Latest Press Releases

Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure launched in India

2012-05-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Four-month incubation to provide 10 tech startups with all the support needed to do big things in Cloud, Internet & Mobile

Delhi Duty Free Services Pvt. Ltd. deploy Microsoft Dynamics NAV to strengthen travel retail demands

2012-05-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Dynamics NAV improves Business Management, Lowers Costs, Prevents Losses and Saves Time

Indian Schools Go Hi-Tech with Microsoft Cloud

2012-05-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Delhi Public School, American School of Bombay, KR Mangalam deploy Microsoft Live@edu for enhanced communication and collaboration

Security Benefits of Cloud Computing Dispel Adoption Barrier

2012-05-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Cloud services reduce time and money spent managing security and increase protection against cyber threats, Microsoft study shows

Exclusive chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan App launched for Windows Phone

2012-05-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Green Gold Animation and Microsoft will be announcing a slew of new & exclusive Windows Phone apps and games

L&T Infotech Goes Social with Microsoft SharePoint to Increase Business Productivity

2012-05-14T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Achieves innovation through dynamic collaboration and increases productivity up to 20 percent by adopting SharePoint Server 2010

MindTree Strengthens Its Roots Using Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010

2012-05-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

MindTree consolidates content management and improves employee productivity with a custom unified corporate intranet portal using Microsoft's business collaboration platform

Essar Group Unleashes Power of the Cloud with Windows Azure

2012-04-30T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Multinational conglomerate reduces level of IT maintenance and cuts costs by nearly 65 percent while improving scalability with Microsoft's cloud technology

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Warns of Ongoing Conficker Threat and Clarifies Reality of Targeted Attacks

2012-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Latest study analyzes data from more than 600 million systems worldwide, offers solutions for mitigating both targeted and broad-based attacks such as Conficker.

Microsoft Imagine Cup 2012: Bihar Team 'The D Labs' will Represent India in Worldwide Finals

2012-04-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Students from BIT, Mesra, Patna, Crowned 10th Anniversary Finalists amongst Nearly 50,000 Students across the Country

Microsoft Introduces Value Added Distributors Program - Appoints Avnet and Redington

2012-04-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Avnet and Redington appointed as Value-Added Distributors in the country, aimed at creating an enhanced and superior level of service for partners and customers in the SMB space

Microsoft Spotlights Opportunity Divide for Youth

2012-04-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

New report from the International Youth Foundation outlines actions to better prepare the 1.2 Billion global youth entering the 21st century workforce

270 million people above 15 years of age in India remain illiterate

The keyboard gets a makeover: Microsoft Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 now in India!

2012-04-16T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Curved, slim, stylish-yet comfortable, it's portable and cool!

AICTE Adopts Cloud to Improve Technical Education and Prepare Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow

2012-04-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Implementation of Microsoft Live@Edu for 7.5 million users will be the largest cloud deployment ever

Go Icy Cool this summer with the All White Xbox 360 4GB Kinect (White) Sports Value Bundle!

2012-04-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft brings a limited edition must-have bundle to India, comprising a 4GB Xbox console, Kinect sensor, Kinect Sports, Kinect Adventures along with Xbox Live Gold

Let Nothing Come Between You and the Force this Summer!

2012-04-03T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Fight the dark side with the 'Kinect Star Wars'

Independent Software Vendor Gradatim Migrates to Windows Azure, Helping Reduce Deployment Time by 84 Percent while Saving $2 Million

2012-03-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microfinance software specialist simplifies infrastructure, optimizes customer delivery, and expands capability and global scalability by adopting Microsoft cloud services platform.

Microsoft IE and Lionsgate bring 'The Hunger Games' to Life with Exclusive Movie Content

2012-03-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft and Lionsgate bring Panem to life with the release of Hunger Games Capitol Tour

Bihar Government Partners with Microsoft to showcase a Model of the School of Future

2012-03-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

On Bihar Diwas, Education Department of the Government of Bihar announced that it would partner with Microsoft Corporation India (pvt) ltd to implement a pilot program

Microsoft Collaborates with Accelerators Morpheus and Accel in India to Give Startups a Headstart

2012-03-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft announces BizSpark Plus in India, a program that offers startups $60,000 in cloud services on Windows Azure

Kinect Rush

2012-03-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

'Kinect Rush: A Disney Pixar Adventure' now on Kinect for Microsoft Xbox 360

Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2012 to Help Customers Manage 'Any Data, Any Size, Anywhere'

2012-03-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft's next-generation data platform releases to manufacturing today

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Is Ready for Business

2012-03-06T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

At CeBIT, Kevin Turner demonstrates how Windows 8 delivers a no-compromise experience.

Microsoft: Cloud Computing to Create Over 2 Million Jobs by 2015 in India

2012-03-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New Commissioned research by IDC predicts 15% of total jobs created by cloud across the world will be generated in India
Communications and Media will see maximum job generation due to cloud across the world, followed by Manufacturing and Banking sector

Microsoft Advertising hosts the fourth edition of Rich Media Rocks 2012

2012-03-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

The half day event saw presence of eminent speakers delving on various aspects of Rich media, Storytelling and other trends in the digital advertising industry.

Microsoft Announces Availability of Windows 8 Consumer Preview

2012-02-29T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Milestone lets users explore a re-imagined, no-compromises Windows experience.

Microsoft Launches Explorer Touch Mouse in India

2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

It's a cooler way to Scroll: Flick, Click and Go at the speed and direction you want

Shahrukh Congratulates Mehrotra and Chanana Family for Winning the Microsoft India 'Don 2: Mission Berlin' Contest

2012-02-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

The Don himself, the Badshah of Movies - Shahrukh Khan today greeted the delighted WINNERS, Mehrotra and Chanana families of Microsoft India's Meet the Don 2: Mission Berlin Contest

STOP, IN THE NAME OF LOVE! AT THE MSN INDIA VALENTINE'S DAY 2012 SPECIAL PAGE!

2012-02-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Enter the 'My Love Story' Contest, shout your love story from the rooftops and win big prizes!
Make sure your favorite celeb crush wins the, 'Love Poll'!

Microsoft Advertising Expands Presence to Cities Outside Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore - Appoints Ybrant Digital Limited as the Sales House

2012-02-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Online Inc. today announced their expansion plans to Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, and Goa; and appointment of Ybrant Digital Limited as the Sales House for the cities outside Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore.

Microsoft India Launches DreamSpark Yatra 2012

2012-02-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

100 cities in 100 days, will reach over 60,000 students

Why Should Girls have all the Fun: The Best Toys for your Boy(s) this Valentines Day

2012-02-02T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Valentine Day - Gifting Options from Microsoft India

Microsoft Advertising Invites Marketers and Agencies in India to Join Global Creative Storytelling Contest

2012-01-31T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Two digital marketers will win a week-long Cannes Lions VIP experience

Jawans Gain Competitive Edge Armed with Microsoft IT Certificates

2012-01-25T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Rajputana Rifles jawans awarded Microsoft IT Academy certificates on completion of computer training
Project Kshamta initiative to enable 1,00,000 jawans by 2015

Microsoft Brings the Cloud Down to Earth for Enterprises

2012-01-19T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

System Center 2012 delivers the private cloud to business in India

Rajeev Khandelwal better than SRK!

