Microsoft in talks to buy video game chat community Discord: Report
Mar 24, 2021, at 04:25 am
San Francisco/IBNS: Microsoft Corp is in talks to acquire a video game chat community, Discord.Inc, in a deal that may cross $10 billion, said a Bloomberg report, citing people aware of the development.
Aug 09, 2020, at 11:34 pm
San Francisco/ IBNS: Twitter Inc has approached ByteDance, expressing interest in buying its popular video sharing app TikTok's US operations, media reports said, adding that the deal is unlikely as tech giant Microsoft has offered to buy not only TikTok's US operations but the whole of it.
Microsoft to Wrap Up Talks on Purchase of TikTok in September - Company Statement
Aug 03, 2020, at 02:42 pm
Washignton/Sputnik: Microsoft plans to finish negotiations with ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on the purchase of the Chinese-based video-sharing app no later than September 15, Microsoft said in a statement.
Jun 30, 2020, at 05:29 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Bridgestone, the world’s largest tyre and rubber manufacturer, is collaborating with Microsoft to develop a world-first monitoring system for detecting tyre damage issues in real-time.
Microsoft launches 100X100X100 program for B2B startups
Feb 24, 2020, at 03:19 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Reinforcing its commitment to accelerate the startup ecosystem in India, Microsoft launched the 100X100X100 program for B2B SaaS startups in the country on Monday.
Microsoft announces $40 Bn worth of share buyback plan, dividend boost
Sep 19, 2019, at 06:06 pm
Washington, Sep 19 (UNI) The US technology giant, Microsoft Corporation, has announced that it plans to repurchase $40 billion worth of company shares, as well as to increase its dividends.
Sep 09, 2019, at 03:27 pm
Philippines and Bengaluru/Kolkata, Sept 9 (IBNS): Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, in collaboration with Microsoft, on Monday announced a long-term strategic partnership with JG Summit Holdings, Inc, one of the largest and most diversified conglomerates, headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
Jio and Microsoft announce alliance to accelerate digital transformation in India
Aug 12, 2019, at 02:43 pm
Kolkata, Aug 12 (IBNS): Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (Jio), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, and Microsoft Corp. are embarking on a unique, comprehensive, long-term strategic relationship aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of the Indian economy and society.
Microsoft adds smart Phonetic Indic keyboards in 10 Indian languages for Windows 10
Jun 17, 2019, at 04:35 pm
Kolkata, June 17 (IBNS): As part of its efforts to personalize technology and make it accessible for everyone, Microsoft has announced the release of smart Phonetic keyboards for 10 Indian languages in its May 2019 update (19H1) for Windows 10.
CyberProof announces new collaboration with Microsoft Azure
Mar 01, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1 (UNI) CyberProof Inc, a UST Global company, announced a new collaboration with Microsoft Azure Sentinel after the recent launch of Microsoft’s new, native cloud SIEM solution.
Microsoft surface go available for pre-order on Saturday
Dec 15, 2018, at 04:50 pm
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IBNS): Surface Go, Microsoft’s smallest, most portable and affordable Surface device yet, is now available for pre-order in India exclusively with Flipkart starting from 12:01pm on Dec 15, 2018.
Feb 23, 2018, at 10:44 pm
Chennai, Feb 23 (IBNS): Reaffirming its commitment towards transforming the education landscape, the government of Tamil Nadu today announced an agreement with Microsoft to improve the integration of technology in teaching and learning in the state. The partnership was announced by K.A. Sengottaiyan, Minister for School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu at an event attended by academia and regulators. It aims to reform education, build tech capacity and enhance digital literacy across all levels.
Online marketplace Flipkart raises $1.4 bn from Tencent, eBay, Microsoft
Apr 10, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi,Apr 10 (IBNS): E-commence giant Flipkart on Monday said
Flipkart, Microsoft forge cloud partnership to expand e-commerce in India
Feb 21, 2017, at 03:08 am
Bangalore, Feb 20 (IBNS): Microsoft and Flipkart on Monday announced a strategic partnership to provide consumers in India with the best online shopping service.
Jharkhand govt signs MoU with Microsoft to enhance citizen services with cloud, mobile technologies
Feb 18, 2017, at 12:42 am
Ranchi/ Kolkata, Feb 17 (IBNS): The Government of Jharkhand signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft India at the 'Momentum Jharkhand: Global Investors Summit & Trade Exhibition' on Friday to leverage cloud technologies to drive the state's digital ambitions.
