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March 12, 2014

Microsoft in education: ‘Student safety and privacy rights come first’

With the increased role of technology and cloud services in the classroom, serious privacy-related questions about the use of student data are being raised worldwide. “Misleading, exploitative, or aggressive marketing practices simply don’t belong in the classroom,” writes Anthony Salcito, Microsoft’s vice president, worldwide education.

March 12, 2014

Social enterprise, machine learning meet in Microsoft’s Office graph, Oslo

March 12, 2014

Microsoft takes a stand on student privacy with best-in-class education solutions

Annual Microsoft in Education Global Forum in Barcelona kicks off with strong momentum on Windows 8 and Office 365 with key content partners.

March 12, 2014

An MVP’s look at the Kinect for Windows v2 developer preview

The Kinect for Windows team turned to James Ashley, a leader in developing with Kinect for Windows and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP,) for a Q&A on his experiences with the preview sensor.

March 11, 2014

Microsoft board expands to include Mason Morfit

Company declares quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share payable in June.

March 11, 2014

Apps for Windows Phone, tablets and PCs help keep your financial house in order

Taxes are due soon, but staying financially healthy is a year-round endeavor. Luckily, several Windows and Windows Phone apps that are both timely and timeless help keep your financial house in order.

March 11, 2014

Take the ‘Titanfall’ personality test to pick your perfect Titan

If you need some help figuring out which Titan best suits you, you have to check out the “Titanfall” Personality Test. You can take the written portion of the Full Combat Certification exam to find the Titan that matches your style of play.

March 11, 2014

Get work done faster with ‘Oslo’ – the next-generation search and discovery tool in Office 365

First unveiled at the recent SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas, Oslo highlights key information of interest to you, based on what you are working on and the actions of people in your network.

March 11, 2014

Video: ‘Titanfall’ launch party at SXSW

When “Titanfall” debuted at SXSW in Austin Monday night, it made a big splash with the fans who had waited in line, who could barely contain their enthusiasm, and who posed for pictures with Major Nelson and helped the Xbox community ring in this much anticipated game.

March 11, 2014

Video: Tackle ‘Titanfall’ with these tips and tricks

Now that “Titanfall” has arrived on Xbox One, you might want to get some tips and tricks on how to become a master pilot. Ryan Treit, a producer working with Microsoft Studios, narrates this video, and helps players get a running start with these giant robots.