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Microsoft rolls out LinkedIn integration in Outlook

By Karan Khanna |

Microsoft is starting to enjoy the benefits of their acquisition of business social media site LinkedIn by beginning to integrate into its current product range with Outlook.com. The move will allow Outlook.com users to view insights and work history all […]

LinkedIn infrastructure chief Kevin Scott is now Microsoft CTO

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

It’s a well-known secret that Microsoft had been eying to buy LinkedIn since the last year or so. While the initial offer was pegged at $26.2 billion the deal only closed in late 2016, once the regulatory authorities nod was […]

LinkedIn desktop redesigned with better UI and other intuitive features

By MahitHuilgol@TWC |

LinkedIn has been refreshing its UI regularly but not much had changed when it comes to their desktop design. Recently the company has announced a complete design overhaul that aims at delivering a thoughtful and simplified approach in order to […]

European Union regulators clear Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Although Microsoft announced the acquisition of professional social network – LinkedIn, 6 months back, it did not get clearance from European Union regulators. This last hurdle in acquisition seems to have been overcome with the latest announcement. European Union regulators […]

LinkedIn launches Salary, a tool to make better career decisions

By AnkitChawla@TWC |

LinkedIn recently announced the launch of a new online tool – Salary – that has been designed to help professionals make informed career decisions on the platform. LinkedIn launches Salary Tool The company will make use of its 450 million+ user […]

LinkedIn won’t change Open Source strategy despite Microsoft acquisition

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN |

Before Microsoft acquired LinkedIn, the company was very much interested in Open Source and has been developing its technology to focus in that direction. One might believe that due to the software giant now taking control of the company, LinkedIn […]

Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

By ShiwangiPeswani@TWC |

Microsoft is acquiring LinkedIn for $26.2 billion, $196 per LinkedIn share, to be specific. This will be an all-cash deal and won’t be affecting the branding and independence of LinkedIn, says Microsoft. The sole aim of this deal is to […]

Microsoft has integrated Cortana with LinkedIn

By VamienMcKalin@TWCN |

Microsoft is pushing Cortana into every relevant direction lately. The latest is integrating the digital assistant with LinkedIn, something that could boost the productivity of those in business. LinkedIn is arguably the largest social network for the business minded, which […]

LinkedIn acquires Careerify, online talent and recruiting platform

By ChethanThimmappa@TWCN |

LinkedIn, world’s popular professional social network has announced that it is buying Careerify. Careerify, the Toronto-based startup which was founded in 2009 is an online recruiting and talent acquisition platform that helps in managing employee referrals and internal job mobility. […]

LinkedIn hacked, many of your connections might not be real

By SusannahLindsay@TWCN |

LinkedIn, the social network for professional people and recruiters has reportedly been hacked. This vicious act has been going around since late May 2013 and have had profile data of many of its users compromised. LinkedIn says that it has […]

LinkedIn also adds Two-Step verification

By HemantSaxena@TWCN |

Repeated attempts of hacking online services such as Evernote, Facebook and Twitter has forced LinkedIn to introduce two-step verification feature for its service. Two-step verification is increasingly getting popular these days due to rise in number of attacks on social […]

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LinkedIn app for Windows Phone 1.5 receives a major update

By SusannahLindsay@TWCN |

LinkedIn app for Windows Phone received a major update, including Live Tile support, lock screen support, speech, and more. The Windows Phone blog post reported its arrival on Tuesday. What’s new in version LinkedIn app 1.5 Three Tile sizes push […]

LinkedIn crosses 200 million members

By RogerDunning@TWCN |

In today’s professional space, having a LinkedIn account is a must. It is a great platform that not just connects prospective employers and employees but also allows users to follow firms/pages of their interest. As 2013 commenced, LinkedIn had another […]