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March 6, 2014

Microsoft Advertising study shows insights into consumer financial decisions

The newest addition to Microsoft Advertising’s Consumer Decision Journey research, “The Consumer Decision Journey: Financial Services,” provides ways to help brands better reach new audiences while meeting consumer needs.

March 6, 2014

AMD improves its operational agility with SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence solution

Semiconductor maker AMD has decided to implement a business intelligence (BI) solution based on SQL Server 2014 Enterprise and SharePoint Server 2013. Doing so will take advantage of built-in, self-service BI tools such as Power View, an interactive data visualization feature of Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Reporting Services.

March 6, 2014

Microsoft publishes 2013 Law Enforcement Requests Report

On Thursday, Microsoft published its most recent Law Enforcement Requests Report, which details the number of legal demands for customer data the company received from law enforcement agencies around the world and how Microsoft responded to those requests.

March 6, 2014

Another Amelia Earhart helps women soar, and relies on Office 365 to do so

After Amelia Rose Earhart — who was named after the legendary pilot — became a pilot herself, she decided she wanted to share her knowledge and experience with other women. So she started The Fly With Amelia Foundation, which “paves the runway for girls who want to test their limits” and “live an inspired life through aviation.” Earhart says that in running the foundation she relies on Office 365 to help her overcome her “organizational challenges.”

March 6, 2014

Working Social Tour’s Tokyo debut draws hundreds of customers and prospects

Yammer Co-Founder and CTO Adam Pisoni kicked off the event with a keynote focusing on Responsive Organization, which was translated in real time to Japanese. Pisoni wove in examples from local customers into his presentation.

March 6, 2014

Build lasting connections with ‘Bridge Constructor’ on Windows Phone

You can play in 40 levels that encompass different terrain (deep valleys, canals, rivers) and materials (wood, steel, cables, concrete pillars) to become a master bridge builder. A new help system gives you tips and pointers to be sure your creation can stand up to daily wear and tear – and comes in on time, without exceeding its budget.

March 6, 2014

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) 2.0 now a federation option for Office 365 customers

“This is part of a set of new features that benefit Office 365 customers who are using an on-premises Identity Provider other than Active Directory,” writes Paul Andrew, a technical product manager on the Office 365 team, on the Office Blogs.

March 6, 2014

Line up for VIP access to Austin’s ‘Titanfall’ launch

Austin, Texas is the epicenter of one of the biggest gaming events of the year – the launch of “Titanfall.” If you’re trying to get into the big show, there’s another chance for you to get in through a casual meet-up Sunday, March 9, at the Microsoft Store in Austin @ The Domain.

March 6, 2014

Meet five Microsoft women inspiring change in technology

In advance of International Women’s Day, March 8, we’re celebrating by profiling five dynamic individuals from all corners of the company who are changing the world through technology.

March 6, 2014

Tame taxes with the help of Bing Finance and other Windows and Windows Phone apps

For many, the month before taxes are due is a blur of foraging for receipts and records from banks, credit cards and elsewhere. Find out how you can be a lot more organized and efficient with help from Windows and Windows Phone apps.