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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.
1-in-3 Malaysian kids victims of cyber-bullying: Microsoft survey
According to a new Global Youth Online Behavior Survey released by Microsoft Corp, 33% of Malaysian children say they have been subjected to a range of online activities that some may consider to be online bullying.
Silicon Valley’s secret sauce: Code Army marches on (Part II)
Code Army wants to use the concept of Gamification [the use of game design principles in applications outside of games] to solve the problem of talent shortage that companies face. Here, in the second of two parts, its ‘commander-in-chief’ describes how his team went to the heart of the tech world, and the challenges it faced.
Samsung to use Azure to manage Smart TV service
Samsung has decided to adopt Windows Azure, Microsoft Corp’s Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) cloud offering, to manage its Smart TV infrastructure, helping it reduce costs and increase its capacity to meet its growing customer base.
MoF, Microsoft roll out '1Vendor' training program
The Ministry of Finance has launched its “1Vendor Development Program” (1VDP) in collaboration with Microsoft, which will see the US technology giant providing certification and training courses to ICT vendors registered with the ministry.
