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Last updated: Jul 17, 2009
Central and Eastern Europe enjoys some of the highest growth rates in the world, but the global economy is changing fast and the region must evolve to remain competitive. Microsoft is committed to bringing the benefits of the knowledge economy to Central and Eastern Europe, working to help governments, enterprises and individuals realise their potential.

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WPC Events
July 17, 2009
Dedicated event for partners to learn about leading-edge technologies that can help them and their customers solve immediate business challenges and position for the future. (Content updated - July 17, 2009)
Imagine Cup 09
July 08, 2009
Check out for latest news and updates on the progress of the 16 teams from Central and Eastern European countries who are participating at the Worldwide final for the Imagine Cup 2009 event in Egypt between July 3-7. (Content updated – July 08, 2009)
Breaking News



Microsoft Announces Winners of 2009 Central and Eastern European Partner of the Year Award
July 17, 2009
Microsoft IT industry partners recognised at global partner event for excellence in product and service innovation customer service and business growth strategy.
Microsoft Charts New Paths for Partners With Software Plus Services
July 16, 2009
Microsoft announces business and partner model for the Windows Azure platform at the company’s Worldwide Partner Conference.
Microsoft Unveils Windows Azure Platform Business Model, Bringing New Revenue Opportunities to Partners Worldwide
July 16, 2009
Company details path for partners to take advantage of Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Azure and .NET Services to build new offerings for the cloud.
Microsoft Debuts Community-Centric Partner Network
July 14, 2009
New Microsoft Partner Network reflects focus on capability, community and customer connections.
Microsoft Office 2010 Hits Major Milestone and Enters Technical Preview
July 14, 2009
Microsoft showcases new product capabilities and announces Office Web applications will be available to nearly half a billion people at launch.
Microsoft Debuts New Partner Opportunities at Global Conference
July 14, 2009
Microsoft partners get insight on the new Microsoft Partner Network, Windows 7 and Office 2010 at the company’s Worldwide Partner Conference.
Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe Announces 2009 Partner of the Year Awards Finalists
July 10, 2009
Awards recognize partners’ innovative use of Microsoft technology to exceed customer expectations and solve business problems.
Czech Republic Company DAQUAS wins Microsoft Partner of the Year award
July 10, 2009
DAQUAS is acknowledged as one of Microsoft’s most innovative partners at the Worldwide Partner Conference.
Microsoft Announces Imagine Cup 2009 Worldwide Winners
July 08, 2009
Students address the United Nations Millennium Development Goals with innovative technology.
Poland, Romania, Russia and Ukraine selected as finalists in two of the Imagine Cup categories
July 06, 2009
Finalists for Imagine Cup Software Design and Embedded Development announced, further finals to take place.
Imagine Cup semi-finalists announced
July 04, 2009
Competitors whittled down, Central and Eastern Europe sees strong representation from teams going through to semi-finals.
Imagine Cup 2009 Kicks Off in Cairo
July 04, 2009
Global finals of the world’s largest technology competition begin today in Egypt.
Andrey Terekhov, Microsoft Central & Eastern Europe HQ, Academic Programs Lead Software
July 04, 2009
Andrey Terekhov discusses the Imagine Cup, its importance to Central and Eastern Europe and the role it plays in helping business in the region innovate, thrive and grow.
With summer just around the corner Microsoft and the EEA today announce 2009 ‘Eye on Earth’ - helping holidaymakers to find out everything about Europe’s favourite beach at the touch of a fingertip
July 01, 2009
New research shows notebooks in the classroom improve the motivation of children in Slovak schools.
Yota and Microsoft receive industry recognition with Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award 2009 for first GSM+Mobile WiMAX mobile phone to be launched in Russia
June 18, 2009
Yota and Microsoft have received the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award in the ‘International Consumer Services Innovation’ category for Yota’s development of the ‘First 4G Mobile Phone’, the MAX 4G, in partnership with Microsoft.
