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The newest update for the Xbox One is now available, and it’s a big one, as it will be introducing Microsoft’s own livestreaming service, Beam, and integrating it into the system itself. That apart, the update also overhauls the Home menu, and makes the Guide a bit more intuitive and faster.

Microsoft is finally set to ship the next iteration of its desktop operating system to its users. Windows Creators Update, the free update is set to start rolling out globally on April 11. The update brings with it several changes to make your web browsing and gaming experience better. Creators Update will make tab management in Microsoft Edge much easier allowing you to preview visual thumbnails of the open tabs, set them aside instantly, and share the tabs with someone. The update also revisits privacy with Microsoft services and beam broadcasting technology of the upgrade helps you broadcast gameplay on Windows 10 and Xbox One.

Microsoft is finally rolling out an update for Cortana on Android that brings the ability to activate the assistant directly through the lock screen. This new feature allows users to access the Cortana digital assistant by just swiping left or right on the Android lock screen. With this, Microsoft is looking to make Cortana more accessible on Android smartphones.

Microsoft India is betting big on cyber security solutions for cloud adoption growth as Indian businesses seek better security. Radha Rajappa, Services Head, Microsoft India said that cyber security will be of core importance to Microsoft as they enable digital transformation of Indian business and Delhi-based Cybersecurity Engagement Center and global Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) will help organizations ensure security as they grow business.

About 92 percent of business leaders in India believe that every organization needs to be a ‘digital organization’ to enable growth for their business, the ‘Microsoft Asia Digital Transformation Study 2016’ has revealed. “Digital transformation is not just about digitization of processes, it is about business leaders re-envisioning existing business models and embracing a different way of bringing together people, data, and processes to create value for their customers through systems of intelligence,” said, Anant Maheshwari, President, Microsoft India.

Windows 10 is poised to become the most widely installed version of Windows ever, as reports indicate that a whopping number of enterprises will have started Windows 10 deployments in the coming months. At present everyone is eyeing the next major release in April with Microsoft stating that its new Windows 10 Creators Update will be the most secure version yet, and richer in functionalities. Not only Microsoft is looking to make a difference with its new Windows Defender Security Centre that will ensure that users are protected by default , Windows 10 creators update will include a new service called Windows MyPeople, looks to streamline your communications and make it easier to stay in contact with teams, bringing together several of the most popular communication services, including Mail, Skype, Xbox live and even SMS from mobile phones, to make sure you never miss a key message.

Of 400 mobile technology firms in the US and four European countries surveyed, 86 per cent said they will upgrade their Windows PCs to Windows 10 within three to four years. Results from the Decision-Maker Mobile Technology Survey, highlighting the shifts in technology buying and spending levels, identified trends in both the acceleration of Windows 10 adoption. According to the survey, 47 percent of the surveyed organizations said they would upgrade to Windows 10 in the next 12 months.

Aiming to have a larger presence in the connected car space, Microsoft has announced a new licensing platform that will enable automobile companies to share certain intellectual property (IP) from the tech company when partnering with them to integrate better technology experiences into their vehicles. Peggy Johnson, executive vice president of Business Development at Microsoft said, “Our mission is to empower car makers with technology that allows them to focus on building even better driving experiences for their customers.”