The Microsoft Innovation Cluster for Embedded Software (ICES) is operated by Microsoft Switzerland and the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology in Zurich and Lausanne (ETHZ and EPFL). The role of the ICES is to develop embedded technology software solutions and prototypes: systems for independently controlling and monitoring objects and devices of all types. Microsoft’s commitment to cutting-edge Information and Communications Technology (ICT) research will help strengthen Switzerland’s knowledge base and competitive position, and promote the training of young IT talent. The ICES is closely coordinated with Microsoft Research in Cambridge, UK and with other Microsoft research initiatives.More

Connect the Swiss academic research world with Microsoft Research: Microsoft Research Global and Microsoft Research Cambridge, and take advantage of the good selection of Microsoft Research lectures.More

The Swiss Development Center (SDC) is part of Microsoft’s Unified Communication Group within Microsoft’s business division. The SDC develops collaboration technologies and products for Microsoft Office. In November 2005 Microsoft acquired media-streams.com, a Zürich based start-up. Media-streams.com was founded in January 2000. Its core business was to develop and market voice over IP technology. Based on the Swiss start-up, Microsoft created a development center for collaboration technology. More