Press Releases

June 3, 2013
Microsoft empowering NGOs to stay close with youth via modern social tools

Survey co-sponsored by HKCSS indicates growing social networking trends and NGOs’ needs in strengthening communications with youth – Microsoft Hong Kong today showcased the latest cloud-based social networking and collaboration technologies at NGO Day 2013, showing its commitment to empowering NGOs to take the big leap into the next-generation social service model.

May 22, 2013
Microsoft unveils Xbox One: the ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system

Blockbuster titles, Steven Spielberg-produced Halo TV series, and exclusive agreements with the NFL transform games, TV and entertainment for the 21st century living room — A new vision for the future comes to life today as Microsoft Corp. unveils Xbox One, the all-in-one gaming and entertainment system created for today and the next generation. At Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Wash., the company showcased how Xbox One puts you at the center of all your games, TV, movies, music, sports and Skype.

May 17, 2013
Microsoft Surface Pro Launches in Hong Kong

The Surface family represents amazing value and choice, meeting customer needs for balancing both work and play — Microsoft Hong Kong today announced the launch of Surface Pro, making it the newest model of the Surface family available in Hong Kong. With a starting retail price of HK$7,088, Surface Pro will be available for purchase at designated stores of two major retailers, namely Fortress and Suning.

April 29, 2013
Over 2.2 Million PCs in Hong Kong at Risk as the countdown to End-of-Support for 11-year old Windows XP Begins. Microsoft Launches “Get to Modern” Offer to help users to Upgrade their PCs

Industry experts warn businesses and consumers to move away from XP before April 2014 deadline – Microsoft reminded customers today that it will officially retire service and support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. With this deadline only around one year away, it is essential for SMBs and consumers in Hong Kong to migrate from XP, an eleven year old operating system, to avoid external vulnerabilities and risks that have the potential to cause business disruption and extra costs.

April 18, 2013
2.5 out of 10 Computers Lack Up-to-Date Malware Protection, Reveals new Research from Microsoft

Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report shows that malware infections 5.5 times more likely without Antivirus Software — Today Microsoft Hong Kong released the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 14 (SIRv14). In addition to analyzing prevalent threats from across the globe, including Hong Kong, the data reveals an important trend related to antivirus (AV) software (“Antivirus”).

March 12, 2013
Microsoft Releases Next-Generation Office 365 for Business

Large enterprises to small businesses of different needs and budgets can now benefit from the power of the new Office and the connectivity of the cloud — Microsoft Hong Kong today announced the worldwide availability of a major new update to its Microsoft Office 365 business services, adding new features and offerings tailored to the needs and budgets of small, medium-size and large organizations.

January 29, 2013
Microsoft Releases Office 365 Home Premium

New consumer cloud service works across devices to help busy people simplify their lives and get more done — Microsoft Corp. today announced worldwide availability of Office 365 Home Premium, a reinvention of the company’s flagship Office product line for consumers.

January 22, 2013
After 88 days, Windows 8 gathers momentum in Hong Kong

Experience the Top 8 apps, with now only 10 days left to upgrade at the special, low-cost introductory price. – Eighty-eight days since the global launch of Windows 8, businesses and consumers in Hong Kong are embracing the operating system’s unique promise of “no-compromise computing”.

January 17, 2013
Microsoft Advances the Cloud OS With New Management Solutions

New offerings deliver on the commitment to help customers and partners deliver cloud services and manage connected devices. — Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of new solutions to help enterprise customers manage hybrid cloud services and connected devices with greater agility and cost-efficiency.