http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/VPR.xml Microsoft EMEA Virtual Press Room en-xu Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PartnerOfTheYearWinnersR_170709.mspx Microsoft IT industry partners recognised at global partner event for excellence in product and service innovation customer service and business growth strategy. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT C34F00BC-3A57-47ff-A12A-92151F02C742 Charles_Arizmendi_0009_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WPCDay2PR_160709.mspx Microsoft announces business and partner model for the Windows Azure platform at the company’s Worldwide Partner Conference. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT C34F00BC-3A57-47ff-A12A-92151F02C742 WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PAzurePRPR_160709.mspx Company details path for partners to take advantage of Windows Azure, Microsoft SQL Azure and .NET Services to build new offerings for the cloud. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT D28AAAA2-DB32-44c6-AA62-C0871122902F WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/microsoftinceevpr/WPC.aspx 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 14, 2009) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT 653CC7EC-087A-42fb-914E-EDD1DC0857C3 WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PartnerNetworkPR_140709.mspx New Microsoft Partner Network reflects focus on capability, community and customer connections. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT CA5AE6B0-7FCA-4a14-B99A-02E2B1BABA0B WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Office2010PR_140709.mspx Microsoft showcases new product capabilities and announces Office Web applications will be available to nearly half a billion people at launch. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT 719600B7-BB34-4d16-AC1E-846A9BFE194D WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GlobalConferencePR_140709.mspx Microsoft partners get insight on the new Microsoft Partner Network, Windows 7 and Office 2010 at the company’s Worldwide Partner Conference URL. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT 40182FD9-5D04-4ffa-9E21-0624F13007E6 WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PartnerAwardsPR_090709.mspx Awards recognize partners’ innovative use of Microsoft technology to exceed customer expectations and solve business problems. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 43771901-B270-4ff9-8012-CE6E73508D5A WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/DAQUASPR_090709.mspx DAQUAS is acknowledged as one of Microsoft’s most innovative partners at the Worldwide Partner Conference. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 48E7D043-4441-4d13-9E19-2E25379114D0 WPC_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/microsoftinceevpr/imaginecup2009.aspx 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 – Jul 08, 2009) Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT C05F4FA2-ADB9-4a22-8261-DD3AE3ED2038 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/UNMillenniumPR_080709.mspx Students address the United Nations Millennium Development Goals with innovative technology. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT 4DB12243-617D-475b-8FD3-E3F6049E808D IC09_Logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/FinalistsPR_060709.mspx Finalists for Imagine Cup Software Design and Embedded Development announced, further finals to take place. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT 532F7E4C-38CB-466f-8D0B-8AAB4CA8506F IC09_Logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SemiFinalistsPR_040709.mspx Competitors whittled down, Central and Eastern Europe sees strong representation from teams going through to semi-finals. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT 6C914202-5123-461c-AE94-9A654633232C blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ImagineCupfinalsPR_040709.mspx Global finals of the world’s largest technology competition begin today in Egypt. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT 55840383-E4A5-4250-AEFE-FE9744236DC8 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AndreyTerekhovPR_040709.mspx 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. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT A2402D39-52F7-4984-A50B-D34506603011 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NotebookintheClassroomPR_010709.mspx New research shows notebooks in the classroom improve the motivation of children in Slovak schools. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:30:00 GMT DA403A8E-4B62-4c5c-AAFF-B8B6AB6DA33D IMG_6505_106x85 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/YotaandMicrosoft4Gservice_170609.mspx 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. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT 8E5F55B8-CAFA-4aea-AAF6-35E39F8FBD56 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GuenterWeimerPR_120609.mspx 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. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT 58E984A2-D6ED-4c68-AE78-14F48E318440 1206_GuenterWeimerPR_74x58 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InvestorInTheFuturePR_090609.mspx Ministry of Education presents Microsoft Bulgaria with award at National Panorama of Vocational Schools event for education leaders in Bulgaria. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT AE2D7FE2-0E97-4791-80E7-A3A5C6A65F9B 0906_InvestorInFuture_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.onet.tv/steve-ballmer-gosciem-onet-pl,4898784,1,klip.html 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. