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Microsoft to launch Office apps for for Android, iOS

May 24th, 2012

Software giant Microsoft is set to release Microsoft Office for Android tabs and iPads and an Outlook Web app for iOS this fall.

Although officially Microsoft has no comment to make, reports have surfaced that the full suite of Office apps will have a November release, according to website BGR.

According to BGR’s source, the app is said to look almost identical to the leaked images from a few months ago.

The source also claimed the app’s loading screen read “Office for iOS,” suggesting iPhone and iPod Touch could have the software in their future as well.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the App Store may also see another Microsoft offering ahead of it, featuring the same Metro tile interface on Windows Phone, an Outlook app known as “OWA Mobile Client for iOS”, which is reportedly in the works for devices running iOS 5 or later.

Microsoft is currently believed to be planning for both Outlook Web App and the new Lync to debut on the iOS App Store before the end of October, both native of the iOS applications that render Web content with the same tiled Metro user interface style that can be found on Windows Phone.

Outlook apps are expected for Windows Phone and Android devices about the same time.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/personal-tech/computing/Microsoft-to-launch-Office-apps-for-for-Android-iOS/articleshow/13449907.cms

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Microsoft to incubate 10 Indian start-ups in cloud computing

May 24th, 2012

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Global software major Microsoft will incubate 10 early-stage technology start-ups in cloud computing, internet and mobile using its Accelerator for Windows Azure programme to help them build businesses, a top official said on Wednesday.

“The start-ups will have access to our resources such as BizSpark programme and $60,000 in Azure credit through BizSpark Plus programme to take advantage of the cloud,” Microsoft India (R&D) Managing Director Amit Chatterjee told reporters here unveiling the programme in the Indian sub-continent.

Start-ups that can build any application using the company’s cloud platform and operate in any business or market segment will be eligible to apply for the programme, being launched simultaneously in Beijing (China), Tel Aviv (Israel), Seattle (US) and Bangalore.

The start-ups will also be able to leverage the company’s Metro user interface on Window 8 and Window Phone to operate in a cloud environment.

Cloud computing uses a network of computers, data centres and storage systems as an integrated IT infrastructure for seamless operations, eliminating investments in stand-alone IT installation by enterprises and small and medium businesses.

To be selected for the four-month incubation, prospective start-ups can apply online from Wednesday till July 1 and join the programme from September at the company’s office in this tech hub.

“The start-ups will have the benefit of mentorship and coaching from successful entrepreneurs, leading venture capitalists and industry leaders. We are also partnering with industry mentors to provide start-ups with the support they need to innovate and become successful businesses,” Chatterjee said.

The company will also facilitate meetings between start-ups and venture capitalists and prospective investors in addition to mentoring. “The benefit of the programme will be measured by the success of the start-ups though we will have no stake in them,” Chatterjee said.

Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/microsoft-to-incubate-10-indian-start-ups-in-cloud-computing/articleshow/13412220.cms

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Hanu Software Selected to Join the Microsoft Windows Azure Circle Program

May 23rd, 2012

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Hanu Software today announced that they have been selected for Microsoft Corporation’s elite Windows Azure Circle program. The Azure Circle is the highest level of Microsoft’s Cloud Accelerate Partner program designed to validate the credentials of highly trained and tested partner organizations.

Hanu Software has already established a reputation of excellence developing applications to operate on Microsoft’s Azure platform. In addition to the Azure Circle selection, Microsoft will release two success stories featuring Hanu Software’s Azure development services next month.

“The Azure Circle partner program showcases our Microsoft partners’ commitment to helping shared customers take full advantage of the benefits of cloud services,” says Francesco Rietti, Business Development Manager for Microsoft US Azure Partnerships. “We appreciate the resources that our partners dedicate to mastering the latest technologies and their continued drive for success.”

As a result of the Azure Circle designation, Hanu Software will have access to additional Microsoft promotional and technical resources that will deliver faster and more cost effective results to customers.

“We are excited to be a part of the Azure Circle, furthering our efforts to help customers make strategic choices about their future in the cloud,” Anil Singh, founder and CEO of Hanu Software. “Our strong alliance with Microsoft’s Azure team assures our customers that they have a direct connection with the latest platform developments.”

Hanu Software is fast becoming the leading Azure development source for Microsoft’s extensive ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partner network, who supply the customized applications that support Microsoft’s legacy product line. To remain relevant, ISVs rely on Azure development experts like Hanu Software to re-write the underlying code of their applications to support cloud deployment.

Source:http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20120522005215/en/Cloud-Application-Development/Cloud-Computing/Microsoft-Cloud-Platform