http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases.mspx Microsoft EMEA Press Releases en-xu Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:32:50 GMT Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/skills-and-education/posts/enriching-education-for-young-people-with-office-365-a-social-and-economic-value-ad.aspx Niels Soelberg, Vice President, Public Sector Sales, Microsoft EMEA, blogs from within the walls of the Vatican where he is participating in an un-precented announcement between the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC) and Microsoft. OIEC is working with Microsoft to support the modernization of over 200,000 Catholic schools worldwide enabling 43 million Catholic students with technology skills including Office 365 and other resources which will prepare them for a brighter future. Click through to read his full blog post. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT 51B58FEE-E6BC-4245-BA79-F490B3D0CC4A 2012/1205-NS-74x58 0 0 Education, Office 365, Cloud Services, Niels Soelberg Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-24CIEPR.aspx The Catholic International Education Office (OIEC) has entered into an education alliance with Microsoft to provide Office 365 for its community of Catholic schools across the world, as part of a new Social Network for Catholic Education. This will begin with provision of software for 4.5 million students as part of a 3 year alliance plan, but in time has the potential to scale across OIEC’s community of more than 43 million Catholic students, at 210,000 schools, in 102 countries. The new network will provide innovative software and services, training and access, to technologies that will better prepare students for the jobs of the future. Click through to find out more about the announcement and access all the press materials. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT D4154BBC-4AA4-407B-95A8-6F2C463DE280 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Office 365, Education, Cloud Services, Customer Spotlight Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-22UKiLUKAPR.aspx 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. Tue, 22 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 68DA51CC-CE87-46D2-9FAA-DB34ED937CC7 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Office 365, Customer Spotlight, Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/May2012/08-05CustomerSpotlightOffice365.mspx 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. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT B1145F67-035D-48B4-9DBA-96A4371C113F 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Office 365, Customer Spotlight Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/Press/2012/May12/05-07NoviSadPR.aspx 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, 08 May 2012 16:00:00 GMT 1011-Lync-74x58 0 0 Lync, Health, Customer Spotlight Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/May2012/08-05WorldOfHealthITandEhealthWeek.mspx 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. Tue, 08 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT B0D3B5A5-7B9A-4F4D-891C-2253D206814F 2012/WoHIT_logo_74x58 0 0 Health, Cloud, Customers Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/April2012/26-04IAMCPSummitInBrussels.mspx 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. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT 668BFB6F-57EC-40F8-95D6-9FA07381EAF8 2012/1204-IAMCP-74x58 0 0 SMEs, Microsoft Partners, Privacy, Cloud Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/security/ 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. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT 2012/1204-SIRv12-infographic-74x58 0 0 Cybercrime, Microsoft Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing, Security, Trustworthy Computing Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/April2012/24-04CambridgeTVWhiteSpacesConsortium.mspx 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. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT F8406D7F-DEE9-4330-85EF-881E043FF7EC 2011/1106-Cambridge-74x58 0 0 TV White Spaces,Wireless,Spectrum,Microsoft Research Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/April2012/24-04WestMidlandsAmbulanceService.mspx 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 584D80E7-9422-4CB6-8EEE-63576ECBF903 2012/1204-WestMindlandsAmbulanceCrest-74x58 0 0 Cloud, Public Sector, Office 365 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/April2012/24-04AnywhereWorkingCities.mspx 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. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT 3823158B-78FD-4A96-B47E-BDFFF7B96AC7 2012/1204-AnywhereWorkingCities-74x58 0 0 New World of Work, Anywhere Working, Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/April2012/20-04WorldWideGovernmentSolutions.mspx 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. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:15:00 GMT DF62E143-520E-48CF-8E0F-8200EFCFDC2E 2012/1204-GSF2012-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services, Public Sector, New Way of Working Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2012/apr12/04-04USItalCustPR.mspx 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, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Cloud, Customers, Office 365 Transforming business Press Release http://tech.uk.msn.com/microsoft/microsoftnext.aspx 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. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Next, Jean Philippe Courtois, Innovation Driving what's next Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2012/03/28/knock-off-or-real-counterfeit-software-alert.aspx 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. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Anti-Piracy, Security, SMEs Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=263071223781663 Vice President for Microsoft Education Anthony Salcito shares his thoughts on education and Microsoft’s Shape the Future project in an interview on Portuguese TV. Click through to watch the full video. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2012/Salcito-74x58 0 0 Education, ATC21S, Public sector, Partners in Learning, e-Skills Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2012/mar12/03-26CrumbtagPR.mspx 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. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:30:00 GMT 2012/1203-crumbtag-74x58 0 0 Cloud, Azure, Customers Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/March2012/26-03NextGenEuropesLeaders.mspx Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International, outlines how Microsoft’s major investments in Europe this week underscore the company’s commitment to realizing individual opportunity and unlocking entrepreneurial talent. Microsoft has announced the company will award €1.5 million in cash grants to 17 European NGOs who help youth gain workforce skills, as well as the launch of a new AppCampus program in partnership with Nokia and the University of Aalto in Finland. Microsoft and Nokia will each invest up to €9 million in the latter program over the next three years to support innovation and growth among mobile startups. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT 5F88B116-BBD9-4BEA-9637-A4A3A8C9BFC5 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 e-Skills, Investment in Europe, Innovation, Nokia partnership, Windows Phone Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/March2012/26-03EuropenYouthEducation.mspx Microsoft is today announcing it is awarding 17 European nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with €1.5 million in cash grants to support youth with the development of essential workforce skills, and a total of €170 million in software donations to NGOs and nonprofit organizations across Europe this year. This latest investment comes as Europe marks the beginning of e-Skills Week. Through the grants, Microsoft is reinforcing national employability and workforce development programs designed to give youths access to technology and training to develop the IT skills they need to be prepared for today’s job market. The software donations are part of a long-term effort by Microsoft to help organizations use technology to improve their operations and increase productivity. Click through to read the full press release. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT 10a472df-9d2b-4cf7-82a0-f5fdefcbdce4 2012/1203-eskills-74x58 0 0 e-Skills, Microsoft EU Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/March2012/23-03MSNokiaMobileAppInvestment.mspx To drive innovation and business opportunities in Finland’s mobile ecosystem and beyond, Microsoft Corp. and Nokia will each invest up to 9 million euros into a newly established mobile application development program at Aalto University during the next three years. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:30:00 GMT ba4bd63e-9483-41cb-ad2e-cccdf9a37c4b 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Innovation, Nokia partnership, Windows Phone., developers, start-ups, entrepreneurs Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2012/mar12/03-083CPOs.mspx As the proliferation of devices and cloud services expands the amount of data becoming available globally, Microsoft’s chief privacy officers have focused on developing policies, processes and technologies to help protect users’ personal information. To mark the 10-year milestone of Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing initiative, Richard Purcell, Peter Cullen and Brendon Lynch recently looked back at key privacy efforts on their watch and ahead to social and marketplace trends that will change how privacy is managed in the decade ahead. Click through to read the full blog post. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:45:00 GMT 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Trustworthy Computing, Privacy, Security Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://community.microsoftadvertising.com/blogs/advertising/archive/2012/03/05/microsoft-advertising-story-awards-global-judges.aspx Microsoft today announced the judges who will oversee the final round of its new creative storytelling contest – The Microsoft Advertising Story Awards (MSAs). The judges form an illustrious panel of advertising executives from around the world, chosen for their industry expertise and deep understanding of storytelling. They will judge the final heat of the competition by assessing the entries from more than 50 local winners – two (brand and non profit) from each of the markets in which the competition is running. Click through to read a blog post on the announcement by Richard Dunmall, VP of Global Agencies and Accounts, Microsoft Advertising. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT 9ad13a50-8cf4-45db-a7bc-d34051389ebd 2012/1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft Advertising Story Awards Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/March2012/05-03CeBit2012.mspx CeBIT is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital IT and telecommunications solutions for home and work environments, held annually in Hannover, Germany. This year’s event takes place from 6th – 10th March and is expected to attract more than 300,000 people. On March 6th Kevin Turner, Microsoft Chief Operating Officer, will be keynoting at the event on the theme ‘What's Next: IT trends, business opportunity and Windows 8’. Click through for more details on CeBIT and how to watch Kevin Turner’s keynote. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:15:00 GMT 9F3E35A0-3A4C-42CA-9655-3C63B53E4C81 2012/1203-CeBIT-74x58 0 0 CeBIT, Cloud, Windows 8, Kevin Turner Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/March2012/05-03CloudComputingJobs.mspx Microsoft Corp. today published commissioned research from analyst firm IDC indicating that cloud computing will create nearly 14 million new jobs globally by 2015 – including over two million in Europe, Middle East and Africa. IDC’s research predicts revenues from cloud innovation could reach $1.1 trillion per year by 2015, which, combined with cloud efficiencies, will drive significant organizational reinvestment and job growth. Click through to see the full release, read a blog post by Microsoft’s Klaus Holse and find out more about our work in the cloud. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT D8A92B6E-0A2A-46E7-9A62-7E02DC961872 2012/1202-DublinDataCentre-74x58 0 0 Cloud, jobs Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windows/ Microsoft today announced the availability of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview — the next milestone of the Windows operating system. The Consumer Preview offers a more robust experience for testing the world’s most popular operating system and is available to the widest range of people yet following the initial release of the Windows 8 Developer Preview late last year. The Windows 8 Consumer Preview will be available worldwide for download in English, French, German, Japanese and simplified Chinese languages. Click through to find out more. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:45:00 GMT 2011/1105-win8-74x58 0 0 Windows 8 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2012/02/28/microsoft-drives-cloud-innovation-in-tourism-with-the-un-world-tourism-organization.aspx Today in Madrid, Microsoft is announcing an agreement with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) through which we will help drive technology adoption, particularly focused on cloud computing, for the tourism industry. This deal will benefit the 155 UNWTO member countries and the more than 400 affiliate members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities, by helping them apply cloud technologies to improve business efficiency and innovation. Click through to read a blog post on the news by Jean Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT 1011-JPC-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois, Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/February2012/27-02FlexibleWorkingPrivilege.mspx As Anywhere Working Week kicks off in the UK to highlight the benefits of remote work, Microsoft research into flexible workstyles shows that the majority of business leaders Europe are very optimistic about the business and employee benefits of flexible working practices. 82% of European businesses report allowing flexible working, according to the survey. However, the study findings indicate that many businesses have yet to implement a strategy for making new ways of working a reality, and employees point to obstacles such as the right technology access and managerial guidance. Is true flexible working a reality for only a minority of knowledge workers in European businesses? Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT 07D945C9-07A6-4D9F-8971-0416E1393EC4 2012/1202-NWOW-74x58 0 0 New Way of Working, Anywhere Working , Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/February2012/23-02DublinDataCentre.mspx Microsoft today announced that it is investing an additional US$130 million to expand its data centre located in Dublin, Ireland. The expansion is driven by increased demand for Microsoft’s cloud services. This investment builds on the original $500m investment Microsoft made in the Dublin data centre, which has been operational since July 2009, serving customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Click through to read the full press release and find out more about Microsoft’s commitment to the cloud. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT 789D2DBE-59F9-4C50-A765-499104E25F0D 2012/1202-DublinDataCentre-74x58 0 0 Cloud services, data centre Transforming business Press Release http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/ In recognition of International Mother Language Day, Microsoft, a strong supporter of language preservation, today highlighted the company’s Local Language Program (LLP). LLP enables 1.7 billion people worldwide to access technology in their own language, while striving to preserve those local languages and cultural identities. Some of the services and programs available through LLP include localised versions of Windows and Microsoft Office, available in 37 languages, and Language Interface Packs, supported by through free downloads for Windows, Office and Visual Studio, available in nearly 100 languages. Click through to learn more about the LLP and Mother Language Day. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT C3DCC166-7210-4181-B68B-25622FFA3AB5 2012/IMLD_74x74 0 0 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2012/feb12/02-09TechDays.mspx European businesses showcase interactive and customized experiences in retail that deliver customer convenience. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT 2012/1202-WE-Int-Sys-74x58 0 0 Microsoft on the issues, Partners in Learning Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/February2012/03-02SaferInternetDay.mspx For the fourth year running, Microsoft is supporting Safer Internet Day (7 Feb 2012), an event organised by Insafe, a European Commission initiative to raise internet safety awareness. Microsoft also releases the latest findings from the Microsoft Computing Safety Index, revealing that a majority of consumers have basic online security protection, but are less knowledgeable about how to defend against cybercrime threats such as phishing, identity theft and fraudulent links. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT A1B45A00-9016-45EE-B525-8093AD2C2C16 2012/1202-SaferInternetDay-74x58 0 0 Microsoft’s Trustworthy Computing, European Commission Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.idgconnect.com/blog-abstract/450/jean-philippe-courtois-global-technlogy-has-crucial-role-play-social-economic-development In a guest blog on IDG Connect, Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International, reflects on youth empowerment, cloud computing, entrepreneurship the potential of technology to positively impact society. Click through to read the full blog post. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:30:00 GMT 253927c7-1c1d-48be-8f87-64b7a8ba5e58 1011-JPC-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois, Cloud, New Way of Working Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-31StorytellingContest.mspx Microsoft today announced the launch of a creative storytelling contest – The Microsoft Advertising Story Awards (MSAs) – inviting media agencies and marketers from 30 countries across the world to submit a campaign idea for a brand or not-for-profit of their choice using Microsoft Advertising’s storytelling platforms. The two global winners will be awarded an exclusive VIP trip as Microsoft Advertising’s guests to the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, held in June 2012. Click through to read the press release launching the competition and find out how to enter. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT 3387FAB1-185E-44bf-B1AF-F034A8EA84E2 2012/1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising, Microsoft Advertising Story Awards, Cannes Lions Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.office.com/b/office-exec/ Today Microsoft announced limited details about Office 15. For more information, click through to go to the Office Exec blog. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT 4348A550-A26E-4802-B255-708742E747FF 2012/1201-Office-74x58 0 0 Office 15 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-24OnlineReputation.mspx Microsoft is marking Data Privacy Day 2012 by releasing new data that reveals how one's online activities- if not well managed - can have serious consequences for their online reputation. The survey of 5,000 people in the US, Germany, Canada, Ireland and Spain finds that 14 per cent of people believe they have been negatively impacted by the online activities of others. Click through to read the full press release and tips to help you take control of your online reputation. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT D18E9427-097C-480c-8458-AA3BAEC901FB 2012/1201-DataPriv74x58 0 0 Trustworthy Computing, Data Privacy Day, Online Safety, Privacy, Social media Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-16WorkingConsortium.mspx The Anywhere Working Consortium today unveiled an online portal that will help UK organisations adopt more flexible working practices. The portal will serve as a resource for employers and employees alike, offering training, guidance, case studies and product offers from the consortium, whose members include Business in the Community, Microsoft, Nokia, Nuffield, Regus and Vodafone UK. The initiative is supported by the UK Department for Transport, Transport for London and the UK Trades Union Congress. Click through to read the full press release. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT 5c79eaca-1d5e-47e0-ad6d-17bf26b1c4d8 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 New Way of Working,Anywhere Working Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-16CooperativeGroup.mspx Using an intelligent system that ties point of sale to a SQL Server-based data warehouse, major U.K. retailer taps into a goldmine of transaction data. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT f37c16c9-0b0f-4bb5-b38f-0ea7949ecd9d 2012/HH1-74x58 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://aka.ms/twcnext Ten years ago this week, during a time when security problems were threatening trust in software products, Bill Gates sent a companywide memo to all Microsoft employees announcing the creation of the Trustworthy Computing (TwC) initiative. In marking the ten year milestone of the original Trustworthy Computing memo today, Microsoft recognizes that Trustworthy Computing has never been more important. Click through to learn about the history of Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft and news at Microsoft News Center. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:30:00 GMT B731C41A-CDCB-4e85-9DA2-00275AEBCCE0 2012/1201-TwC-74x58 0 0 Trustworthy Computing, Security, Online Safety Driving what's next Press Release http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/archive/2012/01/10/join-the-new-partners-in-learning-network-today-and-start-spreading-ideas-to-improve-education-worldwide.aspx At BETT today in London, Microsoft has announced updates to its Partners in Learning Network to improve collaboration and the spread of ideas for education across the world. Read a blog post by Anthony Salcito, Microsoft's Vice President for Education, here. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT c3a4a219-bb83-480f-ae64-b21d2857bca0 2012/twitterpageicon 0 0 Education,Partners in learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-10AssessingStudentsSkills.mspx In a guest blog, Anthony Salcito, Vice President for Microsoft Education, discusses the next stage of the Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills (ATC21S) project, announced today at the Education World Forum in London. ATC21S is a collaborative research program created to address a specific problem: that traditional assessment methods do not properly evaluate the skills needed to prepare learners for working in the modern world. Read here the full blog post including the new announcement. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT bfe5fc23-58bd-4744-920e-680acc639c39 2012/Salcito-74x58 0 0 Education,ATC21S Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-10BloggerHaus.mspx For this year’s CES, Microsoft has invited 14 trendsetting and student bloggers from across Europe to stay in a dedicated Blogger Haus in Las Vegas and enjoy the CES experience in style. Upon arrival, the bloggers will be equipped with the latest Microsoft technology to review and help them cover the CES action on their own blogs. They will also embark on an action packed Microsoft adventure immersing them fully in the Microsoft consumer experience– with Windows at its core. Click through to find out more about the project and what else Microsoft will be doing at CES 2012. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:45:00 GMT 6cd071eb-a450-43fd-9150-440766f2f846 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Windows,XBox,Kinect,Windows phone Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/January2012/01-09EducationWorldForum.mspx This week Microsoft will have a major presence at two key education events held in London, UK. Education World Forum, the largest global gathering of education ministers and the internationally recognised ministerial forum for debating future practice in education, will run from 9-11th January. As part of this, Microsoft, in partnership with the British Council, will host the Education Leaders Briefing, bringing education ministers, policy makers and experts together to explore the big issues around learning, education, students and technology in a two hour ‘talk show’ format. Following this, BETT, the world’s leading event for educational technology, will run from 11–14th January. Read here full details of all three events and learn more about Microsoft’s commitment to education worldwide. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:45:00 GMT a032a7dc-fa2b-4c3e-be30-e340b4eb39b6 2012/BETT2012-74x58 0 0 education,e-Skills,partners in learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2012/jan12/01-04CometPR.mspx Microsoft Corp. today issued proceedings against Comet Group PLC for allegedly creating and selling more than 94,000 sets of counterfeit Windows Vista and Windows XP recovery CDs. The alleged counterfeits were sold to customers who had purchased Windows-loaded PCs and laptops. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT 6CEEC380-AF43-4fa7-9CC5-790F5EB1E30B 2012/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/december2011/12-19FiatCarYouMe.mspx Microsoft joins the Italian automaker in celebrating milestone for in-vehicle infotainment system powered by Windows Embedded Automotive. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT 3CD5620E-59D5-42D9-924F-CA6D2980DC3B 2011/1112-fiat-74x58 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/december2011/EuropeanSMBsUniteCloud.mspx Research with 2,100 small and medium sized business (SMB) owners across 21 European countries has found that a majority (61 per cent) feel their business can make a positive difference to the region’s economic woes, while two thirds (64 per cent) believe it is businesses like theirs that will be most responsible for providing the jobs and innovation to bring back the good times. Click through to read more about the research, including a blog post by Klaus Holse, Microsoft Area Vice President of Western Europe, view our infographic on the research highlights, a white paper and further information on the main findings and to find out more about how Microsoft is supporting SMBs. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:30:00 GMT 1F73AAD7-527A-4F2A-9E30-5DADFFE1380A 2011/1112-SMB-Research-74x58 0 0 Cloud,small business,SMB Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/dec11/12-14O365CloudPR.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced that Office 365, the company’s next-generation cloud productivity service, is the first and only major cloud-based platform to offer leading information privacy and security standards for customers operating in the European Union and United States. As part of its contractual commitment to customers, Microsoft will now sign the EU’s Model Clauses, which will help customers certify compliance with the European Commission’s stringent Data Protection Directive, and the U.S.