CRN: Microsoft rolls out incentives for Server 2003 upgrade, cloud adoption

Microsoft is offering its Synnex partners a set of incentives and programs to help them get customers off outdated infrastructure and onto the cloud. With end-of-life for Windows Server 2003 less than three months away, Microsoft is offering solution providers a 10 percent subsidy for every Windows or SQL Server sold through Synnex, according to Cindy Bates, Microsoft’s vice president of US SMB and distribution.

NDTV: Microsoft to launch next flagship Lumia smartphone alongside Windows 10

Microsoft will launch high-end mobile devices only when Windows 10 hits the market. Ajey Mehta, Managing Director, Microsoft Mobile Devices, said, “We believe we have to offer the best possible experience to the consumers. People are looking for signature experiences and it is very important for us to offer those signature experiences.”

Digit: Microsoft’s Windows 10 Build 10061 adds new apps, improved UI

Microsoft has released a new build of its Windows 10 Technical Preview version 10061. Users who are registered with the Windows Insider Program and are in the Fast Ring will be able to download the new build. The Windows 10 build 10061 brings new a Calendar and Mail app that Microsoft says will improve performance. It adds a three pane email swipe which allows users to toggle between their email and calendar easily. The update also includes a number of UI tweaks.

Business Standard: Digital technologies empower individuals

At the panel discussion ‘Accelerating the Digital transition’ organised at the Global Exhibition on Services 2015, Bhaskar Pramanik, Chairman, Microsoft India, called for the creation of a unified digital identity in India for availing central government services, state government services, municipal services and financial services among others. Pramanik predicted that government apps will be the killer apps of the future overtaking the current favourites on cricket and Bollywood.

Sify: Microsoft announces India winners of 13th Edition of Imagine Cup 2015

Microsoft India announced the winners of the India leg of Imagine Cup 2015 at the conclusion of the National Finals held in Palwal, Haryana. Joseph Landes, General Manager, Developer Experience and Evangelism, Microsoft India, said, “It is rewarding to see this year’s talented young innovators develop ground-breaking technology solutions to address world challenges and create a bright future in a mobile-first, cloud-first era. From the initial online stage of this year’s competition to the India Finals, it has been amazing to see the passion and commitment.”