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March 25, 2014
Microsoft announces upcoming name change for Windows Azure

On Tuesday, Microsoft announced that, effective April 3, Windows Azure will be renamed Microsoft Azure. “This change reflects Microsoft’s strategy and focus on Azure as the public cloud platform for customers as well as for our own services Office 365, Dynamics CRM, Bing, OneDrive, Skype, and Xbox Live,” writes Steven Martin, Windows Azure Marketing & Operations general manager.

March 25, 2014
Win prizes as fashion judge in Skype contest

Skype recently invited fashion-forward fems to style an outfit around a pair of boyfriend jeans and out of those entries, eight semi-finalists have been selected. Now it’s up to you, dear reader, to vote for your favorite semi-finalist.

March 25, 2014
Microsoft presents can’t miss sessions at Advertising Week Europe

When Advertising Week Europe begins in London March 31, attendees will find a wide range of seminars and workshops featuring speakers from Microsoft, a key partner in this big trade event. They’ll find information on many topics, including technology’s impact on consuming live events, the new language of engagement and maximizing the value of mobile devices.

March 25, 2014
Hands-on with ‘Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut’

The initial release of “Strike Suit Zero” was met by acclaim from both critics and consumers alike, leading the team to quickly decide that not only was there a market for open space flight combat games, it was a genre worth investing both time and money in.

March 25, 2014
Microsoft invites girls to dream big

The Big Dream Movement connects organizations, academia and resources to girls around the world to help them pursue a future in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields. BigDreamMovement.com will go live this summer, providing a portal to learn about programs and tools that promote computing and STEM.