Microsoft introduces Surface Studio and the Windows 10 Creators Update
Oct 27, 2016, at 03:57 pm
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a broad vision to empower a new wave of creativity with a major update coming to more than 400 million Windows 10 devices and the introduction of Surface Studio, Surface Dial and a more powerful Surface Book.
Microsoft survey reveals technology decision makers in India prefer public cloud
Oct 25, 2016, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IBNS): Technology decision makers in Indian companies have said that they are highest adopters of public cloud solutions in the world.
Microsoft increases cybersecurity investments in India
Oct 21, 2016, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi /Kolkata, Oct 21 (IBNS): After a successful year-long pilot, Microsoft India launched its first full-scale Cybersecurity Engagement Center (CSEC) in the country on Friday.
Renault-Nissan and Microsoft partner to deliver the future of connected driving
Sep 27, 2016, at 12:49 am
Paris, Sept 26 (IBNS) The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corp. have signed a global, multiyear agreement to partner on next-generation technologies to advance connected driving experiences worldwide.
Microsoft planning to slash 2850 jobs?
Jul 29, 2016, at 03:41 pm
New York, July 29 (IBNS): Global technology giant Microsoft is planning to slash thousands of jobs this year, media reports said.
Microsoft launches Cyber Security Engagement Center in India
Jun 07, 2016, at 11:22 pm
New Delhi/ Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): Deepening its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity, Microsoft has announced the opening of its Cyber Security Engagement Center (CSEC) in Gurgaon, India.
CSS Corp joins hands with Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation
Jun 02, 2016, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi / Kolkata, June 2 (IBNS) CSS Corp, a leading technology support company, has reduced their IT cost significantly and improved cloud-based communication and collaboration amongst its 5500-strong workforce globally by deploying Microsoft Office 365.
Microsoft provides grants to accelerate delivery of affordable internet access
May 25, 2016, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi / Kolkata, May 25 (IBNS) Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday announced it has awarded Affordable Access Initiative grants to 12 entrepreneurial businesses globally, including AirJaldi and Zaya Learning Labs in India to help scale their solutions and business models to increase affordable Internet access in communities around the world.
Microsoft adds dynamics CRM Online
May 05, 2016, at 02:47 am
New Delhi /Kolkata, May 4 (IBNS): Microsoft on Wednesday announced the availability of Dynamics CRM Online services from its local datacenter regions in India.
Microsoft hosts open source conference and Hackathon for developers
Mar 21, 2016, at 11:40 pm
Hyderabad / Kolkata, Mar 21 (IBNS) Microsoft India on Monday inaugurated Microsoft Openness Days, the first-ever open source conference of its kind for developers in India.
Microsoft stops providing security patches for Windows 8
Jan 13, 2016, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS) Tech giant Microsoft will stop providing security aides for Windows 8 and other older variants, starting from Wednesday, according to reports.
Microsoft announces Call for Entries for 2016 Build The Shield Contest in India
Jan 13, 2016, at 02:28 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS) : Software giant Microsoft has announced call for entries for its ‘Build The Shield’ contest, a first-of-its-kind national level college hacking contest hosted by Microsoft annually.
Microsoft's local Data centres to offer unparalleled value with new significant partnerships
Dec 14, 2015, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): Microsoft hosted Future Unleashed, its largest ever customer conference, in India recently where the company announced significant partnerships with Wipro Limited and Dell.
Microsoft triggers innovation with cloudand devices at #FutureUnleashed
Nov 06, 2015, at 01:11 am
Mumbai, Nov 5 (IBNS): At Future Unleashed, its largest ever customer conference in India, Microsoft on Thursday announced a slew of partnerships, programs and products that will help Indian organizations and Governments to explore unchartered business areas, enrich customer and citizen experiences, and catalyze digital transformation with the newly launched local Microsoft cloud and new devices.
Microsoft launches commercial cloud services from local datacenters in India
Sep 30, 2015, at 12:30 am
New Delhi, Sept 29 (IBNS): Demonstrating its commitment to delivering trusted cloud services that enable people and organizations around the world to achieve more, Microsoft today announced the availability of Microsoft Azure services via local datacenter regions in India.