Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:00:00 GMT

A new IDC whitepaper commissioned by Microsoft sets out the key questions CIOs should ask when selecting a cloud vendor to ensure compliance in the cloud. The paper discusses the issues of privacy, security and transparency in the cloud from a CIO perspective. Click through to find out more about the IDC whitepaper and Microsoft's approach to compliance in the cloud in the Office 365 Trust Center.

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Centralized migration to Windows 7 Enterprise increased employee productivity, improved fault-tolerance and security of all systems, and reduced the cost of support and maintenance of its computer fleet. Click through to read the full press release.

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

A newly released Microsoft MSN poll reveals that consumers are turning to the cloud to help them ensure that the digital files that matter most to them are always at hand as they use multiple computing devices every day. Over half of respondents use at least two devices everyday to access their files, and almost one-third use three or more devices on a daily basis. In this multi-device world, the number-one reason consumers are turning to the cloud is to ensure they have easy access to important files across devices or on-the-go, with 58 per cent citing photo sharing as being at the top of their list. Click through to find out more about the poll and check out the infographic representing the findings.

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

A U.K.-based events and hospitality firm providing services for sponsors of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, iLUKA has addressed the IT challenges of a tenfold increase in staff while saving tens of thousands of pounds by adopting Microsoft Office 365. The company has markedly decreased its software licensing expenses, reduced its IT workload by decommissioning redundant email servers, and is benefiting from the enterprise levels of security and availability that Microsoft offers. Click through to read the full press release.

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Electronics manufacturer Note unified its communication infrastructure and reduced IT costs by switching from Google Mail to Microsoft Office 365, which delivered greater value and offered a familiar work environment for its employees. Click through to read the full case study.

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT

The Institute for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) in Novi Sad, Serbia, has turned to Microsoft Lync 2010 for assistance with upgrading its once-antiquated dispatching system. The new system saves valuable time and makes it easier for EMS dispatchers to diagnose, triage and send their teams out to medical emergencies. Click through to read the full press release.

Tue, 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.

Tue, 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.

Wed, 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.

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:30:00 GMT

To target its customers' online advertising efficiently, Netherlands-based startup Crumbtag has adopted Windows Azure, a cloud-based platform that provides the firm with cost-effective processing power and agile scalability.