2011-12-28T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

All India Survey by MSN chooses the ‘Best’ and ‘Bekaar’ of 2011
Whopping 5.2 million votes
Kat capture fancy, Vidya and newbie Nargis trail way behind
'Bodyguard' Sallu secure on top

Microsoft Hyderabad Joins Hands with Cyberabad Police in Spreading Traffic Awareness among Employees

2011-12-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Hyderabad today announced the successful completion of TOFFEE (Total Offense Free Entity), a traffic awareness initiative

Microsoft Advertising and MEC Reveal the Results of the Regional "Pre-Family Man Study - What Really Drives Single Men Wild Online?"

2011-12-19T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

36 percent of Single Indian Men put career as the 'Real Mantra for Life' over love and friendship

Microsoft and Nissan Establish Strategic Relationship for Next-Generation Dealer Management System

2011-12-12T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New solution based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM to support Nissan's relationships with its customers and partners.

Microsoft Opens New Global Delivery Centre in Bangalore

2011-12-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

A new state-of-the-art Global Delivery centre, situated in the heart of Bangalore's business district

Hyderabad Campus Celebrates the Success of Giving Campaign 2011

2011-12-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

A very successful effort within Microsoft, the annual Giving Campaign is a month-long initiative that is being conducted in Hyderabad since the year 2000.

Find the Perfect Gift for 'Your Favourite' with Microsoft Windows this Holiday Season

2011-12-06T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

It's the time to look for that perfect gift this holiday season. A gift which is just so suited to meet the individual, quirky demands of your favourite people

Techno Stars of 2011

2011-12-06T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Smarter smart phones, faster PCs, designer hardware blockbuster entertainment or technologies that let you work virtually from anywhere and almost on any device.

Meet Don2 Bag Berlin

2011-12-06T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Don Ko Ab Pakdna Mushkil Hi Nahi Mumkin Bhi Hain
Microsoft india launches unique contest - once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet king khan and a trip to the german capital

Microsoft Dynamics Unveils CRM R7 2011 with Social CRM Capabilities in India

2011-12-06T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Social Collaboration Capabilities, unified Office 365 experience and new enterprise cloud features further ramp up customer experience

Microsoft India Unveils Accessibility Initiatives on 'Disability Day'

2011-12-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Offers 40 new templates for the government to create accessible documents;
as well as training and certification

Microsoft Dynamics Achieves 2000 Customer Milestone in India

2011-12-01T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Dynamics sees customer traction due to user friendly interface and easy-to-deploy offerings
Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM Business Solutions Drive Growth.

Plan the coolest Bachelorette Party with Dance Central 2!

2011-11-18T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Your girlfriend's getting married ….you want to give her a fun night to remember….and are looking for interesting ways to have fun, relive all your girly moments… essentially, have a blast!! Think no further….

Windows Phones Up for Grabs with 'I unlock Joy' Program for Developers, Students

2011-11-03T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Windows Phone Marketplace unleashes opportunities, special focus on women
Professionals and students alike get a platform to recognize and express their creativity

Microsoft's Latest Forza Motorsport 4 on Xbox 360 Fuels Up the Adrenaline Rush!

2011-10-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Get behind the wheels of your favourite car...Gear up...Accelerate!

Microsoft Launches Windows Phone in India

2011-10-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Unveils a smartphone operating system that 'Puts People First'

India Increasingly Vulnerable to Online Threats, Finds Study

2011-10-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Latest Microsoft Security Intelligence report analyzes data from more than 600 million systems worldwide, provides protective guidance on the threat landscape

Report Puts 'Zero-Day' Threat Into Context, Highlights Manageability of Threat Landscape

Microsoft Launches Touch Mouse in India

2011-10-10T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Brings multi-touch edge to Windows 7
With Touch Mouse, Microsoft gives decades’ old point-and-click device a complete makeover

Gears of War 3: The Final Battle Begins

2011-09-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Unveils Blockbuster Gears of War 3

Your Computing Experience just got better: Microsoft's New Product Range is Now Available

2011-09-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Announces new portfolio of hardware products with HD video recording, keyboard encryption and great looks

'The Gear off' Challenge

2011-09-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The Gears of War 3 challenge on facebook kicks off today Pre-order is now live, and available in Standard and Limited edition

Microsoft Broadens Software Donation Program to Reach More Nonprofits and Communities

2011-07-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Corp announced updates to its software donation program

Microsoft Opens New R&D Facility in Bangalore

2011-07-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

To house both Microsoft India Development Center and Microsoft Research India

Sparks of Innovation Light Up Anna University

2011-07-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft launches the I-Spark program to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
50,000 students benefitted by the program across India so far

Buy the Best Partners for Your PC with Microsoft's All New Wired Desktop 200

2011-07-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The happy bundle of performance and value for money will make computing a convenient experience!

Follow every catch, every six on the cool IE9 powered Yahoo! Cricket

2011-07-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Internet Explorer 9 gives you faster, richer access to Yahoo! Cricket

Microsoft launches Office 365 in India: To help reduce IT related costs by upto 50%

2011-06-29T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Offers enterprise class productivity solutions on subscription: Monthly fee starts as low as $2
Over 12000 Indian businesses on board in 45 day trial period
For the first time, Microsoft Office to be available on subscription off the cloud

Freshdesk and Reach 360 sparkle at Microsoft's BizSpark Startup Challenge

2011-06-24T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Freshdesk and Reach 360 Receive $40000 Grant Each; Runners-Up $10000 Each

Microsoft Strengthens its Outreach to Businesses in Jaipur

2011-06-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Comes closer to the customers by intensifying its engagement with its partners

Microsoft Strengthens its Outreach to Businesses in Kochi

2011-06-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Comes Closer to the Customers by Intensifying its Engagement with its Partners

Online Security - A Serious Concern for Internet Users

2011-06-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Survey conducted by Microsoft India finds that 74 per cent online users fear hacking of their social networking account followed by loss of personal data

72 per cent of the time spent online by Indians is planned, not spontaneous

2011-06-02T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Advertising, MEC and Mindshare unveil their global study
'Living with the Internet - What is Driving Web Behaviour'

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Drives Record Accelerated Growth for Trident in the Retail Sector

2011-05-30T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Last fiscal sees 200% growth in revenues from the retail market
Retail customers contribute to 30-40% of total revenue growth per year

Steve Ballmer: Confederation of Indian Industry Cloud Summit

2011-05-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Steve Ballmer: Confederation of Indian Industry Cloud Summit

Internet Explorer 9 Now Available in Your Local Language

2011-05-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the availability of Internet Explorer 9 in 53 additional languages.

