Press Releases – Page 27 – Microsoft News Center Hong Kong

January 6, 2014

Over 1.5 Million PCs in Hong Kong still at Risk with 90 Days Left Before Microsoft Ends Support for Windows XP

Time is running out for 16% of PCs in Hong Kong which Face Potential Security Risks and Productivity Downtime from 8 April 2014 – Microsoft today reminded business and consumers in Hong Kong with PCs still running Windows XP that it will officially retire service and support for Windows XP in three months’ time, on 8 April 2014.

December 6, 2013

Microsoft Launches Major Wave of Enterprise Cloud Solutions in Hong Kong to Accelerate Local Cloud Adoption

Sun Hung Kai Properties migrates to Microsoft’s cloud OS and virtualization solutions with improved agility and flexibility to drive business to even greater success – Microsoft Hong Kong today announced a wave of new cloud products and services to enable companies to seize the opportunities of cloud computing and overcome today’s top IT challenges. Complementing Office 365 and other services

November 7, 2013

Microsoft Announces New Office 365 Updates to Help You Get Work Done

Survey finds that 7 in 10 office workers count on being able to work outside of the office, and close to 45% have been multi-tasking by working while watching television; 36% while eating a meal at home; 19% while going to the bathroom.

October 22, 2013

Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 and new accessories available for purchase

The newest additions to the Surface family of tablets hit shelves on 23 October. Microsoft Hong Kong announced that its newest Surface models — Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 — as well as an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories are available for purchase starting 23 October (Wednesday) at more than 70 retail stores from four authorized retail partners, including PCCW-HKT, Wilson Communications, Fortress and Suning, and http://www.microsoftstore.com in Hong Kong.

October 17, 2013

Windows 8.1 is available now

Brings together a unique and personal experience across the broadest range of devices. — Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced the global availability of Windows 8.1, a feature-rich update to its popular Windows 8 operating system, enabling customers to create experiences that keep pace with their lives — at work, at home or on the go.

October 15, 2013

Microsoft unleashes fall wave of enterprise cloud solutions

New Windows Server, System Center, Visual Studio, Windows Azure, Windows Intune, SQL Server, and Dynamics solutions will accelerate cloud benefits for customers. — Microsoft Corp. announced a wave of new enterprise products and services to help companies seize the opportunities of cloud computing and overcome today’s top IT challenges.

October 9, 2013

Microsoft announces new distribution channels and available date of Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 in Hong Kong

Customers can purchase Surface devices in more than 60 outlets across Hong Kong starting October 23 — Microsoft Hong Kong today announced the general availability date and channel plans for its new Microsoft Surface family of tablets – Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 – in Hong Kong.

September 26, 2013

Microsoft Hong Kong launches Office 365 Donation Program for Nonprofits

Free cloud-based productivity and collaboration tools enable nonprofits to streamline IT and focus on social impact — Microsoft today announced the availability of its cloud-based productivity solution Office 365 for free access by more than 1,200 qualifying nonprofits and non-governmental organizations in Hong Kong through its Office 365 Donation Program.

September 23, 2013

Microsoft unveils Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 and new accessories

Today Microsoft Corp. announced that the Microsoft Surface family of tablets is growing. Two new Surface models — Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 — along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories, will be available at Microsoft retail stores, MicrosoftStore.com, and select third-party retailers in 22 initial markets, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States on October 22 (US New York time), and China in early November.

September 17, 2013

New enterprise social survey shows more than 40% Asian information workers want more access to social tools at work

Hopewell Holdings enjoys real business value through better workplace collaboration with Microsoft Enterprise Social tools — In today’s dynamic and hyperconnected world, social media channels have become a norm for people to connect in societies in Asia including Hong Kong and not surprisingly, it is becoming more pervasive in the workplace.

August 15, 2013

Mark Your Calendars for Windows 8.1

I know a lot of folks are eager to find out when they will be able to get Windows 8.1. I am excited to share that starting at 7:00pm on October 17th in Hong Kong, Windows 8.1 will begin rolling out worldwide as a free update for consumers on Windows 8 through the Windows Store.

July 25, 2013

Microsoft and Hong Kong Education Bureau join hands to bring e-learning to new level through “Partners in Learning” Program

50,000 teachers and 800,000 students in all 1,000 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong can freely use Office 365 for self-directed and collaborative learning anytime anywhere – Information technology (IT) has always been an integral part of the sustainable economic development for Hong Kong, and using internet for academic research, social networking and collaborative learning is a common trend nowadays.