http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases.mspx Microsoft EMEA Press Releases en-xu Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:32:50 GMT Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EuropeanEnvironmentAgencyPR_041109.mspx Microsoft and the European Environment Agency launch new air-quality application across Europe. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 1244FE0D-8CE3-44dd-85B7-366C81E26CF9 0911_EEA_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/pdc/default.mspx Press resources for Microsoft’s Professional Developers Conference taking place from 17 -19 November Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT 95766AD2-AED3-434b-B65E-482303E44027 0911_PCD_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BrandPassionPR_131109.mspx Windows Theme Experience and Windows Personalization Gallery create new opportunities for brands’ interaction with consumers. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT 95766AD2-AED3-434b-B65E-482303E44027 0911_MSAdvertising_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/nov09/11-12CourtoisInnovation.mspx November 12, 2009 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 2322591A-9E7E-4a01-9F35-39050407EFEE 1211_courtios_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/bing/ 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT A38C56AF-4EE0-427f-9F6B-F6C8CAC3403A 1011_bing_74x58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/default.mspx 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. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT 6D28649C-989E-48bc-B005-21261D5D82C1 TechEd2009_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/nov09/11-02WormResurgencePR.mspx The latest Security Intelligence Report also highlights success with customer disinfection rates and software update diligence. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT 0B81A0BB-C6B1-41f9-9CAE-FC475A227A6E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/oct09/10-28CustomerServiceWin7.mspx 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. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT C28A4C0A-225E-4455-88FA-6142FF3A45E2 0910_NextGeneration_74x58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/Convergence09VPR/default.mspx 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) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 347CB864-FA33-43f3-A2A8-BE630BF88AEC Convergence09VPR_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/oct09/10-27dynamicbusinesspr.mspx Customers use Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM to capitalize on trends, market shifts Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT AA02E325-93DD-4e16-AB35-A4D215735562 Microsoft-Dynamics-Logo 0 0 Press Release http://www.atrionintl.com/en/pr-10-27-09-microsoft-atrion-green Atrion International announced that it is working together with Microsoft to help businesses design and distribute greener and safer products Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT 13AFAE28-564D-45b6-87D6-E12F56DC64F3 Atrion_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/news/headlines/inria-101309.aspx Paris, October 6, 2009 – After three years of a successful scientific collaboration with outstanding results, Microsoft and INRIA (Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique) are confirming their partnership. With the presence of the Education and Research Minister, Mrs Valérie Pécresse, and Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, Michel Cosnard, CEO of INRIA, and Andrew Herbert, Managing Director of Microsoft Research, Cambridge, signed a new agreement renewing the Joint Research Centre activity for four years. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT 4A08B85C-F4C0-4266-A0F4-4CEA75C56E25 0910_microsoftresearchlogo_74x58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windows7/ 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. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT B3A2E504-A87E-42f5-82DE-878FF2F2A0E2 0901_Windows7_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/oct09/10-22Windows7PR.mspx New PC Operating System Available Worldwide Today Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT D1D365BF-F368-434b-8F18-684AE7A49597 0910_Windows7_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/oct09/10-07Statement.mspx Microsoft welcomes today’s announcement by the European Commission to move forward with formal market testing of Microsoft’s proposal relating to web browser choice in Europe. The company also welcomes the opportunity to take the next step in the process regarding our proposal to promote interoperability with a broad range of our products. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:00:00 GMT B21A08DB-35AB-440d-A6E8-4086E88C88BF 0907_EU_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/newsroom/mobile/default.mspx Windows phones move seamlessly from work to play, creating new experiences through a variety of hardware, applications and services Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:00:00 GMT FE42CB55-0966-4fc8-98F8-6C91A4CC89B6 windowMobile74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.forbes.com/2009/10/04/information-technology-productivity-growth-financial-crisis-opinions-contributors-steve-ballmer.html Coinciding with Steve Ballmer’s visit to Europe this week, the chief executive officer of Microsoft discusses signs that the global economy may be taking the first tentative steps toward recovery and how information technology is the key to productivity growth for governments and businesses. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT 142476DB-4D6A-4d76-ABAE-BF6FC516833B 0910-Ballmer-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/economicgrowth Research from 52 countries including EMEA forecasts the creation of 5.8 million new jobs worldwide and 75,000 new businesses over the next four years. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT 4ED8EA4B-FB21-4b15-B454-4069AE4A9004 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SteveToursEurope_021009.mspx In a five day, five-country visit to Europe, Steve Ballmer will visit the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Netherlands between 5 and 9 October. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT BE9DC787-03A1-4229-9432-F1D86B83A4F5 Ballmer-WPC_lg 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/DublinDataCentrePR_240909.mspx Microsoft’s new Dublin Data Centre to support demand for online services for business and consumers. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT 5B6B39CB-48AD-4931-85AE-B6E307F1C571 0923-Dublin_logo_74x58 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-22erpinnovationpr.mspx Acquisition of manufacturing, professional services and retail solutions propels Microsoft Dynamics ERP industry strategy forward. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT 403676DB-0785-49e4-A564-D10C94461311 0922-MBS_logo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ArabIPCenterLaunchPR_160909.mspx Online portal to provide region-wide resource and guidance on intellectual property. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT EBCB6CB1-F6E7-410d-9D24-B9A1958E8DCA blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-102009IBCPR.mspx Expanded offerings enable content producers and broadcasters to deliver fresh content and new experiences across three screens — PC, TV and mobile. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT CF28E3A5-C95A-4761-AACD-CA7DCE41D34E 0909_IBCPR_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-09TescoPR.mspx New virtual DVD provides ability to download entertainment including movies with rich video quality, interactivity and bonus content previously available only on a disk. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 GMT 1D69594B-9FC4-44be-9C66-68C54701886B 0909_Behind3_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/sep09/09-03vodawindowspr.mspx Companies combine to offer best-in-class Windows phone experience for customers. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:00:00 GMT 3039D90A-DF4D-46df-B14F-144CA6146EB4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/aug09/08-12pixipr.mspx Companies will collaborate to bring Microsoft Office Mobile and related communications and collaboration software and services to Nokia smartphones. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT 65114D0F-E100-4563-BAC7-B6049EE72502 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/aug09/08-11PixiMA.mspx Stephen Elop, president of Microsoft Business Division, and Kai Öistämö, executive vice president for Nokia Devices, announce alliance. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:00:00 GMT 220BF807-E076-446e-AF45-A1CE0006E831 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/aug09/08-06barca_ms.mspx?rss_fdn=Top%20Stories 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. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:00:00 GMT 6F446E04-D2EA-44da-A08C-10C94BFD36A9 0908_Barcelona_74x58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/MonteVibianoVPR/default.mspx 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). Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT 45B73BBB-63A7-45ee-BCB8-DEE9DC6B06C0 0906_Monte_Vibiano_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/jul09/07-24statement.mspx Statement by Brad Smith, Microsoft General Counsel and Senior Vice President, Microsoft Corporation. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT 5669D42A-C57B-43f7-81B7-A141888D6319 0907_EU_74x58 0 0 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.foxbusiness.com/search-results/m/22427198/egypt-s-tech-expansion.htm#q=Karim+Ramadan Doing Business in Egypt – Fox Business. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT FFF1375B-8149-4d1c-B213-41A6AE3ACFAA KarimRamadanL_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/UMTFEdPR_090709.mspx Resources offered in support of UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force on Higher Education and ICT. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT 1A226A44-25BD-4649-9206-2626CE31CF9C 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/UNESCOPR_060709.mspx Collaboration to promote greater access and use of ICT for higher education enhancements. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT E9452E83-6A9B-4230-B5C4-78DE2F6CC698 UNESCO_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 IC09_Logo_74x58 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 14:00:00 GMT 55840383-E4A5-4250-AEFE-FE9744236DC8 IC09_Logo_74x58 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 14:00:00 GMT A2402D39-52F7-4984-A50B-D34506603011 wolf-bild_74x58 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_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MyMediaPR_300609.mspx MyMedia tackles 'Information Overload' by recommending audio/visual content that match specific individual tastes and interests. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT 5A321547-CE6E-4b5e-ACF9-18526FA481E3 EMICLogo_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BresseelAlbright_260609.mspx Bresseel and Albright to lead teams to drive greater understanding and integration across global CMO and agency communities. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:30:00 GMT EC5A1E70-954F-4c6b-A4AE-5A86FB6A178D Bresseel-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSPublicis_250609.mspx Companies Pursue More Engaging Digital Content, Increased Marketing Performance and Sharply-Defined Audiences. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:30:00 GMT 3B06395E-39F5-4a0b-9E12-7E6B0590D58E MSAdvertising-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/exec/steve/2009/06-24CannesLionsFest.mspx Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, has been recognized as Media Person of the Year by the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, a global event focused on creative advertising communications held in Cannes, France, June 21-27. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT F4365770-B237-4143-A912-32E8B7070B33 MSAdvertising-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSAdvertising_220609.mspx Verizon Wireless customers will have a convenient way to find hotels, book rooms and get on-the-go information. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT 328C48A4-7DA6-4053-A800-5FD21CBE17E4 MSAdvertising-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EEAPR_180609.mspx 2009 data now live. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:00 GMT 70CB7554-C2D9-4ecb-BE01-D351B47F9C5F Water_Watch_74x58 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/ManoftheYearAward_170609.mspx Microsoft shares vision for digital innovation in Cannes. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT 9D9CFAB7-C4A6-47c2-8E22-46FDF8025E3F MSAdvertising-74x58 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/ICTEducationNetworks_110609.mspx The first international event of its kind to build bridges between global education networks. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT 6C6DE612-465A-4e8a-A73B-C8158C85AF18 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 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.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/Jun09/06-09InishTech.mspx Industry veterans at Ireland-based InishTech are set to re-launch Microsoft’s Software Licensing and Protection Service, creating jobs and making it easier for software developers to license and protect their products. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT B611C209-9992-4d2b-A48D-87333DCCE02F blank 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/ProductLaunchPR_280509.mspx Bing launched to help people cut through internet clutter and make faster, more informed decisions when searching online. Thu, 28 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT 9C0160FF-9154-4dac-B885-8C590132C7B5 blank 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/GreatPlacetoWorkVPR/default.mspx 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. Fri, 22 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT D6B6A743-33DA-4ec1-87CD-78A8127F1727 0905_Greatplacetowork_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AndersenPR_220509.mspx Microsoft Corp today announced that Klaus Holse Andersen has been named its area vice-president of Western Europe and Microsoft corporate vice-president. Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:00 GMT D0110AA9-C15A-4e3d-84AC-7DD6992E9F81 0905_Andersen_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/LargeWorkplacePR_210509.mspx Great Place to Work Institute awards 16 Microsoft offices its top European honour. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT 9130A405-FE6A-429f-B589-508BF3DB9C33 0905_Greatplacetowork_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. Mon, 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/EuropeansPR_140509.mspx A typical European Internet user explores a mere 0.1% of the Web in an average session by regularly sticking to the safety of their favourite sites. Fri, 15 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT 45BDE674-1BAA-496c-9326-7F01B6640FED 0905_Europeans1_74x58 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/BizSparkProgrammePR_130509.mspx Helping entrepreneurs secure capital for growth Wed, 13 May 2009 13:00:00 GMT 7F217A30-1CF1-41bc-A1EF-5959CB977F12 0905_MicrosoftBizSpark_74x58 0 2 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/PhotosynthPR_070509.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced updates to its Photosynth technology that enable commercial use through integration with Microsoft Virtual Earth. The Photosynth integration into Virtual Earth signifies the first release designed to enable businesses to use Photosynth in commercial applications. Thu, 07 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT 62D5900F-C951-47ff-B94A-2A50A14781B8 0905_Photosynth_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/cambridge/events/eitr/ Microsoft Research Cambridge, Wednesday 6th May. Microsoft Research Cambridge’s Enabling Innovation Through Research Day will showcase research projects in a variety of areas; including health, environment, security, digital lifestyle, gaming, education, systems and networking, parallel programming and converging sciences. These projects represent state of the art technology and science coming out of the Microsoft Research Cambridge lab which is helping to solve difficult computing problems and social challenges. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT 80D1F69A-0FA6-46df-A19F-69CFE6EE4EB8 0905_ResearchDay2_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windows7/ Industry experts advise partners, companies and developers to preview Microsoft’s next operating system. Fri, 01 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT C2A07971-1494-4839-AB52-44730BA05245 0904_Windows7_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/apr09/04-29CRMMQPR.mspx Evaluation based on completeness of vision and ability to execute. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 6AC3C733-AD0E-489b-B885-CA2FB23B7703 0904_dynamics_74x58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/LocalandRegionalVPR/default.mspx Press Release added: WISeKey’s Identity Semantics Suite enables pan-European eID interoperability with Microsoft’s Citizen Services Platform. Mon, 29 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 16258CE3-6682-46c2-98AC-E586F4BCCE40 0904_LRFVPR_74X58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/LocalandRegionalVPR/default.mspx 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 16258CE3-6682-46c2-98AC-E586F4BCCE40 0904_LRFVPR_74X58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/i2010ConferencePR_22042009.mspx Biscay government launches first-ever citizen services project that meets EU i2010 Agenda directives; creation of government innovation centre in Bilbao; Microsoft launches Business Value Framework to deliver taxpayer value for money across local government. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT 16F2A9C0-F17B-4fa4-BD90-BBE2B88227E1 0904_i2010conference_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ElderlyE-ServicePR_22042009.mspx World’s largest ageing care city, Sun City in Beijing, China, leverages the technology to cut costs, improve care delivery; UK’s Medway delivers e-services to thousands of older people for personalised and self-directed social care. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT BFEE0062-6F6B-4e94-936A-B6E228B574EE blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WindowsLivePR_210409.mspx Now you can share friend, profile, and content updates from over 20 more of your favourite websites including Digg, Facebook and My Space, all in one place at www.windowslive.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:00:00 GMT 0725DEDD-E1DF-496a-BA41-16ED5F783348 0904_WindowsLive_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/presspass/press/2009/apr09/04-08RogueSecuritySoftwarePR.mspx Cybercriminals take advantage of increased online savvy and human nature. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT F700B264-B326-4baa-94E6-A7C3A4EDD1F9 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/OrlandoAyala_070409.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) Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 43B36317-385B-4550-BB77-B45B7E200F11 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ctia/default.mspx International CTIA WIRELESS 2009 is where broadband communications come to life. From April 1 to 3, more than 1,000 exhibiting companies and tens of thousands attendees from more than 125 countries will converge to do business, discuss innovation and exchange ideas. Join us for four days to learn more about the emerging technologies that enable us to work toward the common goal of taking wireless and broadband communications to yet another level. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 4478E27F-F658-40a0-867D-70E23BE013D3 WIRELESS2009_LOGO 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 2 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 30) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT 43B36317-385B-4550-BB77-B45B7E200F11 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InnovTeachers2PR_270309.mspx International judging panel awards 15 teachers for their creativity and innovation in the classroom. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT 60DC7EDF-4641-4c4f-A856-5B93469AFDCA blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WWFPR_270309.mspx The reports underscore how existing information technology (IT) solutions can meet the demands of today’s corporations while reducing environmental impact. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 60DC7EDF-4641-4c4f-A856-5B93469AFDCA blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/mar09/03-25AXIGENPR.mspx Gecad’s AXIGEN Mail Server offering featuring Microsoft’s leading technology is being made available today. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT 64CE2D9B-23F4-4d68-BF86-B0A003B27GCD blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EducationEMEAPR_120309.mspx More than 150 educational leaders across Europe gather to shape the future of innovative teaching; 10 new countries join Partners in Learning. Thu, 24 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT 64CE2D9B-23F4-4d68-BF86-B0A003B27ACD 0903_InnovTeachers_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/mar09/03-18IE8AvailablePR.mspx New browser focuses on top customer needs, including security, ease of use and performance. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT D9FD638E-2B43-4055-BE1C-B9F2D5FB3FCB 0903_IE_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/mix/Default.aspx Microsoft's annual MIX 09 technology conference highlights the latest Web technologies and the value of a differentiated online customer experience to Web developers, designers, and business and digital marketing professionals. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT 3CDE5AE7-EDFB-4bc3-89B1-7FD7803E00D1 0903_mix_74x56 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/160309_MediaFS.mspx Digital advertising isn’t just the fastest-growing media channel available; it’s the most important, most versatile and most effective but without a knowledgeable guide it can be confusing. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT 4D84DAF1-76BC-4519-B8A3-DC330EA50B88 0903_MSadvert_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SenseCamPR_130309.mspx SenseCam helps advance the study of neuroscience by enabling memory recall and opening the pathway for the development of new rehabilitation treatments. Thu, 13 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT A21F80BA-105E-47d2-814E-4D84E79C5EF9 0903_Sensescam_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/mar09/03-10CybercrimeCentresPR.mspx Appeal to European Commission to help fund Universities to train law enforcement agencies; first two Centres of Excellence identified in Ireland and France. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT CC85795A-26C3-4829-BC4F-7D373BFD388F blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/convergence/default.mspx Microsoft's annual Convergence customer conference highlights the company's strategy for business applications and detailing its enhanced technology road map to partners and customers. Tue, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT 60E9EB65-FFEA-4ec9-877B-7E0945277847 0908_Convergence_74x58 0 0 Press Release /emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InnovationDayPR_060309.mspx Internet and Communications Technology enabling today’s and tomorrow’s economy in Europe. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT F90CD64A-5773-4107-9770-7E85CE6ABE1D 0903_InnovtaionDay_74x58 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 0903_Jan_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CeBITPR_020309.mspx CeBIT 2009: Microsoft announces availability of Microsoft Surface in 12 select EMEA markets and for BPOS the availability in 19 countries additionally to the US. Live streaming of Kevin Turner’s, keynote speech ‘Innovation Where IT Matters: Enabling Society With Connected Experiences’ available here on Tuesday from 10.15 am–11.00 am. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT 2A9E5CD8-0466-4f47-8C47-42D0239E78B3 0903_Cebit_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CitrixPR_230209.mspx The Citrix release had been updated with 3 new videos namely Storage functionality, Automated lab management and Dynamic provisioning services. Thu, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT A8F09F22-167E-404f-9FC6-638002E13104 0902_citrix_74x58 4 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-23LionbridgePR.mspx Company cuts hardware costs, saves more than $200,000, and accelerates provisioning in Virtual Cloud Lab data center. Mon, 24 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT 50B99F2A-4582-42f9-9668-15E95066312D 0902_Virtualisation_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-23SQLFastTrackPR.mspx New reference architectures from Bull, Dell and HP make it faster, easier, and more affordable for companies to deploy enterprise-class data warehousing projects. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:00:00 GMT 7022EC7F-30B2-4222-A13D-7EF7D44ED2BC 0902_SQL_74X58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/123Map_190209.mspx The German-based company will use licensed patented technology to provide faster, low-cost vector-based maps to their customers. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT 8E2E51C0-C70B-43A2-D75D-581A89D68482 123MapPR 0 4 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/UNEP_170209.mspx Agreement focuses on facilitating international collaboration and knowledge sharing. Fri, 17 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT 76D7EF45-83F8-4f6f-8C00-6C5FC3621C10 blank 0 4 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 anti-piracy74x58 0 4 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CupidOnlinePR_130209.mspx 1 in 3 turn to instant messaging to say ‘I love you’ and a third of people have started a romantic relationship with someone they’ve met on the internet according to a new study by Windows Live. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT DB97C25A-C79C-4c39-A0D0-0208FBF6ACC8 blank 9 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/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 Vahe_74x58 9 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/OnlinebullyingPR_100209.mspx New research highlights risks for teenagers in socially networked world Microsoft introduces new staff volunteering initiative focused on online safety. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:00:00 GMT 7F3A2AC7-A875-431c-92B7-0A12B1A7B9D2 blank 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-09JDTPR.mspx New Environmental Sustainability Dashboard for Microsoft Dynamics AX enables midsize businesses to track their environmental impact and energy consumption from within their ERP solution. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 690F9908-6666-4b26-8E24-3650A04C98DE Microsoft-Dynamics-Logo 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ManufacturingRoadshowPR_03022009.mspx 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. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT 2FA12890-4E03-43b1-8BED-3A7639CB28F8 blank 0 0 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 13:00:00 GMT 8E9C07CF-131B-4b6a-B51B-13A2E1197B20 blank 8 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/jan09/01-22fy09Q2earnings.mspx Press release and statement from CEO Steve Ballmer. Mon, 22 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT 1CA09AD8-72D6-439b-A00D-AA876F5AA8A5 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/FUTURES_190109.mspx FUTURES is a bi-annual magazine about cutting-edge technology research and innovation undertaken by Microsoft and its partners in Europe. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT FF4C71AD-2CB5-46fe-976F-412ABDC91AD9 0901_futuresmag_74x58 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/jan09/01-14MichaelGoldenQA.mspx 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. Tue, 14 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT FD262D68-22FD-4c06-8DC4-A59256AD7087 0901_golden_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/jan09/01-14InnovativeSchoolsPR.mspx 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. Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT CE300543-F376-42d2-B6E6-0C763D5A77A5 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/LondonGridPR_140109.mspx New mail services, powered by Microsoft Live@edu, go live across 2,500 London schools to provide the foremost collaborative learning environment worldwide. Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT 2462DA35-13AC-4721-8E51-F5E0141ED53B blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NewQualificationPR_140109.mspx Free curriculum will help equip students for success in the workplace. Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT E336882D-1324-4c78-AFA0-F6FBF91CA8A4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/DigitalCitizenshipPR_140109.mspx Education initiative helps teachers prepare students for digital economy. Tue, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT 61F16C8E-960F-4799-A3B6-6FF8015832DC blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/jan09/01-13EducationMeasurePR.mspx PISA, TIMSS join forces with Cisco, Intel and Microsoft to develop the next generation of assessments. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT C29AB602-DF94-4e81-A240-32A51B6AA8D7 blank 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/educationvpr/default.mspx Keep up to date with all the action, and check out background information including Press Materials, Executive Bios and Case Studies Fri, 12 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT DB587FD7-AAFA-481b-8FF2-AED8C3D6C71B 0901_EducationVPR_74X58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SongsmithPR_080109.mspx Songsmith software automatically composes accompaniment music for whatever tune a singer belts, hums or whistles into a microphone, regardless of skill level. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT 18FC3C79-5C78-4082-8D32-F743C1FB657E 0901_songsmith_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ces/default.mspx The International Consumer Electronics Show 2009 kicks off Jan. 7 with an opening keynote by Steve Ballmer. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT FC29047B-25C9-4fd2-BEA2-9D568AAC8535 0901-CES-76x58 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NATOCommunicationPR_101208.mspx Event brings together more than 250 defence leaders from around the world to discuss technology benefits for peacekeeping, disaster response and public safety. Mon, 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 69DFD0D1-6C94-453a-B2C7-554B5F467CC5 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TrustworthyComputingPR_081208.mspx In April, the influential European Union Article 29 Working Party issued an Opinion that asked search companies to evaluate their search anonymisation policies. Microsoft’s John Vassallo, Vice President, EU Affairs and Associate General Counsel and Peter Cullen, Chief Privacy Strategist, explain the company’s view on the opinion, industry standards for anonymisation and search privacy. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 3392948F-D562-9372-844F-E1DCE1C782F0 081208_JohnVassallo_74x58 0 2 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MediaAlertPR_041208.mspx November Sales More Than Double Year On Year; Xbox 360 Becomes Fastest-Growing Console in Europe. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 9A410CE3-53D6-42fb-A30B-5779BC05A2FA 0812_MediaAlert_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/dec08/12-03DIIBrusselsPR.mspx Q&A: The prospect of saving 1 million pounds ($1.48 million) within five years made switching to Microsoft a “no-brainer” at British equipment-hire giant Speedy Hire. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 0DA82581-26AE-4f53-8C01-4FED2D40579E PR-Economicdownturn_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/dec08/12-03DIIBrusselsPR.mspx Industry collaboration leads to new interoperability solutions that deliver customer choice by improving how documents work across platforms. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 8318FB4E-756A-629B-F45A-3F00BDA07087 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftgrantsPR_021208.mspx EU recognises Microsoft’s partner organisations for helping people find and retain jobs. Thu, 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT 1120E765-7639-466a-8ACF-B5F4D1741C79 1208_MSgrants_74x58 0 7 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSRussiaPresidentPR_201108.mspx Long-time ICT industry veteran to lead company’s continued investments in its fastest growing market. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT AA409644-9C94-A8DD-B80C-D5D92F29407B 0811-Pryanishnikov-74x58 0 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/nov08/11-18MSNovellTwoYearPR.mspx Strong customer demand, technical collaboration and commercial success affirms strategy and partner model. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT D6598E92-AC69-4394-9076-83B39CE18AB4 191108_Interop_74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Convergence08CopenhagenPR_191108.mspx Landmark release and other innovations for ERP and CRM customers highlighted at Convergence 2008 Copenhagen. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT DCD62CDC-04EB-4216-A677-E69BA1AA67DF MSDynamics-47x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/nov08/11-10TechEd2008DevelopersPR.mspx New tools and programs improve collaboration and enable developers to create more stunning and secure applications. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT BA5E77C0-C6F5-CE7B-623F-2CB5D3DA8DB8 Teched-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TWASPR_101108.mspx TWAS, the academy of sciences of the developing world, Microsoft Research, and the African Academy of Science (AAS) announce the creation of the Microsoft Awards and Grants programme. Fri, 10 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT A99A1945-F3EB-44ba-94FE-2F4D632AB353 TWAS-74X58 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/101108_UnlimitedPotentialinCEEFS.mspx A year after major commitments to Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential programme were made in Central and Eastern Europe, Vahe Torossian, President Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe looks at how Microsoft is helping the region to seize the opportunities of the knowledge economy. Fri, 10 Nov 2008 08:30:00 GMT 1CE647D5-6E66-4bfc-A7B4-0538178451EB GainsWithout-74x58 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/nov08/11-04HUGEMEAPR.mspx Collaborative forum designed to connect healthcare communities throughout region. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT 55B07017-EDFE-4385-8490-1CCE6AA5148B HIMSS-74X58 0 0 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/default.mspx Tech•Ed is Microsoft Corp.’s premier worldwide conference on technical education for IT professionals and developers. The Tech•Ed Global News Room features press materials, event information, videos of keynote speeches and more for Tech•Ed events throughout the year. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT 90ED02CB-9B86-4dbd-AA01-040A79A3C214 VPR-Teched 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/oct08/10-29SmallBizStudyPR.mspx Global study of small businesses reveals growing demand for software as a service. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 69579212-8674-897E-C59D-FB7D92236748 PR-SmallBusinessIT 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/28102008_LotteryScamPR.mspx New research shows one in 44 internet users have lost money to internet fraud in the past 12 months. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT 300CF06A-166E-5210-491A-316DBF008CC9 PR-LotteryScam 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/pdc/default.mspx Microsoft Professional Developers Conference 2008 (PDC2008) virtual pressroom! Here, members of the media and analysts can find all the details and news happening at the PDC2008 in Los Angeles, Oct. 27–30. The PDC is the definitive Microsoft event for software developers and strategic architects focused on the future of the Microsoft platform. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT 641583B0-9F66-9673-E119-57C6438F573A VPR-PDC 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/22102008_AustrianMICPR.mspx The centre represents excellence for unified communications in Western Europe. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT 306AFC93-6D07-4434-865E-5DD5B7554E7E PR-AustriaInnovation 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/oct08/10-22MSTravelportPR.mspx Microsoft and Travelport announce alliance to develop an integrated set of services for the travel industry to address challenges faced by travelers, suppliers and travel agents. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT 700B6BD7-D039-41bb-B800-C0DF7F5BA270 PR-Travelport 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/151008_ECRandDFS.mspx Underlining Microsoft’s status as a leading innovation company, a new report by the European Commission ranks Microsoft as the top global investor in research and development (R&D). Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT 85FF7D4B-56B1-4fe3-A280-83BD69F18E3D FS-Investment 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/FerrariPR_151008.mspx Desk-side supercomputing is poised to revolutionise automotive design and engineering. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT 8B3F16CC-1DD7-4ced-87AF-E68CDC8D8BED PR-Ferrari 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/oct08/10-14VoiceConAmsterdamPR.mspx Amsterdam’s VoiceCon sets the stage for latest innovations in Microsoft’s integrated software-based communications as European companies reap the benefits of Office Communications Server 2007. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT 89D69C70-9D0D-3902-DFFA-7A5C3F191CFB blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/021008_MutualBenefitFS.mspx As Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arrives in Europe to announce new investment in a European, multi-country Search Technology Center, EMEA Press Centre explores a rich history of innovative cooperation in Europe. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:30:00 GMT F68449ED-83FB-2D54-D192-6FEE1C7CE4CD FS-MutualBenefit 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EuropeanRDInvestmentPR_021008.mspx European Search Technology Centre will be focused on developing a world-class search offering. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:30:00 GMT 0A51910B-A2E9-E161-A502-3946A4E989C4 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SteveItinerary_260908.mspx During a five-city tour of EMEA, encompassing Denmark, the UK, Norway, France, and Portugal, Steve Ballmer will meet with customers, partners, business and government leaders to detail how the company is working with local businesses and governments to bring the benefits of technology to Europe. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:01:00 GMT D004DA78-8D5E-D168-3ABB-A4E8F93F0BCE VPR-MSCEO 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/sep08/09-16lipnersdl.mspx Steve Lipner, senior director of security engineering strategy in Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing Group, discusses Microsoft’s plans to share its secure development practices and tools with customers. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT D004DA78-8D5E-D168-3ABB-A4E8F93F0BCE blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Sibos08PR_15092008.mspx This week at Sibos 2008 in Vienna, Microsoft Corp.’s Financial Services Group is announcing a number of new customer agreements and implementations that will allow these financial institutions to achieve better and more effective connectivity to SWIFT. The announcements, from customers across the globe, are in the areas of payments operations and SWIFT connectivity and address industry issues such as SEPA compliance and risk management. Microsoft’s technologies that enable SWIFT connectivity also allow organizations to take advantage of industry standards such as XML and ISO 20022. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT 7B1B1D45-726D-D7A6-2A12-454FE480445E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSShowcasesDPT_11092008.mspx This week at the International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, Microsoft is presenting its latest solutions for delivering a compelling online video experience. The new technologies include video compression for Silverlight, next-generation IPTV platforms and industry-specific solutions for creating and managing digital content. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:01:00 GMT 7B1B1D45-726D-D7A6-2A12-454FE480445E blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/08092008_VirtualisationFS.mspx Microsoft has released a full set of virtualisation solutions covering the desktop through to the datacentre. The centre of gravity has shifted, and IT managers across Europe are taking notice. Thu, 08 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 40F9860E-9CA7-46d6-9663-A87C134D5E67 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AutoCollagePR_04092008.mspx Seamless digital photo collaging at your fingertips with AutoCollage. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 GMT 70D06811-857B-40ED-9CAF-DEADF73BC559 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WebShoppingEuroPR_29082008.mspx Acquisition of Ciao will expand Live Search offering in Europe. Tue, 29 Aug 2008 11:30:00 BST C5EA6DE4-8F90-F1DF-ED28-E0C8AF0346BF blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/aug08/08-12UPGAgaKhanPR.mspx Signing ceremony marks new community programs for Africa and Asia. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:00:00 BST B3D00B39-5C5F-F3F0-E6A8-B13E8C20D3C4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WaterWatchPR_30072008.mspx New Eye on Earth online environmental observatory allows Europeans to understand the quality of the water they swim in and provides the power to call for change. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT B3D00B39-5C5F-F3F0-E6A8-B13E8C20D3C4 blank 1 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/23072008_PETSFS.mspx Microsoft and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Canada, continue sponsorship of the 2008 Privacy Enhancing Technology Awards, where teams help to keep us one step ahead of those who might seek to find out more about us online than we would like. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT 3D29B9B2-4913-CCED-97A5-19190A241D2F blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CEEWPCWinnersPR_08062008.mspx IT industry partners in Microsoft’s best-performing region recognised for innovative use of Microsoft technologies to exceed customer expectations and solve business problems. Tue, 09 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT 91F6C7E4-4F07-A378-8561-F32D8EA89D70 blank 0 0 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. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMT B57AD84A-5240-B65E-873E-FCE379FEDC79 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/08072008_InnovationEngineFS.mspx Microsoft's Tomek Bochenek, vice president of sales, marketing and services group in Central and Eastern Europe explores how the Microsoft partner network is helping to drive the fastest growing region on earth. