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3 best Windows 8.1 tablets

3 best Windows 8.1 tablets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Android and iOS tablets may rule the market but Windows tablets do make a lot of sense if you want a device that doubles up as a laptop.

Apple Macs to have Intel chips now

Apple Macs to have Intel chips now

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

Windows Phone 8.1: Check out the best features

Windows Phone 8.1: Check out the best features

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Nokia Lumia 630, 635 and 930 to be the first to have the latest Microsoft's OS.

Infosys bags 3-year Microsoft outsourcing deal

Infosys bags 3-year Microsoft outsourcing deal

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

As part of this three-year managed services agreement, Infosys would streamline implementation processes, simplify support and service, while at the same time lowering the enterprise costs through the use of the latest Microsoft solutions such as Windows 7, the Bangalore-headquartered company said in a statement.

Windows for beginners to be out by June

Windows for beginners to be out by June

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Microsoft Corporation, the global PC software major, said that OEM sales of the Windows XP Starter Edition OS should commence by June 2005 in India.

Microsoft to customise e-mail ids for Indians

Microsoft to customise e-mail ids for Indians

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Software giant Microsoft on Wednesday said it plans to provide a unique e-mail id for every Indian, which will be powered by Windows Live Hotmail through a new feature called custom domains.

Nadella in India for first holiday as Microsoft boss

Nadella in India for first holiday as Microsoft boss

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

For Microsoft so far, Nadella has proved a Santa

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Technology giant Microsoft has now joined the wearables bandwagon with the launch of its smart band Microsoft Band, designed for people looking to live healthier and be more productive.

Can Microsoft regain ground lost to rivals?

Can Microsoft regain ground lost to rivals?

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Microsoft is promising a whole new user experience with its retooled and re-engineered offerings.

'Naked PCs' lay bare Microsoft's emerging markets problem

'Naked PCs' lay bare Microsoft's emerging markets problem

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

According to StatCounter, a website that tracks what software is loaded on Internet-connected computers, more than 90 per cent of PCs in China -- now the world's biggest market -- are running pre-8 versions of Windows.

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

HCL, AMD unveil Rs 9,990 PC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Heralding a new era of low-cost computing with full functionality, IT company HCL Infosystem in partnership with Microsoft and microprocessor company AMD on Thursday launched a sub-Rs 10,000 computer.

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!

Acer to launch Android phones in Dec

Acer to launch Android phones in Dec

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

A recent entrant in the Indian market, Acer is banking to find a footing with affordable Android phones, most probably touchscreen devices, among the 500 million mobile subscribers in India.

Conficker worm hits Windows PCs

Conficker worm hits Windows PCs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The problem has been compounded since the worm keeps on mutating with new variants and a large number of companies and small and medium businesses have not yet fixed their machines with an emergency patch-up (MS08-067) provided by Microsoft in October 2008 as well as this month. Anti-virus company F-Secure estimates that 15 million machines have been infected till date, making it the worst outbreak of its kind since a worm called Slammer in 2003.

An upgrade to Windows 8 is not compelling, say analysts

An upgrade to Windows 8 is not compelling, say analysts

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Designed for touch, it requires a great touchscreen or a touch pad.

Microsoft Q1 profit, revenue soar

Microsoft Q1 profit, revenue soar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

The company has registered a record revenue of $16.20 billion for the first quarter ended September 30, 2010, a 25 per cent increase from the same period last year.

Microsoft award for Deepak Puri

Microsoft award for Deepak Puri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Microsoft has presented its Most Valuable Professional Award 2005 to Deepak Puri, a senior consultant with Progressive Insurance -- the second largest insurance company in the US.

Neelam Dhawan is Microsoft India MD

Neelam Dhawan is Microsoft India MD

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Microsoft Corporation India will see a change of guard with Neelam Dhawan taking over as the new managing director.

TCS to test Microsoft software

TCS to test Microsoft software

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

EU slaps record fine on Microsoft

EU slaps record fine on Microsoft

Rediff.com24 Mar 2004

Can Microsoft win the loyalty of Nokia fans?

Can Microsoft win the loyalty of Nokia fans?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Microsoft simply lacks Nokia's retail and supply chain experience in the Finnish company's most important markets.

Microsoft set to launch search engine

Microsoft set to launch search engine

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

Microsoft, the world's largest software company, is all set to launch its Internet search service from Thursday, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the chief executive officer of Microsoft, and now, when he has announced his retirement, the company's earnings have more than doubled and its revenues have increased over three-fold.

Microsoft unlikely to gain from Asha

Microsoft unlikely to gain from Asha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Most see MS' purchase of rights to Asha as a reinforcement of its salience.

'Only open source can bridge the digital divide'

'Only open source can bridge the digital divide'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Shankar Iyer, head, learning services, Red Hat, India, talks about career and growth opportunities in the open source domain.

Top 10: Windows 8 notebooks under Rs 40k

Top 10: Windows 8 notebooks under Rs 40k

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Workhorses all, they offer the best value for your money on the latest Windows platform

Nokia makes Netbook entry with a splash

Nokia makes Netbook entry with a splash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Nokia, the dominant force in the handset industry, has spent the major part of 2009 guarding its turf against resurgent rivals like Samsung, LG, Sony Ericsson and Motorola, and also tech powerhouses like Research in Motion, Apple and HTC.

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

While the brand is facing stiff competition from Apple's iPhone and Google's Android platform in the consumer market and is likely to come face to face with renewed competition in the enterprise market from Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 in early 2011, Frenny Bawa, managing director, RIM India, is confident of staying ahead of the pack.

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The device, Win 400, is available at Rs 4,979.

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Top 5 fun Android games of 2010

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Android OS from Google Inc is fast gaining popularity over other platforms like the Apple's iOS4, Nokia's Symbian, Microsoft's Windows and Samsung's Bada. As more and more developers get weaned away to the Android platform because of the versatility it offers, we present five fun must-have Android games for you in 2010.

Microsoft launches Lumia 640 4G @ Rs 17,399

Microsoft launches Lumia 640 4G @ Rs 17,399

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The dual sim smartphone is equipped with 13MP rear camera.

Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'one big mistake'

Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'one big mistake'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged that 'one big mistake' the company made in the past was to think the personal computer will reign supreme forever and failing to anticipate the technological transformation of the mobile phone.

Vista a blow to Microsoft reputation: Ballmer

Vista a blow to Microsoft reputation: Ballmer

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Microsoft is likely to buy around 15 companies this year, in line with previous years.

Microsoft launches new version of Hotmail

Microsoft launches new version of Hotmail

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Microsoft Corp announced on Monday the global launch of Windows Live Hotmail, a new version of its popular e-mail service, in 36 languages.

Lumia 638: Microsoft's cheapest 4G device in India

Lumia 638: Microsoft's cheapest 4G device in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Microsoft has launched its first 4G device, the Nokia Lumia 638 with Windows Phone 8.1 at a price of Rs 8,299.

Microsoft India MD moves to Redmond

Microsoft India MD moves to Redmond

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Microsoft India managing director Rajiv Kaul has moved to the company's headquarters in Redmond as the senior director in the Windows client emerging market group.

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Software giant Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining, research firms IDC and Gartner said.

Why 'Make in India' is not viable for Microsoft Mobile

Why 'Make in India' is not viable for Microsoft Mobile

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

All future smartphones from Microsoft will be under the Microsoft brand, which means Nokia brand will now be phased out.