Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has ended its partnership with NBC.

Microsoft NBC Breakup Details Revealed

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software giant, announced that it has parted company with NBC News, pulling out of their joint venture MSNBC to launch its own online news service.

Any user who opens up the MSNBC.com website will now automatically be redirected to NBCNews.com.

Bob Visse, general manager of MSN.com, said that, “Moving on “allows us to go out and innovate.MSN.com has begun hiring for a new news operation — as yet unnamed — that will launch later this year. If you start thinking about what we’re going to be doing in Windows and the Bing app and what we’re going to be doing… across multiple platforms, it makes a lot of sense for Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA). We’re talking about using technology and using data to solve information delivery and news delivery in new and innovative ways. It’s really difficult for us to do that when we have an exclusive, single-source relationship with one news provider.”

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 29.44.

Price History
Last Price: 29.44
52 Week Low / High: 23.79 / 32.95
50 Day Moving Average: 29.83
6 Month Price Change %: 4.2%
12 Month Price Change %: 9.9%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has introduced an incubation program for startup companies in India.

Microsoft Encouraging India Startups

The US based software maker giant Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is introducing a four-month incubation program for 10 technology startups in Cloud Computing, Internet & Mobile using its Accelerator for Microsoft Azure program.

Amit Chatterjee, Managing Director, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) India (R&D) said, “The Microsoft Accelerator for Windows Azure is a particularly exciting program and we are thrilled to launch this initiative in India. Through this unique initiative, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is partnering with leading industry mentors to provide startups with the much needed support they need to innovate and become successful businesses. We are not only providing them technical and business guidance and mentoring, but also connecting them to prospective VCs and investors.”

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 29.11 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -6.9% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 19 out of 85 in the industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been named “innovation provider” at the upcoming Republican convention.

Microsoft Corporation To Feature At Republican Convention

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) announced that it will be the “official innovation provider” of the Republican National Convention.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) will provide a host of pioneering Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) solutions, including video communication technology through Skype and services through Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Office programs.

Brad Smith, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s General Counsel and Executive Vice President, said that, “Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is excited to collaborate with the Republican National Convention on this important event. Through the use of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)’s latest technology products, services and expertise, we aim to make this the most interactive, engaging and technologically advanced convention yet”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 31.01.

Price History
Last Price: 31.01
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 32.95
50 Day Moving Average: 31.58
6 Month Price Change %: 14.8%
12 Month Price Change %: 23.8%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has joined hands with Silatech to launch jobs portal in the Middle East.

Microsoft Corporation To Launch Arab Jobs Portal

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced that it is partnering with Silatech, a social enterprise which promotes large-scale job creation, to create a network of employability portals in Arab countries.

The portal is aimed at providing a single place for tools, advisors, training, opportunities, events, mentors, online resources, internships, and communities for young people to access.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Silatech are also planning to build other employability portals for countries throughout the region, with Qatar being the first.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 31.14 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 11.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.87
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.95
Zack’s Rank: Error in the industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has introduced the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 in India.

Microsoft Corporation Looks To Mobile Keyboard Market

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled the Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 in the Indian market.

The Bluetooth Mobile Keyboard 5000 works equally well with Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows, iPad, iPad2, and many Android devices.

Satish Parreddi, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Retail Sales & Marketing, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)(India) Pvt. Ltd, said that, “Consumers today want style, portability as well as comfort and our latest keyboard is the perfect companion to today’s mobile lifestyle. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bluetooth Mobile keyboard 5000 is especially designed for people on the move and as the market for mobile products such as the Tablets and Laptops increases; this is poised to become an accessory consumers would definitely want”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are currently standing at 31.08.

Price History
Last Price: 31.08
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 32.95
50 Day Moving Average: 31.51
6 Month Price Change %: 13.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 21.2%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has announced leadership changes for the China, UK and German markets.

Microsoft Corporation Makes Leadership Changes

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has made changes to the leadership team of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) International.

This move is being taken to strengthen its position in the fast emerging Greater China market, which has seen major changes.

Ralph Haupter was promoted to corporate vice president and named CEO for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) GCR, and Gordon Frazer has been named chief operating officer (COO) for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) GCR.

Michel van der Bel will assume the role of MD for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) U.K.

Jean-Philippe Courtois, president of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) International, said that, “As Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) looks forward to our next wave of growth and innovation, we consider these new leaders for the Greater China team as a great complement to our very strong existing team. These changes reflect a deep commitment to both the region and to creating new opportunities and challenges for our most talented people. China represents an unprecedented opportunity for growth across the breadth of our business, and I am confident in the leadership abilities of Ralph, Gordon and the extended Greater China leadership team to help us execute on those opportunities and deliver the benefits of technology to many more of the 1 billion-plus people of Greater China”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) stocks are currently standing at 30.81.

Price History
Last Price: 30.81
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 32.95
50 Day Moving Average: 31.51
6 Month Price Change %: 13.0%
12 Month Price Change %: 21.2%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has joined forces with Brightpoint to launch a UAE e-tailer website.

Microsoft Corporation Pushing Windows Phone In UAE

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the software giant, has teamed up with Brightpoint Middle East to launch ‘Waha Store’, a UAE e-tailer website.

Through this website both companies aim to push Windows phones to in-country consumers.

Waha Store will provide a convenient, reliable and centralized destination for consumers across the country to purchase the latest form factors from a variety of Windows Phone device manufacturers.

Samer Ramez Abu-Ltaif, regional general manager for the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Gulf region, said that, “Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is very pleased to bring Windows phones to early-adopter smartphone consumers in the UAE, where there has been growing excitement about their launch. Customers need a dependable way to obtain accurate information on, and securely purchase, the latest mobile handsets; and Waha Store provides exactly that – your Windows phone oasis”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) company shares are currently standing at 30.98.

Price History
Last Price: 30.98
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 32.95
50 Day Moving Average: 31.46
6 Month Price Change %: 12.6%
12 Month Price Change %: 18.4%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled SQL Server 2012 in Nigeria.

Microsoft Corporation Nigeria SQL Server 2012 Launch

Reports say that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), the Information Technology firm, has launched its SQL Server 2012 in Nigeria, to help organisations cope with the challenge of data explosion.

SQL Server 2012 is capable of supporting mission-critical applications in health care, financial services, government, gaming and a host of other industry applications.

Olufemi George, Solutions Specialist at Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), said that, “With today’s release of SQL Server 2012, now more than ever, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is providing a cloud-ready information platform that helps you to gain actionable business insight and helps to keep your mission-critical systems up and running. SQL Server 2012 will provide mission critical confidence with greater uptime, blazing-fast performance and enhanced security to help you manage any data, any size, anywhere”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 30.34 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 9.5% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.87
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.95
Zack’s Rank: 11 out of 80 in the industry