Recent News

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.

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.

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.

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.