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Microsoft and Consumers Take Action Against Global Software Piracy

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Initiatives to protect consumers launched in more than 70 countries on Consumer Action Day.

New Study Reveals in 5 years 90 per cent of jobs will require ICT skills

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 8:00:00 GMT

Research from 13 European countries indicates ICT skills requirements is driven by technology trends – not the recession. Global IT research firm IDC and Microsoft Corp. today released the results of European research measuring the importance of ICT skills in the European Union. The IDC study, entitled “Post Crisis: e-Skills are Needed to Drive Europe's Innovation Society” and commissioned by Microsoft, investigates why the next generation of workers will need ICT skills to participate in the job market.

Lockheed Martin-Microsoft Agreement to Bring Better Training to Warfighters

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Intellectual property license enables Lockheed Martin to build simulations based on Microsoft ESP technology.

Interactive Technology Empowers Europeans to Manage Environmental Change

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Microsoft and the European Environment Agency launch new air-quality application across Europe.

Professional Developers Conference Global Press Room

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Press resources for Microsoft’s Professional Developers Conference taking place from 17 -19 November

Expressing Brand Passion With Windows 7

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Windows Theme Experience and Windows Personalization Gallery create new opportunities for brands’ interaction with consumers.

Jean Philippe Courtois joins call for Europe to lead in innovation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

November 12, 2009

Bing Maps Platform update

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

The introduction of the Silverlight Map Control (previously released in Community Technology Preview) means it’s easier than ever to build and deploy road, aerial and hybrid map views in the .NET framework. This makes the perfect complement to existing AJAX and Bing Maps Web Service APIs because it allows more technology choices. Now enterprises and developers can deliver high performance imagery complete with DeepZoom and multi-media support.

Microsoft Report Reveals Resurgence of Worms; Rogue Security Software Still Top Threat

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

The latest Security Intelligence Report also highlights success with customer disinfection rates and software update diligence.

The Next Generation of Customer Support

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has put a broad range of support capabilities and resources for Windows 7 customers in place for an end-to-end approach to customer service and support. Learn more about built-in, self-healing support tools, automated and scripted solutions and new customer support available for Windows 7 consumers, including help through social media to give customers the support they need when, how and where they need it.

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FC Barcelona Scores with Tour of Microsoft

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT

The world-famous soccer club visited Redmond campus this week, touring the Home of the Future and experiencing technologies such as Surface and Xbox Project Natal firsthand.

FUTURES Magazine

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

FUTURES is a bi-annual magazine about cutting-edge technology research and innovation undertaken by Microsoft and its partners in Europe.

Transforming Education To Give Every Child A Quality 21st Century Education

Tue, 14 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Q&A: L. Michael Golden, corporate vice president of the Microsoft Education Products Group, maps out Microsoft’s vision for education and explains how technology can be the catalyst for opening up universal access to high-quality, relevant education.

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Virtual Press Rooms
Central and Eastern Europe VPR updated with new content

17 July 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. (Content Updated – July 17, 2009).

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Microsoft Tech·Ed Europe 2009 VPR

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

9-13 November in Berlin. Welcome to the Microsoft Tech·Ed global virtual pressroom where you will find videos, keynote streams, blogs, tweets and press materials to help you better understand the news being released through the show. This site will hold all press materials so, we recommend that you check back regularly for the latest information and updates throughout Tech·Ed Europe 2009 (Nov 9 – 13), and watch for updates about Tech·Ed events taking place throughout the year.

Convergence 2009 Europe Virtual Press Room

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT

During Convergence 2009 Europe, Microsoft Dynamics customers and partners will gather in London (27 Oct), Vienna (29 Oct), Frankfurt (3 Nov) and Rotterdam (5 Nov), to gain a deeper understanding of the Dynamic Business vision and the competitive advantage of Microsoft Dynamics products in an unprecedented economic climate. (Content Updated – October 28, 2009)

Windows 7 Launch Virtual Presskit - October 22, 2009

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Microsoft locations worldwide begin to celebrate the general availability of Windows 7. Find here the live launch event in New York City, and see the latest launch photos, videos and articles.

Microsoft & Monte Vibiano, Virtualisation and its role in a 360° Green IT vision Virtual Press Room

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Deep in the Italian countryside, a wine and olive oil producer is taking an innovative approach to becoming a leaner and greener business. Monte Vibiano – an award winning winery based in Umbria, Italy – has a serious vision, to become the world’s first carbon neutral farm. Central to this vision is the company’s 360° green initiative, which is transforming how the business operates from the vine to the data centre. IT has played a key role in the modernization of the business, Monte Vibiano is virtualising its servers and introducing other innovative technologies to achieve its vision. (Content Updated – July 31, 2009).

Microsoft Best Workplace in Europe Virtual Press Room

Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT

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 Local and Regional Forum, April 22-23, updated with new content

Mon, 29 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Press Release added: WISeKey’s Identity Semantics Suite enables pan-European eID interoperability with Microsoft’s Citizen Services Platform.

Microsoft Local and Regional Forum, April 22-23

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT

More than 250 local and regional government elites, IT professionals and executives gathered in Bilbao, Spain this week for Microsoft Corp.’s third annual Local and Regional Government (LRG) Solutions Forum. The forum is a unique showcase for Local and Regional government executives and practitioners to experience the impact of innovative technology on the delivery of local government services world-wide. The forum’s key theme reflects the global challenges facing local and regional government across Europe with a particular reference to the EU i2010 objective of creating sustainable and efficient citizen services. The forum will showcase the pioneering milestones achieved by Microsoft partners and customers in meeting productivity and efficiency goals through the use of innovative ICT.

Microsoft Education Week London Virtual Press Room is now live

Fri, 12 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Keep up to date with all the action, and check out background information including Press Materials, Executive Bios and Case Studies

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