-mandated Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMT DE54917E-DA8A-4ACB-BDB8-5F75EAEE4660 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Office 365 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/december2011/12-13GoldenIceProject.mspx Traditional salt-spreader controls require drivers to make adjustments on the fly. With the new Golden Ice solution, they can keep their eyes on the road. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT DA8388BA-B87B-4173-9F64-F709E679D50A 2011/1112-UniQasuUnimog-74x58 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/december2011/12-08GlobalCloudPR.mspx HP Enterprise Services and Microsoft Corp. today announced a global, four-year initiative to deliver Microsoft’s leading communications and collaboration applications via global private and public cloud services, providing organizations choice and flexibility. The solutions will launch globally, with initial availability this month in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. Click through to read a blog post on the news by Jean Philippe Courtois, President, Microsoft International. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT DEFC553F-7C72-4FCE-BCE3-2EC07DE52B4F 2011/1112-HPMicrosoft-74x58 0 0 HP agreement,Cloud services,Microsoft partners Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/December2011/EgyptVotesWebsite.mspx Microsoft Egypt has launched the Egypt Votes website to deliver insight into the experience of voters and publish the election results as they are announced. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:30:00 GMT 357A7249-1ED2-42C8-9CF0-86B3EC6FC518 2011/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Middle East and Africa,MSN,Cloud Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/December2011/CloudBasedEnvironmentalDataSharing.mspx The European Environment Agency (EEA), Esri and Microsoft today announced the launch of the Eye on Earth network, an online community for developing innovative services that map environmental parameters at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:00:00 GMT 15DD33E8-5981-4672-AA79-4887522E861C 2011/1111-durban-74x58 0 0 Eye on Earth,Esri,EEA,COP17 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/nov11/11-16PFDPR.mspx Microsoft today release the findings of a first-of-its-kind study that tackles the financial impact using illegal software has on the competitive landscape within developing countries. It shows that manufacturing companies in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) that choose to use illegal software steal more than $1.6 billion (U.S.) from their in-market competitors that opt to play fair by using genuine software. In support of Play Fair Day, a global initiative to emphasize the importance of using legitimate software, the Microsoft-commissioned study quantifies the anticompetitive harm software piracy inflicts on businesses that play fair. Click through to read the full press release. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:15:00 GMT 85608C83-C3C7-4F63-9820-DFFEC8172081 2011/1111-MSFairPlayDay-74x58 0 0 Anti-Piracy,Play Fair Day Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/November2011/FlexibleWorkingPractices.mspx Transport Minster Norman Baker has this morning announced the formation of the 'Anywhere Working' consortium in a speech given in central London. The consortium has been formed to help British employers understand the benefits of providing flexible working environments and to enable employees to access the tools that they need to work in a more flexible way. The founding members of the Anywhere Working Consortium have also pledged to educate organisations on the available technologies and resources to support the ability to work away from offices and promote alternatives to travel. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:1 5:00 GMT 4C5164C4-C1BC-4BB4-A68F-09A4845C3F2A 2011/mslogo-74x58 0 0 Flexible working,public sector Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/November2011/IntelligentSystemsVision.mspx Windows Embedded platforms to provide partners and enterprises with everything they need to extend devices to the cloud and back again. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT 387A2B36-749C-4556-803B-A72B4F255237 2011/1111-WinEmb-74x58 0 0 Windows Embedded,Cloud Services,Intelligent Systems Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/November2011/PartnersInLearningGlobalForumWashington.mspx From November 7-10 in Washington D.C., more than 700 of the most innovative global educators from over 70 countries are gathering to discuss the future of technology in education at Microsoft’s Partners in Learning Global Forum 2011. At the Forum, Microsoft and the British Council are signing a five year Education Alliance Agreement to create a framework for the development of a wide range of collaborative programs throughout the world, with the ultimate goal of creating opportunities for young people to gain the 21st century skills needed to live and work in a global economy. Read here full details of the forum, a blog post by President of Microsoft International, Jean Philippe Courtois, on Microsoft’s work with the British Council, and the details of the European winners of the 2011 Global Forum Educator Awards. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT EC4C97B2-9A9B-465A-984D-69B08D1E5F6F 2011/1111-PIL-74-58 0 0 Partners in Learning,Education,Jean Philippe Courtois Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/October2011/msprivatecloudsolutions.mspx With decades of experience in enterprise computing, customers across Europe are choosing Microsoft to help them on the first step of the cloud computing journey – implementing a private cloud solution. Find out why. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:30:00 GMT 75449C1D-3649-4F2C-9EC8-2FECFE23DE03 2011/1110-PrivateCloudSolutions-74x58 0 0 Cloud services,Virtualisation,Hyper-V,partners,Customers Cloud Services Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/oct11/10-07statement.mspx Statement from Brad Smith, General Counsel and Executive Vice President, on the European Commission's decision to approve Microsoft's acquisition of Skype. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT 6032E48F-9F0C-4A50-88EC-64F240A7A6CE 2011/1110-Skype-74x58 0 0 Skype,European Commission,Brad Smith Transforming business Press Release http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/events/20anniversary/default.aspx Microsoft Research marks its 20th anniversary with a series of symposiums—led by the managing directors of its research facilities in China, India, the United Kingdom, New England, Silicon Valley, and Redmond, and intended to provide a day when leading scientists, researchers, and students can discuss technological shifts that are dramatically changing the computing landscape. Join the worldwide celebration, see a sampling of our research and walk through history here. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:00:00 GMT 0228D9E5-3A9A-4DDE-807F-83101B50F060 2011/1109-MSR-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,innovation,Microsoft partners,Microsoft Europe Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/September2011/TeamLotusAndMicrosoftDynamics.mspx Team Lotus, the Formula One team that brought the much-loved Lotus name back into Grand Prix racing last year, announces its implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft's enterprise resource planning solution. It has enabled it to achieve full control and visibility of purchasing and stock as well as scale at speed during this period of rapid growth. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT 9C228FCD-D3AD-4565-970B-0B1914F4F569 2011/1109-lotus-74x58 0 0 Lotus,Microsoft Dynamics,Formula One Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/September2011/AliFaramawyCorporateVicePresident.mspx Microsoft today announced the promotion of Ali Faramawy to Corporate Vice President Microsoft Corporation and President – Microsoft Middle East & Africa. The promotion recognizes Faramawy's strong leadership and his contributions to helping to fuel growth across the region. It also underlines the growing role of MEA as an area contributing to the overall success of Microsoft. Read here the full press release. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 GMT AFECAB52-F23E-4E1A-822C-2F82A76302BB 2011/1109-Ali-Faramawy-74-58 0 0 Middle East and Africa,Ali Faramawy,Appointments Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/build/ Held from September 13-16 in Anaheim, California, BUILD is a new event that shows modern hardware and software developers how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Click through to access the News Center which will publish updates and announcements throughout the show and offer live keynotes, session details and other event information. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:30:00 GMT EECA59CB-06E9-4F7B-AAB9-BCC71B940CE7 2011/1109-Build-Windows-74-58 0 0 BUILD,Windows 8 Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/Default.aspx HTC unveiled today two new Windows Phones that will be landing in stores around the world later this year, running Microsoft's latest version of Windows Phone. Read here all press materials from the announcement. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:40:00 GMT EEC09143-467C-4D01-A694-1819C787DB1D 2011/1109-winphone-74x58 0 0 Windows Phone,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/August2011/TataSteelImplementsOffice365.mspx Microsoft and Capgemini today announced they have been selected by Tata Steel in Europe for a project to migrate its two existing email systems to a new Europe-wide standard platform based on the Microsoft Office 365 cloud computing productivity suite. The project marks the first significant deployment by Tata Steel of cloud computing and is one of the first large-scale enterprise implementations of Office 365 in Europe. Read here the full press release. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT 855A4764-94FE-4B32-A96A-DACB39B7A758 2011/1108-tata_steel-74x58 0 0 Office 365,Cloud Services,Customer Spotlight Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/August2011/TescoSignsEightYearsAgreementwithMicrosoft.mspx Tesco has committed to the Microsoft platform in an eight year, world-wide agreement. This global deal is aimed to enable Tesco to improve productivity, decision-making, knowledge sharing and operational excellence across the fourteen countries in which it currently operates. Read here the full press release. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT DCA0B9D2-046A-4D68-806E-87377AD72953 2011/1108-Tesco-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Partners,Tesco Partnership,SharePoint,Lync Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/August2011/CommercialAvailabilityOfMicrosoftNETGadgeteer.mspx Microsoft Research today announced the commercial availability of Microsoft .NET Gadgeteer, a platform which allows hobbyists, educators and developers to build and refine prototype electronic devices quickly and easily. Click through to read the full press release. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:00:00 GMT C44E24F4-2BB6-41FF-8DAF-F91911845E24 2011/1107-gadgeteer-74x58 0 0 .NET Gadgeteer,Microsoft Research,Cambridge Driving what's next Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/msdatacenters/archive/2011/07/25/microsoft-shares-video-tour-of-its-cloud-datacenters.aspx Microsoft today released a video tour of four of Microsoft's global data centres. The video provides an inside look at how Microsoft has rapidly expanded its datacenter portfolio to deliver over 200 cloud services to more than a billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 70 countries. These services include the Bing, Office 365, MSN, Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger, and Xbox Live. During this time, Microsoft has invested heavily to rapidly evolve its datacenter IT infrastructure and best practices to deliver greater scalability, reliability, efficiency, security, and sustainability. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:15:00 GMT 7A23C03A-97F2-4AA7-BE6A-C9C121C87B64 2011/1107-data-center-74x58 0 0 Dublin Data Centre,Cloud services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/imaginecup/ Teams from Ireland, Taiwan, France, Poland, Brazil, Greece, Korea, Denmark and Romania today took home the nine top awards at Microsoft's 9th annual Imagine Cup. Find out more about the winners and their projects here. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT 12FDB4B8-313B-4952-AA08-2B1FF02C12EB 2011/1107-IrelandHermes-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,education,innovation Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14098139 Students from all over the world are trying to use mobile, PC, and gaming technology to solve problems in areas such as health and the environment. This year's finalists in the annual Microsoft Imagine Cup in New York include a team trying to help visually impaired children read notes from the blackboard. Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer spoke to BBC technology reporter Ian Hardy about the aims of the competition. Watch here the full interview. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:30:00 GMT 97052F6B-0779-4C24-AFEC-55F9E379891A 2011/1107-ballmer-bbc-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Education,Innovation,Steve Ballmer Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc/ The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is Microsoft's premier event for the partner community to learn about Microsoft's road map and best practices for the year, and gain exclusive access to connect and network with other partners and Microsoft employees. At WPC 2011, held July 10-14 in Los Angeles, Steve Ballmer, Jon Roskill, Kevin Turner and many other Microsoft executives will share their vision for the company, announce new product innovations, and detail Microsoft's cloud services strategy for partners and their customers. Read here the latest news from the event. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMT 9853CE4A-EF0F-4E54-A8F7-911018B602D8 2011/1107-wpc-74x58 0 0 World Partner Conference,Microsoft Partners,Cloud Services Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/imaginecup/Default.aspx This year at the worldwide finals in New York City, the Imagine Cup finalists will prove that students are the hope for the future as they gather to present their innovative solutions to issues that are plaguing our world today. Meet here the next generation of innovators, developers and business leaders and click through to read the latest news from the event. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT E0FB8015-CF3C-45F8-A594-453AA8D43E4D 2011/1107-imaginecup2011-74xx58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Education,Innovation Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/June2011/MicrosoftLaunchesOffice365Globally.mspx Microsoft today announced the worldwide general availability of Microsoft Office 365, the company's next-generation cloud productivity service, with a webcast by CEO Steve Ballmer and launch events across the globe. Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT 36BFCCD9-92B9-4886-ABD7-C49A9CBF7077 2011/1106-o365-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Office 365 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/June2011/MicrosoftWinsBestCloudServiceAward.mspx Microsoft has won the Best Cloud Service award at the 2011 Cloud Computing World Series Awards, having been judged by an independent panel of industry experts. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:30:00 GMT AD9B4336-FF01-43DA-AC9E-0984E2810CCC 2011/1106-CloudPower-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/June2011/MakeTheMostOfTheOpenDataOpportunity.mspx With governments across Europe increasingly recognizing the benefits of making their data open and reusable, the subject played a significant role in discussions at the EU's inaugural Digital Agenda Assembly. Better access to public sector information based on open data is more than a legal requirement. It can improve quality of life and make interfacing with government much easier. However, it appears that as a whole Europe still does not fully perceive that there is a really significant market behind Open Government Data. Major barriers, especially on data reuse, need to be removed. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:30:00 GMT B73339FB-1E7B-464E-ABCD-5F2D13BB130C 2011/1106-opengov-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Openness and interoperability,Microsoft EU Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/YourBusinessYourFame.mspx Don Grantham, President, Central & Eastern Europe (CEE), outlines the software developer competition showcasing cloud innovation among CEE partners. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT 70B99992-E93D-498A-B1CB-1B93339B6AAD 2011/1106-DonGrantham-74x58 0 0 Central and Eastern Europe,Worldwide Partner Conference,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/nextintech/ This week Microsoft announced the availability of Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) from Microsoft Research, a free beta release for non-commercial applications. The SDK is designed to empower a growing community of developers, academic researchers and enthusiasts to create new experiences that include depth sensing, human motion tracking, and voice and object recognition using Kinect technology on Windows 7. The Kinect for Windows SDK can be downloaded at no cost for development of non-commercial applications. Click through to read the press release, watch the webcast and download the SDK. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT 9CEC77E9-BE0B-48ED-BE34-90D5D12D5955 2011/1105-Kinect-74x58 0 0 Kinect,Microsoft Research Driving what's next Press Release http://advertising.microsoft.com/cannes/home?s_cid=glo_pre_cannes_28 From 19th - 25th June, Microsoft Advertising will be participating at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the world's only truly global meeting place for creative professionals in the communications industry. A key sponsor of the festival, Microsoft Advertising will be hosting a packed schedule of workshops and seminars as will be making some exciting news announcements. Click through to visit the Microsoft Advertising Cannes micro-site for the latest news/updates, Microsoft speakers and presentations, photos, videos and more of all the action at Cannes. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT DCA97937-7742-49AA-9772-2E1136861E52 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising,Cannes Lions,Ad Vision Series Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftEuropeanBizSparkSummit.mspx The BizSpark European Summit is now in its seventh year; bringing together thought-leaders in the entrepreneurial community across Europe, including investors, government representatives, start-ups, journalists and Microsoft's network partners. Taking place on June 14th in Brussels, the summit provides a unique platform to debate the issues that technology entrepreneurs across Europe are facing, as well as showcasing some of the continent's best start-ups. Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT 084C0DB0-EF0C-4212-94E7-45B56EE66EDE 2011/1106-bizspark-74x58 0 0 BizSpark Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/VenusCLaunchesCloudPilots.mspx The overwhelming response to the Open Call launched at the beginning of the year by VENUS-C (Virtual Multidisciplinary EnviroNments USing Cloud Infrastructures), a pioneering project for the European Commission's 7th Framework Programme, perfectly illustrates the sea change that is occurring in IT as part of a large effort in Europe and worldwide to use Cloud to the benefit of research, businesses and society. The fifteen new pilots, which have received fund seeds to support the testing and deployment of a the VENUS-C Cloud infrastructure, bring new applications spanning bioinformatics, civil engineering, earth sciences, healthcare, marine surveillance, mathematics, physics and social media. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT A29790BA-52F1-495a-9C16-4F60D3ABA9FA 2011/1106-Venus-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Microsoft Research,European Commission Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NWOW_Press_Release.mspx A study released today into attitudes to flexible work, commissioned by Microsoft carried out by Vanson Bourne, shows that small businesses better meet employees' demands to have greater flexibility in deciding when and where to work. By not enabling the flexibility that working employees demand, larger and medium-sized businesses are missing out on the opportunity to increase their productivity and attract and retain great talent. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT DD796310-62C9-4DC7-87A7-4F8CE7C80097 2011/1106-nwow-release-74x58 0 0 New Way of Working,Great Place to Work Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NWOW.mspx Klaus Holse Andersen, Area Vice President, Western Europe, discusses the core dimensions of the New World of Work approach, in light of recent research commissioned by Microsoft into attitudes to flexible working. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT DD796310-62C9-4DC7-87A7-4F8CE7C80097 2011/1106-NWOW-74x58 0 0 New Way of Working,Great Place to Work Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSMaudsleyJoinUp.mspx Partnership aims to develop a personal online health record through Microsoft's HealthVault platform for people using mental health services to improve patient-clinician relationship. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT 4C1E60C8-412F-4CB8-81AB-5DEE77DFA454 2011/1106-Maudsley-74x58 0 0 Health,CRM,Public private partnership Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MultipleAgreementsWithHospitalTrustsUK.mspx NHS trusts deploy Microsoft software to help improve patient care through Identity and Access Management (IAM) products built exclusively for the healthcare sector. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT E376D192-8ACC-4945-BC33-D00B5AD80ED7 blank 0 0 Health,Public private partnership Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InnovativeTech_02062011.mspx Don Grantham, Area Vice President, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), discusses this year's Imagine Cup – a worldwide technology competition founded by Microsoft – and its impact on the CEE area. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:30:00 GMT E78A576B-A690-40B1-ADBF-327A8B127474 2011/1106-DonGrantham-74x58 0 0 Innovation,Imagine Cup Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windows7/ Yesterday, at the D9 Conference, Microsoft demonstrated the next generation of Windows, internally code-named "Windows 8,” for the first time. Windows 8 is a reimagining of Windows, from the chip to the interface. A Windows 8-based PC is really a new kind of device, one that scales from touch-only small screens through to large screens, with or without a keyboard and mouse. Click through to read press materials, see images and watch a video of "building Windows 8”. Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT FF6AE052-48FB-4140-AB51-8A31611A8579 2011/1105-win8-74x58 0 0 Windows 8,Innovation Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MultinationalWorkplaceEurope2011.mspx Great Place to Work Institute awards Microsoft top spot on inaugural Best Multinational Workplace in Europe list. Fri, 27 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT 0EE0690B-9F7E-4610-8CD9-A2D1AEA84337 2011/1105-GPTW2011-74x58 0 0 Awards,Great Place To Work,New Way of Working Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/ Microsoft today previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code name "Mango", that is designed to give people an alternative to the smartphone status quo. The new features will push the boundaries of the smartphone experience around communications, apps and the Internet. The new release will be available free to all Windows Phone 7 customers and will ship on new phones beginning this fall. In the same time period, Windows Phone will add support for additional languages, expand access to apps by launching Marketplace in new countries, and partner with new OEMs to enable expansion to new markets. Tue, 24 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT CD9D98F3-BC48-4ec3-B2EC-E17E1B773010 2011/1105-WinMo-74x58 0 0 Windows Phone 7,Mobile Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/imaginecup/ The wait is over…today Microsoft announced the Imagine Cup 2011 worldwide finalists. The finalists include 124 student teams from 73 countries and regions, all of whom will make their way to New York City for the Worldwide Finals on July 8-13. As the winners of regional, national and/or online Imagine Cup competitions, these high school and university students represent the best of the best from around the globe. Read here the full announcement and see profiles of the finalists. Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:00 GMT D030F5BA-DFD5-4597-9A51-AF1253C8C6FF 2011/1105-IC-2011-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/Default.aspx The 19th annual Microsoft Tech•Ed North America conference provides developers and IT professionals the most comprehensive technical education across Microsoft's current and soon-to-be-released suite of products, solutions and services. Held from May 16-19 2011, the four day event at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia offers hands-on learning, deep product exploration and opportunities to connect with industry and Microsoft experts one-to-one. Click through to access the virtual pressroom and watch the countdown to Tech•Ed 2011. Fri, 13 May 2011 11:30:00 GMT CC714686-4440-44ab-A801-561EA2B75AAB 2011/1105-teched-74x58 0 0 Tech Ed,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/presskits/corpnews/ Microsoft and Skype Global today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash from the investor group led by Silver Lake. The acquisition will increase the accessibility of real-time video and voice communications, bringing benefits to both consumers and enterprise users and generating significant new business and revenue opportunities. The combination will extend Skype's world-class brand and the reach of its networked platform, while enhancing Microsoft's existing portfolio of real-time communications products and services. Click through to read the full press release and watch a live webcast press conference with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and Skype CEO Tony Bates in San Francisco at 8:00 a.m. PDT/4:00 p.m BST. Tue, 10 May 2011 14:30:00 GMT 0B3C5733-97DA-407b-B607-5E2C25EE77EA 2011/1105-MS-Skype-74x58 0 0 Skype,Steve Ballmer Driving what's next Press Release http://blogs.msdn.com/b/healthblog/ From May 10th to 12th, Microsoft will exhibit at the World of Health IT in Budapest, an event which offers ministers, government officials, and European healthcare professionals an insight into how leaders are planning and investing for the future, and also hosts an exhibition showcasing leading industry technology providers. Microsoft's Dr Bill Crounse, senior director, worldwide health, will be a keynote speaker at the conference and will be updating the Microsoft HealthBlog over the next few days. Click through to read his latest news and updates from the event. Tue, 10 May 2011 09:45:00 GMT B764A076-1795-4b20-B97C-6325581FCAC7 2011/1105-WOHIT-74x58 0 0 Health,Public Sector,Dr Bill Crounse Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.wsj.com/tech-europe/2011/05/04/the-wall-street-journal-europe-tech-leader-group/ Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International, has been announced as a member of the Wall Street Journal Europe Tech Leader Group. The group comprises a panel of 25 of Europe's most senior and respected technologists and will provide an unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience for The Wall Street Journal Europe. The panel will be surveyed at regular intervals on the issues that matter to industry across Europe. The first report is available now and the second will be published in June. Click through to read the full announcement and the first report. Thu, 05 May 2011 18:30:00 GMT E371F9CD-C52C-4a15-A8BA-8733F78F0B45 1011-JPC-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois,Wall Street Journal Europe Tech Leader Group Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2011/may11/05-05KinectAfrica.mspx Microsoft employee Larry Venter, a native South African, had a hunch that Kinect for Xbox 360 could help the children at a rural school in his hometown get excited about learning English and that gaming could help in the fight against widespread illiteracy. Read here the full story about how being delayed by the Icelandic volcano explosion while Larry was vacationing in his hometown in Africa lead him to help children learn with Kinect. Thu, 05 May 2011 18:30:00 GMT 00C28708-73B3-4e4e-AF1C-F683DF89854B 2011/1105-Kinect-74x58 0 0 Kinect,Education,eLearning Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EmergingMarketsAdvertising_190411.mspx Microsoft Advertising, MEC and Mindshare Worldwide have released a study that reveals a contrast in receptiveness to online advertising between the more mature markets – UK, France, Spain, Canada, Japan and US - and emerging markets like Brazil, China, Mexico, Russia and India. It also shows that spontaneous activity on the internet has halved in the last two years as consumers, conscious of the addictive nature of the web, try to stay focused and make better use of time spent online. Read here the two press releases and additional materials. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT 8DBE554F-5E8B-480d-93F4-D11865CF103C 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NextGenInnovators_200411.mspx Microsoft today announces the list of winners of its internal ‘Microsoft Next' innovation program. From developing an online platform through Azure that helps ease the devastation caused by floods in Australia, to performing medical operations using Kinect, to developing the next generation of teachers in the Middle East, people are doing amazing things with Microsoft technology. Read here to find out more about the program and how these innovations are helping people and communities around the world. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:00:00 GMT 58A5A3B4-379A-4abe-885A-23046217DF85 blank 0 0 JPC,Innovation,Microsoft Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MeathVECMicrosoft_180411.mspx Meath VEC today became the first second level education institution to deploy centralised managed cloud computing across its network of schools and education centres. Working with Microsoft, the entire network of schools now has a single point for all technology resources and all teachers have access to the same teaching materials, can access virtual classrooms and share resources. Minister for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon TD announced that Wicklow VEC will now work with Microsoft to rollout cloud computing to its 12 schools based on the successful Meath VEC model. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT 5E279E4F-84BC-4d78-82F9-D844AAEEC94F 2011/1104-CountMeathVEC-74x58 0 0 Education,Public Sector,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/apr11/04-13MSCoreFilingPR.mspx Microsoft and CoreFiling have confirmed that UK corporations can now use CoreFiling's Seahorse service to file their taxes electronically, thanks to a technology licensing agreement the XBRL specialists forged with Microsoft to create Inline XBRL (iXBRL) documents by intelligently tagging Microsoft Word versions of financial statements. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT F667F990-C901-41E6-B87A-8C789B0CF47F 2011/1104-CoreFiling-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Microsoft Office,Microsoft Word Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BronzeSABREAward_150411.mspx Microsoft and its EMEA PR agency Weber Shandwick have won a Bronze SABRE for Media Placement: Newspaper for the Financial Times ‘Where the Internet Lives' article (November 2009) and achieved a certificate of excellence for Media Placement: Magazine for the BA Business Life piece: ‘Microsoft: The Revival' (August 2010). Read here the full details. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:15:00 GMT 27372BEA-1787-4f77-A039-D99E2F09C9E9 blank 0 0 Awards Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CustomerSpotlight_140411.mspx Software vendor HRLocker lowered their costs by 77 per cent after using Microsoft Azure cloud-based solutions for their HR management application offerings. Click through to find out more. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:30:00 GMT B40CF4EE-442D-4c58-8377-EDD8564E693C 2011/1102-CustomerSpotlight-74x58 0 0 Customer Spotlight,Cloud Services,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/0d0d24d6-f637-4b50-b118-5c8a0f5bf614 On March 31, 2011, Microsoft Corp. announced its ITPAC datacenter technology will be utilized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as part of the energy-efficient IT infrastructure for a new UN office in Nairobi, Kenya, aimed at being energy neutral. Officially inaugurated by UN Secretary-General Ban-Ki Moon and UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director Achim Steiner, the new office building in Nairobi is intended to produce as much energy as it consumes and is the first of its kind for the UN in Africa. Watch CNBC's report here. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT 130B7EC1-08B7-49EF-A163-CFA1D583255A 2011/1104-CNBC-74x58 0 0 Environment,United Nations,ITPAC Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/dynamics/ Learn how to be a dynamic business at Microsoft Dynamics' leading event of the year, Convergence 2011. Click through to see Steve Ballmer's opening keynote speech beginning 1.30pm BST on Monday 11th April. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:00 GMT 43214F55-03B2-4068-85EB-8BF9E0F2ACD1 2011/1104-convergence2011-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Dynamics,CRM Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/HannoverMesse2011.mspx Microsoft will have a significant presence at Hannover Messe, the leading international showplace for industrial technologies, materials and product ideas, taking place on 4 - 8th April 2011. Click through to find out the latest announcements and read all the press materials. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:30:00 GMT D6F23059-1C4F-4805-ACC9-183BEE765183 2011/1104-HM-74x58 0 0 Hannover Messe,Microsoft Dynamics,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/apr11/04-06ToyotaPR.mspx Microsoft and Toyota this week announced that they have forged a strategic partnership and plan to build a global platform for Toyota's next-generation telematics services using the Windows Azure platform. Telematics is the fusing of telecommunications and information technologies in vehicles; it can encompass GPS systems, energy management and other multimedia technologies. Read here the full press release. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:30:00 GMT BD8C374D-6523-4822-8988-2FBE3CF33F65 2011/1104-toyota-74x58 0 0 Automotive,Windows Azure,Microsoft partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftLibyanAuthorities.mspx Microsoft's country manager in Libya, Khalid Elhasumi, has been held in custody by Libyan authorities in Tripoli since the evening of Saturday, March 19th. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:15:00 GMT 3318DC1B-27DC-4e4f-AC72-BF614E8AB14C blank 0 0 Microsoft Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GovernmentSolutionsForum.mspx Microsoft's Worldwide Government Solutions Forum takes place 6-7 April in Rome, bringing together partners, customers and international public sector experts to discuss how more effective citizen services can be delivered. With a focus on how the cloud is powering future governments, the forum will look at the innovative but cost-effective solutions available to the public sector and showcase some of the best uses of technology for citizens. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:15:00 GMT 50DC57A4-F988-41d3-813E-899263348FE3 2011/WGSF2011_74x58 0 0 Cloud,government,public sector Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NewEnergyNeutralOfficeInNairobi.mspx Microsoft today announced its ITPAC datacenter technology will be utilized by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), as part of the energy efficient IT infrastructure for a new energy-neutral UN office in Nairobi. Officially inaugurated on the afternoon of March 31st by UN Secretary General, Ban-Ki Moon and UN Under-Secretary General and UNEP Executive Director, Achim Steiner, the new energy neutral office building in Nairobi aims to produce as much energy as it consumes and is the first of its kind for the UN in Africa. Read here the full release and additional materials. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT 3297FBB2-E069-449A-975C-48C1036372F7 2011/1103-UNEP-74x58 0 0 Public sector,Middle East and Africa,Data Centre Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues/archive/2011/03/30/adding-our-voice-to-concerns-about-search-in-europe.aspx Microsoft is filing a formal complaint with the European Commission as part of the Commission's ongoing investigation into whether Google has violated European competition law. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:30:00 GMT C75AB12F-0E1D-42F8-9466-40127803B4F3 blank 0 0 European Commission,Search,Brad Smith,Microsoft EU Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CustomerSpotlightLutonAndDunstable.mspx This week Microsoft announced its Vergence single sign-on and context management solution has been selected by Luton and Dunstable (L&D) Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to further its strategic approach to patient care, efficiency and improve the productivity of clinicians. The solution allows L&D Hospital to improve standards by decreasing the amount of patient systems that have to be accessed; and the strong authentication safety protocols of Vergence improves patient safety and reduces the number of help desk calls. Read here the full press release. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT 3751094B-4315-496B-B775-FBCD3BC60606 2010/1102-CustomerSpotlight-74x58 0 0 Customer Spotlight,Health,Public sector Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/mar11/03-28BlueViaPR.mspx Today, Microsoft Corp. and Telefonica S.A. announced a collaboration that creates new possibilities for application development across PC, TV, mobile and beyond, powered by Telefonica's new BlueVia developer platform. This collaboration project combines telco functionality from Telefonica with Microsoft's experience in Web development and the cloud, to help drive innovation in applications and services in a simple and frictionless way. Read here today's news announcement. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMT 3BA1D09C-799A-4D1D-9DC1-265016BD43C1 2010/1103-CommsSectorHeader-74x58 0 0 Customer spotlight,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MiltonKeynesHospitalMSAmalgaUIS.mspx Milton Keynes Hospital is expanding the deployment of Microsoft Amalga Unified Intelligence System (UIS) across the organisation after receiving excellent user feedback. Amalga UIS, Microsoft's enterprise data aggregation platform for healthcare, will assist Milton Keynes Hospital in improving patient care, meeting government targets for quality and innovation, and reducing costs. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT CB658FCF-1D4A-443E-8C4E-6431DFA02919 2010/1103-MSAmalga-74x58 0 0 Health,Innovation,Amalga Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSSMBCloudAdoption.mspx Microsoft announces the findings from its annual SMB Cloud Adoption study, looking at SMB attitudes toward the adoption of hosted IT and what opportunities that offers service providers. Designed and conducted in conjunction with Edge Strategies Inc, the research questioned 3,258 SMBs that employ up to 250 employees across 16 countries worldwide to gauge their feelings and attitude towards cloud computing. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:30:00 GMT 408331E0-CDAB-461d-95E5-F9B571F84889 2010/1103-cirlce-cloud-74x58 0 0 SMEs,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.eweekeurope.co.uk/news/microsoft-to-put-system-centre-2012-into-private-cloud-24550 Microsoft demonstrated its push into the private cloud space with new capabilities in its System Centre 2012 technology at the company's Microsoft Management Summit 2011. At the summit yesterday, Microsoft corporate vice president Brad Anderson demonstrated how private clouds built with Microsoft technologies can help IT organisations meet their companie's demands for more agile services. Read here Darryl K. Taft's full article about yesterday's announcement. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT 19C9D230-CFDB-4a64-9B10-9C7E3E25B102 2010/1103-CloudPowerPeople-74x58 0 0 Microsoft System Centre,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WindowsIntuneAvailabletoBusinessesofAllSizes.mspx Today Microsoft announced the availability of Windows Intune for purchase or as a free 30–day trial in 35 countries. Windows Intune uses the cloud to help computers and users operate at peak performance from virtually anywhere, lowering costs while increasing productivity. Read here the full release, customer case studies and additional media materials. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT 09B6B1DA-8AED-4fa5-BF50-6E255486FA48 2010/1103-WinIntune-74x58 0 0 Windows Intune,Microsoft Management Summit 2011,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftandLivingPlanIT.mspx Microsoft today announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with Living PlanIT, one of the world's leading smart city and urban development technology providers. The partnership integrates Microsoft Connected Government Framework (CGF) with Living PlanIT's Urban Operating System (UOS), a real-time control platform that converges cloud computing, deep sensing, simulation, analytics and application services with the fabric of buildings and infrastructure. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:00 GMT F5651360-9E79-4ea6-BA83-FC30EE935889 2010/1103-LivingPlanIT-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois,Cloud,public sector,Connected Government Framework,Living PlanIT,smart cities Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EuropeanCloudAndInteroperabilityCenter.mspx Microsoft has today opened a European Cloud & Interoperability Center (CIC) in Brussels. Located within the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center for European Innovation, Microsoft has invested 5.3m Euros into the CIC – designed to drive innovation and economic growth across Europe through business use of cloud computing. The center is set to provide a reference point on cloud computing across the region to help Europe develop as a technology leader; bringing together government representatives, researchers, small businesses and others to experience technology which will positively impact the daily lives of millions of Europeans. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:00 GMT 227F4163-8B21-4416-908C-4D31A757119E 2010/1103-CloudPower-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois,Cloud,public sector,Connected Government Framework,Living PlanIT,smart cities,Niels Soelberg Transforming business Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2011/03/20/microsoft-springing-forward.aspx On the first day of spring in the US Frank Shaw, Corporate Vice President, Corporate Communications, takes a look at what has been happening at Microsoft over the last few months and what is planned for the months ahead. Read here the full blog post. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:30:00 GMT 2CF8D181-1B1E-4ce1-AEA6-012C49F7B8A2 2010/1103-frank-shaw-74x58 0 0 Frank Shaw,IE9,Kinect Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/OldTruthForTheNewDigitalAge.mspx Microsoft launches Internet Explorer 9 with a survey revealing fresh insights on the Web surfing habits of consumers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:00:00 GMT 368EE014-6C19-47BD-9294-024EC71A47C2 2010/1103-IE9-74x58 0 0 IE,IE9 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TechFest2011.mspx Microsoft Research's TechFest 2011 sees the annual gathering of hundreds of research scientists from far and wide, assembled in Redmond to exchange concepts, display their latest projects, and point the way toward an even more bountiful future for computer users. Check back throughout the day for further details about the event, press materials and demos. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:30:00 GMT E92C6F27-2E70-4920-98B4-3294EEBF5EAC 2010/1103-Techfest2011-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,Innovation,TechFest,NUI Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/KevinTurnerOnCloudComputing.mspx Kevin Turner, Microsoft's chief operating officer, discusses how businesses can benefit from Microsoft cloud computing technologies in Italy today. Check back here throughout the day for more details and press materials. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 GMT E92C6F27-2E70-4920-98B4-3294EEBF5EAC 1011-KevinTurner-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Kevin Turner Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSatCeBIT_25022011.mspx CeBIT is the world's largest computer expo, held annually in Hanover, Germany, and attended by more than 200,000 people. Jean-Philippe Courtois, President of Microsoft International, will be attending and making a keynote speech on the benefits of Cloud Computing. Click through for more details on Microsoft at CeBIT and the announcements taking place. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:00:00 GMT 170D29E2-C864-4da8-8D42-B1C806E8C05F 2010/1102-CeBIT-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois,Cloud,CeBIT Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Euroshop2011.mspx Microsoft will have a significant presence at Euroshop, the leading exhibition for international retail taking place from 26th February to 3rd March 2011. Click through to find out the latest announcements as they are made and read all the press materials. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 14:45:00 GMT 0C7CEA7D-C69A-4fef-BC64-C395513A9A41 2010/1102-EuroShop-74x58 0 0 Euroshop,Cloud,Microsoft Dynamics Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSTeleCentreEurope_28022011.mspx With 200 million Europeans still offline, efforts to bridge the digital divide take centre stage at this year's Get Online Week (28 February – 5 March 2011). Get Online Week is supported by Microsoft as part of its ‘Unlimited Potential Community Technology Skills Program' (UP-CTSP). The initiative promotes access to the latest technology, certification and ICT training to provide people with skilled jobs, better lives and stronger communities. Read here the full press release. Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMT 4CD480B8-9AC5-4cb6-9971-85F8531BC32B 2010/1102-GetOnlineWeek-74x58 0 0 e-Skills,European Commission,Microsoft partners,Unlimited Potential program Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2011/02/21/kinect-for-windows-sdk-to-arrive-spring-2011.aspx Steve Clayton discusses the announcements made at TechForum. Today Microsoft announced plans to release a non-commercial Kinect for Windows Software Development Kit, or SDK, this spring. The Kinect for Windows SDK is being developed and released by Microsoft Research (MSR) in collaboration with IEB. It will be available as a free download, and will give academic researchers and enthusiasts access to key pieces of the Kinect system—such as the audio technology, system application programming interfaces and direct control of the Kinect sensor itself. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:30:00 GMT 19C535B8-A71B-42ca-A0F5-05771B33D194 2010/1009-KinetWindows-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,Kinect,Craig Mundie Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSLocalLanguageProgram_21022011.mspx Today is International Mother Language Day – an annual UNESCO-designated day to celebrate the thousands of languages and cultures that make up the world. There are roughly 6,000 languages spoken globally, and half of those are projected to be in danger of being lost forever over the next century. Microsoft supports the preservation of languages through it's Local Language Program (LLP), and today announces support for several new languages in Windows 7, Office 2010 and Visual Studio 2010. Read here all press materials for today's announcement. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT 48D7D143-28A1-4cf9-BCA9-9B5805DDC699 2010/1008-InternationalMotherDay-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Local Language Program,Windows 7,Office 2010 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.telekom.com/dtag/cms/content/dt/en/992256 Today Microsoft and T-Systems announce they have signed a major five-year deal that will allow Shell employees to work together globally online. T-Systems will provide Shell employees a customized version of the Microsoft SharePoint solution virtually, from its own data center. This will allow them to work in the cloud from anywhere, at any time, increasing flexibility at work and reducing costs. Read here the full press release. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:00:00 GMT BDDC98A4-BE90-4c2f-9426-BB0583A40EFF 2010/1007-spotlightShell-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Sharepoint,Microsoft partners,Customer Spotlight Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WindowsEmbeddedThinClients_18022011.mspx Companies are seeking out different solutions to manage their data and for many, thin clients provide the answer. Today Microsoft announces Windows Embedded platforms for thin clients, enabling businesses to experience rich usability within the familiar Windows interface. Read here the press materials for today's announcement. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT 9815712A-7C08-4354-8755-924F634781D7 1007-WindowsEmbedded-74x58 0 0 Windows Embedded,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/877/Privacy-and-Innovation.aspx As online services such as social networking, communications via smartphones and cloud computing become more popular, the protection of personal information is an increasingly important subject. Read here the European Commission's communication "A comprehensive approach on personal data protection in the European Union” and Microsoft's comments submitted in response. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:30:00 GMT 2F6C963C-5856-4253-B870-6A1D0B3809B8 blank 0 0 Innovation,European Commission,Security,Privacy Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2011/feb11/02-14MWC.mspx Microsoft today kicked off Mobile World Congress by giving people a glimpse of what the rest of the year will bring for Windows Phone 7. Among the updates are several new features, a booming app marketplace, and the integration of even more Microsoft products with the phone. A concrete example of the company's vision is the new strategic partnership with Nokia. "This partnership will combine the strengths of our two companies, and fuel our growth as we build the global Windows Phone ecosystem. This is a great win for us, for Nokia, and for our existing and new customers around the world,” said Andy Lees, president of Microsoft's Mobile Communications Business. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:30:00 GMT E033CB11-CC0D-456D-B59F-9B3FFAAD3254 2010/1102-WP7-74x58 0 0 Windows Phone,MWC,Steve Ballmer Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/ Watch here at 3 p.m. GMT/4 p.m. CET Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's keynote and more from the big event in Barcelona. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT FF696249-5578-4EBC-A957-0CEC2058FD4D 2010/1102-Ballmer-MWC-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Mobile World Congress,Windows phones Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/HotmailValentinesDay_14022011.mspx This year's Valentine's Day falls on an unromantic Monday, so many loved-up consumers will be spicing up their day at work with saucy e-mails to their other halves, as suggested by an international poll from Windows Live Hotmail released today. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT 71472D30-1426-45AB-995A-8384EE97F488 2010/1102-heart-74x58 0 0 Hotmail,Windows Live,Social Media,Windows Live Essentials Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2011/feb11/02-10ie9rc.mspx Microsoft unveiled the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC) yesterday during a launch event in San Francisco. The Release Candidate introduces several new features that build on the browser's core themes of speed, streamlined design, privacy and security, and interoperability. After months of beta testing, the feature complete Release Candidate is available for download at Beauty of the Web. Read here the full press release. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:15:00 GMT 08AED426-8BDB-4519-A872-DFDDFD0B84C5 1006-IE9-74x58 0 0 IE,IE9 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/feb11/02-11partnership.mspx Nokia and Microsoft today announced plans to form a broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem. Nokia and Microsoft intend to jointly create market-leading mobile products and services designed to offer consumers, operators and developers unrivalled choice and opportunity. As each company would focus on its core competencies, the partnership would create the opportunity for rapid time to market execution. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:30:00 GMT 2CA615F3-D98F-461F-AEB5-B204975B0571 2010/1102-nokia-ms-74x58 0 0 Windows Phone,Nokia,Microsoft partnerships,entertainment Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2011/02/11/open-letter-from-ceo-stephen-elop-nokia-and-ceo-steve-ballmer-microsoft.aspx Today in London, Nokia and Microsoft announced plans for a broad strategic partnership that combines the respective strengths of both companies and builds a new global mobile ecosystem. Read the full open letter from Stephen Elop and Steve Ballmer here. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:30:00 GMT 1ABEB8AB-A1BF-4124-BDA2-469F9842F718 2010/1102-epol-ballmer-74x58 0 0 mobile,Windows Phone 7,Steve Ballmer Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=OS35VT8O Craig Mundie, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Microsoft, is interviewed by Dominique Deckmyn in the Dutch paper, Die Standaard. In the article he discusses the shift towards natural user interface (NUI) technology and the success of Microsoft Kinect, Microsoft's launch into the smartphone market with Windows Phone 7 and his view on the future of computing. (Original article in Dutch – translate it at www.microsofttranslator.com) Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:00:00 GMT 422A8F8E-53CC-42EC-A3A6-FE868CEEB1AB 2010/1102-craigmundie-74x58 0 0 Craig Mundie,Kinect,Surface Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SaferInternetDay_08022011.mspx For the third year, Microsoft Corp is supporting Safer Internet Day (8 Feb 2011), organised by Insafe network, a European Commission initiative to raise internet safety awareness across Europe. Safer Internet Day promotes safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially amongst children and young people across the world. A total of 819 Microsoft employees across 24 European countries will take part in volunteering activities on Safer Internet Day, with an aim to reach and train over 84,000 children, teachers and parents about how to effectively help protect children online. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT CC7BCE90-1481-4603-8541-59F5FA04F52D 2010/1102-SID2011-74x58 0 0 Online Safety,Jean Philippe Courtois,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GConCounterfeitingAndPiracy_02022011.mspx Jean-Sebastian Mariez, Director of Anti-counterfeiting at Microsoft France, and David Finn, Associate General Counsel, Anti-Counterfeiting and Anti-Piracy, Microsoft, will take part in sessions during the 6th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting & Piracy; to discuss the global problem and the steps that can be taken to fight it. Read further information about the congress and Microsoft counterfeiting and anti-piracy initiatives here. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT D180B28D-7CEB-415E-BC04-F9964C9E7E2E 2010/1101-GlobalCongress-74x58 0 0 Anti-Piracy,Microsoft on The Issues Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?CaseStudyID=4000008943 The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) launched an Internet portal using FAST search technology from Microsoft to help health professionals access information easily from more than 250 core sources. Read here the full case study and the benefits of the new NICE search platform. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 10:30:00 GMT 5FC08296-A84A-4DFC-BF04-D4627D319809 2010/1102-CustomerSpotlight-74x58 0 0 Health,Innovation,Customer Spotlight,SharePoint Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2011/01/26/microsoft-is-imagining-a-nui-future-natural-user-interface.aspx New research by Microsoft into natural user interface (NUI) technology has shown how nascent the area is and that the industry has only scratched the surface of what is possible. Only half of over 6,000 respondents across six countries were familiar with the various emerging dimensions of NUI, however nearly 90 percent of all audiences view natural and intuitive technologies as more than a fad. In the UK, 77 percent believe NUI will help improve life quality and 72 percent that it will help to stimulate the economy. Meanwhile in Germany, 79 percent believe it will improve life quality and 82 percent that it will stimulate the economy. Read Steve Clayton's full blog post on NUI here. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:30:00 GMT 3DA21B51-4401-452A-A961-C1156FC4A948 blank 0 0 Kinect,Windows Phone 7,NUI Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BradSmithEuropeanCloudAdoption.mspx Brad Smith, general counsel and senior vice president, Legal and Corporate Affairs at Microsoft, today speaks to government leaders and European policy makers in Paris on the policy and regulatory imperatives for Europe to realise its cloud potential. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT BAD22CA9-7C2A-482C-B006-4CA3498906D3 2010/1101-BradSmith-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Microsoft EU Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MarcRousselNamedVPforEMEA.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced the appointment of Marc Roussel as vice president, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Services, effective as of January 2011. Roussel moves into his new role following three years as director of Services for Microsoft France, and will be responsible for the EMEA Services organization across six subregions and 60 sales locations, leading the growth in Microsoft's consulting and enterprise support business. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT FE36484F-3A15-4611-9E22-11ABD4192F06 2010/1101-MarcRoussel-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Services,Appointments Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?CaseStudyID=4000009020 Facing requests for more email storage, EUI avoided U.S.$345,233 in upgrades to its on-premises messaging solution by choosing a Microsoft Exchange Online cloud services solution. The Microsoft cloud services solution provided a streamlined and less expensive way to license and manage technology for the European University Institute. Now, EUI can provide up to 100 times more storage space and an improved web-based email experience at considerable savings. Read more here. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT A42541A7-8D3D-49CC-947B-05C00C52D386 2010/1101-EuropeanUniversityInstitute-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NewAppliancesHPMS_19012011.mspx HP and Microsoft Corp. today announced new solutions for business intelligence, data warehouse, messaging and database consolidation to help increase employee productivity and reduce IT complexity. Find out more about the joint news announcement. Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT A5196600-9B90-462F-A9EE-D09E1C004C1D 2010/1101-MSandHP-74x58 0 0 Microsoft SQL server,Server and tools,Microsoft Partners,Cloud Services,Hyper – V,Business Intelligence,HP Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2011/jan11/1-17MSCRMOnlinePR.mspx Microsoft announces the international availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, which signifies another milestone in Microsoft's cloud and CRM strategy. Steve Ballmer will be making a keynote highlighting several key customers that have switched from competitors to Microsoft's new product. For more details on the announcement, click here. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT 4F37853B-9A97-48AC-B8F2-3C9BF89A2D64 Microsoft-Dynamics-Logo 0 0 CRM,Customer,Cloud Computing Transforming business Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues_africa/archive/2011/01/11/microsoft-partner-virtual-city-wins-an-outstanding-regional-achievement-award-at-the-world-summit-award-mobile-2010.aspx For 20 years, Microsoft has worked hard to create a vast and diverse network of partners across Africa, helping to place technology at the heart of sustainable development. Microsoft partner Virtual City was recently awarded an Outstanding Regional Achievement Award at this year's World Summit Award Mobile 2010 for its product Virtual City AgriManagr. The Outstanding Regional Achievement award celebrates creativity and innovation. Virtual City works hard to innovate and create software technologies that improve the way Africa grows. This innovation has transformed life and opportunity for many people in Africa. Read Louis Otieno's, General Manager, Microsoft East and Southern Africa, blog post about the win here. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:30:00 GMT 307AD44A-A6B4-4491-841F-C73815C79C18 2010/1101-LouisOtieno-74x58 0 0 Awards,Microsoft Partner Network,Innovation Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/LogicaMSFTAlliance_10012011.mspx Microsoft and Logica have entered into an agreement to offer cloud based solutions to clients, utilising public and private cloud offerings with Microsoft's Windows Azure platform, Hyper-V Cloud and Microsoft Office 365 enabling clients to realise the benefits of and start their journey to cloud computing. This alliance has already proven to be successful, with three new clients Talentsoft, Backelite and Ventadis now working with Logica and Microsoft's teams in France to develop innovative solutions based on the Microsoft Windows Azure platform. Read the announcement made today by Microsoft and Logica and how both companies will go to market side by side to help enterprises move from consideration of cloud computing to adoption cloud solutions. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:00:00 GMT 759B348F-7941-447B-B65C-A9B6BFB0C843 2010/1101-CloudPower-74x58 0 0 Cloud computing,partnerships,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jan11/01-09workskillspr.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced the preliminary findings of its multicountry Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research, which shows that students can get the skills they need for work and life in the 21st century through school, but in practice, they rarely do. While education leaders consistently call for change, educational policies and systems in most countries have not yet provided clear definitions of 21st century skills, or guidance to teachers on how to teach and assess these skills. Read here how Microsoft are helping students today gain the skills they need with a new free tool — the Partners in Learning School Research. Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:00:00 GMT F7E6A4F4-B232-4075-9C66-D5581DDB20EF 2010/1101-Partners-74x58 0 0 Partners in Learning,Education,E-skills Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ces/videogallery.aspx?contentID=ces11_video_liveKeynoteDay1 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer delivers the opening keynote address at 2011 CES on Wednesday 5th January in Las Vegas - watch the full on-demand video here. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 GMT BD1BD283-3B9E-46D7-A058-5C351E28769C 2010/1101-CES-logo-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Kinect,CES Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/JanuarySalesStudy_05012011.mspx Microsoft Advertising in partnership with Carat today unveiled new research into the most influential factors behind a consumer's purchasing decisions ahead of the January sales. The study, entitled ‘New Shopper Journeys' reveals that despite the growing importance of ‘earned media' such as social networking and peer-to-peer recommendations, paid online advertising is still the most influential online factor for consumers when it comes to purchase decisions in the home electronics sector. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMT B184F0B4-17AA-4299-A739-A2C9533F7EA1 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising,Online Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/12-31MSCES2011MA.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will kick off the 2011 International CES in Las Vegas with an opening keynote address at the preshow on Jan. 5, 2011. This will be Ballmer's third opening keynote address at CES, the world's largest consumer technology trade show. Click here for all the information on Microsoft at CES 2011. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:30:00 GMT 24CF1914-769B-4D77-929C-CF0EA20C5EA2 2010/1101-CES-logo-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,CES Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/842/The-Digital-Single-Market-A-reality-by-2020.aspx Ron Zink, Chief Operating Officer – EU Affairs at Microsoft, writes about the barriers to achieving a Digital Single Market in Europe by 2020. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT A56DB3E6-B784-40D3-BE64-01AF13298102 1009-MS-in-Europe-74x58 0 0 EU2020,Digital Single Market Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Windows-Server-2008-R2-Datacenter/Royal-Mail-Group/Royal-Mail-Virtualises-Server-Farm-to-Save-1.8-million-in-Four-Years/4000008754 The Royal Mail group has recently undergone huge modernisation of its services. Royal Mail needed to improve the resilience and flexibility of its IT infrastructure to prepare the company to meet the challenge of a changing market for postal services. The company looked to CSC as its IT outsourcing and systems integration partner to virtualise its servers using the Hyper-V feature of Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter. The savings that this has created are huge, saving them over £1 million over the next four years. Read here the full case study and how Royal Mail benefits with Windows Server 2008. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT 969EDFB3-1BE1-4014-9312-4D05A7F94E53 2010/RoyalMail-74x58 0 0 Virtualisation,Cloud,Cloud Services,Hyper V,Windows server 2008,Customer spotlight Transforming business Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/next/archive/2010/12/17/technology-heirlooms.aspx Microsoft Research in Cambridge explore Technology Heirlooms, the fleeting relationships we have in our increasing world of disposable technology and the idea of technology as heirlooms – enabling us to pass digital things on as we have in the past with cherished objects like jewellery. Read here Microsoft storyteller Steve Clayton's blog on how technology is becoming treasured heirlooms. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT 49B6C9F1-69FF-45EF-BE35-2A2090E1D35F 2010/NextAtMicrosoft-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,Social Media Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TFLAzure_14122010.mspx Transport for London (TfL) has taken to the cloud by moving their Developers Area and new Trackernet data feed to the Microsoft Windows Azure platform. This forms the first major step of their comprehensive Digital Strategy and open data policy initiative. Read here the announcement made today at the Windows Azure team blog to find out more about the news and how TfL, developers and customers will benefit with Microsoft cloud computing platform. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:45:00 GMT C46240BD-83A9-4C2D-8139-95DC77FC62FB 1014-TFL-74x58 0 0 Cloud computing, partnerships, Transport for London, Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/834/Digital-Transformation-principles-for-effective-e-Government.aspx In Brussels, Craig Shank, General Manager Interoperability Group at Microsoft Corp., discusses the move towards e-Government and how Governments are recognizing the challenges facing the public sector and are stepping up their efforts to improve how they deliver service digitally. Read Craig Shank's blogpost here. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:45:00 GMT 1407B2D2-D771-467B-AC7A-3285DB11ACE0 2010/MicrosoftIssues-74x58 0 0 eGov,Innovation,Microsoft EU,Microsoft on the issues Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.msdn.com/b/officewebapps/archive/2010/12/06/10101130.aspx On December 7, the Office Web Apps (on Windows Live SkyDrive and Hotmail) become available in 15 additional countries in Asia and EMEA, including China, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, and Turkey. People in these countries can now use the Web Apps to view, edit, and share Office documents from anywhere with a browser and an internet connection -- this includes viewing, editing and sharing Office document attachments in Hotmail. Jevon Fark, Sr. Marketing Manager, Office Team, discusses the introduction of Office Web Apps to a further 15 countries in Asia and EMEA. Read more here. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:00:00 GMT 3A475D02-6E1A-4A30-B909-58C4AD35AA2D 2010/1011-Office-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Office Web Apps Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/dec10/12-06OpenLetterPR.mspx Microsoft yesterday released an Open Letter from Michael Park, corporate vice president, sales, marketing and operations, Microsoft Business Solutions, inviting customers to learn about and evaluate Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. As part of the letter, Microsoft announced the "Cloud CRM for Less” offer for Salesforce.com and Oracle customers. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:30:00 GMT 75505166-B488-4532-9A0C-F172F28763A8 2010/1011-Dynamics-DRM-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Dynamics,CRM,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/817/Cloud-computing-enables-leading-Swedish-hotel-chain-to-strengthen-customer-service-while-reducing-costs.aspx Read here how Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite is helping a leading Swedish hotel chain to strengthen customer service while reducing costs, giving employees a more flexible, streamlined way to communicate and share information and to increase productivity. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:00:00 GMT 167C0405-3489-4373-B080-2FFACC052E03 1011-CloudPower-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Office web apps Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PrivacyByDesign-02122010.mspx Jean-Philippe Courtois, President Microsoft International, talks about Microsoft's vision for Privacy by Design at the Europe Data Protection Congress in Paris. Read more about the event and his full speech here to find out why Microsoft believes that the technology industry must prioritize privacy. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:30:00 GMT 836351A9-11AB-42bf-9053-0315D6BEA9EF 1011-JPC-74x58 0 0 Privacy,Jean-Philippe Courtois,Microsoft EU Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InternationalDoPD-03122010.mspx This Friday, 3rd December, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities – an annual day to promote understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the rights and well-being of people with disabilities, and it is a great chance to promote disability issues, and how companies need to consider how they will address these issues within every part of their business. Accessible technology can have profoundly positive impact on a person's professional and personal life by helping them be more productive and realise their full potential. Read how Microsoft is providing equal opportunity and access to technology for people of all abilities here. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:15:00 GMT 8C879C6D-7327-4077-A456-CB7B6F942AD9 1011-Sinclair-74x58 0 0 health,International Day of Persons with Disabilities,Microsoft Partners Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WAFightScams-02122010.mspx This year Microsoft Nigeria and the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit are co sponsoring the first West Africa Cybercrime Summit, held in Nigeria. His Excellency, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Arch. Namadi Sambo, GCON provided the keynote addressing the need for the public and private sector to work together to eliminate cybercrime and foster legitimate economic opportunity for West Africans. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:30:00 GMT 836351A9-11AB-42bf-9053-0315D6BEA9EF 1011-WAsummit-74x58 0 0 Cybercrime,Online Safety,Security,Anti-Piracy,Public private partnership Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PolishChildOnlineSafety_30112010.mspx On Wednesday 13th October, Microsoft Poland, in collaboration with the Nobody's Children Foundation and Safe Driver Foundation, was awarded "The Best Educational Initiative of the Year", by the Ministry of National Education for their "3 ... 2 ... 1 ... the Internet!” programme. This initiative is designed to provide schools, students, parents, children and non-profit organisations with modern educational materials to impart them with the knowledge to use the Internet in a safe way. Read Jacek Murawski's, General Manager, Microsoft Poland, thoughts about the event here. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT 808070CD-A05A-46F3-BE57-B2CDF90DCCBA 1011-Murawski-74x58 0 0 Central and Eastern Europe,Education,Online Safety,Jacek Murawski Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/nov10/11-29AttentionShoppers.mspx With the holiday shopping season now in full swing, it's time to take stock. Gift list? Check. Special deals? Check. Fun, futuristic gifts for the whole family? Check. Microsoft has you covered. Get a closer look at some of Microsoft's most recent products and services to help make your holidays shine brightly this year by clicking here. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT 808070CD-A05A-46F3-BE57-B2CDF90DCCBA 1011-xmas-74x58 0 0 Xbox,Windows phones,Zune,Kinect,Bing Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/812/Early-signs-of-the-cloud-Revolution-in-health-and-wellbeing-in-Europe.aspx Microsoft is hosting the Health Users Group European Summit in Brussels on the 29 and 30 November to offer clearer understanding of the possibilities offered by the cloud for the health sector and to gain insight into the experiences of early adopters. The event will bring together over sixty health customers and partners from nineteen countries. Read further details about the event here and find out how cloud computing can help health organisations to address a variety of business and medical challenges. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT 3960BE23-64F3-4BD4-8ECA-A958C4E9CE4F 1011-MSUserGroup-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Health,Microsoft EU Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/687/Menu/5/Environmental-challenge-an-industry-opportunity.aspx Europe's own environmental visionary Dennis Pamlin reminds us of the power of technology to not only lead to solutions but generate tremendous wealth for Europe. For Dennis Pamlin the next major investments in urban infrastructure over the next 30 years needs to be done in a smarter and more efficient way. Watch the full interview here to see Dennis's view on the environmental and economical positive roles played by the ICT sector. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT 1F32AA4E-F603-420E-BE18-59462D6E4F00 1011-EvChange-74x58 0 0 Energy Efficiency,Microsoft EU,Microsoft Partners Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/wpdev/archive/2010/11/23/5-new-ways-we-re-promoting-windows-phone-7-apps-and-games-this-holiday-season.aspx Microsoft is on track to provide approximately 3,000 apps and games by the end of this week. With a near 80% increase on the number of registered developers since September, more than 15,000 developers are now on board to bring exciting new content to Windows Phone, including integration with Xbox 360 and Zune. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 11:00:00 GMT E64AD426-8F48-423B-A7C6-A46E8ADE8EC2 1011-Apps-74x58 0 0 Windows Phone 7,Zune,Kinect,Xbox,Online services Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/JPC_NWoW_25112010.mspx Jean-Philippe Courtois, President Microsoft International, talks about the concept of the New World of Work at the Rotterdam School of Management. Read his full speech here to find out more about Microsoft's vision of placing the employee at the centre of the business, making information technology work for them to help make their lives easier. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMT 5328292B-7AF4-4E3C-897B-4EE9807B35F5 1011-JPC-74x58 0 0 New World of Work,business productivity,Jean-Philippe Courtois Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/805/Germany-launches-its-HealthVault-platform-for-all.aspx Today Microsoft in Germany announced Assignio, a health platform powered by Microsoft HealthVault. The platform, which will be operated and marketed by Siemens IT Solutions, marks a change in the way individuals can approach their health and wellness and will steer the German health sector in a new direction. By introducing HealthVault to the German market, Siemens will help bridge the information gap between citizens and the professional medical and healthcare organizations that they interact with on an ongoing basis. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT 97325D97-C802-4E1C-A569-1C7CC245D7F4 1011-HealthVault-74x58 0 0 Health,HealthVault,Microsoft EU,Siemens Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/nov10/WENC11-23Manufacturing.mspx As the industry starts to strengthen, manufacturers are looking for new, innovative ways to enhance efficiency, drive growth and meet other critical needs; the natural next step is to look to the cloud. Windows Embedded, Intel and Siemens demonstrate latest version of Innovative Production Line proof-of-concept at SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2010. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT F8175F62-9ECD-4A6C-BF66-27D22A0875BD 1011-Embedded_lg-74x58 0 0 Windows Azure,Microsoft Partners,Windows Embedded Transforming business Press Release http://www.bing.com/community/site_blogs/b/maps/archive/2010/11/18/announcing-the-new-bing-maps-site-with-a-redesigned-left_2d00_rail-and-broader-access-to-map-apps-_2600_-streetside.aspx Flagship for the desktop and mobile web Bing Maps AJAX Control 7.0, lets developers build mapping applications that render multiple points nearly three times faster than AJAX Control 6.3 – enabling them to display more data, in less time – than ever before. Bing Maps AJAX 7.0 also delivers the new Bird's eye: a 45-degree perspective, viewable from all four compass directions with seamless, smooth zooming, life-like building models in urban centres and 3-D-like terrain features. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT D599411E-8A86-464C-B8FD-4EC52EA547B1 1011_bing_74x58 0 0 Bing Maps Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/nov10/WENC11-17Servers.mspx The article focuses on a recent VDC Research whitepaper on Windows Embedded Server, as well as the server appliances market as a whole. VDC Research outlined the opportunities for platforms like Windows Embedded Server as we move toward a more connected world, where by 2013 over 10 billion connected devices will be built each year. This is the final article of the six-part "Server Series” on the Windows Embedded News Center, which examines the different industries that utilize Windows Embedded Server. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT 98AB03F7-5FC5-4ADC-AFF8-E5FEC768EEAC 1010-WE-Automotive-74x58 0 0 Cloud,connected,devices,operating system,VDC Research,automation Transforming business Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/801/Menu/2/Postcard-from-Paris-Windows-7-phone-driving-innovation-with-tech-start-ups-developers.aspx Blaise Vignon, Emerging Business Team Lead at Microsoft France, discusses the recent Windows Phone 7 competition for developers which saw over 250 developers, mostly small companies with big ideas, compete to create ready mobile applications, and how France is supporting start-ups in their challenging early years. Read here Blaise Vignon's blogpost. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT 1808818B-81CD-48AE-9866-F9E591F5F82B 1011-Blaise-Vignon-74x58 0 0 Windows phones,Innovation,Bizspark Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-17MicrosoftLyncPR.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced the general availability of Microsoft Lync, the next generation of communications that connects people in new ways. Starting today, anyone can download a free trial version of Lync, and business customers can purchase Lync beginning December 1st. Read here how Microsoft's customers are deploying Lync 2010 to change the way they communicate, and transforming their businesses while saving money. