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OSS advocate and former hacker Dinesh Nair joins Microsoft - yes, you read that right
Microsoft Corp has hired former hacker, entrepreneur, quasi-govenrment guy and Open Source Software advocate Dinesh Nair to head its Developer and Platform Evangelist (DPE) operations in Malaysia.
Microsoft to drive Toyota’s global communications infrastructure
Microsoft Corp said that Toyota Motor Corp has chosen Microsoft’s technology platforms to build its communications and collaboration infrastructure for the Toyota family of companies worldwide.
Windows Server 2012 makes Malaysian debut
Microsoft Malaysia has announced the general availability of Windows Server 2012, the latest version of its server operating system (OS) and successor to Windows Server 2008.
Melaka state govt goes open source in a big way
The Melaka State Government and Red Hat have entered into an alliance that will see the former deploy the vendor’s software offerings and utilize its training material at the Melaka Open Source Center of Excellence come next year.
Microsoft strengthens ICT foundation with training fund
A new information and communication technology (ICT) training program for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has been launched by the Asean Foundation, funded by Microsoft as part of its global YouthSpark initiative.
Windows Store opens for developers
With the upcoming global launch of Windows 8 on October 26, Microsoft has opened up its built-in application marketplace – Windows Store – to an additional 82 markets around the world.
Brocade delivers fabric networking support for WinServer 2012
Brocade has announced support for Microsoft Corp’s recently-released Windows Server 2012 server operating system across all product lines, including its Fiber Channel storage area network (SAN) and Ethernet fabric solutions.
Microsoft announces Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Corp has announced the general availability of Windows Server 2012, the latest version of its server operating system (OS), which it described in a statement as the cornerstone of a cloud OS.
Dappleworks finds its angel at DemoAsia
Reza Ismail, director at Rofarez Solutions, has a big dream for his software startup: “Our vision is to develop SAP level business software, deliver it on the cloud, akin to flying in a world-class airline at AirAsia prices.”
Microsoft Philippines gets first woman chief
Microsoft Corp has appointed Karrie Capellan-Ilagan as the new managing director for Microsoft Philippines, the first time a woman will be helming the local subsidiary of the world’s largest software company.
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