Recent News

July 8, 2013

At Day 1 of the Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft made several announcements that highlight new ways for our partners and customers to embrace cloud computing using the Windows Azure platform.

July 8, 2013

It’s summertime, which usually means that if you haven’t spent winter and spring getting in shape, then all the swimsuit-wearing physiques are probably enough of a motivation to get back into fighting form. The MSN Blog introduces another tool to help you achieve your healthy goals with “Find Your Fitness,” a series of short videos that feature Olympic multi-medalist-winning swimmer Summer Sanders as your guide.

July 8, 2013

Today the Office and SharePoint Store becomes even more global. It will now support an additional 22 markets with localized store fronts – as well as French, German, Spanish and Japanese language apps.

July 8, 2013

The “Halo 4” Champions bundle — the fourth major expansion in the “Halo” Infinity Multiplayer experience — launches on Aug. 20 for 800 Microsoft Points on Xbox Live. Developed by 343 Industries in collaboration with Certain Affinity, the Champions bundle delivers three Download Center (DLC) packs and bonus content, which includes more than 18 new, in-game items that are exclusive to the bundle and only available for a limited time.

July 8, 2013

From the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in Houston, Texas, Microsoft President of Server and Tools Business Satya Nadella announced new programs and services that are designed to help Microsoft partners and customers embrace the challenges and opportunities associated with cloud computing and big data. One such program, Cloud OS Accelerate, brings together Microsoft and key partners – Cisco, NetApp, Hitachi Data Systems, HP and Dell – who will invest more than $100 million to help put thousands of new private and hybrid cloud solutions into the hands of customers.

July 8, 2013

Today from the Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston, Microsoft released a new study from IDC that shows partners selling cloud-based solutions benefit from higher gross profit, more new customers, higher revenue per employee and faster overall business growth. The study also revealed customer buying preferences that highlight the importance of the role of partners in the overall industry cloud transition.

July 8, 2013

Microsoft, Facebook, Yahoo, Angry Birds — all had their origins in college dorm rooms. So odds are decent that the founders of the world’s next tech juggernaut just packed up for a very special summer vacation. They could be among the hundreds of students gathering this week in St. Petersburg, Russia for the Imagine Cup 2013 Worldwide Finals.

July 5, 2013

The BizSpark European Summit in Berlin, which took place Thursday, has proven to be an ideal showcase for startups from all over the continent as they compete in front of a live audience and a panel of judges. They’ve already made it through a rigorous selection process, and all 12 finalists reap the rewards of getting that far.

July 5, 2013

Industry shifts such as the cloud, bring your own device (BYOD), big data, and mission critical computing have transformed datacenter computing. Some of these shifts are emerging, some not. Either way, many businesses are just starting to address them and need complete solutions. Microsoft and HP announced on Wednesday a set of market-ready solutions that Microsoft partners can begin offering their customers later this year.

July 5, 2013

The latest round-up of games from our favorite independent developers is now available at The Next Big Thing collection for Windows Phone. This eclectic selection of seven games runs the gamut of environments: “Mini Dash,” “Royal Revolt,” “Zombie HQ,” “Rufus and the Magic Mushrooms,” “Sparkle 2,” “Eyez,” and “Nun Attack.”