Cybercriminals increasingly targeting consumers

2011-05-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report version 10 indicates a “polarization” in cybercriminal behavior; increase in “marketing-like” approaches
India most affected by Worms followed by Trojans and Potentially Unwanted Software

Microsoft strengthens its outreach to businesses in Lucknow

2011-05-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Comes closer to the customers by intensifying its engagement with its partners

Tirupur Exporters Association Partners with Microsoft and Wipro to Tap ERP on the Cloud

2011-05-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Move set to enhance the productivity of over 4000 textile units in the cluster

Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011: Champs from Patiala and Mumbai to Represent India at World Finals in New York

2011-04-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Emerge as winners amongst nearly 90,000 students across the country

Team Infiniti from University College of Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala and Team Drushti from V.E.S. Institute of Technology, Mumbai emerged as champions in the Software Design and Embedded development categories respectively
Team Infiniti through their project WebAssist envisions to change the way disabled persons interact with the web and eliminate their problems pertaining to internet accessibility
Team Drushti through their project iRIS intends to provide visually impaired users a natural way of interacting with a computing device and thus, facilitates ease of access

Microsoft to 'spark' innovation & entrepreneurship in India

2011-04-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Announces a grant of $100, 000 to facilitate the Microsoft BizSpark India StartUp Challenge
Grant to equip the start ups to grow their business and strengthen the local software ecosystem

Microsoft Office 365 Public Beta Available in India

2011-04-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Millions of people get the opportunity to experience Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Lync Online in an always-up-to-date cloud service

The mouse just got a makeover: Microsoft presents the Arc Touch

2011-04-14T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The perfect blend of style, technology and performance

ICICI Securities Partners with Microsoft to Offer Users a Rich and Intuitive Online Trading Experience on ICICIdirect.com

2011-04-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

First of its kind portal in India to leverage Microsoft's Silverlight 4.0 platform to create a personalized and more productive environment for online traders

Bhaskar Pramanik Appointed as the Chairman of Microsoft India

2011-03-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Pramanik will oversee Microsoft's sales, marketing and services subsidiary, provide overall leadership on all Microsoft assets in India and lead our citizenship agenda in close alignment with India's national priorities.

Anil Kumble closes Microsoft Tech.Ed 2011 on a high

2011-03-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Over 3000 technology minds congregate onsite in Bangalore each day for the three day event

All time high of 141, 750 live online event attendees at Tech.Ed 2011

Microsoft Announces the Availability of Windows Intune in India

2011-03-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Businesses can leverage the power of the cloud to empower employee productivity save upto $702 per PC per year with this new offering

Get a cooler, faster, safer web experience: Download Internet Explorer 9 today

2011-03-24T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft partners with 29 of India's most visited websites to light up consumers' online experience

Microsoft Tech.Ed 2011 goes Live in India

2011-03-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Bangalore to play host to nearly 3500 in-person and (100,000 online) developers and IT professionals, for the three day techno -social networking conclave

Microsoft India Appoints New Head for Public Sector Business

2011-03-11T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India has appointed Ranbir Singh as the General Manager for its Public Sector Business

Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 Enters the Guinness Book of World Records

2011-03-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Becomes the Fastest Selling Consumer Electronics Device in history

Microsoft Launches Dynamics AX for Retail in India

2011-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New solution plus Microsoft Dynamics ERP and CRM partner offerings support a connected retail experience.

Microsoft announces India leadership transition

2011-02-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft today announced that Ravi Venkatesan, Chairman and Corporate Vice President, Microsoft India, has decided to pursue opportunities outside of Microsoft

e-romance is in the air - Lovers defy the test of distance, time and inhibitions through e-mails

2011-02-09T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

The new Hotmail - the best way to stay connected wherever and whenever

Computer Society of India & Microsoft India ink a MOU to foster learning and adoption of latest technologies

2011-02-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

MoU to focus towards enhancements of student’s careers and increase employability
Microsoft India to conduct training sessions and provide access to latest technologies across 67 chapters and 381 student branches of the Computer Society of India
Association to impact over 50, 000 students

Microsoft Announces the Launch of Office Web Apps in India

2011-02-07T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Windows Live SkyDrive and Hotmail users in India to get free online versions of popular off applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote

Users can now enjoy freedom to view, edit, and share Office documents from virtually anywhere

Microsoft Kick Starts DreamSpark Yatra 2011

2011-01-27T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

100 cities in 100 days, will reach over 50000 students

Organizations Speed Business Results with New Appliances from HP and Microsoft

2011-01-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New solutions for business intelligence, data warehouse, messaging and database consolidation help increase employee productivity and reduce IT complexity

Microsoft Strengthens its Outreach to Businesses in Patna

2011-01-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Comes closer to the customers by intensifying its engagement with its partners

Microsoft Launches Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online Cloud Service in India

2011-01-18T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

The new service delivers the 'Power of Productivity' to customers and will also be available in 'Hindi'

Nitish Kumar elected again; this time as THE MSN INDIAN OF THE YEAR

2010-12-23T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Sachin Tendulkar maintains his position as the 'God of Cricket'

2011: YEAR OF DIGI-SHOPPERS

2010-12-21T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Study by Microsoft Advertising & Aegis Media reveals:
The New Age shoppers are relying on digital media for research before actually shopping

Delhi Public School goes hi-tech with Microsoft: Chooses Microsoft's Cloud based Email Platform over Google

2010-12-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Adopts Microsoft Live@Edu: 5000 students get personalized school email ids and 'anywhere access' to syllabus material

Samadhan Launches Microsoft Dynamics Based ERP Solution for the Leather Sector

2010-12-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Offering to focus on Integrated Development of Leather Sector

26/11/10 How Secure do Indians Feel Today : Poll on MSN India reveals

2010-11-25T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Bangalore is voted to be the safest city among the top 3 metros
Voters feel India is more secure than neighboring countries

Future is here - Jump in Microsoft launches controller free gaming and entertainment - Kinect for Xbox 360

2010-11-24T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India announced the launch of the much awaited - ‘Kinect for Xbox 360.’

Microsoft Launches Lync, Ushers in a New Era of Business Communications

2010-11-23T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

With Lync, users can connect virtually anytime and anywhere, across the PC, browser and mobile
According to Forrester, customers deploying Lync can expect up to 337% ROI in 12 months after deployment

Global Study by Microsoft Reveals 86 Percent Of Indian Consumers will likely Purchase Genuine Software for apparent Benefits

2010-11-18T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

75 percent of consumers polled in India said they believe genuine software is more secure, more stable and is easier to keep up-to-date
50% cite either data loss or identity theft as single biggest concern with counterfeit as against 9% with no concern

Grameen Foundation and Microsoft bring Microfinance Leadership Summit on Technology to India

2010-11-17T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Summit to focus on scaling and transparency of microfinance institutions to reach more of the world's poor through technology

Microsoft Announces Roll Out of the New Partner Network in India

2010-11-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) to align its seven year old Microsoft Partner Program (MSPP) closely with the changing requirements of businesses

Microsoft, the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal Announce Worldwide Program for Teachers and Students to Use Technology to Address Global Environmental Issues

2010-10-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

World's most innovative educators and school leaders gather in South Africa for the Microsoft Partners in Learning Innovative Education Forum

Windows 7 Completes One Year with Record Breaking Numbers

2010-10-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Worldwide over 240 mn licenses sold making it the fastest selling operating system ever In India, 7000 business are running on Windows 7 78% users call out speed and simplicity as winners

Microsoft Research Collaborates With Wikipedia to Enhance Multilingual Content

2010-10-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

WikiBhasha tool will help simplify and speed up the process of creating multilingual content in Wikipedias.

Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available Free for Indian SMBs

2010-10-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

High quality and hassle free antivirus absolutely free for Small Businesses with up to 10 PCs

Microsoft Makes Commitment to Openness in the Cloud: Releases New Oss Tools for Windows Azure

2010-09-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

New tools and SDKs expand choices for PHP developers targeting Windows Azure

Experience a Richer, More Immersive Web: Download Internet Explorer 9 Beta Today

2010-09-16T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft India partners with Rediff India, IndiaTimes, NDTV & Zapak Games to bring alive the Beauty of the Web

Microsoft Launches the Biggest Blockbuster Game of the Year 'Halo®: Reach'

2010-09-14T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Exclusive to Xbox 360 platform - Marks the start of a great year of content and technology for Xbox 360

Available in all 3 editions for the first time ever in India: namely Legendary, Limited and Standard
Global Halo®: Reach launch; simultaneous launch in India
Experiential Gamers night in Mumbai enhancing the pulse of enthusiasts

Microsoft Launches New 250 GB Xbox 360 Console In India

2010-08-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Technology for future, the new Xbox 360 is Kinect ready
It's sleeker, smaller, quieter, designed with built in WI-FI, priced at an Estimated Retail Price (ERP) of Rs.21, 990

(MSN) India's Got Talent

2010-08-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Now YOU Vote for the Best Talent of India

Microsoft Strengthens Its Outreach to Businesses in Vizag

2010-08-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Comes closer to the customers by intensifying its engagement with its partners

Microsoft Strengthens Its Outreach to Businesses in Mysore

2010-08-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Comes closer to the customers by intensifying its engagement with its Partners

Army's Initiatives to Empower Its Soldiers

2010-08-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The Army has undertaken numerous initiatives aimed at empowering its soldiers, the primary aim being to enhance their capacity and competence.

I Envisioned, I Clicked, I Captured

2010-08-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The new, neat, crisp, socially integrated MSN Homepage looks great and it's the users who are responsible for giving it life and soul.

Microsoft India Appoints New Managing Director for Sales and Marketing Operations

2010-08-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft India today announced the appointment of Sanket Akerkar as the new Managing Director of its sales and marketing group (SMSG) in India.

Free India Captured on MSN India!!!!!

2010-08-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Celebrate this Independence Day with MSN India in the true spirit of freedom!!

Indian Students Shine on a Global Platform

2010-07-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Make it to the top three in Microsoft Imagine Cup Envisioning 2020 category

It's Social, It's Contemporary It's the New Msn Home Page

2010-07-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

MSN Homepage is your single online destination for relevant content and instant updates from friends

Xbox 360 Launches Its Blockbuster Exclusive Crackdown 2

2010-07-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Now gang up on Xbox LIVE to save Pacific city
Over the top action with better graphics and new weapons

Windows Live Essentials - Get Picture Perfect!

2010-06-24T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

With Microsoft's latest Windows Live Essentials, photo sharing & movie making gets fun, fast and fascinating

Microsoft Office 2010 Hits All Major Retail Stores in India

2010-06-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Office 2010 hits all major retail stores in India

Get Hotmail on the Go... It's Simple, It's Fun and It's Free

2010-06-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Three simple steps to get Hotmail on your SMS - Absolutely free, No GPRS connection required

Cloud Services Will Create Over 300,000 Jobs in India By 2015

2010-05-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

India has potential to emerge as the global competency center for Cloud Services
NIIT, CDC, Cognizant, IISc share plans based on Microsoft cloud services platform

Get Active, Do More with the Cool New Hotmail

2010-05-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

INTEGRATES several email accounts, including Gmail or Yahoo and social network updates with a single click
SHARE upto 10 GB of Photographs per message and videos from Bing and Windows Live SkyDrive
UNCLUTTER your email with features like one click sweep, highlights & conversations views

Microsoft Launches Office 2010 System in India: World's Most Popular Productivity Suite Now Also Available On the Cloud

2010-05-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

300% ROI in less than one year, $13.9 million savings over 3-years – Forrester Study
Office Mobile 2010 to be available on Windows 6.5 phones soon and going forward on Nokia smart phones

Microsoft Imagine Cup 2010: Champ from Tamil Nadu to Represent India at World Finals in Poland

2010-04-30T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Imagine Cup 2010: Champ from Tamil Nadu to represent India at world finals in Poland

Microsoft Redefines Instant Messenger Have Fun, Get Social & Experience Rich Chat with the Cool, New Windows Live Messenger

2010-04-30T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Video Chat in High Definition for a fully loaded experience
Share photos from SkyDrive and Facebook in real-time
Share and update across social networks with a single click

Kerala Champs Make It to the Finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2010

2010-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Team Mavericks and Team Phoenix showcase solution to address the toughest problems faced by the world today

Punjab Champs Make It to the Finals of Microsoft's Imagine Cup 2010

2010-04-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Team Inferno and Pantheons showcase solution to address the toughest problems faced by the world today

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Indicates Industry Progress in Fight against Malware Threat

2010-04-26T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Breach incidents are twice as likely to occur because of human negligence (lost, stolen or missing equipment) as from malicious attack

Microsoft Announces 'Windows, My Safe Pc' Campaign for A Safer Computing Experience

2010-04-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Provides free and comprehensive PC security with Windows XP SP3, Internet Explorer 8 and Microsoft Security Essentials

Microsoft Launches Visual Studio 2010 and .Net Framework 4 at Teched India 2010: Silverlight 4 to Release Soon

2010-04-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Next Wave of Microsoft's Developer Tools and Technologies Creates New Opportunities for Developers

Microsoft Announces Tech.Ed India 2010

2010-04-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Brings together nearly 50000 bright technical minds across India Offers almost 800 learning opportunities

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard Partner to Enable Affordable Access in Indian Schools

2010-04-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Windows MultiPoint Server 2010 launched in India: Allows multiple students to share one PC

MSN Launches MSN Green - An Online Initiative for a Greener, Safer Earth

2010-04-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

India's most comprehensive destination for everything green!

Microsoft Releases Update to Detect Pirated Copies of Windows 7

2010-03-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Available for all Windows 7 editions, the update exposes over 70 activation hacks

Msn India Launches MSN Yuva - India's First Online Hindi Youth Channel

2010-03-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

MSN India Launches MSN Yuva - India's first Online Hindi youth Channel

Microsoft India Unveils End-To-End Cloud Services Portfolio for Customers and Partners

2010-03-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Ecosystem in India betting on Windows Azure platform: 50 partner companies on board: over 3500 applications already built

Microsoft India Empowers Your Computer to Interact In Your Language

2010-02-16T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Showcases host of localization solutions to enhance IT accessibility

Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Series

2010-02-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New phones designed for life in motion to debut at holiday 2010.

Microsoft's Bizspark Finds Favor with Indian Startups

2010-02-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Over 1000 startup companies signed up in a year
Now BizSpark One announced for selected high potential startups

Microsoft Study Reveals Small and Midsize Businesses Using Hosted Services Have Better Financial Performance

2010-02-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Research suggests correlation between IT usage and business growth.

