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'Microsoft is reacting to the market'

'Microsoft is reacting to the market'

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Microsoft is reducing prices because Linux is more competitive

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

Microsoft to train 20,000 teachers

Microsoft to train 20,000 teachers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Microsoft India and the Tamil Nadu government on Monday signed an MoU, under which the former will help set up an 'information technology academy' in the city to provide comprehensive training programme to nearly 20,000 teachers in the state for a pe

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.

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Nineteen per cent of global fund managers remain bullish on India, suggests the latest BofA Asia Fund Manager Survey (FMS). A total of 249 panelists with $656 billion worth of assets under management (AUM) participated in the survey between February 2 and 8, BofA said. Two hundred and nine participants with $568 billion AUM responded to the global FMS questions, while 145 participants with $331 billion in AUM responded to the regional fund manager survey (FMS) questions, BofA said.

Microsoft launches new instant messaging service

Microsoft launches new instant messaging service

Rediff.com8 Jul 2003

Microsoft Corp launched on Tuesday its instant messaging service, MSN Messenger 6.0, in India, saying it contained more powerful customisation and collaboration features to make internet communication more personalised.\n\n\n\n

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The government asked digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to prevent and weed out misinformation that can potentially harm society and democracy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Microsoft wins ISO nod for Office OXML

Microsoft wins ISO nod for Office OXML

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

After nearly 14 months of discussion, debate and controversies surrounding them, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has finally declared that Microsoft's Office Open XML (OOXML) file format has received the necessary number of votes for approval as an ISO/IEC international standard.

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 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.

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The writing has been on the wall for some time. Exodus of senior leadership and growth behind its peers are reasons that have prompted Thierry Delaporte, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Wipro to resign, analysts said. Delaporte, Wipro's seventh CEO, also resigned without completing his five-year term, like his predecessor Abidali Neemuchwala decided to end his tenure prematurely in 2020. Phil Fersht, HFS Research CEO and chief analyst believes the change in leadership was at least six months overdue.

Microsoft signs MoU with Karnataka govt

Microsoft signs MoU with Karnataka govt

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

A pilot project on paperless functioning which had been initiated in the IT-BT department of the state government was expected to be completed by next week, he said.

Rajkot boy youngest ever to top Microsoft exam

Rajkot boy youngest ever to top Microsoft exam

Rediff.com19 Mar 2011

A boy from Rajkot has become the youngest student to equal the world record of obtaining full 1,000 marks in an online computer exam conducted by United States-based multinational Microsoft Corp.

India likely to get its first $1 trn mcap firm by 2032

India likely to get its first $1 trn mcap firm by 2032

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

India's first $1 trillion company by market capitalisation (mcap) is achievable by 2032 and HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries (RIL) are seen as lead contenders, ICICI Securities said in a note on Monday. To achieve this, the shares of both the firms will have to appreciate at least 20 per cent annually for the next decade. ICICI Securities believes this is possible if India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerates to 9 per cent per annum and corporate profitability cycle peaks. "Our calculations suggest that India's first $1 trillion mcap stock could emerge by 2032.

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

HP, Microsoft tie-up, to invest $250 mn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Hewlett Packard and Microsoft Corporation on Thursday announced a three-year agreement to invest $250 million to significantly simplify technology environments for businesses of all sizes.

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Technology companies continue to be the most valued brands globally, with the top five most valued companies from the technology sector, according to Brand Finance 2024. Samsung has entered the top five most valued brands globally. Apple secured the first position after falling to the second spot in 2023.

Prajakta Koli Gets Engaged!

Prajakta Koli Gets Engaged!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

YouTuber Prajakta Koli announced her engagement to boyfriend Vrishank Khanal.

Finnish firm HMD Global unveils strategy to recover lost ground

Finnish firm HMD Global unveils strategy to recover lost ground

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Can the launch of smartphones under its own brand name by Finnish company HMD Global - despite having a licence to use the Nokia brand which it bought from Microsoft - help it regain its once dominant position in the mobile phone sweepstakes in India, where it was once routed? In 2009, Nokia was the country's largest MNC with revenues of $4 billion and a market share touching 80 per cent in 2010. After this, its fortunes fell. Although it had been the first global player to set up an assembly plant, not only to assemble phones for the local market but for exports, it had to shut down operations in 2014.

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.

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Sramana Mitra, the founder of One Million by One Million, a virtual incubator that aims to help one million entrepreneurs globally cross $1 million in revenue, has seen many companies go through the early growth phase.

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.

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.

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'.

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

US-based Tanvi who lost her flab and got fit in just 100 weeks is now inspiring others to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Rivals Microsoft and Oracle team up on push into cloud

Rivals Microsoft and Oracle team up on push into cloud

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Both are facing growing pressure from new rivals selling cheaper services.

Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489

Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The X family of handsets include Nokia's range of affordable smartphones that run Android apps.

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The much-awaited Lumia 535 has hit the stores in India.

Microsoft aims to be search engine leader

Microsoft aims to be search engine leader

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Global software behemoth Microsoft on Wednesday said it aims to capture a respectable marketshare in the popular online search engine space currently dominated by Google and Yahoo.

Microsoft to set up 50,000 IT kiosks in India

Microsoft to set up 50,000 IT kiosks in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

The IT major's new rural initiative aims to provide a wide range of information and services related to health, education, communication and agriculture in villages.

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.

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.

Cloud a big game changer, says Satya Nadella

Cloud a big game changer, says Satya Nadella

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said there is a tremendous momentum in cloud adoption, as he termed cloud a "big game changer". Nadella, who is currently in India, addressed Microsoft Future Ready Leadership Summit in Mumbai on Tuesday. He is also scheduled to visit Delhi and Bengaluru this week, and will be meeting key customers, startups, developers, educators and students during his India visit.

Microsoft Hyderabad to file for 70 patents

Microsoft Hyderabad to file for 70 patents

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Microsoft India development centre is betting big on its Hyderabad operations. In 2005-06, it is planning to file applications for 70 patents for various projects that are underway at its centre. MIDC filed for 40 patents in 2004-05.

BSNL in pact with Korea Tele, Microsoft

BSNL in pact with Korea Tele, Microsoft

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

BSNL would shortly sign memoranda of understanding with Korea Telecom and Microsoft for rolling out broadband services under the National Internet Backbone phase two project in the country, its chairman and managing director V P Sinha said.

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

China has about 200 million XP users, 70 per cent of the entire PC market.