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Microsoft to Hold Empowering Excellence Workshops to Help Manufacturing Firms Innovate and Reduce costs in Uncertain Times

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT

From 3 February to 15 April the workshops will take place across Europe, Middle East and Africa with the participation of leading partners and key industry speakers.

Microsoft Innovative Schools Program launches across CEE region, 15 January 2008

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Microsoft announces additional investment in ICT education in CEE and launches Innovative Schools Program as part of its global Partners in Learning network.

Microsoft Report Q2 FY09 Quarterly Earnings Results

Mon, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Press release and statement from CEO Steve Ballmer.

Microsoft Helps Schools Worldwide Embrace Opportunities and Challenges of the 21st Century

Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Microsoft extends reach of Partners in Learning Innovative School Program to more than 72,000 schools across 100 nations to create largest initiative of its kind in the world.

London Grid for Learning Connects up to 1 Million Primary and Secondary Students

Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

New mail services, powered by Microsoft Live@edu, go live across 2,500 London schools to provide the foremost collaborative learning environment worldwide.

Microsoft Announces New Accredited Qualification for Under-16s to Enhance Digital Skills

Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Free curriculum will help equip students for success in the workplace.

Digital Citizenship and Creative Content Curriculum Launches

Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Education initiative helps teachers prepare students for digital economy.

Cisco, Intel and Microsoft Lead Collaboration to Improve Global Education Assessments

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

PISA, TIMSS join forces with Cisco, Intel and Microsoft to develop the next generation of assessments.

Microsoft Research Helps Novice Musicians Discover Their Inner Songwriters

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Songsmith software automatically composes accompaniment music for whatever tune a singer belts, hums or whistles into a microphone, regardless of skill level.

Microsoft at CES 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT

The International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 kicks off Jan. 7 with an opening keynote by Steve Ballmer.

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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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