Microsoft acquires Cycle Computing to accelerate Big Computing in the cloud
From finding a cure for cancer to making vehicles safer to fulfilling the promises of artificial intelligence, today’s complex problems…
Better meetings with AI, teens focus on digital civility and advancing blockchain
No dog days of summer here. This week, Microsoft worked on enterprise technology, modern workplaces and new ways to improve…
Eye Control for Windows 10, inclusive tech design for all and more options for getting a new Surface device – Weekend Reading: Aug. 4 edition
“Anyone can drive change every day. Everyone can make an impact.” Who said it? The answer is to be found…
Dig if You Will The Beauty of Decentralization
noun de·cen·tral·i·za·tion (ˌ)dē-ˌsen-trə-lə-ˈzā-shən: the dispersion or distribution of functions and powers a decentralization of powers; specifically, government: the delegation of…
‘Minecraft’ improves public spaces, Microsoft Stream debuts and Tefugees enrich their new homes with hope
Block by Block is an inclusive approach to urban development — increasingly important as the world’s population moves to cities ..
NIST publishes new authentication standards, FIDO U2F achieves AAL3
After a year of review, the National Institute for Science and Technology (NIST) today released version 3 of its latest…
Why you need to pick a marketing channel
Owning a Cinnamon at the mall means you’re only competing against the cookie store that’s also in that same mall.…
Microsoft earns award for its sustained support of Reservist and National Guard members
Yesterday, Microsoft received the 2016 Extraordinary Employer Support Award from the U.S. Department of Defense in recognition of its sustained support of National Guard and Reserve military members.
Celebrating advances in accessibility, partnering with UN Human Rights Office and making power grids autonomous
Welcome back for another edition of Weekend Reading. There is always a fair amount of news pouring out of Microsoft. This week, we’ve upped the game with a number of high-level stories that touch on big issues of our time ..
Online Communication Tools to Benefit Your Team
On the forefronts of our daily routines is the question of organising teams, communication, collaboration and creativity. Without proper organisational…