Press Centre archive

Microsoft at World of Health IT and eHealth Week

Fueling growth and healthy communitiesTue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

As eHealth Week and World of Health IT 2012 continue in Copenhagen, Microsoft's Niels Soelberg shares his thoughts on how technology innovation can boost healthcare provision and some of the work Microsoft is doing in the health sector across the region.

European SMEs outline top policy priorities at IAMCP Summit in Brussels

Fueling growth and healthy communitiesFri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT

What do European SMEs—which represent 99 per cent of businesses in Europe—need in order to thrive in a competitive global market? That was the key question more than 100 European SME leaders discussed with policymakers at the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) EMEA Summit in Brussels.

Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Volume 12 Provides Guidance on Top Threat Facing Enterprises and Clarifies Targeted Attacks

Fueling growth and healthy communitiesWed, 25 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Today, Microsoft Corp. released the Security Intelligence Report volume 12, which includes an in-depth analysis on the Conficker worm, one of the biggest ongoing threats to organizations for the past two and a half years. Learn how the worm spreads and what can be done to help defend against it.

Cambridge Consortium Completes Successful Trial of Next-Generation Wireless

Driving what's nextWed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

TV White Spaces trial, composed of 17 UK and global companies, provides foundation for Britain to lead in fast, reliable rural wireless broadband, better urban Wi-Fi access, and innovative wireless applications, and encourages Ofcom to complete enabling regulations.

West Midlands Ambulance Service to move 4,000 staff to the cloud with Office 365

Transforming businessTue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has today announced that West Midlands Ambulance Service, one of the largest and best performing ambulance services in the UK, has signed a contract to deploy Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint 2010 to its entire organisation to aid better communications and streamline processes.

Future cities shaped by the ability to work anywhere

Transforming businessTue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Technology will help turn modern cities into flexible working environments, influencing design and planning, and transforming urban spaces into Anywhere Working Cities, according to a new whitepaper published by Microsoft today. Click through to read the full release.

Microsoft hosts the Worldwide Government Solutions Forum 2012

Fueling growth and healthy communitiesMon, 23 Apr 2012 08:15:00 GMT

Government IT leaders will be gathering in London from 24-25 April to discuss ‘efficiency and opportunity: how cloud and technology innovations are powering digital public services'. Click through to find out more about the event and read about the customers involved in the event.

Italian Businesses Improve Information-Sharing, Bolster Productivity, Reduce IT Costs With Cloud-Based Microsoft Office 365

Transforming businessWed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Eight companies and public agencies have joined an increasing number of Italian customers that have adopted Microsoft Office 365 to foster greater collaboration and communication, enhance productivity and realize efficiencies afforded by cloud-based services, Microsoft Corp. announced today. Click through to read the release.

Voting opens for Microsoft Next 2012 People's Choice award

Driving what's nextMon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Microsoft has shortlisted 27 employees from 12 countries (including six from Europe) as Microsoft Nexters for their use of innovative ideas to help our partners and customers be what's next. The goal of this competition is to provide staff with a platform for sharing their work and the chance for great ideas to be celebrated. Click here to explore their videos and vote for your favourite. The Nexter with the highest number of votes earns the title of the People's Choice Nexter. Voting closes on April 11.

Global Anti-Piracy Campaign

Fueling growth and healthy communitiesFri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Anti-Piracy team at Microsoft launched a global campaign this week to inform small businesses about the risk of counterfeit software creeping into their business when acquiring or downloading software from the Internet. Most business buyers know to avoid questionable street-corner vendors when purchasing software for their business, yet they may not think twice about ordering software from an unfamiliar but professional looking website that offers steep discounts. Click through to read the full blog post.