DQIndia: Miles Software uses SQL Server 2014 and Microsoft Cloud

Miles Software has built a solution built on SQL Server 2014 to help fund managers gain deep insights by integrating data sources from the cloud and on premise systems. Srikanth Karnakota, Director, Cloud and Enterprise Business, Microsoft India said, “With SQL Server we are enabling customers of Miles Software to have real-time analytics by combining the power of Cloud with on-premise data integration.”

Gaming Bolt: Mortal Kombat X pre-orders now available on Xbox One

NetherRealm Studios’ Mortal Kombat X is now available for pre-order on the Xbox One through Xbox Live. Pre-download dates haven’t been revealed yet but the option will be available before the game launches. Mortal Kombat X will be the developer’s first Mortal Kombat title for current-gen platforms and will also introduce its most comprehensive online feature set.

NDTV: The best Xbox One games March 2015

This list, which focuses on the best games exclusive to the Xbox One – or in some cases, Xbox One and PC – to help you get the most out of your new purchase, includes D4, Sunset Overdrive, Ori and the Blind Forest, Forza Horizon 2 and Titanfall.

EFY Times: Microsoft unveils Nokia 215 for Rs 2,149 in India

Microsoft has announced the launch of its latest budget Internet-ready phone in India. The Nokia 215 is the first in its category that provides access to popular web content with Opera Mini Browser, Bing Search, MSN Weather and Twitter. Raghuvesh Sarup, Nokia India Sales and Director, Marketing, said the company remains dedicated to launching innovative phones for those using mobile devices for the first time.

Hindustan Times: Microsoft launches new Lumia affordable smartphone

Microsoft has added a new model to its affordable range of Lumia smartphones with the introduction of the Lumia 430 Dual SIM. Featuring the latest Windows Phone 8.1 software, the phone will retail for an estimated price of $70 (Rs 4,500, approx.), making it the most affordable Lumia that will be able to upgrade to Windows 10. The phone will be launched in India towards the end of April 2015.