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:30:00 GMT 85679D67-54E1-4DAE-9DD5-4AB244424B90 1011-Lync-arrives-74x58 0 0 Lync,Microsoft Partners,Office 2010,SharePoint,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2010/11/17/microsoft-lync-ushering-in-a-new-generation-of-communications.aspx Kirk Koenigsbauer, Corporate vice president, Microsoft Office division, discusses the launch of Microsoft Lync - the next generation of Office Communications Server. Earlier this year, Exchange 2010, SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 launched, delivering the best productivity experience across the PC, phone and browser. Together, these products provide the productivity backbone of modern businesses and help address the generational shifts impacting organizations of all sizes – shifts like the advent of the cloud, information overload, globalization and the consumerization of IT. Read here Kirk Koenigsbauer's blogpost. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:30:00 GMT BD712D75-ADD0-4BEE-899B-42E4270F1C72 1011-Lync-Server-74x58 0 0 Lync,Microsoft Partners,Office 2010,SharePoint,Cloud Transforming business Press Release http://lync.microsoft.com/en-us/launch/Pages/launch.aspx Watch live today at 4pm GMT the Virtual Launch Environment and Chris Capossela's keynote, senior vice president of marketing and product management for the Microsoft Office Division about the general availability of Microsoft Lync. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:30:00 GMT 81B5FB2D-95AB-4E39-A2E1-5214614606CB 1011-Lync-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Microsoft Partners,Lync Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ConsumerActionDay_17112010.mspx Microsoft's Consumer Action Day is a reminder for consumers and businesses to be vigilant around counterfeit software and to ensure that they have genuine copies of Microsoft products. Every year, millions of consumers and businesses are hurt by counterfeit software which they have acquired unwittingly. Counterfeit software can contain dangerous viruses, spyware and other malware that can lead to identity theft, loss of data, and system failures. The Microsoft EMEA Press Centre met up with Donal to discuss the risks of counterfeit software and how Microsoft is helping to combat the use of unlicensed software. Read here the full interview and other press materials. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:30:00 GMT 4B7ECFC4-4B0B-49C7-A0B5-AF0072F57B68 1011-Counterfeit-74x58 0 0 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/cloud/ Cloud computing is transforming IT, but what will the future of IT look like? Microsoft conducted extensive analysis of the economic factors underlying cloud computing. Today, Microsoft is sharing these insights publicly with a new whitepaper, "The Economics of the Cloud.” Microsoft explores the underlying economics that are driving this trend. Our analysis uncovers significant economies of scale that generate up to 80% cost savings over time. This, combined with the greatly increased agility cloud offers, will enable IT to increase its relevance to the business by focusing more on innovation and spending less time ‘keeping the lights on.' In light of this, we provide crucial guidance on how CIOs can harness these economies of scale and agility benefits by architecting their IT organization for the cloud. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:00:00 GMT 859452A5-CC2A-4565-B43E-779EC8094AFD 1011-CloudPower-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Whitepaper,Cloud Computing Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/KinectXbox360_10112010.mspx The future of entertainment with controller-free gaming arrives Wednesday with the launch of Kinect for Xbox 360. Find out about the future of controller-free gaming and entertainment through our collection of videos, articles, top stories in the press and more here. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMT 8E6BEB33-83ED-4A74-AE9D-FC22F8DD6F70 1011-Kinect-74x58 0 0 Kinect,Xbox,Microsoft Research,Entertainment,Consumer Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TechEd_Europe_2010.mspx Tech∙Ed Europe 2010 kicks off on 8th November in Berlin. Click through to find out all the news, resources and content for the event. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT B5F141F8-1E36-44FC-8341-3BD05849127D 1011-TechEd-74x58 0 0 Tech∙Ed Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/KevinTurnerTour.mspx Kevin Turner visits Poland, Czech Republic, Egypt and Nigeria as part of his EMEA tour to drive cloud computing adoption and discuss Microsoft's commitment to developing new and innovative technology to help the economy grow. He will be disclosing key partnership announcements and making important keynote speeches at events. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT 77E19191-A7F2-492D-AB28-285F4C3462C7 1011-KevinTurner-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Central and Eastern Europe,Microsoft on the issues: Africa,Partners in Learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSA_MultiScreenCampaigns.mspx Microsoft Advertising has today unveiled the results of a European study into the behaviour of multi-screen consumers - known as multi-screeners - and the implications of their media consumption on the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT 958482CE-CEAA-4EA4-8304-A3D3272D695A 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 advertising,multi-screen Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GovernmentLeadersForumEurope.mspx The Government Leaders Forum brings together leaders to exchange experiences and discuss issues related to policies to drive sustainable economic growth in the knowledge economy, as well as to examine the role that information and communications technology (ICT) plays in achieving success in these areas. Participants this year include Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Philippe Courtois, President Microsoft International, Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, and Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:00:00 GMT 6080BE5F-63E2-4FDA-AE1C-707CE823A52F 1011-GLF-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,JPC,Government Leaders Forum Europe,European Commission Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-04CloudBenefitsPR.mspx Businesses that choose to run applications in the cloud rather than on their own infrastructure can reduce their energy consumption and carbon emissions by a net 30 percent or more. These are some of the findings of a study commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Accenture and WSP Environment & Energy, which looks at cloud computing's potential to help businesses operate more efficiently. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT 27F129C8-5C37-4C9B-B1E2-727BE5E27C78 1011-cloud-graphic-74x58 0 0 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-04glf10pr.mspx Speaking to leading figures from government, industry and academia from across Europe at the Government Leaders Forum Europe in London, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer called for a new level of collaboration across industry and with government to advance progress on critical economic and social challenges in Europe. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT 6AD8A646-BD71-49D7-8FF0-3B466AC9451E 1011-GLF-74x58 0 0 GLF,Steve Ballmer,EU,competition,public sector Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-02MSDaimlerWin2PR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases Microsoft Corp. has won another key customer with its collaboration platform and cloud solution. Following an evaluation phase, Daimler AG decided to migrate onto Microsoft's unified communications, messaging and collaboration solutions. Staff members at Daimler AG now communicate and collaborate more efficiently by using Microsoft technology. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:15:00 GMT 6080BE5F-63E2-4FDA-AE1C-707CE823A52F blank 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Microsoft Research Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/oct10/10-29msiefawardwinnerpr.mspx Microsoft Partners in Learning announced the winners of the 2010 Worldwide Innovative Teacher Awards at the sixth annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum. These awards are the global culmination of local and regional events held around the world throughout the year, where teachers present ideas on how technology can further educational transformation to help improve the way students learn. 13 projects were placed in this year's competition, selected from more than 125 projects presented this week and 200,000 participants over the course of the year. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT 446D69BF-DB1B-48FD-9D62-EF681CFFAA10 1011-TeacherAwards-74x58 0 0 Education,Partners in Learning,eLearning Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/1010_IEF_25102010.mspx Microsoft's 6th Annual Worldwide Innovative Educators Forum is taking place on 26 - 29 October 2010, in Cape Town, South Africa. This event is the centrepiece for Partners in Learning programme, which helps teachers and school leaders more effectively to use technology as a tool for innovative teaching and learning. The event is expected to attract more than 500 education professionals from more than 60 countries. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:30:00 GMT 5259E471-3479-4240-9E33-73D24DFDBA8F 1010-IEF-74x58 0 0 e-Skills,Education,eLearning Africa,Microsoft Partners in Learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Skolkovo-Fund-and-Microsoft-Sign-MOU.mspx Microsoft Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Skolkovo Fund announcing a wide-ranging series of collaborative initiatives that will underpin the Russian Federation's technology innovation agenda. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:40:00 GMT 52BAC443-E0EF-46DB-A51E-93A6FE0B0A90 1010-Skolkovo-74x58 0 0 Skolkovo Fund,Steve Ballmer Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SteveBallmerCloudTour.mspx Steve Ballmer visits Russia, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine as part of his EMEA tour to drive cloud computing adoption and discuss Microsoft's innovation in the technology. He will be disclosing key announcements and making important keynote speeches at events. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT FC933F1B-B5C8-4AD6-9803-8D45F1C61118 1010-BallmerTour-74x53 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Cloud Services,Cloud Computing Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/oct10/10-27earningsadvisorypr.mspx Microsoft yesterday announced that starting with its first-quarter fiscal year 2011 results on October 28, it will post its quarterly earnings on its investor relations Web site. The company will no longer distribute its quarterly financial results via newswire, although in the future it may choose to issue other financial-related news via newswire in addition to the Web site. Following today's release of financial results, the company will host a conference call at 11:30 pm CET. Please read here how to join the conference. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT 40E03D99-0401-4E57-BBD9-8CCB1E56D73B blank 0 0 Financial Results Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/cloud/ Held for the first time in Redmond, Professional Developers Conference 2010 brings leading-edge developers and architects together to hear firsthand from Microsoft's leaders about the next generation of Microsoft developer technologies. Watch the keynotes live today at 6pm CET and read here the latest news announcements from the conference. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:00:00 GMT 5DDFE036-A1F7-467D-B379-A6691972A879 1010-PCD-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,PDC Driving what's next Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/783/EU-researchers-and-Microsoft-join-forces-to-boost-scientific-research-through-the-cloud.aspx Distributed computing has become very common in large scientific communities because of the needs of exchanging scientific data and sharing computing resources which would otherwise not be affordable by a single research institute. Read here Fabrizio Gagliardi's post on how cloud computing brings a number of advantages that now makes it a platform of choice for many research activities. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT 78be016f-c804-4a2e-8418-d49d01ccd480 1009-MS-in-Europe-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Microsoft Research Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/oct10/10-26MSWWIEFPR.mspx Microsoft Corp.'s Partners in Learning today announced a strategic partnership, called Shout, with the Smithsonian Institution and TakingITGlobal at an elite gathering of 500 educators attending the sixth annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:30:00 GMT c0e6e6b7-0871-4576-9334-2f56f566d9ee 1010-Shout-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Innovation,Microsoft Research,Openness and Interoperability,Windows Azure Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_on_the_issues_africa/archive/2010/10/27/worldwide-innovative-educators-forum-leading-the-way-for-teachers.aspx The sixth annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum (WWIEF) kicked off yesterday in Cape Town with a visit to schools in the area, leading the way in new and exciting teaching techniques. Guest blogger Sarietjie Musgrave, Head of ICT Innovation in School Education at the University of the Free State, South Africa, explains why she values WWIEF. See her blog post on the Microsoft on the Issues: Africa site. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:30:00 GMT 71ecc522-d336-43e7-a94b-b5e5fed6116a 1010-MSAfrica-74x58 0 0 Education,Microsoft on the issues: Africa,Middle East and Africa,Partners in Learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/oct10/10-27MSVenusPR.mspx VENUS-C consortium prepares to announce open call to European researchers, while Microsoft extends further cloud computing resources to France's INRIA and University of Nottingham researchers in the UK. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 1d277cef-33cd-457a-8849-a0573d0b6be0 1010-Dan-Reed-74x58 0 0 Cloud,Cloud Services,Innovation,Microsoft Research,Openness and Interoperability,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/ Windows Phone 7 is now available in Europe, Australia, Singapore and New Zealand. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT BEC91789-9822-438B-AB48-ED9CD48AE83A 1010-WinMo7-74x58 0 0 Windows Phones,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SteveBallmerGlobalAlliance_25102010.mspx Microsoft today announced at SIBOS a new strategic partnership with Misys, the global application software and services company, to enable innovative delivery of banking services on the Windows Azure Platform. Read the full press release and Steve Ballmer's video about the announcement here. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:00:00 GMT 20325516-434A-4315-B8B6-58240FBB6344 1010-Ballmer-74x58 0 0 Sibos,Steve Ballmer,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://windowsteamblog.com/windows/b/bloggingwindows/archive/2010/10/21/celebrating-windows-7-at-1-year-more-than-240-million-licenses-sold.aspx Microsoft announces today that over 240 million licenses of Windows 7 have been sold. Windows 7 is the fastest selling operating system in history. As of September, Windows 7 was running on 93% of new consumer PCs and has over 17% global OS market share. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:30:00 GMT 8CD271D5-EB15-4716-AA4D-6AB7CFD67595 1010-Win7-Gold-74x58 0 0 Windows 7,IE,Windows Live Essentials 2011 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/oct10/10-21win7oneyear.mspx Windows 7 turns one on Oct. 22. In the space of a year, the company sold more than 240 million licenses, a record for a Microsoft operating system's first year. From the day it launched, Windows 7 began a steady climb, popping up on PCs around the world. In less than a year, Windows 7 gained more than 17 percent of the global operating system share worldwide. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:30:00 GMT 9A954D87-0E17-497b-A0F6-B64A24D07AEC 1010-Win7-Screen-74x58 0 0 Windows 7,IE,Windows Live Essentials 2011 Transforming business Press Release http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE69K2L420101021 Microsoft Corp's Windows 7 has sold more than 240 million copies in its first year, making it the fastest-selling operating system, and helping Microsoft reach record profits. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:30:00 GMT 6BA78A08-A10A-4120-8BCB-0B2DDC5535E8 1010-Win7-Box-74x58 0 0 Windows 7,IE,Windows Live Essentials 2011 Transforming business Press Release http://www.zune.net/en-GB/products/zunepass/annualpass.htm Annual Zune Pass now available in UK, France, Italy, and Spain for £89.90/€99.90. Unlimited music downloads and streaming for 12 months, for price of 10. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:30:00 GMT F9965429-3047-460f-8CFF-D07C304F7B12 1009-Zune-74x58 0 0 Zune,Xbox Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Microsoft-Business-Productivity-Online-Standard-Suite/The-Wise-Group/Social-Enterprise-Helps-Thousands-Gain-Employment-with-IT-Implementation/4000007503 The Wise Group is a social enterprise dedicated to helping unemployed people into work. To increase focus on core activities and reduce costs, it decided to replace its existing IT systems, which were unsupported, unconnected, and expensive to maintain. Working with trusted partner Ashton Court Group, the Wise Group deployed Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite, outsourcing e-mail and achieving a 30 per cent administrative saving. It also deployed Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, which enhance every aspect of service delivery and help clients achieve sustainable employment. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT 50957C92-7531-4996-9042-3CD829580CB3 1010-BPOS-74x58 0 0 Office 365,Cloud Services,Innovation,Office Web Apps,SharePoint,Lync Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/office/ With the announcement of Microsoft Office 365 , the productivity power of the cloud just got turned to 11 for customers of all sizes. The new service brings familiar applications, including Office desktop software and Office Web Apps, together with SharePoint, Exchange and Lync in the cloud for the first time. Using Office 365 , any business will be able to transform the way they work and make it dramatically easier for people to connect to co-workers, partners, customers and the information that keeps their business moving forward, instead of spending valuable time on technology management and maintenance. Read here some real examples on what Microsoft Office 365 will mean for businesses. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT 739FC473-C084-4063-AAB4-4E16016F0CA5 1010-MS-Color-74x58 0 0 Office 365,Cloud Services,Innovation,Office Web Apps,SharePoint,Lync Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/office/ Microsoft today announced Office 365 the company's next generation in cloud productivity that brings together Office, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Lync Online in an always-up-to-date cloud service. Office 365 makes it easier for millions more organizations to get and use Microsoft's award-winning business productivity solutions via the cloud. With Office 365 , people can work together more easily from anywhere on virtually any device, while simply and securely collaborating with others inside and outside their organization. Starting today, Microsoft will begin testing Office 365 with a few thousand organizations in thirteen countries and regions around the world including France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom. Office 365 will be generally available in 40 countries and regions next year. Find more information about today's announcement here. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:30:00 GMT A617522E-2E7F-4931-AF73-5FA2895F03B2 1010-Cloud-All-in-74x58 0 0 Office 365,Cloud Services,Innovation,Office Web Apps,SharePoint,Lync Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/windowsembedded/en-us/about/pressroom/pressreleases/Automotive7-release.mspx Today at the SAE Convergence 2010 Conference and Exhibition, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of Windows Embedded Automotive 7 to select car makers and suppliers in the automotive industry. Designed to support the development of new infotainment systems, Windows Embedded Automotive 7 is an industry-leading platform providing integrated services for communication, entertainment, navigation and information for the mass market. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT 313E10A4-15AC-4438-BD06-8334C2185D4C 1010-WE-Automotive-74x58 0 0 Windows Embedded,Automotive,Vehicle,Silverlight,Partners Driving what's next Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/convergenceeurope/default.mspx During Convergence 2010 Europe, Microsoft Dynamics customers and partners will gather in London (14-15 Oct), Prague (18-19 Oct) and The Hague (20-21 Oct), to gain a deeper understanding of the Dynamic Business vision and the competitive advantage of Microsoft Dynamics products in an unprecedented economic climate. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:30:00 GMT 648b936c-4aeb-41ec-9d24-59ca1d429cd5 Convergence10VPR_74x58 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://www.zune.net/en-GB/products/software/default.htm The new free Zune PC software is now available to download at www.zune.net. With the free Zune software, you can instantly stream music and movies to your PC. Explore and discover all the entertainment with Zune here. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:15:00 GMT 7044C078-F2DA-46e0-83D1-834B6FE5ECE6 IntlPR_zune-on-WP7_PC_xbox-74x85 0 0 Innovation,Zune,software,download Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2010/10/12/in-pursuit-of-cyber-crime.aspx Security Intelligence Report version 9 released at RSA Conference Europe 2010. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:15:00 GMT 886DBC92-7772-4282-B507-A64FF5EF4B21 1010-in-pursuit-of-cyber-crime-74x58 0 0 Botnets,security,RSA Conference Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/ Windows Phone 7 will be officially announced on October 11th, with general availability coming to select markets internationally later in October and early November. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT C56B00B6-6ABB-42c9-BF5C-F453994738E6 1010-WP7Announcement-74x58 0 0 Windows phones,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SteveBallmerEuropeanTour_04102010.mspx Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, will be visiting Sweden, UK, Germany, France and Spain as part of his European tour. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:00:00 GMT 398526A6-598C-483f-96F0-1C294038AD31 1010-BallmerTour-74x53 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/spain/prensa/noticia.aspx?infoid=/2010/10/n003-steve-ballmer-nueva-economia At the "España Innova” Forum organised by the Nueva Economía Fórum, Steve Ballmer explained the impact that cloud computing has on organisations and outlined Microsoft's vision of the technology. Press release in Spanish language. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMT 83DC4953-42DB-442a-8815-F4F31031545B 1010-SBNueva-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Steve Ballmer,Windows Azure Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/spain/prensa/noticia.aspx?infoid=/2010/10/n004-steve-ballmer-evento-azure Steve Ballmer has today unveiled the Microsoft's cloud computing strategy over the forthcoming years, to an event audience of Chief Technology Officers and professionals from leading Spanish organisations in the public and private sectors. Press release in Spanish language. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:30:00 GMT 1BA17B89-5A47-4cf1-B10A-F451EB959DF6 1010-SBAzure-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Steve Ballmer,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/France/InformationsPresse/Fiche-Communique.aspx?EID=177c58e2-927d-40cf-a646-5098fcd04277 Steve Ballmer and a special panel of French entrepreneurs, today chose the overall winner of the ‘Pitch Your App' competition, which contested the talents of mobile application developers. TowerDefense captivated the panel for its graphic qualities and dynamic performance. Press release in French language. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 3E1C7403-B4AA-4b1a-BCFD-5AA0C8598DB5 1010-PitchYourApp-74x58 0 0 mobile apps,TowerDefense,Pitch your app Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/France/InformationsPresse/Fiche-Communique.aspx?EID=1e3ee51d-bee3-491b-bb75-fd94cc2d95e5 Bibliothèque nationale de France (BNF) and Microsoft sign agreement to improve accessibility of BNF's digital library. The contents of 1.25 million documents made available on gallica.fr will be made accessible on Bing, Microsoft's search engine. Press release in French language. Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 3DA81F52-C6D3-4fea-82C0-E33735B81EF8 1010-BNF-74x58 0 0 Bibliothèque nationale de France,BNF,digital library,Bing Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/germany/presseservice/news/pressemitteilung.mspx?id=533242 At the Virtualization Partner Summit in Cologne, Microsoft and Citrix awarded four IT partners for their outstanding virtualization projects. Microsoft and Citrix have established the V-Alliance, in order to engage a 360-degree solution with partners to open up new business opportunities and attract new customers and markets. Press release in German language. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT 5ABD038C-CFD4-487c-A8C0-5DA451614641 1010-RalphHaupter-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Cloud Computing,Germany,BITKOM Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/germany/presseservice/news/pressemitteilung.mspx?id=533241 During his visit to Cologne, Steve Ballmer stressed the great potential of cloud computing for the IT industry and users in Germany. Steve made a keynote speech at BITKOM in Cologne, discussing how cloud computing with fundamentally change the IT market. Press release in German language. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT 5ABD038C-CFD4-487c-A8C0-5DA451614641 1010-SteveBImSo-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Cloud Computing,Germany,BITKOM Transforming business Press Release http://www.bitkom.org/de/presse/8477_65427.aspx At the BITKOM Conference in Germany, a study was published revealing that cloud computing in the region will rise from 1.14 billion euros in 2010 to 8.2 billion euros in 2015. Steve Ballmer and Deutsche Telekom's CEO, René Obermann, expressed their commitment to the technology and outlined how it will drive innovation and growth in the public and private sector. Press release in German language. