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Run 26.2 miles to take away a Microsoft Band for free

ArunKumar@TWCN — Sun, 05 Apr 2015 12:35:30 +0000

Running, jogging or walking is a good habit to keep you fit. But if you can make it 26.2 miles, you get to win a Microsoft Band for free. The two companies – Microsoft and Runkeeper – have come together to give away Microsoft Band free to people who can make 26.2 miles before April […]

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Enter “What is next with Windows 10” event sweepstakes

ArunKumar@TWCN — Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:33:43 +0000

Prior to organizing a “What is Next with Windows 10 event” webcast, Microsoft is conducting a sweepstakes where one can win prizes varying from gift cards worth $25 to Toshiba Encore 2 tablet worth $164. The webcast is scheduled for March 2015. The rules are easy. One has to be registered for the “What is […]

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Windows Game Developer Contest – Chance to win $10,000

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 17:53:54 +0000

Here is a chance for the game developers across the globe to win $10,000. How? Windows has recently made an announcement of the ‘Windows Game Developer Contest’, where game and app developers from around the world stand a chance to win a handsome amount. All they have to do is to publish their best games […]

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Microsoft announces a new online developer event called Connect();

JSharma@TWCN — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:59:29 +0000

Microsoft has recently announced its plans to host an online developer event called Connect(); which will be live from New York on November 12, 2015. Microsoft Connect(); Talking about the event, the company says: Build on your current skills, unleash your creativity, and expand what’s possible to deliver unprecedented innovations. Come back on Thursday, November […]

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Microsoft Online Services Bug Bounty program launched

AnandKhanse@TWC — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 02:55:19 +0000

The Bug Bounty Program by Microsoft is considered to be an innovative and great initiative. In this program, Microsoft has asked developers, programmers, researchers and even hackers across the globe to join hands with Microsoft in finding certain types of exploitation techniques and vulnerabilities. The submissions which are qualified will receive a minimum USD 500. […]

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Microsoft Preferred Supplier Program Excellence Award winners announced

AnandKhanse@TWC — Fri, 23 May 2014 02:47:07 +0000

The recipients of Microsoft Preferred Supplier Program (MPSP) Excellence Awards were announced recently. The announcement was done during the 12th Annual MPSP Summit on Microsoft’s main corporate campus in Redmond, Washington. The MPSP Excellence Awards are one of the highest honors by Microsoft. For this award, preferred suppliers at Microsoft are recognized on the basis […]

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Bing’s Hometown Photo Contest: Your Photo Can Be Next Home Page Image

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:52:54 +0000

Microsoft’s search engine Bing brings an interesting “Hometown Homepage Photo Contest” for photographers on this World Photography Day. The winning picture will be showcased on the Bing homepage on October 1 along with the picture of the photographer. The winner will also get new Nokia Lumia 1020, 500px membership and canvas of the winning photo. Along […]

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Microsoft announces Bounty Programs – Report vulnerabilities & get paid upto $100000

VasudevG@TWC — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:03:00 +0000

If you are one of those who likes to break into software or OS protection, then this post is for you. Microsoft is paying you to hack into Windows 8.1! Microsoft has asked hackers, security researchers and others to report vulnerabilities in their various products, including Windows 8.1, for making their products better and protecting customers. […]

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BizSpark India Startup Challenge 2013 Regional Rounds Start Tomorrow

HemantSaxena@TWCN — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:59:10 +0000

Kochi Startup village, India’s first telecom technology incubator will host the regional round of the prestigious BizSpark India Startup Challenge, starting tomorrow. Microsoft BizSpark India Startup Challenge 2013 is an event organized by Microsoft for identifying and promoting promising startups. The event which aims at searching entrepreneurs with innovative ideas in cloud computing, mobile applications […]

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Microsoft launches Get2Modern Contest

AnandKhanse@TWC — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:59:45 +0000

Microsoft never misses an opportunity when it comes to convincing Windows users to upgrade to Windows 8. As an attempt, the software giant has organized the so-called ‘Get2Modern Contest‘. The idea is to get SME’s from select Asian countries to upgrade their operating systems from Windows XP to Windows 8. The software giant believes every organization be […]

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Winners & Finalists of the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2013

ShiwangiPeswani@TWC — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:53:28 +0000

Microsoft yesterday announced the winners and finalists of Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2013. The company hosts these awards annually for Microsoft Partners innovative solutions addressing customer challenges. It also includes the use of various Microsoft technologies with their software and hardware partners. All of the finalists and winners will be recognized in the […]

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Microsoft Cybersecurity 2020 Student Essay Contest is offering $10,000 in prizes

AnkitGupta@TWCN — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:02:40 +0000

Microsoft is inviting entries for Cybersecurity 2020 Student Essay Contest. If declared a winner, you can win a prize of $5000 cash. It’s a good opportunity for students who can provide better ideas on the future of Cybersecurity policy. The aim of this contest is to choose policies that can provide a great outcome in […]

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