The Dynamics 365 combines customer-relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource-planning (ERP) to support organisations in their digital transformation initiatives, enabling them to better engage with customers and empower employees.
Microsoft unveils new cloud training programme
Microsoft has launched the Azure Skills programme as part of the company’s efforts to fuel digital transformation in line with UAE Vision 2021.
Microsoft extends Accenture contract
Microsoft has awarded Accenture a seven-year contract extension to continue providing finance and accounting (F&A) and procurement business process services.
Virtual teleportation now possible with Microsoft
Using a combination of mixed reality displays and 3D cameras, users of Microsoft’s “Holoportation” technology can interact with remote participants as if they were in the same physical space.
Microsoft takes part at Big 5 as lead technology partner
Microsoft has announced that it will be participating as the lead technology partner at the Big 5 International Building and Construction Show 2016, taking place from the 21st to 24th of November at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
TAQNIA Cyber receives Microsoft ATC certification
Koenig Solutions has revealed that its partner, TAQNIA Cyber, has been granted Microsoft Authorised Training Centre certification, allowing them to join the ranks of Microsoft’s Learning Partners authorised to deliver Microsoft Official Courses (MOC).
SAP announces Microsoft Surface Hub partnership
SAP has announced new features and functions across its BusinessObjects Analytics portfolio of cloud and on-premise solutions.
Logicom named Microsoft OEM and FPP for entire Gulf region
Logicom, a regional distributor of technology solutions and services, has expanded its distribution agreement with Microsoft to include UAE, Kuwait, and Oman, thus covering the entire Gulf region.
Microsoft launches first desktop
Microsoft unleashed a ton of Windows and Surface news on the world from New York on 26th October revealing new Windows features and brand new hardware. We give you a run-down of the biggest news from the event:
Microsoft’s cloud business continues strong growth
Microsoft’s has announced that its cloud-computing businesses once again kicked into high gear as sales of its Azure service more than doubled.
Microsoft flaunts HoloLens
Microsoft is highlighting three key ways it is aiming to help customers at this year’s GITEX Technology Week, according to Jaime Galviz, chief operating officer for the Gulf region.
BT, Microsoft partner to simplify hybrid cloud
BT has announced the BT Compute for Microsoft Azure, a new service that allows BT customers to order Microsoft Azure alongside its own cloud services through its Compute Management System (CMS) online management tool.
Google, Apple back Microsoft in gag order lawsuit
Civil rights groups and tech companies have filed briefs in a federal court to back Microsoft’s move to prevent the indiscriminate use by US law enforcement of orders that force companies not to inform their users about requests for their data.
Citrix, Microsoft partner to transform app delivery from cloud
Citrix has announced its intent to take its cloud-first, mobile-first approach to new heights through its partnership with Microsoft by developing the next generation of the Azure RemoteApp service.
Levtech Consulting receives accolade for Microsoft Dynamics
Levtech Consulting has announced that it achieved the 2016 Inner Circle for Microsoft Dynamics, which was awarded to the company during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2016.
Microsoft Azure named leader in Gartner’s IaaS Magic Quadrant
Gartner has identified Microsoft Azure as a leader in the analyst firm’s Magic Quadrant for Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Microsoft patches 27 flaws in Windows, Office, IE, and Edge
Microsoft has released a batch of security patches, fixing 27 vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, and its new Edge browser.
Microsoft’s smart home mission moves forward
The Thread Group and Open Connectivity Foundation have joined forces to make it easier for smart home devices to connect with Windows 10.
Microsoft delivers Windows 10’s 1607 upgrade
Microsoft has begun distributing 2016’s major Windows 10 upgrade to customers via the operating system’s update service.
Microsoft adds Office 365 cloud updates
Microsoft has unveiled a new set of cloud-powered services in Office apps.