Rick Rashid, Microsoft chief research officer, talks about how the state of technology opens doors for science and research... more »

Here are the top 10 Microsoft Research Connections blog posts of 2011, as chosen by your clicks... more »

Abstract: ​This post provides resources that can help you plan a taxonomy and enterprise managed metadata in SharePoint 2010. Category: SharePoint 2010; Cool Content; Managed Metadata Published: 1/3/2012 1:43 PM # Comments:.. more »

Abstract: SharePoint 2010 Tech Conference is set for February 26 to 29, 2012 in San Francisco, Calfornia. Category: Training; SharePoint 2010; Cool Content Published: 1/4/2012 6:53 AM # Comments:.. more »

One of the best ways to know what databases your SharePoint deployment uses is to keep a record and add database names each time you create a new database. Luckily, there are several tried and true methods you can use to find not only the active databases used in your SharePoint environment but also find the properties for each. If you only need a .. more »

Changes are that by now you’ve read one or more ‘end of year lists’. Our MSN team polled their readers and Bing looked at its search statistics to offer you an insight at what our audience has been looking for in 2011. Is there anything advertisers can learn from these trends and how do you predict future trends specifically relevant to your busine.. more »

It’s that time of year again. Your holiday vacation is over, but you’re already looking forward to the next one… if you live in the colder climates, no doubt you’re daydreaming of someplace warm and sunny. Although it might be...(read more).. more »

There was a time when telemedicine services could only be provided by very large clinics, academic medical centers or government health organizations.  Telemedicine required big bulky equipment and expensive dedicated landlines or satellite connections...(read more).. more »

Have some questions about our licensing and, in particular, EES? We can help! Visit our stand at BETT 2012 and let one of our licencing specialists walk you through the best options for you and your institution. Get answers to the following questions, and more: Who can buy education licences? The different types of educational licences .. more »

is an elegant management solution for academic institutions of all sizes.  Whether you look after a single school or college, or manage a large group of schools, Windows Intune allows institutions to remotely perform PC management and security tasks in the cloud. From a single console, you can see at a glance the status of your organisations PCs a.. more »

, Schools Business Manager (South) Microsoft does a lot of good things for its staff, which is probably why in 2011 we were named as the best multinational company to work for in the “ ” survey (beating McDonalds, Google and Coca Cola, to name but a few). Of all the things Microsoft does well, my favourite is the volunteering days. Every year, we g.. more »

In this blog, I will provide the step-by-step instructions to discover SQL Server across the Enterprise.  See these resources for more information: An overview of the MAP Toolkit: http://microsoft.com/map The Getting Started Guide : http://download...(read more).. more »

A number of scammers are taking advantage of Timeline backlash by developing pages that include deceptive instructions on how to revert to the old profile. These fraudulent Facebook pages prompt users to click a number of Like buttons, invite friends, watch YouTube videos and download files. Timeline, however, is permanent once a user opts in to .. more »

A new year brings new opportunities to grow your audience and deepen your customer relationships on Facebook. Start your first quarter campaigns with the just-released Facebook Marketing Bible: The Comprehensive Guide to Market Your Brand, Company, Product, or Service Inside Facebook The Facebook Marketing Bible has enabled thousands of brands, app .. more »

Mobile usage in Japan is among the highest in the world, with over 90% of the population using mobile devices. More than 90% of these users have mobile data plans, which are commonly 3G-enabled. And while 75% of these mobile internet users are tapping into “social networking” sites from their phones, the top app being used isn’t Facebook, Twitte.. more »

If you plan to attend next week in Sandusky, Ohio, don’t miss the full-day pre-compiler session, Building Social Games using HTML5 with Windows 8, Windows Azure, and .NET cover the development of social games and feature In the morning, Nathan Totten along with members of the Windows Azure engineering and evangelism teams will be delivering short pr.. more »

Following episode 5 of Nokia's "Little Amazing Show" advertising campaign, we now have episode 6 hitting the public. This episode takes us to India, and shows us the flash mobs and Nokia stalls set up at shopping centres in four different cities. We keep to the campaign message to the letter with examples on how everyone can improve their day.  C.. more »

One "must have" accessory for my Windows Phone is a good car cradle or mount.  These mounts come in handy when you need to keep an eye on your Windows Phone (e.g. navigation) without running the risk of the phone sliding across your dash or bouncing off the passenger seat.  The Clingo line of car mounts take on this task from a unique approach. Mo.. more »

We like art, photography and images just like a lot of you. And sometimes we just want to find a photo on the internet. So we're pleased to present two great apps that we figure you'll want to know about: Das Image - This app has been out for awhile already and it's garnered  4.5 stars out of nearly 500 reviews. There's a reason for that: the a.. more »

Windows 7 News & Tips Another year, another massive loss for Windows XP. It seems like consumers are finally starting to pay heed to Microsoft’s message to ditch the OS that is now well over a decade old. And while Windows XP is losing big time, Windows 7 is gaining all its market share and more. Going by the latest results from , Windows XP lost 2... more »