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT 1194A380-EB63-434c-97C1-A302C8400197 0906_OnetTV_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSFTMaltaPR_190509.mspx Microsoft Malta has won the award for ICT effectiveness for its SmartWomen project. Tue, 19 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT 7704E79C-1736-454a-AF55-22CB97058BD9 0905_MSFTMalta_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EdGibsonPR_150509.mspx 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. Fri, 18 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT 9130A405-FE6A-429f-B589-504BF3DB9C33 74x58_press_centre_man 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/RussianEconomyPR_210409.mspx 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) Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT BDDB6BE5-CE60-4374-9BA6-A807D0F19D9F 0904_Russianeconomy_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BeelinePR_130509.mspx 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. Tue, 12 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT 2FA35632-E123-4d6e-9A97-FD4EF566D2D0 0905_Beeline_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SBallmerinPolandPR_270409.mspx 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) Tue, 12 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT 80D1F64A-0FA8-46df-A19F-69CFE6EE4EB8 0904_SteveBallmer_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TomekBochenekPR_110509.mspx 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. Mon, 11 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT 828BFC3D-27AE-41db-8A31-42EEF13FA521 0905_Tomek_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CitizenServicesLeadershipForumPR_220409.mspx The event will bring together government leaders from around Central & Eastern Europe Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT BFEE0062-6F6B-4e94-936A-B6E234B574EE 0904_BallmerMA_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SBallmerVisitsCEE_170409.mspx Russia and Poland to Host Visits Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT A13C5A06-4842-4d39-9659-FA7CC59DD655 sbalmer_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BizSparkBelarusPR_090409.mspx Microsoft launches its BizSpark program to nurture today’s most promising start-ups in the Republic of Belarus. Wed, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 25EFAAC9-AC03-4a76-AEC4-79EB5C69C265 0904_BelarusBS_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/InnovativeTeachers VPR/default.mspx Orlando Ayala discusses the importance of emerging markets to the Microsoft business, with a focus on the role of the Central Eastern European region. Wed, 07 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT BF9014F7-B6A2-486e-ADE1-32B5D2F05B18 0904_Ayala_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/InnovativeTeachers VPR/default.mspx 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) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:00:00 GMT 43B36317-385B-4550-BB77-B45B7E200F11 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Zlata_060409.mspx 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. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT 4717E0F1-600A-4626-8F2B-E4C311808C99 0904_Zlata_74x58 0 3 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CIOSummitPR_040309.mspx The Microsoft EMEA CIO Summit is a key agenda-setting event that brings together some of the most influential CIOs in the region. (Updated content - April 06) Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 634FC445-E997-4e16-8F42-F9F9AF780D1F blank 7 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/DreamSpark_030409.mspx 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. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT BB79CD2A-CD54-4b6e-AB85-11CA943288DF blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/InnovativeTeachers VPR/default.mspx 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 - March 31) Mon, 31 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 43B36317-385B-4550-BB77-B45B7E200F11 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 0 Press Release /emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BalticTimesPR_300309.mspx During the recent CIO Summit, Adam Mullett, The Baltic Times, met with Tomek Bochenek, vice president of the sales, marketing and services group for Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) to discuss the challenges he faces and what Microsoft is doing in the region. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 9948EEDB-BEEE-4173-9594-B9EE4E2803DC 0903_Tomek_74x58 0 0 Press Release /emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ITnexus_300309.mspx During the recent CIO Summit, Adam Mullett, The Baltic Times, met with Microsoft to discuss the upcoming opening a new Innovation Center in Kaunas, Lithuania. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 6FED60A3-7A60-4aac-8CAC-113316E5DEA4 0903_ITnexus_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CIOSummitPR_040309.mspx The Microsoft EMEA CIO Summit is a key agenda-setting event that brings together some of the most influential CIOs in the region. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 634FC445-E997-4e16-8F42-F9F9AF780D1F blank 7 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/InnovativeTeachers%20VPR/default.mspx 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 - March 30) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 098DC566-A6CC-443e-BA4A-CED77B13B382 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AndrewLund_PR_110309.mspx At a time when companies are particularly interested in saving costs, improving productivity and maintaining strong growth objectives, Microsoft continues to work with partners across Central and Eastern Europe to give customers more choices in software solutions, services and delivery models that meet their current business realities. