IDC reviews Surface Pro & it exceeds expectations

IDC analysts, Charles Reed Anderson, Associate Vice President, Head of Telecoms and Mobility, IDC Asia/Pacific and Ian Song, Research Manager, Client Devices, IDC Asia Pacific – both based in Singapore – recently undertook an independent three month product review of Microsoft’s Surface Pro as a potential laptop replacement.

Thailand selects Office 365 for every student nationwide

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.

Enabling Microsoft’s partners to dream big

Microsoft Singapore’s Managing Director Jessica Tan speaks to Futures about how Microsoft and its partners are working closely with the public, private and people sectors to help Singapore harness the power of technology and innovation for a brighter future.

Making 70 million lives better with technology

Find out how Microsoft’s CSR programmes and today’s cutting edge technologies are helping local communities in Thailand discover opportunities that would help them become innovators that the country needs.

Office Lens is a snap

Mobile phones became even more functional than ever before when cameras were added to the overall device. This significant change has made casual photography easy and spontaneous and has also changed the way we record our lives.