Guenter Weimer, regional director, developer and platform evangelism, Microsoft, Central Eastern Europe
June 12, 2009
Guenter Weimer discusses the role of the developer and platform evangelism team in the Central Eastern European region, innovation, local software economy and the Imagine Cup.
Microsoft Bulgaria recognized as Investor In The Future
June 09, 2009
Ministry of Education presents Microsoft Bulgaria with award at National Panorama of Vocational Schools event for education leaders in Bulgaria.
Guest of Onet.TV: Steve Ballmer
June 03, 2009
During the recent visit to Poland Steve Ballmer gave an interview to Onet.pl, visited by 10m unique users monthly is the Poland’s largest and oldest internet portal. He spoke about new technologies on the horizon and presented the vision of software by Microsoft.
Microsoft Malta wins at the European Business Awards in Rome
May 19, 2009
Microsoft Malta has won the award for ICT effectiveness for its SmartWomen project.
Ed Gibson, Chief Cyber Security Advisor, Microsoft, speaks to Interia TV, Poland, on the importance of security today
May 18, 2009
Ed Gibson discusses his long career in the FBI and how he applies what he has learned to his role in Microsoft about making the online world a safer place.
Microsoft to invest ten billion rubles into the Russian Economy over the next three years
May 14, 2009
Steve Ballmer announces plans to develop the Russian IT industry and build social and scientific cooperation with the Russian Government. (Content updated – May 14, 2009)
VimpelCom launches Beeline TV - based on Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV platform
May 12, 2009
VimpelCom Communications brings a new era of TV to Russia, starting in Moscow, with the launch of Beeline TV, an IPTV service powered by Microsoft Mediaroom.
Steve Ballmer delivers a number of positive messages for Poland
May 12, 2009
At the Forum, Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corporation, made several key announcements and Jonathan Murray, Worldwide Technology Officer, presented on the future technologies that could be used for digitising citizen services. (Content updated – May 12, 2009)
Q&A Tomek Bochenek, vice president of the sales, marketing and services group, Microsoft (CEE)
May 11, 2009
Microsoft helping partners in the current economic climate. Tomek Bochenek, vice president of the sales, marketing and services group, Microsoft (CEE) discusses how Microsoft is helping partners in the current economic climate.
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer is a Special Guest at the Citizen Services Leadership Forum
April 22, 2009
The event will bring together government leaders from around Central & Eastern Europe
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer Visits Central and Eastern European Region in April 2009
April 17, 2009
Russia and Poland to Host Visits
Microsoft launches its BizSpark program in the Republic of Belarus
April 09, 2009
Microsoft launches its BizSpark program to nurture today’s most promising start-ups in the Republic of Belarus.
Orlando Ayala, Senior Vice President, Emerging Markets
April 07, 2009
Orlando Ayala discusses the importance of emerging markets to the Microsoft business, with a focus on the role of the Central Eastern European region.
Microsoft European Innovative Teachers Forum 2009, Austria
April 06, 2009
The annual European Innovative Teachers Forum (ITF) focuses on education and educators in Europe who will demonstrate and discuss breakthrough ways in which technology can have a positive impact on how students learn. (Updated content - April 06)
Microsoft Slovenia wins 'Zlata Nit' best employer competition
April 06, 2009
Microsoft Slovenia has won the 'Zlata Nit' best employer competition for the second year in a row, first in the small business category, and this year in the medium business category.
Microsoft EMEA CIO Summit 2009, Portugal
April 06, 2009
The Microsoft EMEA CIO Summit is a key agenda-setting event that brings together some of the most influential CIOs in the region. (Content updated – April 06).
Microsoft helps prepare global workforce with skills to promote economic development
April 03, 2009
Expansion of free DreamSpark program to high school students and skill-building initiatives such as Elevate America and BizSpark offer a path for more people to pursue lifelong academic and professional careers, and drive long-term entrepreneurial growth.