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Nadella wants Microsoft to reinvent itself

Nadella wants Microsoft to reinvent itself

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Microsoft needs to become a company where people find deep meaning at work, said Nadella.

What Modi told Bill Gates about India's digital dreams

What Modi told Bill Gates about India's digital dreams

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday identified agriculture, education and health as three sectors where he believes technology can play a big role, and highlighted efforts of his government.

Why Microsoft CEO Nadella was drenched with ice water

Why Microsoft CEO Nadella was drenched with ice water

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Satya Nadella was drenched with a bucket of ice water on his head as part of a challenge he took to raise awareness about a neurodegenerative disease and in turn challenged Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Google co-founder Larry Page to do the same.

1.5 Million Vacancies In Cybersecurity!

1.5 Million Vacancies In Cybersecurity!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'The skilling gap is a serious issue.' 'We partner with the government on skilling, but as a company we have several skilling programmes, and we work closely with the partner ecosystem.

Microsoft still 'very relevant': Satya Nadella

Microsoft still 'very relevant': Satya Nadella

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Nadella led the creation of Microsoft's 'cloud' computing services

'Microsoft got over 400 requests from India for info on IDs'

'Microsoft got over 400 requests from India for info on IDs'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Microsoft received over 400 requests from India last year for inquiries regarding criminal activity, affecting nearly 600 different accounts, according to the American tech giant.

Microsoft brings private cloud to India

Microsoft brings private cloud to India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

Microsoft is taking the fight with its cloud computing rival, VMware, to a new level, with the launch of Systems Center 2012 that includes a new pricing structure and integrates eight separate component products into one unified solution, streamlining installation and reducing the time it takes to deploy from days down to hours.

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 for safer software

Microsoft for safer software

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corp named India-born Satya Nadella as its next chief executive officer, ending a longer-than-expected search for a new leader. Nadella is only the third CEO in Microsoft's 39-year history.

Microsoft unveils 'People-Ready' vision

Microsoft unveils 'People-Ready' vision

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

Microsoft Corporation India on Tuesday outlined its vision for how people, armed with the right software, are the key to driving business success. \n

Finnish phone maker HMD plans to make India its manufacturing hub

Finnish phone maker HMD plans to make India its manufacturing hub

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Finnish phone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD Global), which acquired the Nokia brand name from Microsoft, is planning to make India a key manufacturing hub for its phone exports. The company only began exporting late last year with the Nokia 105 Classic. What started mainly with feature phones will now extend to smartphones - it announced the global launch of models under the HMD brand for the first time a few days ago and these will be available in India too.

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu Logs Back In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Chandrababu Naidu's victory comes barely eight months after his political career seemingly crashed in September 2023 when the YSRCP government arrested him in an alleged corruption case.

10 most attractive employers in India; Microsoft No. 1

10 most attractive employers in India; Microsoft No. 1

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

The survey noted that in a market like India, where there is high attrition levels, employer branding is very important as it provides an advantage to attract and retain top talent.

Microsoft to train school students

Microsoft to train school students

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Microsoft buys messaging start-up founded by Indian

Microsoft buys messaging start-up founded by Indian

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The terms of the acquisition were not made public.

Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Microsoft is demanding a jury trial and seeking permanent injunction to restrain and enjoin the defendants from infringement of Microsoft's registered trademarks and from directly or indirectly engaging in false advertising or promotions regarding the quality or security of Microsoft software.

Will Lumia 950 and 950 XL change Microsoft's fortunes in India?

Will Lumia 950 and 950 XL change Microsoft's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Do they have it in them to take on the competition?

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 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.

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.

Microsoft Imagine Cup: India team bags prize

Microsoft Imagine Cup: India team bags prize

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Italy team named software design champions; torch passes to Korea for Imagine Cup 2007.

Dearth of trained manpower in India: Microsoft

Dearth of trained manpower in India: Microsoft

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

However, the Redmond-based company suggested that imparting practical training could help overcome the dearth in availability of trained manpower.

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Microsoft eyes Indian smartphone market

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The world's largest software firm Microsoft on Sunday said it is sharpening its focus on the fast growing smartphones market and other wireless devices in India.

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

Becoming Microsoft CEO was beyond my dreams: Nadella

Becoming Microsoft CEO was beyond my dreams: Nadella

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Nadella replaced Steve Ballmer as the CEO of Microsoft in February.

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Microsoft's methods of protecting copyright have been slammed by the court as abuse of its 'money power'.

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Guardian enables users to switch on a 'track me' feature in the app that lets friends and family track them in real-time using Microsoft Windows Azure cloud services and Bing Map APIs, the company said.

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.

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!

Licensing: Microsoft liable for income tax

Licensing: Microsoft liable for income tax

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

TIOL has come to know that in a path-breaking judicial decision, the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) handling international taxation cases in Delhi has held that the Gracemac Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of Microsoft which had in 1999 granted proprietary and ownership right in license and in intellectual property of Microsoft software and hardware products, is liable to pay income tax on its gross royalty income earned out of licensing of software to Indian customers.

India is ranked No. 1 for developer satisfaction: Sanket Akerkar

India is ranked No. 1 for developer satisfaction: Sanket Akerkar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Global software giant Microsoft intends to tap the growing cloud computing market here. Sanket Akerkar, managing director of Microsoft India, says he's seeing an uptick in its adoption by enterprises, to become competitive.

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Billed as the biggest development centre outside America, the global IT giant Microsoft inaugurated a new campus in Hyderabad.

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.

Microsoft bets big on Gujarat

Microsoft bets big on Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Virtualisation centre: MS India inks pact with TCS

Virtualisation centre: MS India inks pact with TCS

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The Microsoft-TCS virtualisation CoE is a joint initiative by the companies to accelerate the adoption of virtualisation technology in India, TCS said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Virtualisation is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources. This helps companies in cutting costs and optimising resources.

India-born Nadella to head Microsoft; attributes rise to cricket

India-born Nadella to head Microsoft; attributes rise to cricket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The company ended a longer-than-expected search for a new leader after Steve Ballmer announced his intention to retire in August.