Networking

Nokia announces contributions to SONiC ecosystem led by Microsoft

2 months

Back in 2016, Microsoft first proposed the idea of SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). SONiC is a collection of software networking components required to build network devices like switches. Over the past few years...

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 launches the first Microsoft Reactor program in the region

by Pradeep

5 months

Microsoft Reactors are locations designed to encourage learning, networking, and resource sharing within your local startup and developer communities. Startups can take advantage of free, in-person presentations, workshops, and lo...

Microsoft launches Azure Firewall, a cloud-based network security service to protects your resources

by Pradeep

2 years

Microsoft today announced two new network related Azure services, Azure Virtual WAN (wide-area network) and Azure Firewall. Azure Virtual WAN is a networking service that will offer optimized and automated branch to branch connect...

Windows Phone 8 leads in IPv6 adoption

by Surur

7 years

Here is an unexpected plaudit to put on Windows Phone’s mantelpiece. It appears Windows Phone 8 has the largest percentage of users using the new IPv6 standard, which is somewhat surprising given that the OS shipped without supp...

Over 300,000 Users and 20 Million Messages Sent Using Who’s Near Me!

by Brian Hamachek

9 years

Windows Phone 7’s own Who’s Near Me recently hit 300,000 users and over 20 million messages sent! An update to the Windows Phone 7 application was also just released. Who’s Near Me version 1.7 adds new features s...