Microsoft has released the Microsoft Tech Companion app for iPhone which offers users news on its products, features, and upcoming events. Customize feeds to surface the content that matter most to you. Search for answers from a consolidated database of Microsoft content. … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Tech Companion App for iPhone
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President Obama Mentions Apple-Backed School Broadband Initiative During State of the Union Address
During his yearly State of the Union address, President Barack Obama mentioned that the Federal Communications Commission, along with tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Sprint and Verizon, would be providing the framework needed to connect over 15,000 schools and 20 million students to high-speed Internet over the next two years. The move is a part of the … [Read more...] about President Obama Mentions Apple-Backed School Broadband Initiative During State of the Union Address
Government to Allow Companies to Reveal More Information on National Security Orders
The government has struck a tentative deal with major tech firms that will allow them to reveal more information about how the government collects data on their customers. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Monday: “As indicated in the Justice Department’s filing with the Foreign … [Read more...] about Government to Allow Companies to Reveal More Information on National Security Orders
Apple, Microsoft, Others Publish Open Letter to Washington Requesting Government Surveillance Reform
Apple, AOL, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Twitter, and Yahoo have sent an open letter to Washington urging reforms that ensure that government surveillance efforts are clearly restricted by law, proportionate to the risks, transparent and subject to independent oversight. The open letter was posted to http://reformgovernmentsurveillance.com/. It reads as … [Read more...] about Apple, Microsoft, Others Publish Open Letter to Washington Requesting Government Surveillance Reform
Microsoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI RefreshMicrosoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI Refresh
Microsoft has updated its Dynamics AX app for iPhone with a complete UI refresh. For use with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, this application enables you to capture your expense transactions and receipt information. This application also allows you to create and submit timesheets. The information captured with this application will be available when you enter or update an … [Read more...] about Microsoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI RefreshMicrosoft Updates Its Dynamics AX App for iPhone With a Complete UI Refresh
Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry's IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry's intellectual property but BlackBerry's board rejected proposals to break up the company. The board rejected proposals from several technology companies for various BlackBerry assets on grounds that a break-up did not serve the interest of all stakeholders, which include employees, customers and suppliers in … [Read more...] about Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry's IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
Apple Tops World's Most Valuable Brands List for the Third Straight Time
Apple has topped Forbes' World's Most Valuable Brands List for third straight time. Microsoft, Coca-Cola, IBM, and Google round out the Top 5. Apple is the most valuable brand in the world for a third straight time at $104.3 billion, up 20% over last year. It is worth nearly twice as much as any other brand on the planet by our count. … [Read more...] about Apple Tops World's Most Valuable Brands List for the Third Straight Time
Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
The Rockstar patent consortium consisting of Apple, Microsoft, BlackBerry, Ericsson and Sony has sued Google with patents purchased from Nortel for $4.5 billion. It appears that efforts to license the patents to Google have failed and at least eight lawsuits have been filed in the Eastern District of Texas: separate actions against Google, Samsung, Huawei, ZTE, LG, HTC, … [Read more...] about Apple Backed Rockstar Patent Consortium Sues Google and Samsung Over Nortel Patents
Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Microsoft has just released an official Remote Desktop app that lets you connect and control your PC from the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. With the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere. Experience the power of Windows with RemoteFX in a Remote Desktop client designed to help you get your work done wherever … [Read more...] about Microsoft Releases Remote Desktop App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Microsoft Rights Management Sharing App Released for iOS
A Microsoft Rights Management sharing app has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You need to have RMS for individuals or an RMS enabled Office 365 account to use the new application. You can register at https://portal.aadrm.com. RMS sharing app enables you to securely collaborate with others. You can view protected files that others have shared with you. You … [Read more...] about Microsoft Rights Management Sharing App Released for iOS