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT 1CECA681-2715-4b18-995B-2F4DE5951D44 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/JanMuehlfeitPR_040309.mspx Jan Muehlfeit, Chairman of Microsoft Europe, responds to readers’ questions for the Baltic Business News. Muehlfeit provides detailed and interesting answers to the wide variety of questions provided which cover topics such as cyber crime, technology helping companies through the recession and the future for Microsoft in Europe, giving readers an insight into Microsoft’s strategy and plans for the Central and Eastern European region. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT FB7DDC8B-01B8-4d0c-A691-89E0D5962110 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/160209_PrivacycompetitionFS.mspx The competition was one of the activities supporting important annual EU initiative, Data Protection Day. Fri, 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT AAE11C73-EAA6-48fb-8F89-6BEFE5522CCE Press Release /emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InternetRisksPR_110209.mspx Microsoft marks official EU Safer Internet Day with dedicated local Child Online Safety events to help make the web a safe learning environment. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT 7A253433-A1F6-42aa-8EB8-1E4099493282 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSSchoolProgramPR_26012009.mspx Microsoft announces additional investment in ICT education in CEE and launches Innovative Schools Program as part of its global Partners in Learning network. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT 7A253433-A1F6-42aa-8EB8-1E4099493282 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx Home Tab updated with videos namely 'Microsoft is committed to Russia as a key strategic market for both growth and investment' and 'Microsoft helps Russian companies save money during the economic downturn'. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 7A253433-A1F6-42aa-8EB8-1E4099493282 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx Breaking News - Wilfried Grommen discusses Microsoft's approach to interoperability and open standards, 5 Dec 2008. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 1EFEA623-63EC-48ab-A781-996A777B2661 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx Breaking news: Microsoft sees CEE as most promising region, 5 Dec 2008. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT AA24FB7A-4709-44d0-9335-82A7A7B2CE15 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx Join the ‘Next Web’ conversation at this new, virtual live web conference where you can learn and get inspiration about principals and practices of internet business, web design and web development. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT 3F3D66BF-DEE1-4000-AAA6-1C0D0BEBC909 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/UnlimitedPotential2008.mspx Michael Rawding, vice president Microsoft Unlimited Potential Group, is visiting Central and Eastern Europe to explore progress a year after Microsoft made major Unlimited Potential commitments in the region. Fri, 10 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT E319996A-255D-C891-74BA-F25E0FC06B9B Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CEEPartnerInvestmentPR_08072008.mspx Microsoft's $400 million investment in the partner network of its fastest growing market will spur additional growth in the region's economies. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT B57AD84A-5240-B65E-873E-FCE379FEDC79 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/WPC.mspx The WW Partner Conference tab has been updated with new Press Materials. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT 194774AE-663D-9CCD-1881-92283F75AB9E Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/ImagineCup2008.mspx The Imagine Cup 08 has been updated with new Press Materials. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT 9BA1DD5F-4092-0846-D5C3-9742266E5F8B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx Once again Central and Eastern European student teams have pushed the boundaries of innovation by taking awards in most of the categories of the Imagine Cup, Microsoft’s global student competition. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT 3F3D66BF-DEE1-4000-AAA6-1C0D0BEBC909 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/WPC.mspx The WW Partner Conference tab updated with new Press Materials. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT 194774AE-663D-9CCD-1881-92283F75AB9E Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Steve Ballmer and Vahe Torossian Executive Biographies. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx The CEE Region Tab of the Microsoft in Central and Eastern Europe VPR has been updated with new Press Materials. Mon, 19 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Press Materials for Russia. Fri, 23 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Press Materials for Czech Republic. Thu, 22 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Press Materials for Slovakia. Wed, 21 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Press Materials for Ukraine. Tue, 20 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Press Materials for Hungary. Mon, 19 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/CEOVisit.mspx CEO Visit 05/08 Tab updated with Interactive Map of Steve Ballmer’s activity. Fri, 16 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT D5B48360-765E-83B9-0496-8E82581ADD1B Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MicrosoftinCEEVPR/default.mspx The Microsoft in Central and Eastern Europe VPR has launched. Wed, 07 May 2008 08:30:00 GMT 3F3D66BF-DEE1-4000-AAA6-1C0D0BEBC909