Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu Ltaif as the President of its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Microsoft names new President for MEA region
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Samer Abu Ltaif as the President of its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.
Gartner names Microsoft as ‘leader’ in BI and analytics
Gartner has identified Microsoft as a market leader in its Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence and Analytics platforms.
Gemalto, Microsoft secure connectivity for Windows 10 devices
Gemalto and Microsoft have teamed up to allow end-users to have a secure and ubiquitous connectivity experience.
Microsoft eyes Indian startups for cloud services
Microsoft has signed up more than 2,000 such customers in the country in the last 12 months, the company’s CEO Satya Nadella said recently during an event for startups in Bangalore.
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon offer fairer deal on cloud storage
Apple, Microsoft and Amazon have agreed to give cloud storage subscribers fairer contracts after intervention by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Emaar backs Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017
Emaar Properties has recently announced its sponsorship of the Microsoft UAE Imagine Cup 2017 student competition.
Microsoft launches Dynamics 365 in the UAE
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.