Microsoft, which is essentially out of the mobile business, is now relying on platforms like cloud computing and Cortana intelligence suite for its next growth verticals. (AP) Back in March, Micros…

Speaking at a question-and-answer session, State Minister for Telecoms Tarana Halim said that not only social media giant Facebook, but the two internet behemoths, too, have also agreed to respond …

These applications are expected to help farmers cope with the climate change and bring radical improvements for small-holder farmers in the state. (AP) ICRISAT in partnership with Microsoft has dev…

Internet giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft signed up Tuesday to a new EU code of conduct against hate speech, the European Commission said. The US-based firms have agreed to speed up …

Analysts said Xiaomi’s ambitions to be a major player outside China were hampered by weak patent protection and a fear of a prolonged legal battle. Software maker Microsoft Corp is selling ab…

Jayant Sinha tweeted, “Interesting to share thoughts with @satyanadella on how technology can help in #TransformingIndia.” (Twitter photo) Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who is on his thi…

Chinese users of Microsoft products are criticising the software company’s push to get them to mandatorily upgrade their Windows operating systems, the official Xinhua news agency reported on…

Introduction and different strengths The fight between Amazon and Microsoft is well documented in the US. According to one analyst, it amounts to something of a “street battle,” in whic…

The giant tech companies say they helped design the high-speed cable to carry data for their growing numbers of online consumers and commercial customers. Microsoft and Facebook are building a new …

Microsoft has decided to ban commonly used weak passwords entirely, so users can’t pick an effort which is bereft of any real level of security or common sense, following the most recent majo…