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Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The two entities would form a "broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem."

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The vulnerability affects customers using Office 2003 and Office 2007 as well as those running Office 2010 on Windows XP and Server 2003.

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer win-backs over the last year and a half against Google apps.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Microsoft springs hologram surprise; offers Windows 10 for free

Microsoft springs hologram surprise; offers Windows 10 for free

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Industry analysts were broadly excited at the prospect, but sceptical that it could produce a working model at a mass-market price that soon.

Microsoft wants Karbonn, Xolo to make low-cost Windows phone

Microsoft wants Karbonn, Xolo to make low-cost Windows phone

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The sub-$100 smartphone market is dominated by Google's Android operating system, which has lower licensing costs, and runs cheaper hardware.

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 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.

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's last operating system, will be available in 190 countries.

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The phone has the ability to store up to 6,000 songs on a 32 GB memory card.

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Nadella advised the start-up community to learn from the failures

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The US-based firm, however said it does not have any direct evidence of customer data being breached illegally by the government.

Microsoft Windows 7 to be available by Dec

Microsoft Windows 7 to be available by Dec

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Software giant Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, will be available in the market by Christmas 2009, the company's chief executive officer Steve Ballmer said on Wednesday.

Bye bye Nokia; Microsoft to launch a new phone under its brand on Nov 11

Bye bye Nokia; Microsoft to launch a new phone under its brand on Nov 11

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Reports suggest that the new handset would feature the Microsoft logo, 5-inch display, 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Software giant Microsoft, in association with several NGOs, recently launched a programme aimed at enabling the local communities to use information technology as a tool to their development.

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It has also filled a key gap in its payment systems team by hiring Ravi Byakod, a senior Google engineer.

Cong eyes Microsoft to reach out to rural masses

Cong eyes Microsoft to reach out to rural masses

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Congress is keen to deploy Microsoft display technologies that enable projection into any surface including walls to interact with rural masses from its headquarters in Delhi, a top official of the software giant's Indian entity said on Thursday.

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

Rediff.com8 May 2024

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed 'Adbhut India' (Amazing India). It aims to harness AI as a powerful tool to enhance the lives of all Indians. The event marked the rollout of several initiatives by people+ai that are focused on discovering, demonstrating, and disseminating population-scale AI use cases for India.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Unilever goes cloud-only in landmark transformation

Unilever goes cloud-only in landmark transformation

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Unilever completed one of the largest cloud migrations in the consumer goods industry, with a little help from Accenture and Microsoft, and has become a cloud-only enterprise. Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture, Avanade, worked with Unilever to deliver the transformation in 18 months with minimal disruption to business operations, Accenture said in a release. The release added that it has not only helped ensure and optimise operations for Unilever but also provides a platform to drive innovation and growth.

Microsoft, BSNL up sales pitch

Microsoft, BSNL up sales pitch

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth

Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Even as Microsoft has seen exponential growth for its cloud platform Azure in India, the firm has not yet set up local servers.

'Journey from $50 million to $250 million is hardest'

'Journey from $50 million to $250 million is hardest'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

'We are looking at the next target which is to be a $1 billion ARR firm in the next 4-5 years.'

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Microsoft will stop technical support for its most popular operating system (OS) Windows XP globally from Tuesday, bringing down curtains on the software giant's longest running OS.

New software is better, says Bill Gates

New software is better, says Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

The next version of Microsoft Corporation's Office software will feature simpler graphics and try to anticipate users' tasks to make the product easier to use, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has said.

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

IT can help Indian SMEs boost revenue by $56 bn: Microsoft

IT can help Indian SMEs boost revenue by $56 bn: Microsoft

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

According to the government data, micro, small and medium enterprises employ about 59.7 million people spread over 26.1 million enterprises.

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

My Advice To Youngsters Is...

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'To those who have just finished engineering or MCA or BSc, BBA, I will say they should take up whatever internship opportunities they are getting.' 'They should look for opportunities to learn the latest tools.' 'They should think innovative and try to solve problems. Only when you sharpen your skills, you will remain relevant.'

Nokia remains focused on Windows phone software: CEO

Nokia remains focused on Windows phone software: CEO

Rediff.com7 May 2013

In the first qarter results, Lumia sales showed incremental gains.

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

CBI books 5 in Delhi for looting US citizen of $400K

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The CBI has booked five people for allegedly posing as Microsoft tech support and siphoning off USD 400,000 (Rs 3.37 crore as per current rates) retirement funds of a US citizen, officials said on Friday.

Microsoft again eyes Chinese market, but piracy still a hurdle

Microsoft again eyes Chinese market, but piracy still a hurdle

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

China has been a piracy trap for Microsoft: Many use its products, but few pay.

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch Hewlett-Packard Omni10 tablet with embedded content from Pearson and Microsoft Office in the higher education space.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Zoho looks to compete with Microsoft, Google in India

Zoho looks to compete with Microsoft, Google in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

In the US, Zoho gets close to 80 per cent of its revenue from small companies, while the remaining comes from large ones.

VSNL, Microsoft tie up to offer messaging services

VSNL, Microsoft tie up to offer messaging services

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has entered into a collaboration with software giant Microsoft to launch ReadyAccess Business Messaging and Collaboration services for small and medium enterprise segment.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.