Microsoft has launched the latest Surface Pro device in the UAE, allowing consumers and professionals to take advantage of Windows …
Huawei partners with Microsoft for cloud
At HUAWEI CONNECT 2017, Huawei and Microsoft signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Cloud Service under which Microsoft …
Microsoft adds Arabic to Xbox interface
Microsoft has announced a new update to its Xbox One platform during the fall that includes a new interface design …
Microsoft, Halliburton bring digital solutions to energy sector
Microsoft and Halliburton have announced plans to enter into a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation across the oil and gas industry.
Microsoft launches Coco Framework for blockchain
Microsoft has announced the Coco Framework, a first-of-its-kind innovation that will advance enterprise adoption of blockchain technology. Current blockchain protocol technology …
Microsoft applauds Redington Value for CSP business
Redington Value, the value-added distribution arm of Redington Gulf, an IT distributor in the Middle East and Africa markets, has announced its …
Microsoft Paint is here to stay
“MS Paint is here to stay, it will just have a new home soon, in the Windows Store where it will be available for free,” the blog said. “Today, we’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support and nostalgia around MS Paint. If there’s anything we learned, it’s that after 32 years, MS Paint has a lot of fans. It’s been amazing to see so much love for our trusty old app.”
ISYX, Microsoft display solutions for construction industry
ISYX Technologies has successfully held a joint workshop with Microsoft on the challenges faced by the construction and building materials …
DIFC Courts, Microsoft to drive DX of future court systems
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has announced its partnership with Microsoft to drive the digital transformation of the commercial courts systems in the region and beyond.
Microsoft unveils AI app to aid visually impaired iOS users
As well as recognising people it’s seen before and guessing strangers’ age and emotion, the app can identify household products by scanning barcodes.
Microsoft confirms reorganisation and mass layoffs
Microsoft is cutting around ten percent of its global sales force as part of a broad reorganisation to focus on selling its cloud services under the Azure brand.
Microsoft: AI unleashes human potential and creativity
In the first episode of Explanimators by Microsoft Story Labs, we find out how AI can be used to benefit businesses and consumers.
Microsoft’s Nadella on prospects in intelligent cloud
Microsoft’s annual partner gathering, formerly known as Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, is now called Microsoft Inspire 2017. According to the …
Microsoft Inspire announces partner-first strategies
The technology giant introduces Microsoft 365 and new ISV Cloud Embed programme along with updates to the Azure stack. Microsoft …
Polycom, Microsoft enhance business grade video offerings
Polycom, a global company focused on enterprise grade business communication solutions, has announced two significant updates with its premier partner, Microsoft.
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs worldwide: Bloomberg
Microsoft is reportedly planning to cut thousands of jobs across the world, in a bid to re-organise its sales force.
Steve Jobs built iPhone due to ‘Microsoft exec rivalry’
Steve Jobs’ biggest motivation for building the first iPhone was a rivalry with an unnamed Microsoft executive, according to Apple’s …
AT Kearney, Microsoft form ‘Connected Enterprise’ alliance
The announcement was made at A.T. Kearney’s Digital Business Forum (DBF) in Berlin, an event that brought together executives and digital leaders as well as tech pioneers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Gulf Air deploys Microsoft Azure
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has revamped its online customer-experience with the power of Microsoft …
Accenture, Microsoft team up for digital ID network
Accenture and Microsoft are teaming up to build a digital ID network using blockchain technology, as part of a United …