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Microsoft, Sony partner on streaming games, chips and AI

Fri, 17 May 2019 - 12:15 GMT

Sony shares jumped nearly 11 percent as Asian markets opened. Microsoft’s stock closed up 2 percent on Thursday.

Microsoft overtakes Amazon as second most valuable U.S. company

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 - 09:30 GMT

Microsoft’s market capitalization was Wall Street’s highest in late 1998 through early 2000 before the dot-com bubble burst.

Asten College, step toward building school students' personalities

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 - 01:54 GMT

While private schools in Egypt are constantly raising the bar and improving the local education standards, Asten College is aiming to push the standards even higher. In a step towards achieving a breakthrough in international education in Egypt, Asten Col

Microsoft takes aim at Amazon with push for checkout-free retail

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 - 09:03 GMT

For Microsoft, becoming a strategic ally to retailers has meant big business.

Microsoft to train 600K Egyptian teachers on new technologies

Tue, 08 May 2018 - 02:18 GMT

The company has coordinated with Egypt’s Ministry of Education to provide modern technology in all public schools.

Microsoft co-op with Egyptian ministries, NGOs to train 1,500 women

Thu, 03 May 2018 - 06:48 GMT

Microsoft Egypt has launched a female empowerment campaign dubbed #MakeWhatsNext designed to encourage young females to consider careers in STEM industries.

Google overhauls Gmail to lure businesses away from Microsoft

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 - 07:43 GMT

Google declined to specify costs associated with the redesign.

Microsoft clashes with Justice Department at U.S. Supreme Court

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 - 07:46 GMT

The case began with a 2013 warrant obtained by prosecutors for emails of a suspect in a drug trafficking investigation that were stored in Microsoft computer servers in Dublin.

New revolution of technology: Token rings

Sat, 10 Feb 2018 - 10:30 GMT

The ring can make payments, unlock your front door and even login to your computer.

Amazon stock market value on verge of eclipsing Microsoft

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 - 03:33 GMT

Amazon.com Inc’s shares surged on Friday, pushing its stock market value above $700 billion.

Microsoft's profit rises 16 percent

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 - 08:22 GMT

Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) reported a 16 percent rise in quarterly profit on Thursday.

Supreme Court to hear US-Microsoft digital privacy case

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 - 06:33 GMT

The US Supreme Court announced Monday it will hear a landmark privacy case which sees the Trump administration up against computing giant Microsoft.

Despite sanctions, Russian organizations acquire Microsoft software

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 - 11:30 GMT

Software produced by Microsoft Corp has been acquired by state organizations despite sanctions barring U.S-based companies from doing business with them

Planning min. implemnet Microsoft training program for youths

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 - 09:16 GMT

The Ministry of Planning is implementing a program in tandem with Microsoft to hone skills of youths and technical workers to be able to join market.

Microsoft pushes 'mixed reality' features with Windows 10 update

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 - 06:01 GMT

Microsoft is to update its flagship operating system next month so that the latest generation of Windows 10 hardware devices and software can tap into augmented

Kaspersky Lab to withdraw Microsoft antitrust complaints

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 - 10:26 GMT

Moscow-based cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab said on Wednesday it would withdraw antitrust complaints made in Europe against Microsoft after the U.S. technology.

Microsoft's City Art app provides comprehensive art directory

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 - 08:35 GMT

Microsoft's 'City Art Search' app is now one of the world's most comprehensive directories for artwork of all kinds.

Paint Lives on!

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 - 10:12 GMT

After announcing that their famous ‘Paint’ might be on a list of features to either be removed completely or at least not be developed any longer.

Microsoft profit beats expectations on strong cloud demand

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 - 09:35 GMT

Microsoft on Thursday reported strong fourth-quarter earnings on the back of its fast-growing cloud computing business, stoking optimism of a new groove.

Microsoft plans layoffs in sales force shake-up: reports

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 - 09:49 GMT

Microsoft is planning layoffs as it refocuses its sales force on making the software colossus a pivotal part of businesses relying on cloud computing

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