Author: Microsoft Stories

The new features for OneNote, called OneNote Class Notebook, improve the process of sharing it among groups of students so they can start using it in class. Class Notebooks offer a variety of features that help with day-to-day life in a classroom. Instructors can add information and assignments to a content library which is shared with the rest of the class. The biggest update added is the ability to share a Class Notebook to an entire group all at once.

To reach out to these millions of prospective users, Microsoft has partnered with Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI), who counts 3,000 direct members and 200,000 indirect members to help evangelise and spread awareness of Microsoft’s cloud computing technologies such as Office 365 and Windows Azure. Meetul Patel, General Manager, SMS&P, Microsoft India, said that with the mushrooming of a start-up ecosystem, powered by e-commerce companies, has laid the foundation for increased usage of cloud computing technologies.

In an interview, Meetul Patel, General Manager, SMP&P, Microsoft India, said, “Actually there is so much potential for SMB’S to grow revenues in India and I think we have to trust three things to make that happen: Awareness, Affordability and Administration.”

In an interview, Sudhir Nayar, Director, SMB, Microsoft, said, “The roll of SME in IT industry is going to be $18.5 billion over the next two years that is where it will reach. They are going to play a very important role in that.” He also said, “The mission of Microsoft is to empower every person and every organization to achieve more.”

In an interview, Jean Philippe Courtois, President, Microsoft International, said, “It’s a great moment for Microsoft and for India coming together. This is all about empowering every individual and every organization to achieve more. We have also announced Mobile first and cloud first strategy in India and the opening of data centres in India.”

Microsoft announced set of updates to its OneDrive for Business product that will make it a more appealing option for companies looking to store files in the cloud. The first big change is a next-generation sync client that’s available as an invite-only beta and brings a bunch of new features users have been waiting for.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is scheduled to make a short trip to India in the first week of November to speak at an event being organised by the American technology company in Mumbai for its customers, partners and developers. Nadella, who will speak at the event titled ‘Future Unleashed’ and meet key Microsoft customers on the sidelines of the event.

Microsoft is moving fast to add new features and services to its Azure cloud platform. At the recently held AzureCon event, the company announced an array of features and enhancements that makes Azure more attractive for enterprises. This includes Azure Security Center, Azure File Storage, and many more.

In a first, Microsoft is now integrating Cortana with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network. Cortana users can connect their LinkedIn account by simply tapping on connected accounts. Once connected, Cortana can show LinkedIn information while reminding about calendar appointments.