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Microsoft revealed new prototype augmented-reality (AR) glasses that look like a normal pair of thick-framed glasses. “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” Microsoft researchers Andrew Maimone, Andreas Georgiou, and Joel Kollin wrote in a paper describing the glasses containing holographic display prototypes, which employ a technique called digital holography. The researchers will talk about their work at the Siggraph conference in Los Angeles in August.

For organizations to keep up with the fast-pace of digital transformation there needs to be a shift in attitude, and a new approach to how people work and collaborate. Polycom helps organizations unleash the power of human collaboration. While, Microsoft is a key partner for Polycom – “We focus on partners who understand the Microsoft language and are able to attach our solutions when they go and sell Microsoft.” Samir informs.

Microsoft has announced a new update for its note-taking app OneNote, with a new design and simpler navigation. This allows for easy switching between notes as well as improves the new usability with assistive technologies. Now all the actual information will be at the center of the page, which Microsoft says will help students avoid distraction.

Microsoft has launched the official Planner app for the iOS platform in the App Store. The Microsoft Planner comes with a straightforward UI that allows users to create new plans, organize and assign tasks, share files, chats, and get updates, all with mobile access through the dedicated app or within the service.

In a forum held in Bengaluru on May 19, BW Business world in association with Microsoft discussed ideas around how businesses, especially SMBs, can secure themselves by to staying up-to-date with Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS). “The Microsoft approach is to help customers protect, detect, and respond,” said Priyadarshi Mohapatra, Country General Manager, Consumer & Devices Sales, Microsoft India.

Microsoft is looking at reaching out to more not-for-profit organizations to offer free Azure credits worth $5,000 for a year. Globally, Microsoft is donating $1 billion in cloud computing resources. Justin Nelson of Microsoft, who is associated with the program, has said that the initiative would work with not-for-profit organizations that address larger social challenges and help them find solutions for such challenges.

Microsoft renewed its trademark for Scalebound, and there will obviously be some speculation as to its next stop.

Microsoft has revealed plans to deliver the complete, intelligent Microsoft Cloud for the first time from datacenters located in Africa. This new investment is a major milestone in the company’s mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more, and a recognition of the enormous opportunity for digital transformation in Africa.