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT C2C50597-524B-4B5E-AE38-6B62D39A3110 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/07072008_WiTFS.mspx The Women in Technology Forum and Microsoft, through initiatives such as the Imagine Cup, are working to bring women into the technology sector to drive innovation in Europe Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:45:00 GMT CAC16FB5-230F-084A-F260-B4909C5E1643 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/04072008_ImagineCupFS.mspx Students from Central and Eastern Europe are making Microsoft’s international student technology competition their own, translating innovative ideas into exciting futures. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT B2E8EE5A-A200-7107-3F5C-037FFA789C29 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/03072008_StephenEmmottQA.mspx Q&A: As the Microsoft Imagine Cup finals kick off in Paris, Prof. Stephen Emmott of Microsoft Research discusses the critical need to inspire young people to pursue careers in science and technology. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT 7D0A67E2-FA5C-339E-76C1-25FCDD9797A9 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/leadership/default.mspx On Friday, 27 June, Bill Gates transitions from his day-to-day role at Microsoft to focus more time on his work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Gates will remain Microsoft's chairman and will be involved in select projects based on direction from Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer and the leadership team. Watch the video and hear from his friends, family and Microsoft leaders about Gates' amazing journey — from coding BASIC for the Altair 8800 to leading the world's largest software company. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT 3F551642-7E82-C145-1109-5BB3EE5F1D6E blank 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2008/jun08/06-17SearchTechCenterPR.mspx European research and development center of excellence designed to help Microsoft disrupt the search and advertising marketplace. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT AFE4B6D8-90C3-800D-5BD8-A1F75EFC366E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSRForestDynamicsPR_12062008.mspx New research in journal Science confirms vital role of the world's forests in understanding and predicting future climate change. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:00:00 GMT 188AEAB9-716A-7D18-ADAB-E3F4057EB547 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.smeday.eu/2008/default.htm Microsoft's 4th EU SME Day is being held in Brussels on 12 June, exploring the challenges and opportunities faced by European entrepreneurs. The event provides a unique forum where governments, policymakers, businesses, venture capitalists and academics can come together and develop ways to foster and progress innovation - ensuring that start ups become the stars of the European knowledge economy. Find out more at the EU SME Day website. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9BB3CC63-F472-6BD0-6E91-2246FDC993AA blank 0 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/UgandarRefurbPR_12062008.mspx Government of Uganda, UNIDO and Microsoft improve access to affordable technology for local small and medium-sized enterprises. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT FAB8B890-CC30-12DE-99C4-D51CF7C89C39 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jun08/06-11ZignalsPR.mspx Microsoft joins with veteran entrepreneurs, venture investors and Enterprise Ireland to set up new company that will bring a cutting-edge resource to market. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:30:00 GMT 5C361BE1-F43D-1589-460A-97998EDBC62C blank 0 1 Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/default.mspx TechEd 2008 in North America - Microsoft's annual conference for the technology community - is now taking place in Orlando, Florida. The developer community was the focus between 3 and 6 June, with a keynote presentation from Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on the opening day. IT professionals are centre stage between 10 and 13 June, featuring a keynote address by Bob Muglia, Senior Vice President for Servers & Tools. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:30:00 GMT D85C08D4-ECFD-897D-7992-B2433DAD7BCC blank 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jun08/06-04WEPEAwardsPR.mspx Leading technology partners honored for achievement on connected device platforms. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT AEDC469F-6E4D-7CAA-EC9B-D210C3758849 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jun08/06-04EmbeddedStandard2009PR.mspx The next generation of Windows XP Embedded, Windows Embedded Standard 2009, enables devices to easily connect to Windows Vista-based PCs and take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT 82B3F3D9-2E9B-A1F9-98CB-78E2BA934EF3 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jun08/06-02DynamicsAX2009GAPR.mspx New ERP solution helps businesses thrive in a competitive global marketplace by controlling costs, managing risk, and increasing employee productivity. Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT AEA17C73-6FF1-3AC2-D7AC-4FDB5205837B blank 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/VassalloPR_30052008.mspx Former GE executive will lead company's Corporate Affairs and Regulatory team in Europe. Fri, 30 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT E932B852-E119-D8A9-14E3-28956A81B3D6 blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/28052008_BestWorkplaces.mspx Today the Financial Times published the Great Place to Work Institute's annual analysis of Europe's best employers. Consistently near the top of the list year after year, Microsoft was ranked the best European workplace among companies with more than 500 employees. Wed, 28 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT CE4F60C6-11C9-25DA-1445-9B54B8D084AD blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/924_interview_archiv/page14.shtml When Bill Gates transitions his role at Microsoft in July, he will be looking to Craig Mundie, a longtime leader at Microsoft, to keep the company at the cutting edge. This week on BBC World Service - The Interview, Craig Mundie tells Owen Bennett-Jones more about his role and how Microsoft is ensuring leadership strength in the long term. As one of the innovation pioneers of Microsoft, he gives us a glimpse into the future of technology and the importance of creativity and innovation. Thu, 22 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT ADF40808-F30C-80CC-820E-C868774D763E blank 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/may08/05-20ManagementWorldCatalystsPR.mspx Participation in TM Forum Catalyst Projects reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to accelerating deployment of services based on industry standards. Mon, 20 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT C7B9CFA9-1CE2-030B-C005-4493866F582E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/may08/05-15MSOLPCPR.mspx Microsoft Windows now available on the XO laptop; trials to begin in key emerging markets as early as next month. Fri, 16 May 2008 11:30:00 GMT 1F179CE2-4D67-C69E-F026-D11EC25B6F9C blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/16052008_SteveBallmerinCEEQA.mspx All next week, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will be in Central and Eastern Europe to meet with government leaders, partners and customers, as well as Microsoft staff, to discuss how technology can continue to make a positive impact on people’s lives. The EMEA Press Centre caught up with him as he prepares for his visit to find out more about the trip. Fri, 16 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT EA64F063-765D-2F5C-CE7A-1F0621D11B53 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/14052008_EEAClarityVision.mspx Microsoft is embarking on a pioneering five-year partnership with the European Environment Agency to deliver real-time environmental information to more than 500 million Europeans. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT 0AC6891B-A0B2-E38F-D67C-D6350F6EB502 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EEAObservatoryPR_14052008.mspx Microsoft is helping the EEA to inform Europeans on changes to environmental conditions in real time - and empowering citizens to play their part in data gathering. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:00 GMT 1FBCC6ED-0885-B099-0ECA-7ACABE7EDE11 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MessengerTV_12052008.mspx Premium Video on demand now available through Windows Live Messenger Mon, 12 May 2008 17:00:00 GMT BAF8B6C3-0D83-D58A-90D0-11C34B92A1D6 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PangeaDayPR_09052008.mspx Live stream begins at 6pm GMT 10 May across 23 international markets on MSN Music in Concert. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT 3404C7AE-6C17-E3C1-F0AE-75E169913244 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/may08/05-09innovationcenters.mspx Microsoft Innovation Centers in Indonesia and Pakistan shed light on how to realize the potential of technology for sustainable economic growth. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT 56466B0C-3524-0186-1F9C-7283A455B9A5 blank 1 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/07052008EasternPromiseFS.mspx Central and Eastern Europe’s growth is set to outstrip China’s to 2011 – it is an economic success story powered by innovation. EMEA Press Centre talks to Vahe Torossian, regional vice president, Microsoft Central and Eastern Europe and vice president, Microsoft International, about how the company is helping to create and realise Eastern Promise. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT F7002C92-3264-4AE4-E8FD-16CC93CF315F blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-30BIANPR.mspx Key banking software vendors found association, joined by leading service providers and leading global banks. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT F7002C92-3264-4AE4-E8FD-16CC93CF315F blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GlobalEnergyForum_29042008.mspx Major players gather to explore Microsoft's tailored technology solutions that enable the industry to seize opportunities, improve predictability and compete under dynamic market conditions. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 5:00:00 GMT 08786318-8E8A-200B-E50E-70770AF452E2 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/21042008SteveBallmerTourFS.mspx Set to visit five countries in five days, Ballmer’s agenda includes signing important agreements with governments and NGOs, opening a Microsoft Innovation Centre, launching a new regional version of MSN, and engaging with business leaders, teachers and web developers. Ballmer’s tour begins at the second annual ICT Best Practices Forum in Burkina Faso, and continues on to Morocco, Italy, Belgium and Spain. Wed, 25 Apr 2008 7:00:00 GMT 2E0A25CB-9D31-93F3-B162-8892922C0D08 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GartnerChannelTS_2442007.mspx Dana Manciagli talks to the EMEA Press Centre about the market conditions facing system builders and how Microsoft is working with this industry channel to turn challenges into opportunities. