Recent News

September 25, 2014

The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a huge opportunity for Microsoft’s partners, and “we’re committed to helping them realize value from IoT by creating intelligent systems solutions for their customers,” writes Karen Roberts on the Windows Embedded blog. To that end, the Intelligent Systems competency released earlier this year is being changed to make it even better for partners.

September 25, 2014

In partnership with Making Cents International, Microsoft has released a study, “Understanding the Youth Workforce Development Technology Skills Training Landscape.” It maps current youth technology skills training workforce development programs, and draws core principles, success factors and lessons learned from a vast base of examples.

September 25, 2014

“Alien: Isolation” takes place shortly after the events of the first “Alien” film, which came out in 1979. To fit that time frame, designers have populated the game with technology more in line with the ‘70s movie instead of its sequels from 1986 and later. The result: some crazy weird gadgets we’re so glad we don’t have to use IRL.

September 25, 2014

A new white paper gives marketers helpful information about mobile search, including user context (the location, device and time the search originated), which metrics matter and how to execute a mobile strategy in Bing Ads.

September 25, 2014

If you’re participating in the Windows Phone Preview for Developers, an update is rolling out that will make more new software available to more of you. This newest build provides performance improvements and general fixes; and allows more devices to get the Windows Phone 8.1 Update.

September 24, 2014

The latest update to “Maleficent Free Fall” provides two new gameplay modes with 225 levels that include spell-breaking powers and a new dragon power-up that can destroy all the enchanted gemstones on the puzzle board.

September 24, 2014

If you’ve seen Disney’s hit “Frozen,” then you probably know that Olaf the snowman sidekick absolutely adores summer. In the newest update to “Frozen Free Fall” players will find 30 sunny levels in a new summer map that goes with a puzzle game matching three or more ice crystals.

September 24, 2014

Each year, Microsoft selects innovative educator experts (MIE Experts) to share ideas, try new approaches and learn from each other through a global community dedicated to improving student outcomes through technology. Now, you can apply to be one by Oct. 15.

September 24, 2014

Through the program, “We are able to reward and recognize security researchers by offering a bounty for qualifying security vulnerabilities they report to us,” writes Travis Rhodes, senior security lead for Office 365, in a blog post.