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Watch Communications and Microsoft partner to bring broadband internet to Indiana, Ohio and Illinois

Watch Communications and Microsoft have announced an agreement aimed at closing the broadband gap, and the rural digital divide in particular, in the states of Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.

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·7 years ago

Microsoft launches Office 2016 IT Pro and Developer Preview

Microsoft is today launching the IT Pro and Developer Preview of Office 2016 for the Windows desktop.

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·11 years ago

Outlook for Android adds Calendar attachments

Microsoft has released another Outlook for Android update that brings the addition of Calendar attachments, allowing Outlook users to view them on their Android devices. You can view embedded images and open these attachments directly from the event details in the Outlook app.

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·8 years ago

Microsoft release Financial Results for quarter ended December 31, 2015

Commercial cloud annualized revenue run rate exceeds $9.4 billion; Windows 10 active on over 200 million devices.

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·10 years ago

Pentagon cancels $10 billion JEDI contract

The U.S. Defense Department has cancelled a 10-year, $10 billion cloud-computing contract it awarded to Microsoft. The Defense Department announced the cancellation of the long-awaited procurement on Tuesday.

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·5 years ago

Microsoft launches Office Mobile app for iOS and Android

Microsoft's Office Mobile app, which combines lightweight versions of the company's Word, Excel and PowerPoint apps, has been available on Samsung smartphones for some time. At its Ignite conference on Monday, Microsoft announced that the app is now available to all Android and iOS users in public preview

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·6 years ago

HP Expands Mobility Offerings With New Windows 10 Tablet

HP today unveiled its first Windows 10 commercial tablet, an 8-inch diagonal mobile retail solution, and new capabilities and updates to HP Touchpoint Manager, its IT management solution for small and medium businesses.

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·11 years ago

Microsoft to acquire RiskIQ to Strengthen Cybersecurity

Microsoft is to to acquire RiskIQ – a global threat intelligence and attack surface management company, with the aim of aiding the company offer a better service to their users in security terms.

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·5 years ago

Microsoft expands cloud services for mobile scenarios

Office for iPad and Enterprise Mobility Suite showcase Microsoft’s mobile-first, cloud-first approach. Microsoft today announced several new and updated applications...

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·12 years ago

Microsoft Launches $3.65 Billion Exchange for Activision Debt

Microsoft has launched an exchange offer for Activision Blizzard’s outstanding debt as part of its acquisition of the company.

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·2 years ago

Twitter for Windows Phone gets an upgrade bringing Cortana integration

Twitter for Windows phone has received an update that includes Cortana integration. Users will be able to launch and send a tweet using MicrosoftÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s virtual intelligent assistance.

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·11 years ago

Miele and Microsoft collaborate to create smarter home appliances

At the Hannover Messe event today, Miele & Cie. KG is announcing a proof-of-concept study based on Microsoft Azure Internet of Things (IoT) services that will help usher in the next generation of smart appliances and home cooking.

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·11 years ago

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