Recent News

Fujitsu announced the launch of PalmSecure ID Login, a new biometric authentication solution that helps organizations secure their networks against unauthorized access, while reducing the risk of attack from hackers and identity thieves. PalmSecure ID Login integrates Fujitsu’s highly secure biometric palm vein authentication technology into corporate network environments using Microsoft Active Directory – helping boost IT security while also making it easier for users to log on to their system.

In wake of the increasing risks of cyber-attack across the globe, Microsoft has released several critical security updates to provide protection against widespread hacking, citing an “elevated risk of cyber-attacks.”

Microsoft, LinkedIn, Oracle, Facebook and Google are increasing their staff in India triggering a talent war with Indian information technology (IT) services providers. These US-based firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to their global counterparts even as they face rising protectionism in their home market.

Microsoft unveiled the new Porsche 911 GT2 RS, the star of the IT giant’s “Forza Motorsport 7” video game, at its press conference ahead of this year’s E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), which runs June 13-15, 2017, in Los Angeles.

Microsoft has released a machine learning library for Apache Spark. The latest development is designed to boost the productivity of data scientists while using open source big data tools.

XBox 360 is now available for just Rs 9,990 in India. Some attractive titles such as WWE 2K17, FIFA 17 and exclusives like the Forza Horizon 2, Halo 4 and Gears of War 3 make this console a value for money.

BankChain, a platform for banks in India to explore, build, and implement blockchain solutions, announced to select Microsoft Azure platform as its exclusive Cloud partner. As part of this partnership, the 20 BankChain members that include State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank, DCB Bank, Kotak Bank, Bank of Baroda, Deutsche Bank and others, will use Microsoft Azure Blockchain as the underlying blockchain platform.

Forza Motorsport 7 for the Xbox One X, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PC has a release date. Microsoft confirmed at its E3 2017 presentation that the game will be out on October 3 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. The game will be available for the Xbox One X during Holiday 2017.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently took to Twitter and posted an image of Microsoft’s E3 showfloor, stating that they’re ready for the conference and “can’t wait to share it with you.”

Microsoft has found a unique way of helping users find their way inside any building through an app called Path Guide. Developed by Microsoft’s Asia Team, the app is free to download and is currently available on Android devices only.