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:00:00 GMT 1d7c0ff9-7c0c-452e-87da-adf13f56adc1 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/21042008SteveBallmerTourFS.mspx Set to visit five countries in five days, Ballmer’s agenda includes signing important agreements with governments and NGOs, opening a Microsoft Innovation Centre, launching a new regional version of MSN, and engaging with business leaders, teachers and web developers. Ballmer’s tour begins at the second annual ICT Best Practices Forum in Burkina Faso, and continues on to Morocco, Italy, Belgium and Spain. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 3ED8BDED-589C-41d9-A76C-744BDF8B3D02 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BurkinaFasoPilotPR_22042008.mspx Fifty Intel-powered classmate PCs to be delivered to a secondary school in Ouagadougou. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT B101B86C-2A7D-87BF-BCCB-E6948DCAEFBE blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/21042008SteveBallmerTourFS.mspx Set to visit five countries in five days, Ballmer’s agenda includes signing important agreements with governments and NGOs, opening a Microsoft Innovation Centre, launching a new regional version of MSN, and engaging with business leaders, teachers and web developers. Ballmer’s tour begins at the second annual ICT Best Practices Forum in Burkina Faso, and continues on to Morocco, Italy, Belgium and Spain. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 68D9355E-D045-B93C-3DC8-AB9D04830B20 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NGOICT4DAcademyPR_22042008.mspx Empowering non-governmental organisations with business and ICT skills for development in partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation and the Academy for Educational Development. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 9:15:00 GMT B101B86C-2A7D-87BF-BCCB-E6948DCAEFBE blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ICTBestPracticesDay1PR_21042008.mspx Collaboration with the European Union and an agreement with the Government of Angola foster ICT best practices in Africa. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT E096997A-C9F6-2EFD-754D-7F691D0D0A46 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/21042008SteveBallmerTourFS.mspx Set to visit five countries in five days, Ballmer’s agenda includes signing important agreements with governments and NGOs, opening a Microsoft Innovation Centre, launching a new regional version of MSN, and engaging with business leaders, teachers and web developers. Ballmer’s tour begins at the second annual ICT Best Practices Forum in Burkina Faso, and continues on to Morocco, Italy, Belgium and Spain. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT 1226C966-FAA6-A9BC-DC82-8AADF018AB27 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AmalgaEuropePR_090408.mspx The new unified intelligence system allowing enterprise health providers to unlock the power of data from their existing IT systems is launched in Germany at conhIT 2008. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT E8F3E639-863A-FFBD-DC1A-08B1F263570E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSIGNPR_080408.mspx Agreement will expose Institut Géographique National's high-quality aerial imagery across France in Microsoft Virtual Earth. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT 9629689A-6B09-413B-DB75-A6262425FC8D blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/02042008_HCIQA.mspx In 2007 Microsoft Research gathered together human-computer interaction (HCI) experts in Seville, Spain. The HCI 2020 forum set about debating the question “What will HCI look like in the year 2020?” and formulating an agenda for the next decade and beyond. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT 83414B25-8290-8A38-DC95-D304AC43F72A blank 0 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/HumanComputerInteraction_020408.mspx Microsoft Research Cambridge report sees human-centred design as the vital ingredient in successfully harnessing technology’s huge potential by 2020. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:30:00 GMT 9629689A-6B09-413B-DB75-A6362425FC8D blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/apr08/04-01OpenXMLVotePR.mspx Final vote appears overwhelmingly in favor; input from 87 national bodies contributed to an improved specification. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:30:00 GMT 6104482F-2BCA-F4B8-8A15-A0694E86B612 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/mar08/03-25SourcesensePR.mspx Companies to collaborate on the development of open source solutions for the Microsoft Office product suite. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT 65801426-FD02-2194-5F6F-2A9BAF121DCE blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Xbox_200308.mspx Senior Appointment Signals Greater Focus On Expanding The European Market For Xbox 360™ Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:00:00 GMT 274911B7-6AB4-7EFE-A819-2BB852183C97 blank 0 0 Press Release http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2008/03/18/windows-vista-sp1-released-to-windows-update.aspx Today Microsoft is releasing Service Pack 1 of Windows Vista on the web. SP1 is now available via Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center, and will also be distributed via Automatic Update in the coming month. Information about the development process and specific improvements is being shared via the Windows Vista Team Blog. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:30:00 GMT A37DBFA7-516F-2EE1-D647-0A1DAB532EF5 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSSourceSense_190308.mspx The two companies announce an agreement to develop multi-platform Open Source libraries for the management of Office Open XML files. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT 29E504D0-C5CA-4290-CF3C-F1D95A6B6876 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/interop/letters/ChrisCapOpenLetter.mspx Midnight CET on 29 March is the deadline for the ISO/IEC’s 87 participating National Body members to communicate any changes to their position on Office Open XML file formats. With the end of a years-long standards process in sight, Microsoft’s Chris Capossela published an open letter today, reiterating the rationale for the standard and Microsoft’s commitment to support the enhancements made to the current ISO specification under review. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:00:00 GMT CA949837-C9C9-C33F-BC56-8BA0EE248A1B blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/mar08/03-17VoiceCon08PR.mspx Customers and partners embrace Microsoft’s open unified communications platform to reduce travel, preserve existing investments and increase productivity. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT B18F9108-86C4-E3DD-1E5C-03A5304D51A7 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ICPLaunchPR_170308.mspx Integrated sales desktop uses Microsoft technology to increase revenue and improve client service; first customer implementation already a success. Mon, 17 Mar 2008 9:00:00 GMT AC005346-37C1-B998-3B56-9BC38E9E6705 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GenevaMotorShowPR_040308.mspx Continental also unveils Microsoft-based infotainment prototype at CeBIT expo. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:00:00 GMT 5A0A316F-C2C2-F1BD-C10B-D047C1DCD2D0 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CeBIT_030308.mspx Steve Ballmer discusses environmental sustainability efforts from Microsoft and general availability of enterprise products. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 9:00:00 GMT 939848B0-09E1-1ECD-B653-51C4513395EB blank 1 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2008/feb08/02-27MugliaQA.mspx Q&A: Microsoft Senior Vice President Bob Muglia talks about today's launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008, and some of the key trends that will shape datacenters in the next five years. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT 18BDDF0A-02E8-6700-9AE3-F23C79716D37 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/25022008_HyperVFS.mspx With the launch of Windows Server 2008 this week and Hyper-V just around the corner, Microsoft’s virtualisation solution is stronger than ever. Enterprise managers can expect to get more performance out of their IT infrastructure at a lower cost and with unprecedented system flexibility. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT 0148E3C6-8827-F052-B274-E37E5999141C blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/25022008_TietoEnatorFS.mspx Microsoft and TietoEnator have launched an innovative new concept in digital integration for businesses. A new joint Service Design Center brings Microsoft’s People Ready Business vision together with TietoEnator’s world-class digital service design expertise — supporting customers in developing next-generation interaction channels that aim to meet and exceed high consumer and employee expectations. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 8:00:00 GMT C35C1E25-9AB1-7D5E-E55E-54CA899A069C blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TietoEnatorMSPREPC_25022008.mspx Center brings together Microsoft’s People Ready Business vision and TietoEnator’s world-class digital service design expertise. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 8:00:00 GMT B176C827-9F0F-33FA-D2E8-E840D1825E1C blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/22022008_MSRCbirdFS.mspx In collaboration with scientists at the University of Oxford and the Freie Universität, Berlin, scientists at Microsoft Research Cambridge have developed technology to study animals' sensitivity to changes in their environment. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:00:00 GMT 9021A71E-55CF-0005-1A95-6AE585F037B2 blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/19022008OpenXMLQAFS.mspx After more than two years of work by national standards bodies and Ecma International, the issue of standardising Open XML is moving into is final phase of consideration; the outcome could have far-reaching consequences on the document formats that we use. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 9:00:00 GMT A0504030-A77A-8CD5-E4B6-D4801C355901 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/feb08/02-18GSDPR.mspx DreamSpark offers millions of students access to professional-grade software developer and designer tools. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 9:00:00 GMT 73DA79CC-7FEE-7AE5-D8E1-1A5E93473C6E blank 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AstelitPR_01022008.mspx Microsoft and Ukrainian mobile services operator life:) announce strategic partnership to offer a number of convergent solutions on the Ukrainian market. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 9:00:00 GMT B6105DA7-DF4F-50EA-4096-0E552BC41B55 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/04022008WebWorkloadMomentumFS.mspx Growing numbers of companies in the EMEA region are switching to Microsoft technologies to support their internet operations and provide their customers with richer web applications. Tiscover, QXL Ricardo and TE Data are among those who have chosen Microsoft in preference to open source solutions. Mon, 04 Feb 2008 9:00:00 GMT DCF400AF-540F-7E2C-4F68-FA25B715A40E blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/RoundTableWEuropePR_01022008.mspx Success drives the rollout of Microsoft's innovative RoundTable 360-degree videoconferencing system. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT 38D2E40D-AD62-0E5F-3E31-71A93D5E9147 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GLFArabiaPR_2712008.mspx New research shows Microsoft-related businesses make more than $15 for every $1 Microsoft earns. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:32:50 GMT 206bba48-b435-4ac6-a4ab-9cd93da654cd blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/regionalegovpr_230108.mspx Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and Slovenian government hail the agreement as a milestone for regional cooperation and development. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:00:00 GMT D6468793-3155-0A22-6420-ED369D82FC8C blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/23012008BillGatesFS.mspx Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates travels to Europe and the Middle East to meet with government officials, partners and customers in Germany, Switzerland, UAE, Greece, France and the UK. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT 43E2BB17-D68C-D21B-0CB6-E8D6DD405DA4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jan08/01-06MSBTXboxPR.mspx BT Vision IPTV customers will soon be able to receive best in gaming, TV and movies, all through Xbox 360. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT A1F696D4-9749-7393-06F0-BD6898529FD4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2008/jan08/01-06CES08PR.mspx Microsoft announces new entertainment partnerships with Disney-ABC Television Group, MGM and NBC Universal. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT 860dc897-5002-4d7b-9cd1-d2a8b8a9ed1d blank 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-12ITForumPR.mspx Broad range of new products and programs unveiled as Microsoft helps customers prepare for the next generation of Dynamic IT. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT 6AB6C2DF-5B2C-D78E-9EBB-E793280CBEFA blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-12HyperVPR.mspx Microsoft Hyper-V Server gives customers a new server virtualization option that can provide simplified, reliable and cost-effective virtualization solutions that can be easily plugged in to existing infrastructure. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT 7C7D4832-953A-DB4F-CDE0-6A9F007DC87C blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-12DesktopDatacenterPR.mspx Suite Delivers advanced capabilities for managing client and physical through virtualized server environments, helping customers maximize productivity and reduce costs of ownership. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT D22D8844-8317-E69D-B7A7-75DF407D3255 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-05TechEdDevelopersPR.mspx Microsoft expands interoperability options for partners, delivers new innovations with Microsoft Sync Framework and Popfly Explorer releases. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:00:00 GMT E90DF433-D5C2-8AB1-FD1F-302C1B9F4EA2 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-30ITFSOFWinnersPR.mspx Teachers from around the world meet to share ideas, recognize excellence of their peers. Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT 3A6F66BE-FBFA-8C9A-2F65-B448EA2B0230 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-29ITFSOFPR.mspx Teachers and education leaders gather to discuss how technology can address educational needs, including building global classrooms. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:42:01 GMT 5e040a51-046e-472a-8a4c-7f357a04f77a blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-29ITUMSPR.mspx Support for ICT infrastructure and capacity building pledged at Connect Africa Summit. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2EDEE5A8-6D44-751B-09EE-0F98D7C0F347 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/29102007ITUConnectAfricaQA.mspx Today the International Telecommunication Union convenes the Connect Africa Summit, bringing together government officials and representatives of companies and nongovernmental organisations to agree on practical approaches to spread information and communication technology across the continent. Jean-Yves Besnier, head of Partnership and Promotion for the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the ITU, shares his thoughts on the summit, ICT development in Africa and the ITU’s new partnership with Microsoft. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT b892d69f-b071-4ea1-aaaa-5297531768c5 blank 0 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/msft/earnings/FY08/earn_rel_q1_08.mspx Broad-based strength drives operating income and EPS growth each in excess of 25% Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:56:41 GMT c0f734ce-7161-4e49-901f-b5e3a602b5d3 blank 1 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-24BRCCPR.mspx Initiative protects customers’ technology investments, delivering increased road-map visibility, industry-leading product support and customer financing programs. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:41:48 GMT ceb3a2ec-4a97-415b-87d8-b1dc1e9f1031 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-23IAPPRSAPR.mspx Greater intraorganizational planning and collaboration needed as security and privacy threats converge. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:50:58 GMT 570d2646-b822-4f11-870d-48465696e019 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2007/oct07/10-23dynamics.mspx Q&A: Two Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners discuss Microsoft’s partner-hosted, subscription-based licensing model that helps customers meet today’s business challenges. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT f75a6762-df94-4538-985e-49ecbc47033a blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-23MSDynamicsCRMPR.mspx New CRM release provides powerful new capabilities for on-demand solutions. Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:35:41 GMT 68932794-1368-4351-9784-a18a0eee9cff blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-22CustomerAwardsPR.mspx Awards honor success of 12 outstanding Microsoft Dynamics customers in EMEA. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:06:22 GMT 6811d78b-f151-40f6-8849-af99c861e8c7 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/19102007SimonskyFS.mspx In Central and Eastern Europe, economic progress and entry to the EU is creating new opportunities for growth. The global economy, however, creates constant challenges and CEE countries must close the digital divide between the technology haves and have nots to compete. Bulgaria is working hard, smart and fast with limited resources to improve access to ICT and, in partnership with companies such as Microsoft, is helping to facilitate the transition to a knowledge based and ever-more competitive economy. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 1d5b3b8c-2782-4d02-b20e-e65f8f2fc79d blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/18102007VaheQAFS.mspx Today, Microsoft marks the expansion of its Unlimited Potential programme in Central and Eastern Europe. Vahé Torossian, regional vice president for Central and Eastern Europe and vice president of Microsoft International, shares his perspective on how technology can help address some of the new social and economic trends and priorities that the region faces today. Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT c8975d6f-571d-42b4-ac0d-77d5a6bf1407 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=4000000670 A Namibian regional government has improved its financial management efficiency and functionality with a new business management solution. Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT 9db586dd-536f-4bc9-bebb-5c7b964009a6 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-02BTSEAIPR.mspx Microsoft BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT becomes part of Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2 and achieves SWIFTReady Gold Financial EAI 2007 label. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:36:26 GMT 2a608832-ecad-49d2-8b7c-b19e122019ce blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-03SIBOSKASBankPR.mspx Dutch bank implements BizTalk Server and BizTalk Accelerator for SWIFT. Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:07:29 GMT 23608af3-fe77-45f5-be8f-5b437fde1f3e blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/oct07/10-01SantanderPR.mspx New flexible system to provide leading Spanish banking group with faster payment services and increased efficiency of process development and business operations. Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:50:30 GMT 67824ae4-c45b-4f24-a003-c3fbd3658316 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/sep07/09-24ParisExpoPR.mspx New Special Media Edition provides powerful digital asset management tools. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:12:08 GMT ee40a2e4-3e2d-4d63-9a8e-06ddb6704a4c blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/eucase/default.mspx The Court of First Instance has issued its decision in Microsoft's appeal of the European Commission's March 2004 ruling. The link below takes you to background information on the EU case and the CFI decision, as well as Microsoft's comment. We plan to add more material and information to the site as they become available. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT 2BD1E9A1-3B2F-439C-7E06-DFBE7C878ACF blank 1 1 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/sep07/09-10BMWSiemensPR.mspx Searching for ways to improve cross-platform efficiencies, the companies will utilize Linux certificates to streamline processes and reduce cost and system complexity. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:31:51 GMT 6aad6291-69d0-4577-b326-bab27e163c4c blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/sep07/09-07MSSiemensPR.mspx Siemens VDO and Microsoft will join forces to develop in-vehicle communication, information, entertainment and navigation products. