Microsoft announced that it joined hands with Open Invention Network (“OIN”) which is a community dedicated to protecting Linux and other open source software programs from patent risk. With this association, Microsoft believes that it will be able to do more than ever to help protect Linux and other important open source workloads from patent assertions. Continue reading “Microsoft and Open Invention Network join hands to bring 6000 patents to open network”
Microsoft today has introduced the Project xCloud which is its state-of-the-art global game-streaming technology that will offer you the freedom to play on the device you want without being locked to a particular device. It will give users the choice in when and where they play. Continue reading “Microsoft announces Project xCloud gaming platform to let you play games anywhere”
Soon after rolling out the announcing and rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 update, Microsoft has stopped distributing the Update over user reported of documents being deleted. The company took it to the support site to announce the same. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 October update suspended over reports of files being deleted”
Microsoft today announced the second major Windows 10 update this year and the October 2018 Update will be available to all Windows 10 users starting today. The update brings new features and additions to the Windows 10, Office 365, To-Do and Outlook.com. Continue reading “Microsoft Windows 10 October update with new Phone app, Timeline, AI ink features and more announced”
Microsoft today announced that it is integrating its Translator within Swiftkey keyboard for Android. The Translator uses artificial intelligence to provide translations for more than 60 languages. Continue reading “Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations”
Apart from Office 2019, Microsoft today announced Windows Virtual Desktop, which is the only cloud-based service that delivers a multi-user Windows 10 experience, optimized for Office 365 ProPlus and it also includes free Windows 7 Extended Security Updates. Continue reading “Microsoft’ Windows Virtual Desktop to bring multi-user Virtualization to Windows and Office 365”
Microsoft today announced that its ‘Office 2019’ which is its next on-premises version of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio, Access, and Publisher is generally available for Windows and Mac. The Office 2019 provides new features and updates to the on-premises apps for both users and IT professionals. Continue reading “Microsoft Office 2019 launched for Windows and Mac”
Tech Mahindra today announced that it is collaborating with Microsoft to create a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based solution to build a robust ecosystem in line with the regulations issued by TRAI. It is based on Blockchain technology and built on Microsoft Azure the solution. Continue reading “Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use Blockchain to fight spam calls in India”
Microsoft India and Apollo Hospitals as a part of company’s AI Network for Healthcare initiative, announced the launch of the first ever AI-powered Cardiovascular Disease Risk Score API (application program interface), designed specifically to predict the risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Continue reading “Apollo Hospitals uses Microsoft AI-powered API to predict risk of cardiovascular diseases”
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has partnered with Microsoft India to digitally encrypt question papers for Class X and XII examinations. The main goal to initiate such a move is to enhance security and seamless distribution of the papers. Continue reading “CBSE, Microsoft team up to provide encrypted question papers for Class X and XII examinations”
A new report suggests that the panel working on the Indian government’s cloud computing policy wants data generated in India to be stored within the country. This proposal comes as a big blow to global technology giants such as Amazon and Microsoft who offer cloud services. Continue reading “Indian Govt plans localization of cloud storage data within the country: Report”
Microsoft today has introduced support for the Web Authentication specification in Microsoft Edge, enabling more secure user experiences and a password-less experience on the web. This lets users sign in with their face, fingerprint, PIN, or portable FIDO2 devices, leveraging strong public-key credentials instead of passwords. Continue reading “Microsoft launches password-less Web Authentication for Edge browser”
Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Microsoft today announced that they are joining hands for an initiative called the Data Transfer Project which is designed as a new way to move data between platforms. This open source initiative will enable consumers to transfer their data directly from one service to another, without needing to download and re-upload it. Continue reading “Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft join hands for Data Transfer Project (DTP)”
Microsoft today announced FY Q4 2018 results with a total revenue of $30.1 billion that is a growth of 17% compared to the same time last year. The company’s total operating income was around $10.4 billion witnessing a growth of 35%. It reported a net income of $8.9 billion GAAP and $8.8 billion non-GAAP. Continue reading “Microsoft revenue up by 17% YoY in FY Q4 2018, productivity and business products continue to grow”
Microsoft today is rolling out a new update to Skype for the desktop that brings the version to 8.0 replacing Skype version 7.0. This update replaces Skype Classic. The new features to skype 8.0 include free HD video and screen sharing calls, chat media gallery, share photos, videos, and other files, and more. Continue reading “Skype 8.0 for desktop brings HD video calling, media gallery, call recording and more”
