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Microsoft to continue harnessing Indian talent

Microsoft to continue harnessing Indian talent

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Despite growing protection in the US, Microsoft says it will keep scouring for talent from its second-largest employee base.

Microsoft's changing outlook on email

Microsoft's changing outlook on email

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Just when we thought that web mail services were all about Google's Gmail and Yahoo, Microsoft redesigned its ageing Hotmail.com as Outlook.com, considered the biggest improvement in its email service in eight years.

Microsoft unveils next operating system 'Windows 10'

Microsoft unveils next operating system 'Windows 10'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Microsoft Corp announced its 'Windows 10' operating system on Tuesday to replace the largely unpopular Windows 8, skipping a number to mark a leap toward unifying the way people work on tablets, phones and traditional computers.

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

These will be priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,499 respectively

Microsoft brings Surface to India for Rs 89,990

Microsoft brings Surface to India for Rs 89,990

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with a 12.3-inch display and runs on the Windows 10 operating system.

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Indians may adopt wait-and-watch policy in first year.

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Microsoft apologises for advertisement gaffe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Microsoft had pasted a white man's head on to a black man's torso in a promotional photo in the Polish version of its official website.

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Fair trade watchdog CCI has approved Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's mobile devices business, citing that the deal would not have adverse impact on competition in the Indian market.

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nadella was in India last December.

Microsoft award for Dr Paranjape

Microsoft award for Dr Paranjape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Microsoft sells Nokia branding rights to HMD Global, Foxconn

Microsoft sells Nokia branding rights to HMD Global, Foxconn

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Nokia Technologies will receive royalty payments from HMD for sales of Nokia-branded mobile products, covering both the brand and the intellectual property rights.

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Unions will 'fight to death' if company 'decides' to shut Chennai factory.

Surat partners Microsoft to become a smart city

Surat partners Microsoft to become a smart city

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

SMC will work with Microsoft and its partners to bring solutions for water management and urban planning

Specialised skills to drive 20-25% growth in IT fresher hiring

Specialised skills to drive 20-25% growth in IT fresher hiring

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Fresher hiring, which has been subdued as Indian information technology (IT) services firms scaled back their recruitment, is set for a turnaround. The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20-25 per cent for 2024-25 (FY25). Additionally, the global capability centres are projected to boost their fresher hiring by 40 per cent compared to last year, according to a TeamLease Digital analysis.

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The launch date for Windows 10 has not been announced yet.

The mouse that bit Microsoft

The mouse that bit Microsoft

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Microsoft, which is usually at the receiving end of patent suits, has filed an infringement case against Primax Electronics of Taiwan for using its mouse technology.

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Twist in OpenAI saga, Sam Altman to return as CEO

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Altman said he was "looking forward" to returning to his previous role at the AI firm.

How Microsoft plans to empower people

How Microsoft plans to empower people

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

With its "mobile-first, cloud-first world" concept, Microsoft aims to reinvent productivity to empower every person and organisation on the planet, company's CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday.

Here's the cheapest 4G smartphone from Microsoft

Here's the cheapest 4G smartphone from Microsoft

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

10 things you must know about Microsoft Nokia Lumia 638 before you pay Rs 8,300 for it!

Microsoft to hike staff's salaries

Microsoft to hike staff's salaries

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

The company is announcing changes, including higher compensation, that would benefit employees, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said in an internal memo.

Microsoft to train school students

Microsoft to train school students

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

IT Freshers, What You Need To KNOW

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The IT sector's fresher hiring is expected to rise by 20% to 25% for 2024-2025. The increase in hiring is driven by a focus on specialised skills catering to segments like AI, machine learning and data analytics.

Microsoft collaborates with Google in marketing campaign

Microsoft collaborates with Google in marketing campaign

Rediff.com15 May 2013

hile depicting Google as prying the texts of emails to decipher user discussions to put up ads accordingly, Microsoft's ads urge people to switch to the less intrusive Outlook.com.

TechXchange: Microsoft's new invention

TechXchange: Microsoft's new invention

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

MSR India and MSIDC see collaborations in the fields of software engineering, multilingual systems, mobile networks and applications

Microsoft mulls possible acquisition of Adobe

Microsoft mulls possible acquisition of Adobe

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Microsoft discussed the possibility of buying out Adobe Systems at a recent meeting between their chief executives Steve Ballmer and Shantanu Narayen, says a media report.

Microsoft wants to buy Yahoo

Microsoft wants to buy Yahoo

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Software giant Microsoft is likely to acquire a majority stake in Yahoo Inc, according to a report in the New York Post.

Microsoft 2007 Office now in Hindi

Microsoft 2007 Office now in Hindi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Microsoft Corporation India on Tuesday announced the availability of Hindi version of 2007 Microsoft Office software to accelerate local language computing in the country.

Google growth insane: Microsoft CEO

Google growth insane: Microsoft CEO

Rediff.com17 Mar 2007

While Google's phenomenal growth may by the envy of many, Microsoft Corp CEO Steve Ballmer criticised the Internet company for trying to grow too fast.

Salil Kapoor joins Microsoft

Salil Kapoor joins Microsoft

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Microsoft's BIG plans for India

Microsoft's BIG plans for India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Infosys partners with Microsoft, Hitachi for IT solutions

Infosys partners with Microsoft, Hitachi for IT solutions

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The combination will enable enterprises to move to a 100 per cent virtualised environment with management, orchestration and hypervisor integration, Infosys said.

Microsoft, UP govt ink deal

Microsoft, UP govt ink deal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Software giant Microsoft Corporation on Saturday entered into a multi-pronged partnership with the Uttar Pradesh government to promote e-governance and improve IT literacy in the state.

Microsoft launches first non-Nokia Lumia device in India

Microsoft launches first non-Nokia Lumia device in India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,199.

 Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its first mobile handset Kin, designed specifically for users who are actively accessing social networking sites.

Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India, to train 1.5 lakh students

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

As part of the three-year programme, Microsoft will support select institutions with infrastructure, curriculum and content, access to cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) services as well as developer support, the company said in a statement.

Microsoft gets $7.6 billion wakeup call from Nokia

Microsoft gets $7.6 billion wakeup call from Nokia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The $9.5 billion Nokia deal was the last in a string of bad deals struck by Chief Executive Satya Nadella's predecessor, Steve Ballmer.

Indian market key to Microsoft's future: Ballmer

Indian market key to Microsoft's future: Ballmer

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Microsoft CEO Steven A Ballmer made a passionate presentation, introducing India to the Microsoft Cloud concept.

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

One of Microsoft's worries is fragmentation of the Windows market.