HP and Microsoft Simplify Technology Environments with Solutions Built On New Infrastructure-To-Application Model

2010-01-14T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

World's largest technology company and No. 1 software provider plan to advance cloud computing with industry's most integrated technology stack

Maruti Suzuki to Enhance Digital Experience for Visitors at Auto Expo 2010

2010-01-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

'Design your own Maruti Suzuki car' using Microsoft's Surface and Windows 7 technologies Microsoft's Silverlight technology on www.marutisuzukimotorshow.com to enable hi definition live web screening of Concept rIII launch

Microsoft Launches Websitespark: Ignites New Opportunities for Web Professionals and Organizations

2009-12-22T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

700+ web companies already registered for the program
TiE, IAMAI, NASSCOM sign up as network partners; Netmagic, Net 4 as hosters

Microsoft India Brings Affordable Online Software Solutions to Tirupur Manufacturers

2009-12-16T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Tirupur Exporters' Association (TEA), to offer relevant IT solutions for the textile cluster in a 'pay as you go' model through G-Tech Info Solutions (Intl.) Pvt. Ltd.

Microsoft Security Essentials Now Available In India

2009-12-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Hassle-free, high quality security solution for genuine Windows PC’s Real-time protection absolutely free of cost

Get Exclusive Access to Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' Only On MSN India

2009-12-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Participate in the 'This Is It' contest to win MJ memorabilia Sony Music chooses MSN India as exclusive partner to premier 'This is it'

Consumers Join Hands with Microsoft to Fight Software Piracy

2009-12-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft celebrates empowerment of consumers on 'Consumer Action Day'

Windows 7 - Now in Hindi!

2009-11-16T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Windows 7 - Now in Hindi!

Microsoft Unveils Exchange Server 2010 for Indian Enterprises

2009-11-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Customers can realize better productivity and efficiency, and cost savings up to 70 percent
'Payback in less than 6 months' - Forrester Study

Microsoft Launches Online Services to Provide On-Demand E-Mail and Collaboration Solutions for Customers in India

2009-11-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Subscription available upwards of $2 per user per month
HCL, Infosys, Wipro among leading partners to provide value added Services Over 1800 Indian businesses on board in the 100 day trial period! Helps reduce IT-related costs by 10 - 50% Helps reduce IT-related costs by 10 - 50%

Leading Organizations Choose Microsoft Dynamics CRM

2009-11-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Flexible solution helps businesses strengthen their customer relationships, drive efficiencies and increase profitability

Reliance Communications Launches 'Cloud Computing' Solutions in India on Microsoft Platform

2009-10-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Takes the lead in leveraging virtualization & management technologies to deliver cloud computing for large enterprises Offers ‘Pay as you go’ enterprise class IT infrastructure & reduced IT management hassle for SMBs Reliance Cloud Computing Services to target 35 million businesses

Microsoft Launches Windows 7 in India

2009-10-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Simplified PC experience that's faster, smarter and more secure. Under deployment by 1000 Indian businesses

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Innovations Boost Business Productivity for Customers

2009-10-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Strong momentum for Microsoft Dynamics ERP partners delivering vertical solutions

New Study Reports on Contributions of IT Sector to Global Economic Recovery

2009-10-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Research from 52 countries including India forecasts the creation of 5.8 million new jobs worldwide and 75,000 new businesses over the next four years
IT spending in India to reach 1,643 billion INR (USD 37.6 billion) by 2013

Microsoft Announces Range of New Windows Phones with Windows Mobile 6.5

2009-10-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Phones enable seamless connectivity across work to play, creating new experiences through a variety of hardware, applications and services
Debuts two new services: My Phone and Windows Marketplace

Microsoft Appoints Three New Distributors for India

2009-09-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Rashi Peripherals, Neoteric Informatique and Compuage Infocom will facilitate Microsofts Volume licensing business here

Microsoft Announces India-Availability of Hosted CRM

2009-09-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Partners with Net4India to offer tailored packages starting today

Microsoft India Announces Strategic Alliance with TCS

2009-09-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Sets up Microsoft-TCS virtualization CoE to help customers experience and land the benefits of virtualization technology

Microsoft Dynamics Crosses 1500 Customer Mark in India

2009-09-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Becomes India's fastest growing business solution with one customer win per day

Microsoft Technology Enables Lalbaugcha Raja Live-Darshan on the Web

2009-09-03T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft technology enables 'Lalbaugcha Raja' live-darshan on the web

Microsoft Launches Office Genuine Advantage in India

2009-08-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Validate if your Microsoft Office is Genuine and get enhanced support and business security

Maharashtra Government and Microsoft India Sign Education Alliance

2009-08-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Focus on student employability readiness skills and ICT for educators

Microsoft Kicks Off 16 City Partner Readiness Roadshow on Windows 7

2009-08-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Windows 7 to generate 2.35 lakh jobs by 2010 in India': IDC report

Windows Internet Explorer 8 Invites India to Choose the Top 8 Unexplored Destinations

2009-08-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Launches the 'India's Unexplored 8' contest in partnership with Make My Trip India votes for the top 8 unexplored destinations in the country and 8 lucky winners get to explore exotic & exciting destinations

Microsoft Releases Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Manufacturing

2009-07-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Industry Partners Finalizing New Products in Time For Worldwide Launch

Microsoft India Launches Online Services for Indian Businesses - Announces Free Trial

2009-07-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Online e-mail, calendar, collaboration, productivity software can reduce IT-related costs by upto 10% to 50%

Microsoft Announces Upgrade Option Program for Windows 7

2009-06-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Partners with leading OEMs - Acer, Dell, HCL, HP, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba and Wipro to offer Windows 7 upgrade

Microsoft India Expands Distributor and Partner Network to Address SMB Segment

2009-06-24T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Creates new sub-distributor network in 33 cities: Appoints two in Delhi

BSNL Partners with Microsoft India for Managed SaaS Foray

2009-06-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Launches BSNL Managed Business Mail as first offering from the partnership

Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Goes the ERP Way

2009-06-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Inks agreement with Microsoft India

Steve Ballmer Kicks Off Tech.Ed India

2009-05-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Announces Windows 7 on track for later this year. New wave of technologies to help businesses thrive in today's economy

Imagine Cup 2009: Team Pearl from Mumbai to Represent India at World Finals in Egypt

2009-05-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Record breaking 52,000 teams register for competition in India, over 3 lac worldwide

Cert India and Microsoft India Launch Secureyourpc. In to Provide Security Prescriptive Guidance for Parents, Children, Women, Educators And Business

2009-04-29T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The Initiative is supported by NASSCOM, MAIT, CII and IAMAI. The Website provides details on cyber laws, contacts of cyber crime cells and helps in reporting abuse.

Microsoft India Strengthens Alliance with NGOs: Announces Fresh Grant Of Rs 7.63 Crores

2009-04-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Aims to create IT-enabled sustainable livelihood options for underserved communities

Windows MultiPoint: Indian Innovation for Indian Schools

2009-04-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

VIIT students in Maharashtra first to develop content on platform; pilot running in rural buses, Microsoft India ties up with content providers Edurite and EDC for go-to-market plan, Releases Software Development Kit for developers to create content

Microsoft Delivers Groundbreaking Online IPL Viewing Experience to Cricket Lovers around the World

2009-04-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft's Silverlight to provide immersive and interactive video experience and real time ball-by -ball commentary on the official IP web site. Microsoft delivers largest online broadcasting cricketing event in history across the world.

