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May 15, 2014

Electronic Frontier Foundation gives Microsoft top rating on privacy approach to government access to customer data

Microsoft met every one of six factors that companies were rated against, including the stringency of the legal demands companies require before providing data, their efforts to notify customers about government demands, transparency in reporting the volume and type of demands received and company efforts to fight for customers’ privacy rights in court and in Congress.

May 15, 2014

UK’s South West Water uses Microsoft Dynamics CRM to improve its customer service

The move gave SWW a flexible solution to make the most of modern technologies in a cost efficient way, enabling it to improve the customer experience by embracing digital communications via the Web, email and text messages.

May 15, 2014

Survey: Small business owners reveal need for technology but many haven’t adopted cloud solutions

National Small Business Week is underway in the U.S., and a Microsoft-commissioned survey of more than 500 small business owners showed 86 percent believe technology is important to the success of their company, but many of them are missing out on the value of cloud technology.

May 15, 2014

Series on security trends in cloud computing wraps up with the public sector

A four-part series on the potential security benefits of cloud computing wraps up with the public sector, focusing on the value of improving data classification practices among government entities.

May 15, 2014

Microsoft participation in upcoming events for financial community announced

Microsoft will participate in the JP Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on May 20, and in the Cowen & Company Technology, Media & Telecommunications Conference on May 28. Interested parties can listen to a webcast of these events on Microsoft’s Investor Relations website.

May 15, 2014

Find out what’s in and what’s out from supported configurations in the next release for CRM

As Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2013 Service Pack 1 and CRM Online spring 2014 releases ship, it’s time to look ahead to the next release of CRM for items that have been added or removed from the supported configurations list.

May 15, 2014

FDA clearance paves the way for Kinect for Windows rehab system to help stroke victims

Jintronix, a medical technology startup, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its innovative rehabilitation system that uses Kinect for Windows to help stroke victims recover physical functions.

May 15, 2014

Teachers: Office Mix is a ‘game changer’ to create interactive lessons

The school year may be winding down, but teachers who want to get a head start on upcoming lesson plans have a new game-changing resource in Office Mix. Get step-by-step instructions on downloading Office Mix and using it to enhance classroom instruction.

May 15, 2014

Explore the untold story of Disney’s ‘Maleficent Free Fall’ on Windows Phone, PCs and tablets

Take on the role of the title character of Disney’s “Maleficent Free Fall,” switching and sliding the board of enchanted gemstones to create matches of three or more, triggering cascading combos. Use your green magic to make the same color gemstones instantly vanish.

May 15, 2014

Newest Skype Beauty Ambassador aims to aid poverty relief efforts

Lara Eurdolian, named as the new Skype Beauty Ambassador, spends most of her time blogging about beauty trends on her site, PrettyConnected.com. But she’s also pretty connected in using her industry contacts via Skype to make a positive difference in the lives of women in poverty.