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:30:00 GMT 3D6F5BAE-F4D4-4f8f-96CD-10C5EC06D522 1010-SteveBImSo-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Cloud Computing,Germany,BITKOM Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/ImogenSorrellGuestBlog_07102010.mspx Imogen Sorrell, one of Microsoft UK's FY11 MACH graduates, blogs about the key takeaways and highlights from Steve Ballmer's speech to the London School of Economics and Political Science on the subject of: "Seizing the Opportunity of the Cloud: the Next Wave of Business Growth”. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:30:00 GMT F1079598-EFAE-4672-90EE-9629A94FBF0F 1010-ImogenSorrell-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,LSE,London School of Economics Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/InnovationUnion_06102010.mspx Today the European Commission unveiled a new broad strategy to make Europe a world leader in science and business by calling for Europe to become an ‘Innovation Union' by 2020. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT 09C2A4F0-6F75-448b-B591-EC504B22C9BF 1010-JohnVassallo-74x58 0 0 European Commission Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/germany/presseservice/news/pressemitteilung.mspx?id=533240 Dataport, a technology provider for the public sector, is collaborating with Microsoft to develop a private cloud environment, called ‘Government CloudMail', which provides the public sector with technology infrastructures, platforms and applications in an accessible and cost-effective way. Press release in German language. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT 4D9D1C8A-903B-4052-A63D-2729C3DE4EBF 1010-DataPort-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Dataport,public sector Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SecuringTheInternet_05102010.mspx Today in Berlin, Germany, at the 2010 International Security Solutions Europe (ISSE) conference, Microsoft's Scott Charney proposed that governments and industry around the world develop a global health model for Internet security much like what we see today in the world of public health. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:45:00 GMT 450C2025-75FE-4e50-B490-8C2E73D0E5AE 0510-SecuringTheInternet-74x51 0 0 Security,Online services,IE Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoftnyheter/p/microsoft-tecknar-avtal-med-volvo-personvagnar.aspx Microsoft has announced it has signed a Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) contract with Volvo Cars AB. Under the three year agreement, Volvo Cars AB will have access to cloud solutions, which includes communication and collaboration tools, as well as Microsoft handling operations and support. Press release in Swedish language. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT 4571E263-94CC-4bc1-9AA3-06ADDF0AC67D 1010-Volvo-74x56 0 0 Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SpotifyGuestBlog_04102010.mspx Today, Steve Ballmer met with David Ek, Spotify's CEO, to announce the collaboration between Microsoft and Spotify. Gustav Söderström, VP Products, Spotify, is our guest blogger and discusses the partnership. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT E2CB16F8-E2E0-4925-AEC0-8E5897213904 1010-Spotify-74x58 0 0 Spotify,Windows Phone Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftandSpotify_04102010.mspx Microsoft and Spotify today announce a collaboration bringing Spotify's high-quality desktop and mobile service to music fans using Windows. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:30:00 GMT 44786A80-7F20-4f0a-BD8C-E765DD16D7FB 1010-Spotify-74x58 0 0 Spotify,Windows Phone Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/sep10/09-30WindowsLiveEssentials.mspx On Thursday, September 30, Microsoft released Windows Live Essentials, a set of free applications that helps Windows 7 users connect, create, and share online. The software suite is now available for download and includes Windows Live Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Messenger, Mesh, Mail, Family Safety, and Writer. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:00:00 GMT 1E88090D-80B1-4061-9BDA-899D83195E52 1010-WindowsLiveEssentials-74x58 0 0 Windows Live Essentials,Consumer,Messenger Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://microsoft.eu/MainHome/MicrosoftinEurope.aspx?Menu=2 Microsoft shares Europe's vision of a future that is competitive, innovative and inclusive. Microsoft believes Europe has extraordinary potential thanks to its interconnectedness, educated work force, and diversity. With both the Microsoft Ecosystem and the Cloud, Microsoft is working with the EU to establish the privacy, security and open standards needed to help Europe fully realize the opportunities of the cloud. Read here further information about Microsoft's investment in our region. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT 22EF1C1F-8ADF-486a-A690-6F13FFF42B5C 1009-MS-in-Europe-74x58 0 0 Web Technologies,Privacy,Online Services,Microsoft EU,Investment in Europe,Cloud Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/738/Menu/2/How-can-start-ups-SMEs-benefit-from-the-European-single-market-will-the-Digital-Agenda-help.aspx Entrepreneurs across the EU face challenges on a daily basis, including access to finance and finding employees with the right skills. André Richier, Principal Administrator, DG Enterprise and Industry, explains how these challenges are addressed from a legislative point of view, but also about the great growth opportunities lying ahead. The economies of scale of the European single market need to be seized, and new technology such as cloud computing to be adopted to further enable start-ups and SMEs to scale effectively. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT 1F414888-03F5-4098-AEE9-A630E8FE1404 1009-BizSpark-74x58 0 0 Bizspark,Cloud Services,Innovation Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.office.com/b/office_blog/archive/2010/09/23/office-web-apps-reach-20-million-new-features-today-7-more-countries.aspx In just over 100 days, more than 20 million people have used Office Web Apps to view, edit and share Office documents from anywhere with a browser and an internet connection. New features have now been released, as well as increased availability in seven more countries. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:30:00 GMT FE99EF1C-EC69-4078-9A46-C1CF9E462C50 1009-MS-Office-2010-74x58 0 0 Office 2010,Office Web Apps Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/Features/2010/sep10/09-22Gorillaz.mspx The United Kingdom's Gorillaz animated rock group is helping promote the Internet Explorer 9 Beta through its updated website, which takes advantage of the new browser's HTML5 and hardware-accelerated graphics. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:00:00 GMT D8F4767B-BACC-49fe-BA5B-FAC338DCA099 1009-Gorillaz-IE9-74x58 0 0 IE9,Internet Explorer Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-21DividendPR.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share, reflecting a 3 cent or 23 percent increase over the previous quarter's dividend. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:30:00 GMT 420EDBA8-6C32-45eb-9067-0811E35B377D blank 0 0 Financial results,Microsoft in the news,Openess and interoperability,Microsoft Unlimited Potential Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/sep10/09-20WENCESC.mspx Windows Embedded explains how the embedded industry is evolving and how the Cloud is enabling the proliferation of specialized devices, ahead of General Manager Kevin Dallas' keynote at the Embedded Systems Conference. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:00:00 GMT 5B583A3D-5448-4230-82CB-F5998D0CF4B3 1009-ESC-74x58 0 0 Windows Embedded,Cloud Computing,Specialized Devices Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-20ZuneIntlPR.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced the further international expansion of Zune, its digital entertainment service. This fall, Zune will expand its music and video footprint and bring the free Zune software, Zune Marketplace, Zune Pass music subscription service and enhanced features on Zune.net to new markets, providing a comprehensive entertainment experience on Windows-based PCs, on the go with Windows Phone 7 and in your living room through Xbox LIVE. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:30:00 GMT D9D3F5D5-47BF-4caa-8103-1C7DD7CAA215 1009-Zune-74x58 0 0 Zune,Windows Phone 7,Xbox,Online services Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-19MURAPR.mspx Upstream players are calling for a simpler and more unified computing environment to help them manage information overload, according to a Microsoft Corp. and Accenture survey released at SPE's Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in Florence. Sixty-four percent cite a simpler and more unified computing environment as very valuable to their job performance. And more than one-third see an industry-wide collaboration of oilfield products and services providers, IT providers, industry IT standards organizations, and upstream operating companies as most capable of bringing about the needed improvements. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:15:00 GMT 173DF137-ABD7-437c-8C05-0F5FD1820663 blank 0 0 Web technologies,Partners in Learning,Microsoft EU,Innovation Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/IE9Launch_15092010.mspx Coinciding with the launch of IE9, Cornelia Kutterer, senior policy counsel at Microsoft, discusses how to help consumers to stay in control of their browsing experience and how technology empowers consumers to make informed decisions. Wed, 17 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT E2843789-8A6C-4343-A959-A96D492A5D88 1009-MS-Europe-74x58 0 0 IE,Online services,Innovation,Browser Choice Screen Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/internetexplorer Today Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide beta availability of its new Web browser, accompanied by over 70 top websites and global brands that created new experiences to show off the capabilities of Windows Internet Explorer 9, at the Beauty of the Web event in San Francisco. Windows Internet Explorer 9 delivers a fast, clean, trusted and interoperable online experience that takes full advantage of Windows 7, putting the focus on the sites and applications people care about. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT E0B149CC-01B7-4e2f-8E44-CEF8CA757650 1009-IE9-74x58 0 0 IE,Innovation,Microsoft Partners,Windows 7,Privacy Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PowerManagementGuidance_15092010.mspx Microsoft has released a set of resources, best practices and tools for software developers to help better understand power management's role in software application design. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT 3AF8806D-E0CE-40b9-AEDB-AD85B8AE7BB3 blank 0 0 Windows 7,Windows Server,Energy Efficiency Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Research4Life_15092010.mspx See how Microsoft's partnership with Research4Life's Agora program is helping farmers in Burkina Faso to gain access to relevant information and innovative solutions to improve productivity and household incomes. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:30:00 GMT B31CC8A2-0212-4933-9DE2-28049FA57C70 1009-Research4life-74x58 0 0 Environment,Microsoft Partners Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/features/2010/sep10/09-14ReachLaunch.mspx Fans around the world are celebrating today's release of "Halo: Reach,” the newest installment of the popular sci-fi video game series made exclusively for Xbox. Halo creators say the game is the franchise's biggest and most ambitious to date. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:30:00 GMT C988FE3B-52D9-4b63-933E-3F918E035C31 1009-Halo-Reach-74x58 0 0 Xbox,Entertainment Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2010/09/13/anti-piracy-enforcement-and-ngos.aspx Brad Smith, General Counsel at Microsoft, responds to allegations about Russian anti-piracy raids on NGOs and Microsoft's involvement. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:45:00 GMT 1B60F50C-831C-46a1-9190-7BA15D50913E blank 0 0 anti-piracy Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-13MSSkandinaviskDCPR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases Microsoft Corp announced today, that the Skandinavisk Data Centre expects to save $20 million annually, by moving its core banking system from its mainframe platform to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT CFF3EF52-CF87-43d5-ADAC-8C7F1F9CFBDF 1009-SDC-74x58 0 0 Data Centre,SQL Server,Windows Server Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/sep10/09-10msibc2010pr.mspx As part of the 2010 International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) taking place in Amsterdam, Microsoft is showcasing its enhanced portfolio of technologies, including cloud-based services, that create new monetisation opportunities for media companies. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT 8516F9AE-00C4-4a21-B92C-D22FAA08964B icb_hero_74x58 0 0 Comms Sector,IBC,Microsoft Solutions,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/730/Innovation-Exchange-a-great-opportunity-for-European-entrepreneurs.aspx Microsoft sponsors this year's Innovation Exchange, an event organised by the European Tech Tour Association, in partnership with the European Venture Capital Association and Informilo, to help support European technology companies and startups to find access to capital in their early years. The event takes place in Copenhagen on October 14th and will feature presenters and panellists from some of European's top companies. Topics on the agenda will include cloud computing, gaming, mobile, cleantech and disruptive technologies. Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:30:00 GMT 9C6EFAB5-3C9A-412c-90FC-82A730BE6B3C 1009-MS-Europe-74x58 0 0 Microsoft EU,Innovation Exchange event,Bizspark Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSPartnersWithUNESCOtoConnect_08092010.mspx Microsoft and UNESCO share the vision that literacy, and education more broadly, is the cornerstone to personal, social and economic development, and essential for lasting peace. Working together in a public-private partnership since November 2004, UNESCO and Microsoft are helping support the creation of a global online network to bring together literacy researchers, experts and other stakeholders. The Knowledge and Innovations Network for Literacy (KINL) portal aims to generate knowledge and innovation within the community to help build the capacity of literacy experts and educators. Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:15:00 GMT CC5EDBCA-31FB-4291-B9E6-6AB8980B14E4 1009-Cheick-Diarra-74x58 0 0 Cheick Diarra,UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/showcase/en/us/details/d0c90d2b-de94-477f-8626-1478579fb0f5 Watch an animated video from Microsoft showing what cloud services can do for customers and partners; across enterprise, medium and small business. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 11:30:00 GMT 77490E07-B16D-4c76-9540-EBC9830FF339 1007-WPCCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Cloud Services Transforming business Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/728/Why-cloud-computing-is-good-for-European-business.aspx Cloud computing was a hot topic at this years BizSpark European Summit in Paris, which proved to be a great platform for start-ups in Europe to exchange ideas and best practice. View John Dennehy from HR Locker, one of the entrepreneurs present at this year's event, discussing why cloud computing is good for European business. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:30:00 GMT CCFA2771-5A52-4800-BEEC-294ED1704F35 1005-BizSpark-74x58 0 0 BizSpark,Cloud Computing,Entrepreneur Transforming business Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/727/Video-interview-Is-ICT-a-climate-hero-or-a-climate-villain.aspx Watch Dan Jørgensen, Danish Member of the European Parliament and Vice Chairman of the European Parliament's Environmental Committee for the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats, give his views on the contribution of ICT to climate change and EU plans for carbon reductions. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT 98189143-C79B-447d-A8D0-F5EFD2F11872 1009-Bardenfleth-74x58 0 0 Carbon Reduction,Climate Change,Environment,ICT,Smart2020 Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://edition.cnn.com/2010/OPINION/09/01/diarra.technology/index.html?iref=allsearch#fbid=dXimwboCJ9p&wom=false Opinion piece by Dr. Cheick Modibo Diarra, Chairman for Africa Microsoft Corp, on CNN.com discussing how ICT, together with investment in skills and infrastructure, is one of the driving forces that will accelerate Africa's economic and social development. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:15:00 GMT 2C409A26-BF95-4579-9A70-28E474C6AB53 1007-CNN-74x58 0 0 Education,Africa Initiative,ICT,eGov,e-skills,Middle East and Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/726/Interview-series-Cloud-computing-enabling-a-competitive-European-business-environment.aspx Watch the final video in the cloud computing interview series, featuring a number of speakers including Geert Ferranti, Sale Director – Ferranti; Jean Michel Davault, Managing Director – Hommes & Process; Wolfram Borchers, CEO – ITA systemhaus. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT 5BE7BDD2-B6D3-419c-B3D7-C945E728351A 1007-WPCCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Interoperability,Open Source Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PanAfricanInnovativeEducationForum_20100827.mspx Last night at a gala ceremony Microsoft announced the regional winners of the 2010 Innovative Teacher Awards at the Pan-African Innovative Education Forum. Hosted at the Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, Microsoft recognised and rewarded teachers that demonstrated exemplary uses of technology in the classroom to improve student learning. The 18 winning teachers were chosen from among the 54 representing more than 15 countries at the Forum and will go on to represent Africa at the sixth annual Worldwide Innovative Education Forum being held in South Africa later this year. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT 1533D361-B27B-4759-8DE1-009667ED5441 ITF_Image 0 0 Education,Partners in Learning Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/aug10/08-25CH2MHillPR.mspx Microsoft today announced that CH2M HILL switched to Microsoft virtualization and management software from VMware Inc. software, projecting cost savings of more than $3.2 million during the next three to five years. Read the full press release here. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:30:00 GMT F86F4DE1-A08F-4f96-A9EA-50E7EFB03AE4 1008-CustomerSpotlight-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Virtualisation,Microsoft Customers Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/BBCDigitalPlanetInterview_20100819.mspx Gordon Bell, principal researcher at Microsoft Research Silicon Valley, talks to Digital Planet about his project to store every life memory electronically. Listen to the podcast here from 14.35 minutes. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT F7114022-2737-49e9-9F0E-C092A756B34B 1008-BBC-WS-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,SenseCam,Health Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftatGamescom_20100817.mspx Microsoft transforms entertainment at home and on the go with launch details of Kinect and new Xbox LIVE experiences on Windows Phone 7 and PC. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:30:00 GMT ECC7049E-1672-4b1e-AC60-6C2899AA4F76 1008-Gamescom-74x58 0 0 GamesCom 2010,Xbox,Windows Phones,Kinect Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/714/Menu/19/Open-source-Microsofts-cloud-computing-work-in-harmony.aspx Mark Drapeau, director of social engagement at Microsoft, talks about the benefits of cloud computing for small companies, start- ups and the public sector and how Microsoft's proprietary cloud platform is open and interoperable. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:30:00 GMT 198D70CF-B8B8-43dd-9D57-A5A9B0E12BC2 1007-WPCCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,Interoperability,Open Source Transforming business Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/712/Growing-your-business-on-Microsofts-cloud-platform-Azure.aspx This video looks at the experience of entrepreneurs using the Azure platform. Featuring Aidan Gallagher, CEO Inishtech, and Conor O'Riordan, CEO Tradefacilitate, it gives a quick overview as to why these companies have chosen to use Azure and the benefits cloud computing brings. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT 0C72D854-159B-46c5-8FBD-DB72B6246E5E 1007-WPCAzure-74x58 0 0 Azure,Cloud Services,SME Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/PolycomAndMicrosoftAnnounceNewStrategicRelationship_08092010.mspx Polycom expands relationship to include unique, natively integrated Polycom solutions and coordinated go-to market initiatives for Microsoft unified communications. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:00:00 GMT BBDA28C0-F77C-4786-A8B3-7DF54E617336 1008-Polycom-Announcement-74x58 0 0 Unified Communications,Microsoft Communications Server 14 Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NHSAgreement_300710.mspx John Coulthard, Senior Director Healthcare and Life Sciences, Microsoft UK, gives his thoughts on the decision by the NHS not to renew its Enterprise Wide Agreement with Microsoft and how the relationship will work going forward. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT 683A2D61-5F17-4561-9F9E-F04DBE5A79F9 1007-JC-74x58 0 0 Health,NHS Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WPCRegionalWinners_300710.mspx Regional partners see success at international Microsoft awards. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT 3E80F9BE-71E7-477c-B764-EBCFEA43C8F7 1007-WPC-74x58 0 0 Worldwide Partner Conference,Microsoft Partners,Microsoft Partner Network Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/700/Menu/2/Interview-series-Italian-perspectives-on-cloud-potential-and-current-challenges.aspx Andrea Ferravante, Business Development Manager Diamante, gives us the Italian perspective on the potential challenges of cloud computing. Ferravante draws upon his experience gained from his cloud based business to explain the challenges of cloud computing. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:30:00 GMT E91BDF90-783D-4a38-AB2B-84E61E025EBB 1007-WPCCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Computing,SME Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AnnualFinancialMeeting.mspx Microsoft hosts today their annual Financial Analyst Meeting in Redmond, Washington. Watch the streamed session at 4pm BST and find all press materials here. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMT 9A53F351-917F-40ce-834D-96177CEBD46C 1007-Ballmer-74x58 0 0 Financial Analyst Meeting Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSCloudServicesLaunchesInteropCloudWebsite.mspx Microsoft Cloud Services launched a new interoperability cloud website at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention (OSCON) yesterday in Portland, Oregon. Jean Paoli, General Manager of Interoperability Strategy at Microsoft, discussed in a keynote entitled "Open Cloud, Open Data” the technical underpinnings of an open cloud platform and updates to open source community projects that enable an open cloud. Find out more about Jean's keynote and the new website here. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:30:00 GMT 09BDAD6F-E71A-47c2-B3EA-891D4AA343BF 1007-Jean-Paoli-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Interoperability,SQL server,Exchange,Windows,SharePoint,Office,Dynamics CRM Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-22fy10Q4earnings.mspx Microsoft Corp. yesterday announced record fourth-quarter revenue of $16.04 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 22% increase from the same period of the prior year. Operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $5.93 billion, $4.52 billion and $0.51 per share, which represented increases of 49%, 48% and 50%, respectively, when compared with the prior year period. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:45:00 GMT E2D33A0B-517A-4047-8BEE-3979D3B38894 blank 0 0 Financial Results Transforming business Press Release http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2010/06/30/pleitgen.poland.it.boom.cnn CNN International interview Jacek Murawski, General Manager Microsoft Poland, and Jacek Pintera from fteams, Poland's finalist entry at Microsoft's Imagine Cup competition in Poland. Their project InterPeter is an application that bridges the gap between the world of the hearing and the world of the hearing impaired, enabling deaf and hearing people to communicate with one another seamlessly. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT 75EC426F-0C96-47ad-A44F-1DF1202733FE 1007-CNN-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Innovation,Investment in Europe,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/TechnologyAndTheArtOfTeaching.mspx What does a school of the future look like? This was one of the questions discussed at the Education Leaders Forum which was held during Microsoft's recent Imagine Cup event, which took place in Warsaw, Poland, in early July. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:00:00 GMT 5E5216B9-6730-437e-9700-230D599BDA81 1007-IC-Poland-logo-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Central Eastern Europe,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EuropeanBusinessSummit_16072010.mspx Jean-Phillipe Courtois, President, Microsoft International, took part in a discussion panel on the Digital Agenda for Europe with the European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda at the recent European Business Summit. Watch the full session here. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT C1CB8709-BFD8-4f20-A9A9-454D15497DC6 1007-EBS-74x58 0 0 Jean Philippe Courtois,European Commission,E-skills Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-14HostingPR.mspx This week at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010, Microsoft highlighted market opportunities for hosting and communications service providers to deliver enterprise-class solutions to small and midsize businesses. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT D0C63C08-D561-4d2a-A4C9-3646151AA6F4 blank 0 0 Cloud Services,Microsoft Partners,SME Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-12msdellazurepr.mspx Today at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference, Dell and Microsoft Corp. announced a strategic partnership in which Dell intends to use the Windows Azure platform appliance, introduced by Microsoft today, as a part of its Dell Services Cloud to develop and deliver next-generation cloud services for Dell and its enterprise, public, small and medium-sized business customers. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT 7F813641-EB53-4e78-9DD4-85C0947721CA 1007-WPC-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Partners,WPC 2010,Cloud Services,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-12msfujitsuazurepr.mspx Fujitsu and Microsoft today announced a new worldwide cloud computing partnership that enables Fujitsu to deploy the Windows Azure platform appliance in Fujitsu datacenters. Fujitsu will deliver a comprehensive set of new cloud services and solutions, including system integration, cloud migration and managed services, to customers and independent software vendors (ISVs). Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT 2F7B62C3-A0D4-4a20-A4F8-1BC15F5A24FC 1007-WPCCloud-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Partners,WPC 2010,Cloud Services,Windows Azure Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-12MSeBayAzurePR.mspx eBay will be one of the first customers of Microsoft's new Windows Azure platform appliance for cloud computing. The partnership is a significant joint engineering effort that will couple the innovation and power of the Windows Azure platform appliance with the technical excellence of eBay's platform — to deliver an automated, scalable, cost-effective capacity management solution. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT F21AE23A-ADD1-4bf4-9E92-8E7D4A74F37F 1007-WPCAzure-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Partners,WPC 2010,Cloud Services,Windows Azure Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/wpc The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is an annual gathering that provides a forum for partners to connect with each other and with Microsoft staff, and to learn about the latest Microsoft programs, strategies, and cutting-edge technologies. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:30:00 GMT 0C2434C9-BCDC-4264-84C5-CC1FB2860D3D 1007-WPC-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Partner Network,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/jul10/07-08MSImagineCupWinnersPR.mspx Microsoft announces Imagine Cup 2010 winners, recognizing their innovative technology solutions that address the biggest issues of this generation. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:30:00 GMT C31DE1E8-A8D2-4c32-8F95-83EBFFFDBAAD 1007-IC-Poland-logo-2-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/688/Views-on-European-Commissions-Digital-Cloud-Computing-Agenda.aspx A summary of the recent Eurocloud Congress focusing on the European Commission's Digital Cloud Computing Agenda. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT 33B4946B-90B7-4119-BE36-BA0B154C394F 1006-MSCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud computing,European Commission,interoperability Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftLeadershipChanges_060710.mspx Microsoft announced today the promotion of Vahé Torossian to Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Small and Midmarket Solutions and Partners Group (SMS&P) reporting to Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Corporation. As part of this transition, Microsoft also appointed today Don Grantham, as the new Area Vice President for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT B82CFD96-FD8B-43a9-ADFB-45F4379B7DC4 1008-Don-74x58 0 0 Appointments,Central and Eastern Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/686/Menu/2/Spanish-views-on-the-benefits-of-cloud-computing-for-SMEs.aspx Juan José Amor Cazorla, General Director at Nextel discusses the benefits of cloud computing from a Spanish perspective, sharing insight on how cloud technology can bring great opportunities for small and medium companies to compete in today's global market. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT C3BF53AF-9B2E-4cd1-9E2C-158B45F87788 1007-Juan_José_Amor_Cazorla 0 0 Cloud,Microsoft EU,SME's Transforming business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSOnTheIssuesAfricaBlogLaunch_210610.mspx Microsoft Africa today announced the launch of the African edition of its ‘Microsoft on the Issues' blog. Building on the success of its corporate blog, which has been running since January 2009, ‘Microsoft on the Issues: Africa' will provide a platform for discussing how ICT has and will continue to be crucial in helping transform Africa. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT 1F14B63B-CF27-45e6-A7D2-D381C5E455E9 1006-AfricaBlog-74x58 0 0 Microsoft on the Issues Africa,Middle East and Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AnnualImagineCup2010_010710.mspx The world's premier student technology competition, Imagine Cup is one way Microsoft is encouraging young people to apply their imagination, their passion, and their creativity to bring to life technology innovations that can make a difference in the world – today. Now in its eighth year, the Imagine Cup has grown to be a global event. Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:00 GMT C19466CE-9403-447c-9FC8-23891C70E0FC 1007-IC-Poland-logo-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/jun10/06-28DeveloperUpdate.mspx Windows Embedded Developer Update is now available for download. Windows Embedded Developer Update gives developers an easy method to discover, download and install updates, providing them with full control of their development environment. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT C19466CE-9403-447c-9FC8-23891C70E0FC 1007-WindowsEmbedded-74x58 0 0 Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/671/Menu/3/Skilling-Europe-to-innovate-in-the-Cloud.aspx Read a blog post by Elena Bonfiglioli and Mark Lange (Director of Corporate Citizenship, EMEA and Senior Policy Counsel at Microsoft) on how Europe can use cloud computing to stimulate economic growth, following a roundtable event held earlier this month. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:30:00 GMT 25868E8C-CDA2-4b68-9306-E81B8EE6D8C3 1006-MSCloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,European Commission,e-Skills Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MediabrandsAndMicrosoft.mspx Today at the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival Microsoft Advertising and Mediabrands, announced developments on the Media Operations Management System (M.O.M.S.), following its launch in June 2009. Mediabrands and Microsoft have expanded their team to include agency, publisher, data and industry trade organisations. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT EA252D6C-3AC6-4e4c-BEAA-812C45293A4D 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSAatCannesLions.mspx Microsoft Advertising will have a significant presence at the Cannes Lions International Advertising festival taking place from 20-26 June 2010. Watch the keynotes, read all press materials and follow here the blogs from the Microsoft Advertising community. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT 17424EC3-95BB-4398-B81C-2CAFFF3CE388 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/NewChevroletVold.mspx Today at the 2010 Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival Chevrolet and Microsoft Advertising demonstrated at an example of the first multiscreen advertising campaign that incorporates Kinect for Xbox 360 as a possible way to promote the Chevrolet Volt electric car launch later this year. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:30:00 GMT EF46614A-3754-4afc-8FE4-622E60856DF2 1006-Volt-74x58 0 0 Cannes Festival 2010,Microsoft Advertising,Chevrolet advertising campaign Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSHealthVault.mspx On Tuesday 22 June, HealthVault will launch in the UK. As part of this launch, we will also be announcing Nuffield Health as the first UK partner with its My Health Info application, which will be hosted on MSN. This application will allow users to gain an insight into their health data – helping them to monitor their blood pressure, calculate their body mass index and measure the amount of steps they take as exercise. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:00:00 GMT D939D3DE-7B70-48d6-A002-F3BC396EA090 1006-HealthVault-74x58 0 0 eHealth,HealthVault Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/jun10/06-21AldataPR.mspx Aldata to provide new vertical applications for the retail midmarket with Microsoft Dynamics AX for Retail. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT FCEC7BC9-0EB1-48a1-871D-6B22F38EDC43 Microsoft-Dynamics-Logo 0 0 Microsoft Dynamics,ERP,Partnerships Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSGovBestPracticesAfrica_180610.mspx At the third African ICT Best Practices Forum 2010 in Burkina Faso, Microsoft met with government leaders from across Africa to discuss two pressing issues in public sector ICT, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT 38327001-9843-4bb4-BF05-DE1329C022A0 blank 0 0 Middle East and Africa,Security Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSCSSExtendsTwitter_170610.mspx Microsoft's Customer Service and Support (CSS) team is today announcing the extension of support Microsoft CSS offers on Twitter to French and German users, with the launch of @MSVousAide and @MicrosoftHilft. Microsoft's team already responds to English-language support queries on Twitter, both reactively and proactively, through @MicrosoftHelps. This new move expands the number of Microsoft Office, Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8 users who can benefit from the dedicated social media service. Read the full blog post announcing the launch here. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:30:00 GMT 0501AC45-0D0D-4958-A602-B54831CF18A1 1006-CSS-74x58 0 0 Customer Services Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSCannesLions2010_170610.mspx Microsoft will host and sponsor a number of events at Cannes designed to create forums for discussion, debate and drive industry thought leadership. A full schedule of events in Cannes can be found here. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMT E980A19E-3CEA-44e6-BD18-595C88F21D6F 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/Office2010Launch_150610.mspx Microsoft's Office 2010 is today being made available to consumers in 189 countries and 10 languages. Office 2010 can now be purchased from more than 35,000 retail stores, such as Best Buy; and major online technology retailers such as Amazon.com. Microsoft is also rolling out Office Web Apps to over 500 million Windows Live users, giving users the freedom to view, edit and share Microsoft Office documents from virtually anywhere. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 13:00:00 GMT A1C73662-CBBE-48ba-BB5B-E03A628670D5 1006-Office2010Logo-74x58 0 0 Office 2010 Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/xbox/ Microsoft is making big news at the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2010 (E3) including The World Premiere of Project Natal for Xbox 360. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Project Natal, the future of controller-free games and entertainment. Watch the Xbox 360 media briefing here live on Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. CET for game announcements, world premieres and the latest news on the future of the Xbox 360. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT 7F0752CF-39B6-414c-B33E-910EB93C84FB 1006-Xbox-at-E3-74x58 0 0 Xbox,Microsoft Research,E3,Kinect Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jun10/06-08peopleschoicepr.mspx Vote for your favourite technology solution from the Software Design finalists Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT 67B5F83C-9AF7-42d3-9E3A-BE3598E535F3 1006-IC-2010-74x58 0 0 Imagine Cup Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/teched/ Tech•Ed North America 2010 starts today in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join Bob Muglia, president of the Server and Tools Business, for his keynote address today at 4pm CET to discuss the company's vision for the future of IT and cloud computing and find all press materials from the event here. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT B43906FD-B299-4bdf-A9BA-6052BDE1A010 1006-TechEd-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Tech Ed NA Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/DemographicTargeting_040610.mspx Microsoft Advertising has today unveiled new research that identifies a category of consumers who buy 'premium' despite the fact these products are, on average, over 20 per cent more expensive than a standard purchase. The study also reveals that the premium category is much larger than demographic targeting might indicate - which assumes it is only 'affluent' individuals who buy premium products. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT DA2E430E-77AE-4007-B686-E605DF2665CA 1006-MSA-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Advertising,Laurent Delaporte Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSNWorldCupEventCentre.mspx Microsoft has teamed up with Press Association Sport to create the World Cup Event Centre for MSN users. This resource will offer fans across EMEA the latest World Cup news and analysis, last minute goals, team information, fixtures and, for avid supporters, 'Shoot Live' photography of action from every match. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 10:30:00 GMT 8329EDEB-23F5-4c67-82A0-E738FF5E7B95 1006-MSN-74x58 0 0 MSN,World Cup Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=96940339&feedType=VideoRSS&feedName=Technology&videoChannel=6&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUSVideoTechnology+%28Video+%2F+US+%2F+Technology%29 See Matt Cowan's analysis of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 9 on Reuters TV, featuring an interview with Ryan Gavin Director of Windows Live Consumer Product Management. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:00:00 GMT 841B4252-5D28-4f3e-9B8F-4E1A475AD71E 1006-IE9-74x58 0 0 IE9,Security,Innovation Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/FutureofBusinessProductivity.mspx Microsoft held a showcase event at the Microsoft Netherlands offices in Amsterdam to provide insights on Microsoft's vision for the future of how technology could transform the way we get things done at school, at work and see how Microsoft Netherlands has adopted a 'New Way of Working' that takes advantage of latest technology to revolutionize the office environment and work culture. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT 841B4252-5D28-4f3e-9B8F-4E1A475AD71E 1005-NWOB-74x58 0 0 Stephen Elop,New Way of Working,Office 2010 Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CertificateInICT_280610.mspx Today at eLearning Africa 2010, Cisco, Education Impact, Intel, Microsoft, University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the World Bank Institute announced a collaboration to strengthen government capacity in the integration of ICT in schools. The six organisations have designed a blended learning programme, called the "Certificate in ICT in Education for Policy Implementers," for officials and professionals involved in the roll-out and integration of ICT in schools and colleges across Africa. Fri, 28 May 2010 10:30:00 GMT EF8C18DD-662D-40f0-A0AB-C74CBBDE7850 1004-Microsoft-74x58 0 0 Education,eLearning Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/may10/05-25ExpressionMediaPR.mspx Phase One has acquired the Microsoft Expression Media product as part of an agreement built on an existing strategic alliance between the companies in order to improve digital imaging solutions for professional and enthusiast photographers. Tue, 25 May 2010 15:00:00 GMT F99D03D5-8E7B-4835-9E5E-6A038CFBCBC1 1005-MS-Expression-Media-2-74x58 0 0 Phase One,Microsoft Expression Media Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MicrosoftBizSparkSummit.mspx Microsoft 6th European BizSpark Summit connects leaders in the entrepreneurial community across Europe with each other. Coinciding with European SME Week and hosted by Silicon Valley entrepreneurial superstar Guy Kawasaki, the European BizSpark Summit brings together key entrepreneurs in Europe for a start-up investment pitch. Watch it LIVE followed by presentations and a debate on the scope and challenges of entrepreneurship and innovation in Europe as we together seek to reach the goals of the Europe 2020 strategy. Tue, 25 May 2010 06:30:00 GMT 0AAF6622-C6C9-4aed-8724-9384797A986E 1005-BizSpark-74x58 0 0 BizSpark,Investment in Europe,Jean-Philippe Courtois,Innovation Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSRCSnowdropsinGeorgia.mspx Scientists in Georgia collaborate with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Microsoft Research to pioneer new methods of managing sustainable trade of wild snowdrops. Mon, 24 May 2010 16:30:00 GMT E2DAE54E-8BCD-4337-B726-590CFEC3176E 1005-Plants-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,Kew Gardens partnership Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/may10/05-20GSFPR.mspx The partnership effort brings information to life for citizens, with technology that gives them greater insight, input and confidence in government decision-making. Thu, 20 May 2010 10:30:00 GMT 7D7CB1C3-5CDF-486d-96E6-5E7A8AD0719A 1005-Bergen-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,eGov Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/GreatPlacesToWork.mspx Great Place to Work Institute has announced Microsoft as the number one best place to work in Europe for the third year running. Thu, 20 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT 3B7E9036-7885-4e12-82C4-3D9D9D05F9D5 1005-GPTW-74x58 0 0 Great Place to Work,Investment in Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/may10/05-18CapgeminiCloudPR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases Capgemini and Microsoft today announced an alliance agreement aimed at helping businesses make the move to the cloud. Capgemini will market and deliver the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite through Capgemini's recently announced Global Service Line of Infostructure Transformation Services. Wed, 19 May 2010 09:30:00 GMT 92AF004B-8DA7-4c84-8FEC-EBE104F96FBA 1005-Capgemini-74x58 0 0 Capgemini agreement,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/10109254.stm Read here Tim Weber's analysis on Microsoft Office 2010 on BBC News online, the latest suite of productivity software which will be launched globally today. Wed, 12 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT 753FEB9C-D894-4029-BF12-5FDB19339A34 1005-BBC-74x58 0 0 Office 2010,Microsoft in the news Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSOffice-NewWave.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announces the next wave of Microsoft Office and related products. Designed to deliver a unified experience across the PC, phone and browser, this wave includes Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Vision 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010. Watch Stephen Elop's keynote here at 5pm CET today and read here all press materials. Wed, 12 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT E6062689-D0E8-45bf-818E-CF11869727FA 1005-MSOffice-NewWave-74x58 0 0 Office 2010,Stephen Elop,SharePoint Transforming Business Press Release http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/cambridge/events/eitr/ On May 5th in Cambridge, Microsoft Research hosts its second 'Enabling Innovation Through Research' event. Attendees will see some of Microsoft's latest technologies under development, as well as those that have already been successfully brought to market. Andrew Herbert, managing director of Microsoft Research Cambridge will deliver a keynote on the future of computing in areas such as the cloud, natural user interfaces and inference. Find here all press materials after the event including the keynote and demos. Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00:00 GMT 2BF22B7F-8E4B-4768-A6CF-08686CE7554E 1005-MS-Research-74x58 0 0 Microsoft Research,EITR,Innovation Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowslive/ On April 28 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer previewed the new Windows Live Messenger in his "Five Dimensions of the Cloud” presentation at the Universidade de Sao Paulo. This is the first official announcement around new features in the next generation of Windows Live. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT A71864B5-CF86-43ed-AD24-DEACE7C5FAE3 1004-WindowsLiveMessenger-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,MSN,Windows Live Messenger Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/apr10/04-25ConvergenceCRMPR.mspx At Convergence 2010, Microsoft has announced the roadmap for CRM Online availability in many European countries, along with service updates and previews of Microsoft Dynamics GP2010. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT 078BF0E2-D914-48d3-B167-DD59F48EBBFB 1004-Convergence-74x58 0 0 Dynamics,CRM,ERP,Stephen Elop Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/apr10/04-20DynamicsGP2010PR.mspx Microsoft Corp. introduced Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, an easy-to-use enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution for midsize businesses that want advanced functionality, strong business intelligence reporting options and interoperability with other line-of-business applications. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT 1C40C641-D178-457e-A2D2-9C60F6021352 1004-Convergence-74x58 0 0 Dynamics,SQL Server,ERP Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSrandBBBEEdeal.mspx Today Microsoft announced that they are to invest almost half a billion rand over the next seven years into the local software industry. The deal, announced today by Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Maria Ntuli and Microsoft South Africa managing director Mteto Nyati, is part of the company's broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) programme. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:00:00 GMT 1D4AF044-1A65-48f3-8518-E7C71CAFC0FD 1004-Microsoft-74x58 0 0 Middle East and Africa,BBBEE programme,Investing in Africa Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/environment/ Read more about how Microsoft technologies can help individuals and businesses reduce their energy use, save money and understand the quality of their environment, all for a greener planet. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:00:00 GMT B2978330-FE8E-47c7-936A-1DDED4B28BD0 1004-EarthDay2010-74x58 0 0 Earth Day,Environment,Eye on Earth,Water Watch,Atlas of Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSNHostsAvatar.mspx MSN is hosting Director James Cameron as a "Guest Editor” in celebration of his film Avatar arriving on Blu-ray Disc and DVD. A specially created hubsite on MSN including immersive video and multimedia content features the film maker providing his insights and commentary on a range of topics including the environment, space travel, the future of 3D entertainment and the making of Avatar. The hubsite is available in several international markets including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and content will be accessible to consumers through early May. The appointment of Cameron as Guest Editor follows an alliance between MSN and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, the studio behind Avatar. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT 60AD7229-DA90-44c4-883C-DA524D6C73ED 1004-AvatarBluray-74x58 0 0 MSN,James Cameron on MSN Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/windowslive/archive/2010/04/21/getting-ready-for-windows-live-wave-4.aspx The insights, innovations and strategy behind the upcoming Wave 4 release by Chris Jones, Corporate vice president, Windows Live Experience Program Management. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT 394569D2-7219-4a14-911F-C0A1233C6C18 1004-ChrisJones-74x58 0 0 Windows Live,MSN,Hotmail,Windows Live Essentials Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/sqlserver/ Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, the industry's most complete information platform for managing, accessing and delivering information. SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available to customers in early May through Microsoft's distribution and partner channels. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT 5237AD38-49F1-4575-B636-EF689FAB76D1 1004-SQL2008R2-74x58 0 0 SQL Server,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/antipiracy/ Microsoft Corp. today announced its participation in the Counterfeit Exhibition at the Science museum "Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie” in Paris, France. The French government, global counterfeiting protection agencies, and international companies have joined forces in this nine-month exhibition to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to eradicating counterfeit products for the protection of consumers, global trade, and economies. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT 29444B0F-FD18-4027-AB36-532E20E4C650 1004-LCA-74x58 0 0 Anti-Piracy,Counterfeit Exhibition Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/infrastructure/Default.aspx The Microsoft Management Summit 2010, is an annual event for customers and partners that showcases current and future IT solutions including server and desktop management, cloud computing and optimization tools for Windows 7 deployment. Watch Bob Muglia, president, Server and Tools Business deliver a live webcast on managing systems from the data centre to the cloud (Tuesday, April 20) and Brad Anderson, Corporate vice president, Management and Services Division, on user-centric management strategies (Wednesday, April 21 at 5pm CET). Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:00 GMT 9CD0652D-54FC-473a-8FDC-813BDBB8A7A9 1004-MMS2010-74x58 0 0 Windows 7,Microsoft Management Summit 2010,Bob Muglia Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/WindowsEmbedAtHannover.mspx Manoj Rami, senior industry manager for Windows Embedded, gives an overview of what will be happening at this year's show. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 09:00:00 GMT FE5DE45E-E2D7-43d0-A8A4-42EC71FA34C9 1003-Windows Embedded-74x58 0 0 Windows Embedded,Microsoft Partners Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MS-PepsiCo.mspx Microsoft Advertising and PepsiCo International have launched a global advertising campaign that kicks off today and continues throughout the 2010 summer of football. The campaign, launching in 14 markets across EMEA, the Middle East and South America, will include a series of five interactive games, created by Microsoft Advertising's Creative Solutions team that take users on a journey from ‘zero to hero'. The campaign will run across the broad Microsoft Advertising portfolio including MSN, Windows Live Hotmail, Windows Live Messenger and Xbox LIVE as well as through offline promotional activity including retail promotions. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT 4D2CECBF-576B-4980-A250-A843FC356CFE 1004-MS-PepsiCo-74x58 0 0 PepsiCo partnership,Microsoft Advertising Driving what's next Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/msonline/archive/2010/04/14/expanded-global-availability.aspx On Wednesday 14th April 2010, Microsoft's Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) was made available in 17 new markets including Czech Republic, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Israel, Luxembourg, Poland and Romania, bringing the total to 39 countries. This extension also includes the localization of the Microsoft Online Customer Portal supported by 13 new languages, bringing the total number of supported languages to 18. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:00:00 GMT 6DC6C7BD-95D0-40dc-BAAB-F7D81C6A97B8 1004-MSOnlineServicesTeamBlog-74x58 0 0 Online services,BPOS,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/KIN Microsoft announces KIN, the new Windows Phone that helps you navigate your social life. Brought to life through partnerships with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and Sharp Corporation, KIN is designed to be the ultimate social experience that blends the phone, online services and the PC with breakthrough new experiences called the Loop, Spot and Studio. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:05:00 GMT 6DC6C7BD-95D0-40dc-BAAB-F7D81C6A97B8 1004-KIN-74x58 0 0 KIN,Windows phones,social media Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://blogs.msdn.com/windowsazure/archive/2010/04/12/windows-azure-platform-expands-global-availability-to-41-countries.aspx The Windows Azure platform, including Windows Azure, SQL Azure Database, and Windows Azure platform AppFabric is generally available in an additional 20 countries bringing a flexible cloud services platform offering to a broad global customer base and partner ecosystem in 41 countries. Today, partners can begin deploying cloud applications and services on the Windows Azure platform to reach new markets and generate new revenue opportunities. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:30:00 GMT 6DC6C7BD-95D0-40dc-BAAB-F7D81C6A97B8 1004-WindowsAzure-74x58 0 0 Azure,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://advertising.microsoft.com/europe/msn-world-cup-news-centre Press Association Sport has concluded a deal with MSN to provide a dedicated sports news centre on MSN, providing news and analysis on the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:30:00 GMT 42CDA096-BA8D-4371-83D4-21ED118C53FE 1003-MicrosoftAdvertising-74x58 0 0 MSN,World Cup Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/CelebratingWorldWaterDay.mspx Read more about Microsoft's environmental information portal ‘Eye on Earth' which shows the latest information on the water quality across Europe. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT A66B9CF1-086E-40de-A899-BE0F0E39503D 1003-WorldWaterDay-74x58 0 0 World Water Day,Environment,Water Watch,Eye on Earth Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/mix/ MIX10 is the Microsoft event for Web developers and designers involved with the creation of rich Web and client applications on the cutting edge. Read here about Microsoft's most recent news for web developers. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT 8FB4EFB3-3B75-4c99-BE1B-8EFCE65690D1 1003-Mix10-74x58 0 0 MIX,Web technologies Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/MSWorldHealthITConference_2010.mspx Microsoft is participating in the World of Health IT 2010 conference in Barcelona this week, where we will showcase new solutions designed to help the healthcare ecosystem. Read here about Microsoft's most recent innovations in e-Health. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT 13602BC8-A015-4a88-9921-720600F2CD6E 1003-WoHIT-74x58 0 0 Health,HealthVault Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/European_e-Skills.mspx Jan Muehlfeit, chairman of Microsoft Europe and co-chair of the European e-Skills Association (EeSA), formerly known as the ILB, and EU e-Skills week ambassadors, will be discussing the importance of developing and implementing a long term e-skills and digital literacy agenda at European e-Skills Week. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT F604DA29-B08C-47b8-8931-710324AE85E1 eSkillsWeek_74x58 0 0 e-Skills,education,Investment in Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Videos/Viewer/tabid/163/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/558/Menu/6/An-example-for-applied-Interoperability.aspx John Vassallo, vice president EU affairs associate general counsel, Microsoft Corp. discusses on how Microsoft's online tool Eye on Earth works by combining environmental data with mapping technologies from different technology platforms. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT 39C4CEE3-795A-4770-A142-623E9769CA41 1003-JohnVassallo-74x58 0 0 Openess and interoperability,Eye on Earth,Environment Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/presskits/cloud/ Steve Ballmer will discuss how cloud computing will change the way people and businesses use technology, in a speech on Microsoft and the cloud at the University of Washington in Seattle on March 4th at 7pm CET. Watch the speech live here. The transcript and images will also be available here, following the conference. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT 5FAFEDC8-AA25-45b9-9A2D-DC46A122DAC4 1003-Ballmer-WPC-74x58 0 0 Steve Ballmer,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/EmbeddedWorld.mspx Heading to Embedded World this week (March 2–4) in Nuremberg, Germany, Lorraine Bardeen, group marketing manager for Windows Embedded Business EMEA, discusses Windows Embedded's recent rollout of Windows 7 technologies to OEMs of specialized devices, highlights of the event and Microsoft's commitment to the embedded market in EMEA. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT 9352F97F-14D3-413a-9B4A-4684B6FD27B3 1003-WindowsEmbedded-74x58 0 0 Embedded World Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/germany/presseservice/ Microsoft will exhibit at the event along with over 50 partners, offering attending media the opportunity to participate in a variety of press conferences and educational sessions on Microsoft technologies. CeBIT will have a strong focus on the themes of cloud computing, the new way of working and dynamic IT. Watch Achim Berg, Microsoft Germany deliver a live webcast on Connected Worlds by Microsoft at 1400hrs CET (Monday, March 1st), Jan Muehlfeit, Chairman Microsoft Europe, on e-Skills for the future competiveness of Europe (March 2nd). Kevin Turner, COO, on Consumer Electronics & Mobile Solutions – the Next Generation (March 4th). Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT 36B491B6-6DED-4e43-A1B8-DEB0562192F3 CeBIT_74x58 0 0 CeBIT,Office 2010,Cloud Services Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/rsa/ Earlier this week, Microsoft and other industry members took technical and legal actions to disrupt the Waledac botnet, a significant source of spam. This is one of the first steps to creatively and aggressively prevent and disrupt cybercrime. Learn more about the company's vision for creating a safer, more trusted Internet here. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT 5E79E6E0-BF15-4741-A90C-69246ACD10B3 RSA_Conference_74x58 0 0 RSA conferene,Security,Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/multipoint New shared resource computing solution increases access to affordable technology in education. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT DA4D6588-DBE8-4067-B785-3809D3F3D73B Hero74x58 0 0 MultiPoint Server,Education Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/feb10/02-22mld10pr.mspx Microsoft Local Language Program announces new initiatives to provide technology access, helping to grow local economies. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT 6D3C5E3A-8CC2-44b0-AF8F-634CC6A0DA06 blank 0 0 Microsoft Local Language Program,Visual Studio Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/blogs/mscorp/archive/2010/02/16/the-browser-choice-screen-for-europe-what-to-expect-when-to-expect-it.aspx Over the next few weeks, Microsoft will begin offering a "Web browser choice screen” to Internet Explorer users in Europe. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT 14549691-97DD-4f0f-ACB2-A22EEA7F74B3 1002Microsoft_On_The_Issues-74x58 0 0 European Commission,Browser Choice Screen,IE Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/feb10/02-18searchalliancepr.mspx Microsoft and Yahoo! announced today that they have received clearance for their search agreement, from both the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, and will now turn their attention to beginning the process of implementing the deal. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:30:00 GMT 149705FA-C33D-4e88-BE65-D2FBC937F376 blank 0 0 Yahoo agreement,online services Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/feb10/02-17msqtelalliancepr.mspx Microsoft Corp. and Qatar Telecom (Qtel) announced today the signing of a broad strategic alliance to bring together integrated cloud-based services, software applications, mobile services and devices over Qtel's converged network. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT B9813BA4-8E10-4070-9533-18A262B1B85D blank 0 0 Mobile World Congress,Qtel agreement,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/default.aspx Yesterday at Mobile World Congress 2010, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer introduced the next generation of Windows Phones, Windows Phone 7 Series Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT 73E3BECC-6E6B-4acc-856E-C99BADAE0EAB 1002-WinMo74x58 0 0 Windows Phones,Mobile World Congress,Steve Ballmer,Windows Phone 8 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/default.aspx Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will host a press conference at Mobile World Congress 2010. Watch the live Webcast here on February 15 starting at 3 pm CET/2pm GMT Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 713A7D7D-EC1C-4b91-B7B4-28FBD71FB44E 1002_SteveBallmerMWC-74x58 0 0 Windows Phones,Mobile World Congress,Steve Ballmer,Windows Phone 7 Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/SaferInternetDayPR_120210.mspx Microsoft Sets Out to Raise Awareness of the Importance of Online Child Safety. Research supports need for tighter privacy controls and online awareness. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 41BCE432-F012-4c14-97A9-399775DB96F3 1002_SID_74x58 0 0 Safer Internet Day,Security,Privacy Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.economist.com/people/displaystory.cfm?story_id=15464377 Qi Lu, president of Microsoft's Online Services Division, talks about Bing's development, innovation and challenging Google in the online search and advertising business. Lu sums up the re-launch of Bing and how it aims provide not only search, but advice and recommendation to help improve decision making. The article points out new features innovated by Microsoft which allow users to search the latest tweets and enable Bing to offer extra contextual information like lyrics when searching for musicians. Click the link to see the full article on Economist.com. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:30:00 GMT 0E1FFAC9-7705-491a-96C7-F420F4543150 1002-Lu 0 0 Online Services,Qi Lu Transforming Business Press Release http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/blogs/mscorp/archive/2010/02/03/maga-no-need-pay-nigeria-fights-cybercrime-with-song.aspx This week in Abuja, Nigeria, members of the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit and Microsoft Nigeria are meeting with the Economic and Financial Crime Commission of Nigeria (EFCC) and other international stakeholders to plan programs to combat Internet fraud in West Africa. Read here some of the innovative initiatives and efforts taken in West Africa this week to combat cybercrime. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT CB314022-6B8B-4bfc-BE57-8AA51E283EC6 1002-Microsoft-On-The-Issues 0 0 Middle East and Africa,Security Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://blogs.technet.com/microsoft_blog/archive/2010/02/01/windows-azure-general-availability.aspx Microsoft reaches a significant milestone announcing the general availability of Windows Azure and SQL Azure in 21 countries. Starting from February 1st, customers and partners across the globe will be able to launch their Windows Azure and SQL Azure production applications and services with the support of the full Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 6E70667C-C690-455c-BA62-18143A3638EE 1002-WindowsAzure-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Azure Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/feb10/02-02SecurityDevelopmentLifecycle.mspx At Black Hat DC, Microsoft will give away a new beta tool, announce an expansion to the Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) Pro Network and release guidance entitled Simplified Implementation of the Microsoft SDL. Microsoft's SDL is an industry best practice. Based on a belief that more secure code is a benefit to all, Microsoft Trustworthy Computing group is committed to sharing its SDL tools and knowledge with the broader developer community. Since April 2008, four free tools have been downloaded more than 48,000 times and 10 sets of guidance more than 75,000 times. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT A0AB85E6-8F9C-4064-8E57-CE953A8E6AE5 blank 0 0 Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report,Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/feb10/02-01CloudInterop.mspx Microsoft executives discuss practical examples of interoperability in the cloud. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT 601DC14E-203B-475f-A8FD-A02E2E64761D 1002-Cloud-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Openess and interoperability Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jan10/01-28MSSiemensHVPR.mspx Security-enhanced online platform to enable German citizens to store, manage and share their health data with physicians, hospitals and pharmacies. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT 188531CA-4CD4-4e55-A2E1-C32B06BD1BE8 blank 0 0 Siemens agreement,Microsoft Partners,health,HealthVault Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2010/jan10/01-26dataprivacyday.mspx How you manage your information online is biggest factor in whether it's an asset or liability, says Julie Inman-Grant, director of Internet privacy and safety for Microsoft. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:30:00 GMT DCD033F7-57BA-4111-A549-5165C49CE5FA 1001-DataPrivacyDay-74x58 0 0 Privacy,Investment in Europe,Data Privacy Day Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://microsoft.eu/Posts/Viewer/tabid/120/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/480/Menu/6/Lunchtime-discussion-with-Brad-Smith-Senior-Vice-President-and-General-Counsel-Microsoft-Corporation.aspx Brad Smith, general counsel and senior vice president, Legal and Corporate Affairs, speaks at the Auditorium of the Museum of Art and History in Brussels on "Technology leadership in the 21st century: How cloud computing will change our world". Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:30:00 GMT BE1CDDC0-52A8-40db-A31B-7DFD9D610596 BradSmith-74x58 0 0 Brad Smith,Cloud Services Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/cloudpolicy/ Cloud computing offers tremendous potential for efficiency, cost savings and innovation. Yet several challenges limit widespread adoption of cloud technologies, including ensuring the privacy and security of data stored in the cloud. Microsoft is responding to these challenges by working to build more secure systems and datacenters, and adhering to clear, responsible privacy and security practices — from software development through service delivery, operation and support. Brad Smith, general counsel and senior vice president, Legal and Corporate Affairs, delivers keynote address at Brookings Institution forum. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT E28C22A0-EF35-4545-9ED3-26C7B7E46415 1001-CloudComputing-74x58 0 0 Cloud Services,Brad Smith Transforming Business Press Release http://microsoftontheissues.com/cs/blogs/mscorp/archive/2010/01/18/microsoft-advances-search-privacy-with-bing.aspx As part of its ongoing evaluation of Internet search privacy practices, Microsoft announced an important change in its data retention policy. Microsoft will delete the entire Internet Protocol address associated with search queries at six months rather than at 18 months. This new and significant step will be incorporated into Microsoft's existing privacy practices, which already provide strong protections for Bing users. Please read Peter Cullen's comments, Microsoft's Chief Privacy Strategist, on today's announcement. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:00:00 GMT 4717BB16-E68B-4267-9F5D-94F1C6B770AE 1001-Bing-74x58 0 0 Bing Maps,Privacy Creating new connections and experiences Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jan10/01-13inftoapppr.mspx Both technology companies plan to advance cloud computing with industry's most integrated technology stack Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT 95DACC63-5A96-430c-8F94-7A3E4118491B blank 0 0 HP agreement,Microsoft Partners,Partners in Learning Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2010/jan10/01-13itlpr.mspx Microsoft Corp. today announced that its Partners in Learning program is sponsoring the Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research project. This research, led by SRI International, will broadly investigate the effects that information and communications technology (ICT) has in transforming teaching and learning at the school and education system level Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT 86169547-6CB2-4f0d-A7A0-DF1E5D4E55EB 1001-BETT-74x58 0 0 Education, Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/events/ces/ Press resources around Microsoft's activity at the International Consumer Electronics Show 2010, taking place between January 7-10 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT 59DC8A6D-E552-4724-8E2F-5AEC64C69510 1001-BallmerCES-74x58 0 0 CES,Steve Ballmer,Windows 7,Xbox Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-17MSFlight1PR.mspx Agreement expands Flight1 Tech's capability to build immersive custom training environments with exacting real-world detail Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT E4A31D97-A843-4219-B65D-4619F343F52B 0912-Flight1 0 0 ESP technology,Flight1 Aviation Technologies agreement Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-16Statement.mspx Brad Smith, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, on the European Commission's decision in favor of formal adoption of measures Microsoft has offered to address competition law issues Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT 05F4F203-E8E5-47f4-8C5F-779FA33A0F9A blank 0 0 European Commission,Brad Smith Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-16vat2010pr.mspx Changes to EU tax legislation highlight need for businesses to have IT systems that can adapt without disrupting their core business Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT D3D0666B-F822-41e8-87FB-EDAEFACC7F43 0912_Dynamics_74x58 0 0 Microsoft Dynamics,ERP Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/AtlasCentrePR_141209.mspx Microsoft Demonstrates the Power of Technology to Support the Debate on Climate Change during the COP 15 Climate Summit. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT DDB64CE0-BEDF-4656-92C9-E80937C7650C 0912_Atlas_74x58 0 0 Atlas,COP-15,Eye on Earth,Environment,European Environment Agency partnership,Water Watch Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-10MSFlashTechPR.mspx Industry leaders Sony, Canon and Sanyo among first to take advantage of Microsoft's exFAT file system. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT 20B2E5CC-006F-4008-9792-AEBBC56B4B77 blank 0 0 Intellectual property Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-10MSTemenosPR.mspx New commercial and technology agreement is expected to accelerate return on investment of mission-critical core banking operations. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT E372F22C-14D4-418a-87B3-DF3091129060 blank 0 0 Temenos partnership,SQL Server Driving what's next Feature Story http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2009/dec09/12-06RobBernardCOP15.mspx?rss_fdn=Top%20Stories Information Technology has a powerful role to play in reducing energy consumption and driving a better understanding of our impact on the planet. For the next 12 days, world leaders are meeting in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 – there is wide hope that by the end of the conference, world leaders can significantly advance a joint global commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize changes to our climate. Mon, 7 Dec 2009 12:30:00 GMT 5D02DDF4-7D6C-4b15-A7C1-2284993B24E2 0912_EnvironmentalSustainability_74x58 0 0 Environment,COP-15,Rob Bernard,Dublin Data Centre,Cloud Services Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/dec09/12-02GlobalPiracyActionPR.mspx?rss_fdn=Press%20Releases Initiatives to protect consumers launched in more than 70 countries on Consumer Action Day. Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT ED73CE63-E972-4efc-951A-6330EF5F86E6 blank 0 0 Education,Consumer Action Day Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/emea/presscentre/pressreleases/IDCStudyPR_011209.mspx Research from 13 European countries indicates ICT skills requirements is driven by technology trends – not the recession. Global IT research firm IDC and Microsoft Corp. today released the results of European research measuring the importance of ICT skills in the European Union. The IDC study, entitled "Post Crisis: e-Skills are Needed to Drive Europe's Innovation Society” and commissioned by Microsoft, investigates why the next generation of workers will need ICT skills to participate in the job market. Tue, 1 Dec 2009 8:00:00 GMT 72D56E0F-F18B-4ee6-99C5-11390CD76E7C blank 0 0 IDC study,e-Skills,Investment in Europe,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/nov09/11-30WarfighterTrainingPR.mspx Intellectual property license enables Lockheed Martin to build simulations based on Microsoft ESP technology. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT 638D3DD2-E018-42f9-B5ED-A971D781D396 IPlicensing-74x58 0 0 Lockheed Martin agreement,ESP technology Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Eye On Earth,Environment,European Environment Agency partnership,Bing Maps Fueling growth and healthy communities 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 PDC,Sharepoint,Office 2010,Cloud Services,Ray Ozzie,Bob Muglia Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Windows 7,Microsoft Advertising,Monaco Media Forum Creating new connections and experiences 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 Innovation,Jean Philippe Courtois,Investment in Europe,European Commission Driving what's next 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 Bing Maps Transforming Business 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 Tech Ed,Cloud Services Transforming Business 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 Security,Microsoft Security Intelligence Report Transforming Business 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 Customer Services Support,Windows 7 Creating new connections and experiences Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Microsoft Dynamics,ERP,CRM Transforming Business 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 Microsoft Dynamics,ERP,CRM Transforming Business 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 Atrion International,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next 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 Microsoft Partners,Microsoft Research,Inria partnership Driving what's next 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 Windows 7,Steve Ballmer,Microsoft Partners,Investment in Europe Transforming Business 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 Windows 7,Microsoft Partners,Steve Ballmer Creating new connections and experiences 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 European Commission,Investment in Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities 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 Windows Phones Creating new connections and experiences 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 Innovation,Investment in Europe,Steve Ballmer,IDC study Fueling growth and healthy communities 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 IDC study,Investment in Europe Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Windows 7,Steve Ballmer Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Cloud Services,Dublin Data Centre,Environment,Investment in Europe,Innovation Transforming Business 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 Microsoft Dynamics,ERP Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Arab Intellectual Property Centre Fueling growth and healthy communities 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 Microsoft Partners,International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) Driving what's next 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 Tesco partnership,Silverlight,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences 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 Windows phone,LG and Vodafone partnership,Microsoft Partners Creating new connections and experiences 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 Nokia partnership,Stephen Elop Driving what's next 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 Nokia partnership,Stephen Elop Driving what's next 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 Xbox,Surface Driving what's next Virtual Press Room http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Virtualisation,Larry Orecklin,SQL Server,Environment Driving what's next 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 European Commission Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 CEE,Awards Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Worldwide Partner Conference,Windows Azure Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Worldwide Partner Conference,Windows Azure Driving what's next 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/presspass/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 Microsoft Partner Network Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Office 2010,Worldwide Partner Conference,SharePoint,Microsoft Partners Transforming Business Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Worldwide Partner Conference,Microsoft Partner Network,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 CEE,Worldwide Partner Conference,Microsoft Partners Driving what's next Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Education,UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force,Microsoft DreamSpark Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Education,UNESCO-Microsoft Task Force,Microsoft Education Alliance Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 CEE,Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Imagine Cup,Education Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Imagine Cup,Education,Ray Ozzie Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Imagine Cup,Education,CEE Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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 Education,CEE,Microsoft Unlimited Potential Fueling growth and healthy communities Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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 http://sdevweb2-ldn/presspass/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 http://sdevweb2-ldn/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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 http://sdevweb2-ldn/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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 microsoft Press Release http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/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/presspass/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/presspass/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