Microsoft Launches Entry-Level Server Platform for Small Businesses

2009-04-16T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Windows Server 2008 Foundation to provide small businesses with access to big-business solutions at affordable prices

HP StorageWorks Launches HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server

2009-04-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Reduces cost upto 70% , improves IT agility with high availability, improves scalability, instance mobility, and management automation required for mission-critical databases

Microsoft Partners with HCL to make Affordable ERP Widely Available to Growing Businesses in India

2009-03-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

The quick to deploy Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Essentials leverages HCLs extensive footprint to reach out to the SMBs in India

Internet Explorer 8 Launched

2009-03-19T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft innovates to provide customers significantly faster online experiences through Accelerators and Web Slices Works with India's largest websites to deliver highly localized and personalized content

IDG Ventures and Microsoft India Partner to Jumpstart Entrepreneurship

2009-03-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

100 crore in funds & software at no charge for tech startups

Microsoft Rolls Out Project Vikas to Enhance Productivity of SME Manufacturers in Chennai Leather Cluster

2009-03-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Offers SMEs a choice of customized hosted and on-premise solutions to enhance their productivity. E-Readiness Centre for technical guidance and a common portal to connect cluster nationally and globally

Microsoft Rolls Out Project Vikas for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Ahmedabad

2009-03-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Offers power of choice: SMEs can choose from customized hosted and on-premise solutions

Microsoft Rolls Out Project Vikas for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers in Hyderabad

2009-02-25T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

E-Readiness centre announced to drive IT adoption, enhance efficiency, and be empowered with customized hosted and on-premise solutions

Microsoft and Sify Partner to Offer Certified IT Literacy Program

2009-02-23T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

2000 Sify e Port cyber cafes to be covered

Microsoft Launches E-Readiness Center for Hosiery Manufacturers in Ludhiana

2009-02-23T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Project Vikas aims to enhance productivity and efficiency through IT implementation

Microsoft Announces Availability of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 in India

2009-02-19T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

NAV 2009 offers an innovative, Role Tailored user experience, for businesses to work smarter

What's Your Phone Style?

2009-02-19T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Discover your style and Winodws Mobile phone at www. WhatsMyPhoneStyle.com

Technology Investment Can Save Cost / Money: Microsoft

2009-02-12T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Launches www.controlcosts.com to help organizations tide over the downturn

Indians Can Now Plan Multi City Road Trips with Landmarks along the Way, Delivered To You by Microsoft Live Search Maps

2009-02-09T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

New features for developers to build innovative and interactive map based applications Tie up with Hyderabad Police for citizens to locate local police stations easily

Microsoft India Introduces Host of Customized Language Computing Solutions

2009-02-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Concerted effort to tackle key barrier to IT adoption in the country

Centre of Excellence to Promote Intellectual Property Research Launched At IIT Kharagpur

2009-02-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Supported by Microsoft India, first of its kind partnership between industry and academia in the field of IP Law

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 General Availability in India to Help Businesses Optimise Costs

2009-01-28T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Solution to assist in maximising customer value and building loyalty

60% Indians Look For PC like Functionality and Interface from Their Mobiles: Windows Mobile Synovate Survey Reveals

2009-01-28T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

A recent Windows Mobile-Synovate survey reveals that PC-like functionality.

Microsoft and Gujarat Ink Education MOU to Empower Students and Teachers with Latest Technologies

2009-01-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India Pvt Ltd signed an MoU with the Gujarat government with an intention to enhance the adoption and use of IT in the state education sector.

Microsoft India Introduces Host of Customized Language Computing Solutions

2009-01-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Concerted effort to tackle key barrier to IT adoption in the country

Microsoft Launches BizSpark to Jumpstart Entrepreneurship

2008-12-17T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Indian startups get access to professional software at no charge

Microsoft Takes Concrete Steps to Foster Interoperability among File Formats

2008-12-17T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Company encourages greater transparency in the pursuit of interoperability by publishing ODF and Open XML implementation notes

Volume Licenses Of Microsoft Products Now Just a Click Away

2008-12-10T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Partnership with ICICI Bank and Skypak across 52 cities to enable easy payment facility for consumers

Renovate Your Business with Microsoft Contest

2008-12-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Winner to get a complete server infrastructure makeover at zero cost

Microsoft Brings Fun into Search with Win with Search

2008-12-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft rolls out WinwithSearch.com offering users a smarter and fun way to search

Amway India Announces E-Commerce Foray with Web Portal Based On Microsoft Solutions

2008-12-02T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Targets using online medium to maximize reach in distribution network

Microsoft Announces General Availability of Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server 2008

2008-12-02T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Solutions designed to help small and midsize businesses to reduce costs in difficult economic times

Microsoft Expands Get Genuine Solution to Include Windows Vista

2008-11-24T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the availability of the Get Genuine Solution (GGS) for Windows Vista whereby Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) can easily legalize their counterfeit or unlicensed Windows Vista PCs.

Microsoft Forays into Rajasthan

2008-11-17T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Reinforces its commitment to being technology partners for SMBs in Jaipur and the adjoining areas

Microsoft Offers Quick to Deploy and Affordable ERP for Growing Businesses in India

2008-11-12T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Business Essentials to offer ready-to-use financials, distribution and sales management

Microsoft Appoints Iris as Its Distributor

2008-11-11T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft to significantly expand its geographical footprint with the association

Microsoft Launches DreamSpark: Indian Students Get Access to Technical Software at No Charge

2008-11-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Bill Gates talks to students about the use of technology in improving lives

Microsoft Launches Live Search Maps for India

2008-11-03T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Users can now access Detailed Listings and Street Maps for 9 Cities, Business Listings across 29 Cities and access to highway networks to 20,000 Cities and Towns, on the PC and Mobile

Microsoft Undertakes Series of Initiatives to Reduce Software Piracy

2008-10-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Announces Global Anti-Piracy Awareness Day to protect consumers and partners around the World from software piracy and counterfeiting

Microsoft Office 2007 Home & Student Edition Now for Only Rs. 3,699

2008-10-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Limited festive period offer

ONGC Reduces Security Threats by Over 50 Percent Post Deployment of Windows Vista on Laptops

2008-09-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Largest Microsoft Windows Vista customer in Asia with implementation of 18,000 units

Microsoft India Appoints Head for Consumer Business

2008-09-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft India Pvt Ltd today announced the appointment of Hemant Sachdev as the Joint Managing Director for its consumer and online business.

EMC, IBM and Microsoft Jointly Create First Web Services Interface Specification for Greater Interoperability of Enterprise Content Management Systems

2008-09-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Trio joined by Alfresco, Open Text, Oracle and SAP in development of the Content Management Interoperability Services specification.

Microsoft Announces Tools to Help Customers Realize Benefits of Virtualization

2008-09-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Introduces Virtualization ROI Tool and virtualization Solution Accelerator to facilitate real life implementations

Watch the Noddy Musical Now on MSN India

2008-08-28T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

MSN India Brings the Noddy Musical Online for Children across India

Microsoft Live Labs Introduces Photosynth, a Breakthrough Visual Medium

2008-08-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Share more than photos; share an experience.

Microsoft and Novell Expand Successful Interoperability Relationship

2008-08-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Additional resources, training and investments to address growing customer demand.

Microsoft Emerges Leader in Business Intelligence Market in India

2008-08-13T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Indian BI market grew at 40.5% in 2006 - 2007

Microsoft India Development Center Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation

2008-08-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft India Development Center (MSIDC) today celebrated the completion of 10 successful years of its operations in India.

