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August seems to be the month of acquisitions, particularly in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. Recently, chip giant Intel announced its plans to buy Nervana Systems, close on the heels of iPhone maker Apple’s announcement on the buyout of machine-learning startup, Turi. In recent times, technology companies are teaming up with startups in the field of AI to outdo competition in the space. Intel is strengthening its AI efforts by acquiring the two-year-old San Diego, California-based startup Nervana Systems, which has already grabbed much attention for its machine learning technology....

Microsoft’s rollout of its Windows 10 Anniversary Update refresh of Windows 10 began on on Tuesday. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the largest update to the PC operating system since its big revamp in 2015. More than 350m devices have been upgraded since Windows 10 was released in a Microsoft campaign that bombarded computer owners with invitations to get the new version for free, pushed it out to computers automatically and installed it without users realizing. The Anniversary Update sees Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana become more central, being used as part...

In a crucial step towards promoting local content in order to connect maximum number of people to the world of internet, the government is in talks with the tech giants such as Google, Microsoft and Rediff.in to seek their cooperation in supporting email addresses in local languages. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently held a meeting with representatives of Google, Microsoft and Rediff in an effort to get technology corporations to support email addresses in local languages, starting with Hindi. The meeting was called by Rajiv Bansal, joint...

Microsoft claimed to have equipped more than 7 lakh government school teachers with IT skills across 12 states in India under itsProject Shiksha program launched in 2003. The tech giant on Friday released the “Microsoft India Citizenship Report 2015-16″ which highlights the achievements of Microsoft’s citizenship initiatives that include Project Shiksha, Project Saksham, Project Jyoti and YouthSpark program. “Project Saksham has reached out to 81 state/central universities across 24 states training over 3,800 faculty members, since its launch in 2011,” the report said. Aimed at developing skills among youth from under-privileged communities to...

In a bid to give boost to the startup ecosystem in the state, the Karnataka government has joined hands with a wide range of companies including IBM, Amazon and Microsoft to offer a slew of benefits to startups. Under the initiative called as the Startup Booster Kit, IBM will offer a suite of cloud services including SoftLayer and Bluemix worth $10,000, Amazon will offer $3,000 of cloud credits, and Knowlarity and Exotel will offer cloud telephony services at discounted rates. The state-run BSNL will offer discounted rates for accessing the...

Microsoft Corp. announced the Microsoft Professional Degree (MPD) program, to offer employer-endorsed, university-caliber curriculum for professionals at any stage of their career. MPD is a Microsoft-led initiative that provides professionals with real-world knowledge and hands-on experience to grow their skills in critical fields. The initial MPD offering is in data science, with all courseware available on edX.org, the nonprofit online learning destination founded by Harvard University and MIT. Read Also: Chennai Partner Accuses Microsoft Of ‘Negligence’ “The proliferation of cloud technologies and the delivery of software as a service has opened...

Foxconn seems not pleased with Nokia’s legal and financial crisis. With regards to taking over Nokia’s Chennai production plant, the Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company, has laid down certain conditions, which include freedom from all financial and legal liabilities of the plant. The plant which is in the middle of a INR 21,000-crore tax liability dispute with the government would need its backing in order for the terms to go through. Some of the other key demands include Nokia seeking to convert part of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ)...

In a move that could have far-ranging ramifications in the computing business, Microsoft today came out with a major shift by announcing that its Surface line of tablets and hybrid computers would now be offered as a subscription service through the company’s cloud solution providers (CSPs). “This new offering enables flexibility of solutions, faster device refresh and ensures customers can have the latest Surface devices that evolve with the best Windows and Office have to offer,” according to Yusuf Mehdi, Corporate Vice President of the Windows and Devices Group for...

The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) India is now officially recognized as a separate region within IAMCP International. “IAMCP that is proud to welcome India as an IAMCP Tier Two Board which means it gains similar regional status to USA, LATAM, EMEA and Canada. Given the strength not only in IAMCP in India, but also the strength and great progress in India as a nation IAMCP is honored to approve IAMCP India’s application”, an official press release reads. This new region, is the latest in a variety of new innovations...

Microsoft Thursday named Gavriella Schuster as its new global channel chief. Schuster , a 21-year Microsoft veteran takes over Microsoft’s channel at a time of major transition and transformation. In her new role Schuster is tasked with guiding tens of thousands of partners as they transition to a cloud solutions business model and tackle the massive Windows 10 upgrade cycle. Schuster, who has been Microsoft’s interim channel chief since Phil Sorgen stepped out of the role in May, was formally named corporate vice president for the Worldwide Partner Group for...