It is quite common to hear about rivalries in the technology industry and the latest tech grudge involves Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL). The Windows maker is not happy with the search engine giant for revealing a security flaw in Windows 8.1. According to the latest dispute, Microsoft was planning a security release…
Google Inc (GOOGL) Follows Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) In Language Translation, Ready to Launch Real-Time Translation App
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is the next tech giant to touch the language translation industry after Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) rolled out its real-time language translation feature for Skype last month. Language translation is not a new niche for the search engine company as it already provides language translation services for websites. The shares of the search…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Becomes Target of Hacker Attacks, Xbox Server Down Because Of Hacking
After supporting Sony Pictures in the release of its controversial movie, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has become a target of hackers itself and its Xbox Live service was down yesterday because of these attacks. A hacker group, which calls itself ‘Lizard Squad,’ has undertaken responsibility for the attack. Microsoft Corporation’s Xbox Live network was down because…
Google Inc (GOOGL) And Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Came Along To Defend The Right of Free Speech By Releasing “The Interview” Online
After releasing a movie picturing the assassination of the North Korean leader on its video streaming channel, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) said that it was aware of the security implications involved with the release. Sony Pictures Film formed alliance with Google and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) to offer its movie, “The Interview”, online. According to the search…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Receives Support From Leading Tech Companies And National Business Organizations In Its Data Privacy Fight Against The Administration
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is receiving huge support from all the major tech companies, corporate lobbyists, and academics in its fight against the U.S. Government concerning the protection of user data stored in foreign countries. The Windows-manufacturer received a warrant from the U.S. government to hand over the emails stored in one of its data centers…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Eyes Windows 10 Release by Autumn
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is aiming to release Windows 10 later than previously expected from a comment made by Microsoft Chief Operating Officer Kevin Turner at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Thursday last week. Microsoft has not officially made any public announcement regarding its schedule for rolling out the Windows 10, but Turner told the…
Google Inc (GOOGL) Targets Wider Enterprise Audience By Adding Support For Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)’s Services
With its increasing efforts to boost enterprise software & services market share, Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has introduced support for the software and services offered by its leading enterprise solution competitor, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT). The primary aim of the search engine giant is to increase its consumer base in the cloud industry through joint ventures and…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Commits to Diversity, Approves CEO Pay
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) held its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday, its first under new CEO Satya Nadella. The event was attended by Microsoft’s former CEO Steve Ballmer, who stepped down from the company in February to focus on NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, which he purchased for $2 billion. Also at the meeting is activist Jesse Jackson,…
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Continues Its Acquisition Spree With 18-Months Old Startup
Acompli is the latest addition to the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) group with its focus towards Android and iOS email system. The acquisition of Acompli and recent launches of cross-technology devices are certainly an indication of the Windows-company adapting to the current technologies. Microsoft made official announcement on its blog quoting, “In a world where more…
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Howard Hughes Corp (HHC): Top 3 Stock Holdings of Menlo Advisors LLC
Menlo Advisors have current investment portfolio exceeding $131 million with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.B), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Howard Hughes Corp (NYSE:HHC) as its primary stock holdings. According to the recent SEC 13F filing of Menlo Advisors LLC on October 30, finance and information technology are among the primary investments of the company. Berkshire Hathaway Inc.…