Microsoft Appoints New Managing Director for India

2008-08-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

New head for E&D division as well

Microsoft Announces Business Availability of SQL Server 2008

2008-08-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

SQL Server 2008 geared to deliver reliable & scalable data management and business intelligence capabilities to enterprise customers

Microsoft Launches New Online Resource for Nonprofit Groups

2008-07-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

NGO Connection provides a platform for technology resources, networking and knowledge sharing.

Microsoft Takes Additional Steps in Implementing Interoperability Principles

2008-07-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Actions enhance opportunities for developers to work with Microsoft's high-volume products

Microsoft Launches Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V to Strengthen Virtualization Offering

2008-06-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Hyper-V will deliver a reliable, scalable and high-performance virtualization platform for enterprise customers

Microsoft India Aims To Create New Opportunities in Education: Expands 'Partners in Learning' Program

2008-06-04T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

- Phase two of Partners in Learning will involve three core programs: 'Innovative Teachers, Innovative Students, Innovative Schools'
- Launch of www.indiashiksha.com to connect Indian educators to peers
- Five year investment in education initiatives: USD 20 million

Microsoft Contributes Web Services Protocol to Broaden Interoperability

2008-05-29T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Collaboration with the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization will expand opportunities for partners, enabling innovative new solutions and experiences for customers.

Microsoft Expands List of Formats Supported in Microsoft Office

2008-05-21T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Move enhances customer choice and interoperability with Microsoft's flagship productivity suite.

Team Novices@Work From Mumbai Wins India Finals of Microsoft Imagine Cup 2008; To Represent Country At Global Competition In Paris

2008-05-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Young Indian programmers develop technological solutions to enable a sustainable environment
Three teams to also avail of Innovation Accelerator at IIM-A

Experience Pangea Day Live on MSN India

2008-05-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Live stream begins at 11.00pm IST on 10 May across 23 international markets on MSN Music in Concert.

Microsoft, DAISY Make Reading Easier For People with Print Disabilities

2008-05-07T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Using Office Open XML files, users of Microsoft Office Word can now produce content in the world's most widely used assistive technology format.
Indian DAISY member, National Association of Blind (NAB), welcomes initiative.

Indian DAISY member, National Association of Blind (NAB), welcomes initiative.

India Development Foundation Study: IT Adoption Increases Profits by 30%, Profitability by 3% and Employment by More Than 30%

2008-05-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Current consumption of technology by Indian industry alarmingly low

Microsoft Launches DreamSpark: Indian Students Get Access to Technical Software at No Charge

2008-05-05T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Bill Gates talks to students about the use of technology in improving lives

MSN India Is the Online Partner for Royal Challengers Bangalore

2008-04-30T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

MSN India and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have announced a comprehensive partnership to bring exclusive content for fans online.

Vodafone and Microsoft to Offer SMS Search For Customers in India

2008-04-29T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Vodafone and Microsoft India today announced the launch of SMS Search for Vodafone customers in India powered by Live Search.

Wipro and Microsoft Announce Expansion of Their Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Benefits to Businesses

2008-04-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Two Centers of Excellence Opened, Wipro Expands Global Delivery of Microsoft Technologies

Microsoft and Tie Enter Into a Global Strategic Partnership

2008-04-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Led by Indian subsidiary of Microsoft, the partnership aims to strengthen local software economies

Microsoft and HCL Infosystems Strengthen Partnership

2008-04-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Corporation India, leader in software for personal and business computing and HCL Infosystems.

Microsoft Publicly Posts Additional Protocol Documentation

2008-04-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Action is another step toward delivering on interoperability principle of ensuring open connections to high-volume products.

HP StorageWorks Launches HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL server

2008-04-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Reduces cost upto 70% , improves IT agility with high availability, improves scalability, instance mobility, and management automation required for mission-critical databases

ECMA Office Open XML Document Format Appears to Win Approval as an ISO/IEC Standard

2008-04-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Final vote appears overwhelmingly in favor; input from 87 national bodies contributed to an improved specification.

Open XML India Vote

2008-03-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Open XML encourages choice, flexibility and interoperability for IT industry and IT users

Microsoft Announces Price Reduction for Retail Packs of Windows Vista Consumer Editions

2008-03-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Prices reduced by up to 39 percent for retail packs of Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate

Microsoft India & PwC Launch Security Handbook for Financial Sector

2008-03-14T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Offer guidelines to ensure confidentiality and integrity of information against security threats

Microsoft India Appoints New Director for Windows Live Commercial Business

2008-03-14T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Corporation India Private Limited today announced the appointment of Mr. Rajneesh Chopra as Director - Windows Live Commercial

Microsoft's Offers Staggered Payment Option for Software Purchase through Open Value Licensing

2008-03-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Simplifies license management for SMBs, helps them stay current with software

Microsoft India Launches Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008

2008-03-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Largest enterprise launch in company's history. Products will deliver greater security, web, virtualization and enhanced business intelligence capabilities

Microsoft Expands Support for Web Standards

2008-03-04T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Outlines new approach to make standards-based rendering the default mode in Internet Explorer 8; company will work with Web designers and content developers to assist in standards behavior transition

Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers to Promote IT Security amongst SMBs: Announce IT Security Leaders Awards

2008-02-25T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), today announced the Annual IT Security Leaders Awards for the SMB segment.

Microsoft's Windows Live SkyDrive Service Available Today

2008-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Next generation of Windows Live helps provide consumers free anytime, anywhere web access

Microsoft Launches Unique Digital Advertising Platform in India

2008-02-21T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Rolls Out Platform with Bollywood Hungama, Equity Master, Facebook, HDFC Sec and MSN Video

Microsoft India appoints New General Manager For Unlimited Potential Group

2008-02-19T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India today announced the appointment of Latif Nathani as General Manager of the Unlimited Potential Group in Microsoft India, reporting to Microsoft India Chairman Ravi Venkatesan.

Microsoft India Opens Tech Lab at IIT Madras

2008-02-18T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. today inaugurated a technology laboratory at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras.

Indian SMEs Lead IT Spend Growth in BRIC

2008-02-12T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Business growth & efficiency drive overall IT adoption, but customer push & compliance norms trigger purchase, Says Microsoft-AMI Report

Microsoft Launches Business Club for System Builders

2008-02-11T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Offers exclusive access to training, business leads, other business enhancement opportunities

Microsoft Releases Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 to Manufacturing

2008-02-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Client and server operating systems help provide customers with increased efficiency, performance and security

Microsoft ERP Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey in India

2008-01-31T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

India wide survey of companies using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions reveals that Microsoft's customers are the most satisfied

Indian IT Companies Leverage Open XML Format to Deliver Innovative Solutions

2008-01-29T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Latest to join the list: PacSoft Solutions, Skelta Software Inc, Aztecsoft, Processware Systems, AppPoint Software Solutions and Compulink

Maya Hari to Head Consumer Marketing for Online Services, Microsoft India

2008-01-25T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India today announced the appointment of Maya Hari as the Head of Consumer Marketing.

