GamingBolt: EA believes Xbox Scorpio, PS4 Neo present “Interesting Approach” to consoles

Speaking about Project Scorpio, Microsoft’s next big addition to the Xbox One family, and Sony’s upcoming PS4 Neo, EA executive VP Patrick Soderlund said, “I believe that it’s an interesting approach. We haven’t seen this whole idea of upgrading since the Mega CD in 1991 or something. At the time, that might not have worked, but this is different. I can only comment to what’s been announced by Microsoft, the whole idea of keeping the ecosystem intact and scalable is right.”

The Telegraph: ENAVATE launches New System Optimization Suite for Microsoft Dynamics AX

ENAVATE, a leading Microsoft Dynamics AX and CRM provider, recently partnered with Europe’s strongest Microsoft Dynamics partner, EG, to bring a new AX system optimization tool with exclusivity in North and South America. The unique solution brings together some of the best analysis and monitoring tools, and ensures that users get the full value out of their Dynamics AX software

Yourstory.com: Peggy Johnson to head global business development at Microsoft

Margaret L. (Peggy) Johnson has been named Microsoft’s executive Vice President of Business Development. She will be responsible for driving strategic business deals and partnerships across various industries with key customers, strategic innovation partners, OEMs, key accounts, third-party publishers and industry influencers. “The opportunity to build new and surprising partnerships to help Microsoft succeed in a mobile-first, cloud-first world is truly exciting, and I look forward to leading these efforts,” Johnson said.

The Telegraph: Lenovo and Microsoft deepen strategic ties across devices

Microsoft and Lenovo announced a deepening of their strategic relationship. Lenovo will load Microsoft’s productivity apps – including Microsoft Office, OneDrive and Skype, on select Lenovo devices that use the Android operating system. “The marriage of Microsoft’s apps and Lenovo’s Android-based devices will enable customers around the world to be more productive, more connected and achieve even more,” said Nick Parker, Corporate Vice President OEM Division, Microsoft.

DNA India: Top 6 games releasing August 2016

The article is about the games which is going to release on Xbox One in August. Cybercrime and international conspiracy abound in “Deus Ex: Mankind Divided,” athletes clash in annual sports franchise “Madden NFL 17,” and the creators of “Myst” lay out another mystery adventure in “Obduction,” while Xbox One and PC success “Inside” arrives on PlayStation 4 the week of August 23, 2016, with an “Attack on Titan” game spreading its wings outside of Japan a few days later.

Tech2.com: What’s new with Microsoft’s Windows 10 Anniversary Update?

On July 29, 2015, Microsoft released what is now known as the final version of Windows, Windows 10. One year later, the Windows as a Service paradigm is reflected with the release of the free Anniversary Update. Windows 10 Anniversary Update promises to be one of the most stable and fluid Windows experiences to date. There are some major improvements to the Start Menu, Action Center, Windows Ink, and Tablet Mode, that makes Windows 10 AU shine, along with thousands of bug fixes, battery optimizations, and stability improvements.

Digit.in: 7 reasons to own an Xbox One

The battle of consoles is not new to the gaming world and its denizens. But this time there’s a strong contender and here are 7 reasons why you should own it.

GamingBolt: EA Sports UFC 2 free trial available on Xbox One and PS4

EA Sports UFC 2, the admittedly fun MMA fighting title, has received a free trial on the Xbox One and PS4. Players can log on to the PlayStation Store or the Microsoft Store and download it today. Total download size is 20 GB. This being a trial means there will be a time limit though. In this case, it’s five hours of total game time. If users decide to upgrade to the full version of the game, they can continue their progress and retain stats throughout. The good news is that EA Sports UFC 2 is also discounted by 50 percent on both PS4 and Xbox One.

CIO India: Microsoft Surface rumor roundup

Microsoft is testing out three new Surface all-in-one devices to release later this year, according to a report from The Verge. While no one is sure what an all-in-one Surface device would look like, The Verge reports that sources close to Microsoft suggest the company is looking at “traditional PC form factors” to add to the Surface lineup.

CIO India: Office, Outlook, Slack, Handoff: The digital workplace reborn

Office AND Outlook have been reinvented, collaboration tools like Slack are finally useful, and devices are evolving for new digital workflows. “Office productivity” has meant Microsoft Office and Outlook on a Windows PC for nearly two decades, and most of us take it for granted as part of the technological woodwork. But the digital office has undergone a fundamental, positive change in the past few years, one that should cause a rethink by users and IT alike.