Microsoft launched Azure Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) in India last week. The platform provides a rapid, low-cost and low-risk platform for organizations to collaborate together by experimenting with new business processes, backed by a Cloud platform. “In India, the availability of Microsoft Azure BaaS from local, hyper-scale datacentres will help enable blockchain adoption in … Continue reading Microsoft Launches Azure Blockchain as a Service (BAAS) in India – Richard Kastelein
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Microsoft Releases Cloud-Based Azure Blockchain Development Kit – Ana Alexandre
American software corporation Microsoft has released a serverless blockchain-powered Azure development kit, according to an announcement published Nov. 15. The new product dubbed the “Azure Blockchain Development Kit” purportedly improves the capabilities of Microsoft’s Azure Blockchain Workbench. It contains features like off-chain identity and data, monitoring, and messaging application programming interfaces (API) in a format … Continue reading Microsoft Releases Cloud-Based Azure Blockchain Development Kit – Ana Alexandre
Bill Gates Loves These 4 Learning Hacks – Zack Friedman
Bill Gates knows a thing or two about hacking. When it comes to learning hacks, in particular, here are a few of his favorites. Put simply, learning hacks are a quick way to get great information in a short amount of time. If you are - or want to be - a digital learner, there … Continue reading Bill Gates Loves These 4 Learning Hacks – Zack Friedman
Microsoft Launches $22 Xbox Console Subscription Service
As reported last week (details below), Xbox All Access gives gamers access to an Xbox One console, Xbox Live Gold, and Xbox Game Pass in return for 24 monthly payments. However, the pricing is lower than expected and it’s set up in the same way as smartphone payment plans work. If you want an Xbox … Continue reading Microsoft Launches $22 Xbox Console Subscription Service
Microsoft Reportedly Working on Amazon Go-Like Cashier-Less Technology – Taylor Soper
Amazon isn’t the only Seattle-area tech giant that wants to change how we pay for items at the grocery store. Microsoft’s business AI team is developing automated technology that tracks what shoppers put in their cart, according to a report from Reuters, which said that the company is in talks with retailers including Walmart about … Continue reading Microsoft Reportedly Working on Amazon Go-Like Cashier-Less Technology – Taylor Soper
Microsoft gains competitive edge over AWS in cloud computing market | Future of Cloud Computing, IoT and Software Market
According to research from KeyBanc analysts, Microsoft outperformed Amazon Web Services in the fourth quarter of 2017, increasing its cloud market share from 16 Source: Microsoft gains competitive edge over AWS in cloud computing market | Future of Cloud Computing, IoT and Software Market
Windows Store rebranded to Microsoft Store in Windows 10
Microsoft is rebranding its Windows Store to the Microsoft Store today. The software maker is rolling out a new Store update to Windows 10 testers on the Release Preview ring that includes the name and logo change. While the store won’t change much apart from by name, Windows 10 users will notice that the taskbar […] … Continue reading Windows Store rebranded to Microsoft Store in Windows 10
Microsoft catching up with Salesforce in SaaS revenues, argues research — Patrick Bouillaud Blog , L’univers du Cloud et du Digital
Microsoft has Salesforce in its sights as the leading cloudy software as a service (SaaS) vendor, according to the latest note from analyst house Synergy Research. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.cloudcomputing-news.net See on Scoop.it – L’Univers du Cloud Computing dans le Monde et Ailleurs via Microsoft catching up with Salesforce in SaaS revenues, argues research — Patrick … Continue reading Microsoft catching up with Salesforce in SaaS revenues, argues research — Patrick Bouillaud Blog , L’univers du Cloud et du Digital
Microsoft HoloLens apps and games to look out for — The Zetetic Forum
Microsoft HoloLens is finally in the hands of developers meaning we’ll hopefully see a finished version within the next few years or sooner so we can enjoy AR in our own homes. We’re also crossing our fingers for a cheaper price point considering the HoloLens’ $3,000 certainly beats Google Glass – and even the Oculus… […] … Continue reading Microsoft HoloLens apps and games to look out for — The Zetetic Forum