Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has launched the new BizSpark Plus program in Australia.

Microsoft Corporation Rolling Out Australia Program

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s division in Australia has announced that it has launched its new BizSpark Plus program for business incubators.

The program allows business incubators to offer each of their startups up to $60,000 worth of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Azure compute and storage services over a 24-month period.

Gianpaolo Carraro, director of Developer Evangelism, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Australia, said that, “According to the World Bank, Australia is a world leader for ease of starting a new business. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) believes the BizSpark Plus Program will help drive Australian entrepreneurship and innovation further. This program will ensure our Australian software startups have access to world class technology during their inception, giving them a better chance of success and in turn creating jobs, wealth and innovation”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 31.44.

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Last Price: 31.44
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 31.61
50 Day Moving Average: 28.09
6 Month Price Change %: 29.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 14.9%

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been paying tribute to Heinrich Hertz with a new Google Doodle.

Google Inc. Releases Hertz Doodle

The search engine Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has posted a wave Doodle on its homepage to pay homage to Heinrich Hertz on what would have been his155th birthday.

Hertz was the German physicist who discovered electromagnetic waves which led to the development of radios, television and radars.

He was born on February 22, 1857.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) posted the new logo depicting electromagnetic waves in blue, red, yellow and green colors representing Google colors. The Hertz doodle is a simple animated GIF image.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) shares are currently standing at 614.00.

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Last Price: 614.00
52 Week Low / High: 473.02 / 670.25
50 Day Moving Average: 616.65
6 Month Price Change %: 23.2%
12 Month Price Change %: -3.3%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has highlighted its Local Language Program.

Microsoft Corporation Opening Up Language Options

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has shown off its Local Language Program (LLP) in recognition of International Mother Language Day.

The Local Language Program (LLP) enables the development of custom language translation and has helped 1.7 billion people worldwide to access technology in their own language. The Local Language Program (LLP) connects languages, cultures and technology.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Local Language Program (LLP) also provides localized versions of Windows and Microsoft Corporation Office in 37 languages and nearly 100 languages are supported by Language Interface Packs through free downloads for Windows, Office and Visual Studio.

Anthony Salcito, vice president of Worldwide Education at Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), said that, “Providing technology in a native language is critical to helping people access the tools they need to create better economic opportunities. Language preservation and support also help preserve cultural identities for the next generation of learners”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 31.44 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 23.5% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.88
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.82
Zack’s Rank: 19 out of 92 in the industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has honored LAN Systems with Microsoft Top VAR and VAR Champion Standing.

Microsoft Corporation Gives Out VAR Honours

LAN Systems has been selected by Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) as Top VAR and VAR Champion for 2012.

This designation identifies LAN Systems as one of the top Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Value Added Resellers (VAR) in the United States.

The Top VAR and VAR Champion programs recognize Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) business partners who are in the top-tier in selling and delivering Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) technology to the SMB marketplace.

Mary Hester, LAN Systems CEO, said that, “As a Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Partner with Gold and Silver Competencies, it is essential that we participate in the channel through strategic programs. We are honored to be named a Top VAR and VAR Champion. We have a great relationship with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and look forward to the increased value that we will be able to offer our clients through the VAR program”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 31.25 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 23.5% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.88
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.82
Zack’s Rank: 18 out of 92 in the industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is planning to add more languages to Project Bhasha.

Microsoft Corporation Wants More Languages In Bhasha

According to reports Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s Indian unit is providing support for more languages through Project Bhasha.

Project Bhasha is an initiative aimed at accelerating local language computing in India and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has already localized Windows and Office in 12 Indian languages.

Shigeru Aoyagi, director and Unesco representative (Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka), said that, “Information and communication technologies (ICT) is used in a major way for promoting mother languages. Additionally, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s local language program aims to empower individuals in local communities to create economic opportunities, build IT skills, enhance education outcomes, and sustain their local language and culture”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing at 31.25.

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Last Price: 31.25
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 31.55
50 Day Moving Average: 28.09
6 Month Price Change %: 29.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 14.9%

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has been preparing to build a satellite antenna farm in Iowa.

Google Inc. To Build Iowa Tech Farm

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) has plans to build a satellite antenna farm in the city of Council Bluff, Iowa, as part of its Google Fiber project.

The company is awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission to place an array of 4.5 meter satellite dishes that can be used to receive feeds from broadcast networks.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) wants to deploy a C-band receive-only earth station and Ku-band receive-only earth station near its data center in council Bluff.

The company has already started to deploy fiber-optic lines in Kansas City.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) stocks were at 604.64 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 1.6% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.23
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.18
Zack’s Rank: 5 out of 29 in the industry

It has been reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will conduct environmental reviews in its China factories.

Apple Inc. To Investigate China Factories

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has told prominent environmental activists in the US and China that it will soon allow independent environmental reviews of at least two suppliers’ factories in China.

Linda Greer, Washington based director of the National Resources Defense Council’s health program said “Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) agreed to allow environmental groups to examine at least two of the 14 suppliers that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) did environmental audits on last year. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has promised the groups access to the factories.”

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stocks are currently standing at 502.12.

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Last Price: 502.12
52 Week Low / High: 310.5 / 526.29
50 Day Moving Average: 430.85
6 Month Price Change %: 41.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 40.1%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics CRM 2011 has been selected by Burns & McDonnell over Salesforce.com and Oracle Fusion CRM.

Microsoft Corporation CRM Gets Boost

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced that Burns & McDonnell has chosen Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics CRM 2011 over Salesforce.com and Oracle Fusion CRM for a 1,600-seat CRM deployment.

Burns & McDonnell, a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm, expects implementation of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics CRM will help increase employee productivity and improve client sales and service.

Kris Paper, director of information technology for Burns & McDonnell, said that, “Our company has doubled in size in the past five years, and we needed a new CRM solution to support our growth. The ease of use, flexibility and ability to integrate the client experience across all our global practices that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics CRM provides will help us meet our business requirements and maximize our client relationships as we continue to grow. The Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Dynamics CRM user interface was the reason we chose it over the Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM solutions”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are currently standing at 31.25.

Price History
Last Price: 31.25
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 31.55
50 Day Moving Average: 28.09
6 Month Price Change %: 29.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 14.9%