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:20:40 GMT 3be412d9-4e65-4e14-a303-4d39599ece0c blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=4000000512 The General Authority for Health Services (GAHS) serves the needs of the 1.6 million residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. With 14,000 employees and managing 13 hospitals and 49 clinics throughout the Emirate, a comprehensive healthcare/enterprise resource planning solution was required to help manage information, streamline processes and provide world-class health services to patients. GAHS decided to work with Microsoft to implement Microsoft Dynamics GP across the organisation. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT 89801196-989f-4441-8745-6dd07955e0fa blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/sep07/09-04OpenXMLVotePR.mspx Significant participation by National Bodies in ISO/IEC ratification process for Open XML; final decision expected in March 2008 at close of ballot resolution period. Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:40:25 GMT 86b131d4-418f-4f89-867e-5222a732a904 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ImaginationPR_392007.mspx Imagination implements cost-effective and scalable IT infrastructure based on Microsoft technology to supply low-cost insurance, banking and healthcare services. Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:47:14 GMT cf26a960-3ea9-4d4b-9c95-e7af4d943747 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2007/aug07/08-22NokiaMSLiveServicesPR.mspx Industry leaders join forces to bring Web services to Nokia devices. Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:04:47 GMT 8f0b98c6-5e56-48ca-b060-376f657ae0a6 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/aug07/08-10ImagineCupAcceleratorPR.mspx Microsoft, BT to co-sponsor third annual Imagine Cup Innovation Accelerator program in early 2008. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 09:52:58 GMT 58ead096-e35c-4440-a547-812e4e7361de blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/aug07/08-10ImagineCupWinnersPR.mspx Thailand team named software design champions; torch passes to France for Imagine Cup 2008. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:11:55 GMT 15ae353a-94b3-4474-83a8-6620a91c6958 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/08082007ImagineCup.mspx Microsoft’s annual student competition comes to a head this week in Seoul, South Korea, with eight teams in the finals representing the Middle East and Africa. This is the largest contingent from this region since the competition began four years ago. Countering the stereotype that software development is a masculine domain, two of the finalist teams are all-female, and young women are well represented on the other teams as well. Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT 2319edbd-5249-42f0-9cb9-048d33a29a06 blank 1 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=201524 The Israeli Ministry of Defence needed to upgrade its e-mail messaging system because the existing platform had become too expensive and provided insufficient support for Hebrew. After evaluating several options, the MoD replaced Lotus Notes with Microsoft® Exchange Server 2003 communication and collaboration server. Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT 6e35ff32-ff8e-4794-a3c5-1880856d5de8 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://research.microsoft.com/news/featurestories/publish/MSCD.docx.aspx?0hp=n1 With help from Microsoft Research Cambridge, Microsoft’s Developer Division will be offering an entirely new method for obtaining the latest beta of Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft’s next-generation development tool for Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System, and the web. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT D8664500-016E-E58A-3CF8-1EA56F74BBDA blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/25072007Guido.mspx One of the least well-known of Microsoft’s business units, Microsoft Customer Service and Support comprises an army of skilled support technicians capable of resolving the most challenging problems that Microsoft customers can come up with. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT b1934013-8d88-4585-8d04-4e8bb7a343b5 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/casestudy.aspx?casestudyid=4000000330 When The London Borough of Newham in the UK embarked on a complete back-office and desktop refresh, efficiency and flexibility were vital. Microsoft was chosen to partner with the council to ensure that ensure that services, rather than technology, were the principal driver for the ten-year transformation. Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT c245a757-aed6-4f0c-ab5e-a38a8da0be05 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2007/jul07/07-19Q4FY07ERPR.mspx Double-digit revenue and EPS growth fueled by Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:49:35 GMT c9de13cb-59b2-4106-bf70-c1dba9bddbfe blank 0 1 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MaxPlanckFundPR_1272007.mspx Scholarship programme will support the next generation of computer and science researchers. Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:20:55 GMT eebc7b89-5ef2-49b5-9155-e3bd4b2a293a blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Fiat500PR_572007.mspx Fiat 500 global launch further demonstrates continuing success of Microsoft and Fiat’s Blue&Me. Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:22:45 GMT cbf902b2-2d92-4a09-867f-c21f19c9d795 blank 0 0 Press Release http://research.microsoft.com/news/featurestories/publish/Cambridge_anniversary.aspx?0hp=n1 What will the world look like in 2017? Hard to say, but one thing’s for certain: It will have been significantly transformed by Microsoft Research Cambridge. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT fcb813e1-108e-46a9-ad28-ed3ce9c09aa5 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/27062007SecondLifeTS.mspx Student teams from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa present their Microsoft Imagine Cup entries in Microsoft’s Second Life Gallery. Wed, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT 9e8224da-e6bb-4133-a40c-fcd9a8fd3061 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jun07/06-26DassaultVEPR.mspx Microsoft’s Virtual Earth platform combined with Dassault Systèmes’ technology will enable a more immersive and realistic 3-D environment. Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:05:29 GMT 6288d8cb-ee90-448c-a54a-ba70a90f4aed blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ImagineCupGalleryMA.mspx On 28 June, Microsoft will celebrate the opening of an Imagine Cup Gallery in Second Life with a launch party for university students from Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:50:58 GMT 351b83d5-5468-4fe1-9915-530f7e8c57f4 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/20062007PETawardsTS.mspx The 2007 Privacy Enhancing Technologies workshop has recognised three teams of leading computer science researchers that have explored privacy issues inherent to the security of radio frequency identification devices, automated trust negotiation and complex graphs based on private social networks. Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT 6fa1b2cd-7aa6-414b-b035-69db30170d6d blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/18062007CaritasFS.mspx Viennese women are learning computing skills through an innovative training programme launched by Caritas Austria, a relief organisation serving people in need. As well as helping women rejoin the job market, the training boosts their self-confidence and enhances their communication skills. Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT 6229bb7f-50a0-43a9-9fb6-f1372a3f59bd blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ImagineCupCSPR_452007.mspx The champion teams will take part in the worldwide finals in Seoul, South Korea. Fri, 04 May 2007 16:28:14 GMT 86dbd46a-aebc-474d-b6c1-c164f4703566 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TechnologyPlatformStrategies_1362007.mspx Selection of technology platforms on the basis of licensing costs alone may not be the best strategy for educational institutions. A new Wipro Technologies study finds that European schools that choose Microsoft benefit from lower support costs and fewer computer failures as well as superior functionality, ease-of-use and integration than those that choose open source software. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT 81243661-8f77-4474-8470-66d81a57600c blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ProductsEuropeanSchools_1362007.mspx New study finds that Microsoft products are better suited to teaching and learning, compared with open source solutions. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT 0E2B18A8-0CF8-0392-F1B3-1CCCBAA59C48 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ICT_Skills_762007.mspx As in most European countries, immigrant groups in Belgium face daunting barriers to full integration and acceptance in society. They often lack local language skills, as well as practical skill and confidence to obtain good employment. The Do IT programme, sponsored by Microsoft, is helping over 4,500 people per year learn basic computing skills to help them step into the Belgian workforce and take greater control over their lives. Thu, 08 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT 0B7A1032-16D5-6111-AD0F-84A66830EA40 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jun07/06-07CompetitiveAfricaPR.mspx New collaborations with the government of Burkina Faso and UNIDO expected to bring benefits to African citizens. Thu, 07 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT 1605F049-BB52-7D33-BE69-4FE247401D0C blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/jun07/06-06PhotosynthBBCPR.mspx In a unique time-limited technology trial, Microsoft Live Labs offers a 3-D interactive experience to complement the BBC's "How We Built Britain" television series. Mon, 06 Jun 2007 14:00:00 GMT 0EDDA80E-89F7-233E-63AD-8D393AC3DCF4 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSLaCaixaSEPA_1062007.mspx Payment system based BizTalk Server will help Spanish banking group to comply with ISO20022. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT 3FD57B3A-D922-1D03-EEDC-DF769D7C1E20 blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ProfitBasePR_2152007.mspx Microsoft SQL Server 2005 helps deliver increased insight over retail operations. Mon, 21 May 2007 11:51:14 GMT 62cc7e80-8cd2-4a58-989a-a4af7fc6722e blank 0 0 Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/IYFPR_1552007.mspx Programmes will focus on employability training and job placements across Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Tanzania. Tue, 15 May 2007 09:41:05 GMT bd2946c6-a47f-45e8-b0df-a475ba8fa6c9 blank 0 0 Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MtandaoTS_1452007.mspx The Mtandao Afrika website competition spans political and cultural boundaries to bring young Africans together. Mon, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT 5d693d87-365c-4bee-a505-f8d202273de5 blank 0 0