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.

Price History
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%

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.

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%

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%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled the launch of a new music service.

Microsoft Corporation To Launch iTunes Competitor?

It has been rumored that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is planning to launch a new music service.

The computer giant is said to be in talks with some of the major record companies about creating a delivery service that would supply tunes to the Xbox as well as an upcoming Windows-based phone.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) may launch the service sometime this year and coud include streaming music as well as downloads.

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%

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has unveiled the Internet Explorer Performance Lab.

Microsoft Corporation Performance Lab To Measure Browser Performance

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has revealed the Internet Explorer Performance Lab, which is used to measure browser performance.

The IE Performance Lab contains over 120 high-end and low-end computers used to measure IE’s performance and simulates a “mini version of the Internet” to capture everything from high-level CPU and GPU activity.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stated in an official blog post, that, “Web performance matters to everyone, and one engineering objective for Internet Explorer is to be the world’s fastest browser. To achieve this goal we need to reliably measure browser performance against the real world scenarios that matter to our customers. The data gathered by the Internet Explorer Performance Lab is instrumental in our understanding of browser performance and of the underlying PC hardware, and in developing a fast, fluid, and responsive web experience for users”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares were at 31.28 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 22.5% change 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: 20 out of 92 in the industry

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has scheduled the sale of Skype ads overseas.

Microsoft Corporation To Increase Skype Marketing

According to reports, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Advertising is planning to sell Skype advertising on PCs and mobile devices in international markets.

The advertisements will be sold in countries including France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Taiwan, Russia and the UK.

In a blog post Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), said that, “Skype plans to only show ads from just one brand per day in each market where advertising is sold. The ads will not disrupt users’ Skype experience with pop-ups or banners in the middle of calls”.

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) shares are currently standing at 30.05.

Price History
Last Price: 30.05
52 Week Low / High: 23.65 / 30.8
50 Day Moving Average: 27.77
6 Month Price Change %: 19.3%
12 Month Price Change %: 11.1%