Microsoft Corp.

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. is delighted to announce the results of its 2011 employee giving campaign: our U.S. Microsoft employees raised $100.5 million (inclusive of the company match) for more than 18,000 U.S.-based community organizations doing work in the U.S. and around the world last ... read more

CAMPBELL, Calif. and REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and 24/7 Inc. today announced an agreement to jointly bring the power of natural user interfaces (NUIs) and data analytics at cloud scale (Big Data) to enable the future of customer service for businesses. The agreement includes Microsoft ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) today announced that Microsoft Dynamics CRM will release its next service update in Q2 2012. This service update will deliver the capability for customers to access the complete functionality of Microsoft Dynamics CRM on virtually ... read more

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to inspire the masses to get off the couch this Sunday, Kinect for Xbox 360, the official console sponsor of the NFL, and NFL PLAY 60 today announced a challenge to fans and gamers across the country ... read more

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TechStars, recently recognized as the No. 1 startup accelerator in the world, and Microsoft Corp. are working together to help startups fast-track their businesses. TechStars today announced an enhanced relationship with Microsoft through the new BizSpark Plus program for ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced participation in the following upcoming events with the financial community. Interested parties can listen to a webcast of these events on Microsoft's Investor Relations website at http://www.microsoft.com/investor. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) Stifel Nicolaus Technology & Telecom Conference 2012Wednesday, Feb. ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help manage and secure the desktops of their highly mobile workforces through the cloud without any on-premises investment, organizations of all sizes have turned to Windows Intune, Microsoft Corp. announced today. Global nonprofit Save the Children, professional services ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help create a culture of stronger collaboration and communication worldwide, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) has begun deploying Microsoft Office 365, powered by Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Lync Online, to its 50 offices worldwide, Microsoft ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In observance of Data Privacy Day 2012, Microsoft Corp. is releasing new data about consumer behaviors online and is offering guidance and tips to help people better manage their online profiles and maintain a positive reputation. In an increasingly connected world, everything people ... read more

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Microsoft/OSIsoft Worldwide Utility Industry Survey 2012, released today at the DistribuTECH Conference & Exhibition, shows a 25 percent increase over last year in the number of utilities companies that have implemented smart-grid technology. The survey also shows that ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced fiscal year 2012 second-quarter financial results are available on its investor relations website. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO) The direct link to the earnings press release is: http://www.microsoft.com/investor/EarningsAndFinancials/Earnings/PressReleaseAndWebcast/FY12/Q2/default.aspx As previously announced, the company will host a conference ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an online broadcast today from Microsoft Corp. headquarters, Satya Nadella, president of Microsoft Server and Tools Business, laid out how Microsoft's private cloud solution will help businesses move faster, save money and better compete in 2012. He highlighted ... read more

NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the National Retail Federation's annual conference today, Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) announced the upcoming release of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 for Retail, which will provide midsize and enterprise retailers with an end-to-end solution that includes cross-channel capabilities, social and mobile commerce, enriched ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. and LG Electronics have signed a patent agreement that provides broad coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for LG's tablets, mobile phones and other consumer devices running the Android or Chrome OS Platform. The contents of the agreement ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2012 second-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012 on the Microsoft Investor Relations Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/investor. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share. The dividend is payable March 8, 2012 to shareholders of record on February 16, 2012. The ex-dividend date will be ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that Microsoft Office 365, the company's next-generation cloud productivity service, is the first and only major cloud-based platform to offer leading information privacy and security standards for customers operating in the European Union and United ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., and YOKOHAMA, Japan, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. today announced a strategic relationship to collaborate and create a next-generation dealer management system based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Using the powerful foundation of Microsoft Dynamics CRM ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Dec. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- A revolution is happening in the living room. Xbox 360 is transforming how you enjoy TV entertainment and is giving you the power to control it with your voice. The next generation of TV entertainment begins with the announcement by Microsoft Corp. of ... read more

REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the first major service update for Microsoft Office 365, the company's next-generation cloud productivity service for businesses of all sizes. The service will also be available to try in 22 additional markets today, including Argentina, Iceland, Indonesia, South Africa ... read more