Author: Microsoft News Center

August 2, 2012
Microsoft Announces Windows 8 has Released to Manufacturing

Milestone signals completed product development and testing, hand-off to hardware partners readying for October general availability — Microsoft Corp. today announced Windows 8 has reached Release to Manufacturing (RTM), the latest milestone in the launch of the highly anticipated Windows 8 operating system.

August 1, 2012
Microsoft launches the preview of Outlook.com

a new, modern email service for individuals — Today, Microsoft launched the preview of Outlook.com, a new, modern mail service for individuals. Microsoft is taking a bold step to reimagine personal email – from the datacenter to the user experience – and deliver an email service for the next billion users.

July 17, 2012
Microsoft unveils the new Office

Delivers Office as a cloud service while harnessing innovations enabled by Windows 8 — Today, Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled the customer preview of the new Microsoft Office, available at office.com/preview.

June 5, 2012
Xbox Makes Entertainment More Amazing on Phone, PC, Tablet and TV

Xbox SmartGlass will deliver new ways to enjoy entertainment in the home and on the go. What if your tablet or phone knew what you were watching on TV and presented bonus features without you having to lift a finger? What if you could use your tablet to draw up a play in EA SPORTS’ “Madden NFL” and then perform it to perfection on your TV?

June 1, 2012
Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 8 Release Preview

Windows Upgrade Offer introduced, which gives consumers a path to Windows 8 upon general availability — Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of the Windows 8 Release Preview, the next milestone of the highly anticipated Windows 8 operating system.

May 30, 2012
Microsoft launches cloud-based Volunteer Management System to empower NGOs to stay safe from cyber threats

Survey co-sponsored by HKCSS indicates lack of security awareness and knowledge of cloud solutions prevents NGOs from reaping the full benefits of cloud – Microsoft Hong Kong today announced the launch of the “Cloud Unlimited for a Better Hong Kong” Program at NGO Day 2012, which represents a multi-year commitment to helping people and organizations in Hong Kong to benefit from the latest cloud computing technology and improve productivity and collaboration under a secured environment.

May 24, 2012
Security benefits of cloud computing dispel adoption barrier for small to mid-size business

Cloud services reduce time and money spent managing security and increase protection against cyber threats, Microsoft study shows — Research released today by Microsoft Corp. shows that small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) in Hong Kong and APAC are gaining significant IT security benefits from using the cloud, according to a new study conducted in five geographies.

May 7, 2012
Kinect for Windows will be Launching in Hong Kong on May 17

1.5v SDK Update with New features of Kinect Studio and “Seated” Skeletal Tracking — Be at the forefront of innovation. The Kinect for Windows platform transforms the way people interact with technology. Help unlock the possibilities.

April 26, 2012
Skype for Windows Phone Has Arrived!

Following the recent availability of the Skype for Windows Phone Beta app announced at Mobile World Congress, today Microsoft is releasing an official version of the app to the Windows Phone Marketplace.

April 24, 2012
Microsoft launches “7+9 Windows 7 PC Lucky Draw”

Purchase designated PC models and get a chance to win coupons worth up to a 100% rebate of the purchased PC! – As a thank-you to customers for their continuing support for Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9, Microsoft Hong Kong has launched the “7+9 Windows 7 PC Lucky Draw“, to offer customers the superb online experience brought to your PC by Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 9.