February, 2013

This is the ‘ golden era’ of insight. The world holds twice as many bytes of data as there are liters in the ocean, and with the right technology tools, we are now able to replace hunches with insight and action. Think comparing utility costs with meteorological data to spot trends and inefficiencies. Or compare ambulance GPS information with hospital records on patient outcomes to determine the correlation between response time and survival. This is all currently possible. Big data isn’t new. But in the past, high costs and technology limitations have constrained access...

Have you checked out the Surface Pro yet? Now’s a great time to do so, with reporters and tech elites giving it high praise. In a nutshell, Surface Pro is a beautiful, powerful device that is simplifying how we do things. With this device, there’s no need to choose between a tablet and a PC. Test out the Surface Pro for yourself! Visit your local Microsoft store in Boston for a demo or click here to learn more about the features and benefits.

Recently, Microsoft hosted the YouthSpark and EduTech Family Summit at UMass Boston. The Summit brought together close to a thousand teachers, students, non-profits and governments leaders to discuss the opportunity divide among Boston’s adult and youth populations. As a way to address the divide, Microsoft has partnered with local non-profit leaders like City Year , Year Up , the Boys and Girls Club of Boston , and civic leaders from Cambridge and Boston, as part of its YouthSpark program. YouthSpark invests in young people by training them on the latest technology, exposing them to essential...