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Microsoft's iconic Windows 95 turns 25

Microsoft’s iconic Windows 95 turns 25

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates launched the iconic Windows 95 on August 24. The software was so popular that seven million copies were sold during the first five weeks.

Microsoft unveils fully-managed Azure Blockchain Service

Microsoft unveils fully-managed Azure Blockchain Service

San Francisco: Joining the Blockchain bandwagon, Microsoft has unveiled fully-managed Azure Blockchain Service that would simplify the formation, management and governance so that businesses can focus on workflow logic and application development. Instead of supporting cryptocurrency transactions, Azure Blockchain Service will let businesses develop their applications on its Cloud-based platform.[Read More…]

Microsoft blocks 'Minecraft' creator Marcus Persson from event

Microsoft blocks ‘Minecraft’ creator Marcus Persson from event

San Francisco: Following his insensitive comments on subjects like sexuality and racism, “Minecraft” game developer Marcus Persson has been excluded by Microsoft to be part of the game’s 10-year anniversary, the media reported. As part of Microsoft’s decision, Persson would not take part in a press event at the “Minecraft”[Read More…]

Microsoft acquires Express Logic to push IoT dream

Microsoft acquires Express Logic to push IoT dream

San Francisco: Microsoft has acquired San Diego-based software company Express Logic, that makes software for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to accelerate IoT development for billions of devices at scale. With this acquisition, Microsoft said late Thursday it will unlock access to billions of new connected endpoints, grow the number[Read More…]

Microsoft acquires Express Logic to push IoT dream

Microsoft issues security alert over cyber attack: Reports

San Francisco: Microsoft has alerted some of its webmail users of possible hacker attacks that could access their email accounts illegally, media reports said. In an email notification to some affected users on Saturday, Microsoft said it became aware of an issue involving unauthorised access to some customers’ web-based email[Read More…]

Women issues at Microsoft reach CEO Satya Nadella

Women issues at Microsoft reach CEO Satya Nadella

San Francisco: Citing cases and raising concerns of discrimination in career advancements and sexual harassment against women within the company, Microsoft employees had a much-needed meeting with the CEO, Satya Nadella. Roughly 100 to 150 employees attended the meeting with Nadella in person on Thursday while others watched via live-stream.[Read More…]





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