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Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Microsoft may cut Windows prices

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

70% reduction to cover low-cost devices, aimed at stronger foothold in tablet market

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

Microsoft introduces communications software

Microsoft introduces communications software

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

The Unified Communications and VoIP software includes Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft Office Communicator, Microsoft Office Live Meeting and the service pack update of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. The software would enable employees within organisations to communicate and collaborate through emails, phone call, instant messaging and video conference in a simple and efficient manner with the use of computer, mobile phone or even a public phone.

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key administrative officers on improving productivity by using Microsoft technologies

Global cyber outage crashes IT systems of Paris Olympics

Global cyber outage crashes IT systems of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 says impact of global cyber outage limited, ticketing unaffected

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would cut 7,800 jobs and write down about $7.6 billion related to its Nokia handset business, which it acquired in 2014.

Why Microsoft finds India story very exciting

Why Microsoft finds India story very exciting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

'There is a possibility of a technological 'explosion' in India'

It's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on CAA

It's just bad: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on CAA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

In a statement issued by Microsoft India, Nadella said: "Every country will and should define its borders, protect national security and set immigration policy accordingly. And in democracies, that is something that the people and their governments will debate and define within those bounds. "I'm shaped by my Indian heritage, growing up in a multicultural India and my immigrant experience in the United States. My hope is for an India where an immigrant can aspire to found a prosperous start-up or lead a multinational corporation benefitting Indian society and the economy at large".

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $42.9 million in FY19

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $42.9 million in FY19

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

In comparison to Nadella, Apple CEO Tim Cook got a pay of $ 15.7 million in 2018 with $ 3 million in salary. Google CEO Sundar Pichai received $ 1.9 million in overall compensation.

A tour of Microsoft's Redmond campus

A tour of Microsoft's Redmond campus

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

This Microsoft headquarter can give a complex to Google's swanky offices

Microsoft carefully dismantles Ballmer legacy

Microsoft carefully dismantles Ballmer legacy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The careful dismantling of Steve Ballmer's legacy is moving apace. Microsoft just announced 18,000 job cuts, more than two-thirds of which relate to Nokia, the handset maker the former boss bought for $7.2 billion.

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Microsoft unveils Windows 8

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Microsoft Corp unveiled the first widely available test version of Windows 8 on Wednesday, giving the public the first chance to try out the slick, new-look operating system it hopes will restore the company's fading tech supremacy.

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.

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.

Microsoft for umpiring solutions

Microsoft for umpiring solutions

Rediff.com16 Jul 2006

The BCCI is all set to rope in IT giant Microsoft to evaluate the performance of umpires.

Sachin or Virat? Microsoft boss Nadella picks his favourite

Sachin or Virat? Microsoft boss Nadella picks his favourite

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella loves cricket like most Indians. But ask him to choose between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, he is stumped. During a fireside chat, Microsoft India president Anant Maheshwari asked Nadella to choose between Kohli and Tendulkar.

Telangana govt seeks Microsoft's cooperation in varied areas

Telangana govt seeks Microsoft's cooperation in varied areas

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Nadella on Monday visited the T-Hub.

Microsoft abandons Yahoo! bid

Microsoft abandons Yahoo! bid

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Software giant Microsoft has abandoned its three-month old bid to buy Yahoo after the two failed to agree on acceptable price and it concluded a hostile bid was "not sensible." Microsoft had earlier offered $47.5 billion which translated into $33 per share but Yahoo wanted $57 billion or $37 a share. Originally, the software giant had offered $44.6 billion or $31 a share but raised the offer as the negotiations progressed.

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology facilitated child exploitation.

Microsoft's $40 billion question

Microsoft's $40 billion question

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

If the software giant gets tired of chasing Yahoo!, there are plenty of other ways it can spend $40 billion.

Can Satya Nadella rescue Microsoft?

Can Satya Nadella rescue Microsoft?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Industry analysts welcome the idea but say Nadella has to change the company's business model to succeed.

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's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Microsoft has worked hard to exploit the advantage its mail software provides

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

IITs anticipate COVID-19 restrictions to impact international offers being extended by global recruiters.

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.

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

FACTBOX - The faces behind Microsoft's reorganisation

FACTBOX - The faces behind Microsoft's reorganisation

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Reorganisation of Microsoft represents the most sweeping re-structuring since 2008.

Microsoft to 'streamline' smartphone business, axes 1,850 jobs

Microsoft to 'streamline' smartphone business, axes 1,850 jobs

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Microsoft had acquired Nokia's phone business for $7.2 billion two years ago under its then CEO, Steve Ballmer.

Congratulate Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella

Congratulate Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Nadella's journey, from being a Hyderabad boy to possibly helming one of the world's biggest technology companies is what dreams are made of.

Finally, Microsoft gets it right!

Finally, Microsoft gets it right!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

10 features of Microsoft's Windows 8.1 OS that will cheer users of the latest OS.

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Microsoft executives feel they needed to keep pace with the growing popularity of smaller tablets like Google Inc's 7-inch Nexus and the 7.9-inch iPad Mini.

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 eyes debt to finance LinkedIn buy

Microsoft eyes debt to finance LinkedIn buy

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Microsoft saw its shares fall 2.6% on Monday.

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.

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer

Microsoft is India's most attractive employer

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Global software major Microsoft is the 'most attractive employer' in India, while IT, telecom and ITes are the most preferred sectors by the workforce, a survey by HR services firm Randstad said.

Microsoft for safer software

Microsoft for safer software

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

Microsoft plans job cuts: Report

Microsoft plans job cuts: Report

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The size of the job cuts could not be ascertained.

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

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Prior to the current role, Pramanik served as Managing Director for Oracle India and Sun Microsystems.

Microsoft banks on AI to power its India dreams

Microsoft banks on AI to power its India dreams

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The solutions developed by the company cover a broad spectrum, including helping recruiter's gauge the behavioural profiles of candidates during virtual job interviews and assisting in real-time translation in vernacular languages, among others.