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Microsoft Surface Goes Pro in Malaysia

Microsoft Surface Goes Pro in Malaysia

Following the successful launch of its maiden tablet, the Microsoft Surface RT, Microsoft Malaysia has officially launched the Microsoft Surface Pro, available in retail channels now.

June 11, 2013 × 0 comments

Mobile

ACER's Johnson Seet, INTEL's Norhizam, ACER's Carynne Ooi, MICROSOFT's Sunny and DJ Vera C with the new Acer Aspire Series.

Acer Launches New Touch-centric Acer Aspire Series

Kuala Lumpur, 22 May 2013 – Acer today introduced the new Acer Aspire family — a touch-centric series of mobile computers designed for content creation and consumption. Leading the way is the Acer Aspire P3, a sleek Ultrabook; the Acer Aspire R7, a versatile, powerful touch notebook; and the venerable Acer Aspire V notebook.

May 24, 2013 × 0 comments

Tech Talk

Microsoft Malaysia Managing Director, Carlos Lacerda

Microsoft Clicks In With Surface RT Tablet

The much-anticipated Microsoft Surface RT tablet has finally surfaced in Malaysia (pun intended), with Microsoft Malaysia throwing a big launch party at Publika, Kuala Lumpur to celebrate its arrival. The iPad-killer aims to deliver a no -compromise computing experience for consumers — at work and at play.

April 26, 2013 × 0 comments

Apps

Top three winners of Microsoft-ADB's AppsForAsia Program

Microsoft Continues To Nurture Talent Through AppsForAsia Program with Asian Development Bank

Microsoft Malaysia and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently recognised the outstanding talents of three local software development teams under the AppsForAsia – Redesigning Development program. The initiative is designed to pool creative talents of Independent Software Developers (ISVs) across Asia to develop sustainable solutions for economic, commercial and sofcial benefit of governments, NGOs, citizens and enterprises in the region.

April 18, 2013 × 0 comments

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Microsoft Study: Your PC Might Be Infected By Malware

Microsoft Study: Your PC Might Be Infected By Malware

KUALA LUMPUR, 27 February 2013, – Counterfeit software is a very common thing in Malaysia. A Microsoft study found that one in two PCs running counterfeit software in Malaysia were infected with malware. Potentially dangerous malware such as “Zeus” Trojan was also found in one of them as well.

March 5, 2013 × 0 comments

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Smartphone OS Wars: Pros and Cons

Smartphone OS Wars: Pros and Cons

Before looking at the hardware of the phone to decide if it will look good on you, or even before deciding if the spec sheet is powerful enough, what you should consider first is the operating system that suits your needs.

December 30, 2012 × 2 comments

Enterprise, Tech Talk

Complete Transition to Touchscreen Will Take A Few More Years—If At All

Complete Transition to Touchscreen Will Take A Few More Years—If At All

The evolution of the smartphone has paved the way for touchscreen technology to grow. The tablet PC market has erupted in the past year or so, and one can argue that the segment is made possible with the optimisation of touchscreen. With the introduction of Windows 8, we’re seeing the first widespread use of touchscreen for laptops. Some are saying [...]

December 8, 2012 × 1 comment

Tech Talk

Windows 8 ready laptops

Local Developers Showcase Latest Windows 8 Apps

Local developers have jumped on the app bandwagon with a strong showcase of Windows 8 apps at a special Techday and app showcase for media organised by Microsoft Malaysia today. The excitement surrounding Windows 8 continues to gain momentum as more people are experiencing the new touch-centric OS and the slew of growing innovative apps. Some leading brands proudly showed [...]

November 20, 2012 × 0 comments

Enterprise

Carlos Lacerda. Image credit: Microsoft Malaysia

Carlos Lacerda is New Managing Director for Microsoft Malaysia

Microsoft continues some shifts in its executive line-up after the much-publicised abrupt exit of turnaround artist Steven Sinofsky, with the appointment of a new Managing Director for Malaysia. The new MD, Carlos Lacerda, will lead the company’s efforts to chart business, innovation and thought leadership. Former Microsoft Malaysia head honcho, Ananth Lazarus, moves up to a more regional role as [...]

November 20, 2012 × 0 comments

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New Features in Windows Phone 8

New Features in Windows Phone 8

Microsoft’s newest mobile operating system, Windows Phone 8, was presented to a friendly audience at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium by Joe Belfiore, a Microsoft executive not too long ago. Jessica Alba joined him for a while and at the end, their chief executive Steve Ballmer. Microsoft has showcased their latest phone OS for quite some time now but here’s [...]

November 19, 2012 × 0 comments

Mobile

Microsoft Outs Surface RT Updates

Microsoft Outs Surface RT Updates

As reported by The Verge, Microsoft has started to issue updates to its Surface RT device this week. This will mark the Redmont company’s first monthly Patch Tuesday, since the big Windows 8 launch on October 26. The system firmware update brings performance enhancements to Microsoft’s first tablet device as well as patching several security issues. The Surface RT tablet, [...]

November 14, 2012 × 0 comments

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HTC Unveils Windows Phone 8X and 8S in Asia

HTC Unveils Windows Phone 8X and 8S in Asia

HTC, global mobile maker, has unveiled its first Windows Phone offerings — the stunning Windows Phone 8X and 8S at a regional launch in Singapore recently. HTC is no stranger to the Windows Phone platform, having gained popularity in the early 2000s with its popular line of Windows 6/6.5 devices. The 8X and 8S however, marks a fresh new beginning [...]

November 13, 2012 × 1 comment