Microsoft to Place Its Office Binary File Formats On The Web

2008-01-24T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Formats will also be placed under the Open Specification Promise

Haryana Becomes First Indian State to Launch an Industry Portal

2008-01-16T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft helps the state to log on

Landmark Success for Microsoft Project Shiksha: 200,000 Government School Teachers It Enabled Across The Country

2008-01-14T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

State-government partnered project exceeds targets
Teachers in all 514 NVS schools trained; 923 KVS schools will be completed by June 2008

Great Technology, Simple Life: Microsoft Makes It Possible

2008-01-08T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft inaugurates the second Connected Home at Ezone

Microsoft Launches India's First E-Commerce Platform for Software

2008-01-07T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Customers get unparalleled ease of access and competitively priced products. Software Resellers, Websites and Bloggers across the country can sign-on for free to retail original Microsoft software

Microsoft Strengthens Collaboration with NGOs: Fresh Grant of Rs 1.9 Crore Announced for 3 Organisations

2007-12-18T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Renews commitment to creating sustainable livelihood options for underserved communities

International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development Conference to Be Held in Bangalore

2007-12-14T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Conference explores use of ICT technologies for development, brings scientific rigor to the field.

Microsoft Announces Over USD 200,000 Prize Money For Imagine Cup 2008

2007-12-13T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Registrations in India now open: Winners to represent country in global finals at Paris

Microsoft Protects Consumers from Global Online Marketplace Fraud

2007-12-11T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

52 lawsuits filed and 22 cases referred to local law enforcement; India one of the 22 countries where these actions have been initiated.

Microsoft and DAISY Consortium Make 'Reading' Easier For the Visually Disabled

2007-12-07T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Collaborative project aims to transform millions of Open XML documents into the world’s most widely used accessible format for visually impaired people.

Downloadable plug-in to be available at no charge.

Indian DAISY member, National Association of Blind (NAB), welcomes initiative.

Microsoft India Recognizes Excellence in E-governance Services

2007-11-28T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Six winners awarded at Microsoft Government Leadership Summit

Microsoft India Hosts Government Leadership Summit

2007-11-27T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Mani Shankar Aiyar launches an integrated application for managing Panchayati Raj system in India. Releases compendium of e-governance initiatives in India. Microsoft signs MoU with Uttar Pradesh university to enhance students' technology skills.

Go Original with Microsoft's 'Get Genuine Solution'

2007-11-26T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft introduces an easy-to-deploy and practical Windows offering for SMBs

Microsoft India Appoints New Head of Business Planning and Strategy for Its Online Services Business

2007-11-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India today announced the appointment of Sumant Kaliwal as the Head of Business Planning & Strategy, Online Services Group.

Microsoft India Appoints New Director for OEM Business

2007-11-20T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft India today announced the appointment of Anil Sethi as Group Director, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) business group.

Microsoft Forays into Rajasthan

2007-11-17T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Reinforces its commitment to being technology partners for SMBs in Jaipur and the adjoining areas

Microsoft India Launches Next Generation of Windows Live Services for India

2007-11-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Next generation of Windows Live lets consumers communicate and share in new ways.

Microsoft India, In Association with IDRC and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Showcases Rural Innovation Fund Award Winners

2007-11-15T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Microsoft Launches Microsoft Office 2007 Prepaid Edition at 1499 In India

2007-11-14T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Offers easy, flexible, affordable access to original Microsoft Office for home users and small businesses. The world's most popular productivity application, now available prepaid.

Reliance Communications Partners with Microsoft to Deliver IPTV in India on the Microsoft Mediaroom Platform

2007-11-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Contract estimated at USD 500 million
Unveil new era of connected entertainment with IPTV

Steve Ballmer Showcases Compelling User Experiences Using Microsoft Tools

2007-11-05T00:00:00.0000000-08:00

Indian Cricket League, HDFC Bank light up their websites with Silverlight 1.0

Microsoft announces India Availability of Silverlight 1.0: Lights up the Web

2007-11-01T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Enables seamless delivery of compelling user experiences across the Web Rediff.com, Indian Cricket League, Sify, Sulekha to use Silverlight to deliver never-before user experiences

Microsoft Launches Next Wave of Business Communications Software in India

2007-10-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Customers report savings of 25-30 percent from VoIP, conferencing software

Fortis Works with Microsoft to Enhance Healthcare Offering Through Technology

2007-10-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Research and Indian Institute of Science to Collaborate to Advance Computing and Scientific Research

2007-10-12T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft sets up first Interoperability lab in Bangalore and Announces Open Source Technology Program

2007-10-11T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Showcases multiple ongoing interoperability initiatives with customers, partners and academia at Microsoft Interoperability Conclave held in Bangalore

Microsoft India Announces Innovation Framework to Foster Growth of Local Software Economy

2007-10-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Two-day 'India is Innovation' Summit showcases Microsoft commitment to innovate, from, for and with India

Microsoft Unveils Personalized Email Service in India, Powered by Windows Live Custom Domains.

2007-09-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Allows Users in India to choose their own unique email id

Windows Mobile Crosses 1,00,000 Mark In India: Plans To Double Growth By Fy08

2007-09-18T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

India's fastest growing mobile platform to focus on product range and pricing to drive increased penetration.

Microsoft Opens Office in Kochi to Service Kerala Market

2007-09-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Reinforces commitment to the State

Microsoft Launches Exciting Go-Genuine Rewards Program for COEM Channel

2007-08-20T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Offer valid on purchase of Original Microsoft Operating System and Office System

Microsoft Launches Windows Live Skydrive and a Host of Other Services

2007-08-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Boosts Windows Live Hotmail storage to 5 GB

WorldSpace Satellite Radio Goes Online on MSN India

2007-08-09T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

WorldSpace and MSN India Bring Alive Five Genres of Indian Music Online

Microsoft Launches Subscription Based ERP Service for SMBs

2007-08-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Affordability and easy management to help drive greater ERP adoption in India

DAIICT, Ahmedabad Represent India at 2007 Imagine Cup

2007-08-06T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Worldwide event kicks off today in Seoul, South Korea, 344 students from more than 59 countries competing for USD170,000 in prizes

Microsoft Research India Announces Ph.D. Fellowship Awards for 2007

2007-07-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Ph.D. Fellowship Program offers funding, travel grant and internship at Microsoft Research India; aims to encourage students to pursue careers in research.

Microsoft Announces the Launch of Windows Mobile 6 in India

2007-07-17T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Latest software to feature new messaging tools, tighter security and improved productivity features.

Get Snapping with Project Shutter in India

2007-07-03T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Windows Live launches contest and community for budding photographers in Asia

Microsoft Unveils Unlimited Potential for India

2007-06-27T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Creates relevant, accessible and affordable technology solutions with a focus on transforming education, fostering local innovation and enabling jobs and opportunities

Launches Microsoft IQ PC and MSN IQ Beta education portal

Microsoft Extends Exclusive Sponsorship of Cyber Lions at the International Advertising Festival for Three More Years

2007-06-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Microsoft Digital Advertising Solutions to continue to drive digital agenda at Cannes until 2010

Yash Raj Films Announces Availability of Song Video Downloads

2007-06-15T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Leverages Microsoft’s next generation technologies to enable safe, rights-protected downloads 'Chak De India' and other song videos available online on Yash Raj Films Website www.yashrajfilms.com.

TechMela 2007 - The Largest Technology Event from Microsoft India to Kick Off In Mumbai

2007-06-08T00:00:00.0000000-07:00

Highlights: Microsoft's Unified Communications solutions, end-to-end web offering, Expressions and Silverlight