Jason Chee

In the next installment of our Startup Features, we talk to Alex Chan from Babbobox, one of our BizSpark startups. Babbobox is a Singapore startup that deals with Cloud DMS (Document Management System) allowing people to collaborate and manage their document life-cycle better. Is this your main occupation? Yes. Even though I have vested interest in some other businesses, but I started Babbobox, therefore, no effort will be spared for Babbobox. ...

Since Imagine Cup started in 2003, students all over the world have teamed up to make the world a better place. By creating impressive new technology projects in fields such as health, education, and the environment these students have shown the world new ways to think and to change. Over the past 6 months, innovative young minds all over Singapore have been dreaming, building and living the inventor’s dream. To make the world a better place, they have created projects to influence critical fields such as healthcare, education and our environment. After rounds of refining their projects, six teams of finalists will pitch to industry experts for the opportunity to represent Singapore in the World Finals held in Seattle this July. Only one will be selected for each of these categories: World Citizenship, Innovation, and Games. For the techies, the creatives, and the entrepreneurs – JOIN US! Be inspired. Be the next! ...

If you’re a student in Singapore (or anywhere, really) at a recognized educational institute (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary) you’re eligible for Microsoft DreamSpark where you can get free development tools and software. At DreamSpark, you’ll be able to explore programming through tools such as Visual Studio and SQL Server and take advantage of subscriptions such as Windows Store Developer Accounts and the recently released Azure offer for students. Here’s how to join: ...

Yesterday, Microsoft announced that students around the world will be able to access Microsoft Azure for free. Previously, students who wanted to explore Microsoft’s cloud computing platform and infrastructure would have to have had a credit card in order to sign up for the free trial. This offer can be claimed through Microsoft DreamSpark with a verified student account. Students will be able to explore the new Azure App Service and build and deploy websites and web apps using a plethora of languages such as ASP.NET, Java, PHP, Node.js and Python. Here is a full list of services you can use to develop in the cloud at no cost: ...

It’s the Lunar New Year and to help you kick start the Year of the Goat with a smash, Intel has put together a handy guide to help pick the right processor for your PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Check it out below, or find a downloadable version here: http://roc.ms/intelcnygg

It’s the same slick device with top-notch display and a slew of integrated apps, but enhanced with an auspicious touch. With the Lunar New Year season upon us, enter the Lumia 930 Gold and make a striking statement at your family gathering! The new gold Lumia 930 marks the high-end refresh of the model, with an anodized gold colour marrying sleekness and style. With a sharp crystal clear 5-inch Full HD OLED display, incredible imaging and video qualities from an advanced 20-megapixel PureView camera and seamless integration of Microsoft services, the Lumia 930 offers the best of the Windows Phone 8.1 experience, simultaneously supporting a wide range of third-party apps, such as Instagram, Facebook, and Spotify. It is a smartphone that carries high-end performance and digital functions together with the best of Lumia innovations, accentuated by a subtle gold that adds effortless class. Starting 21 February 2015, Saturday, the new gold Lumia 930 will be retailing in Singapore for SGD699 at Singtel, M1 and Amobile with attractive data plans. The Lumia 930 will be available in black or white, both with a premium gold finish. Here are some other great deals on our devices this Chinese New Year: ...

Windows 10: A New Generation of Windows Windows 10 to be offered as free upgrade; group computing and holographic Windows 10 devices unveiled. REDMOND, Wash. — Jan. 21, 2015 — Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday unveiled a new generation of Windows, with a wide range of experiences designed to usher in a new era of more personal computing, as well as two new devices designed to extend the Windows experience from large screens to no screens. Windows 10 will be delivered as a service to offer a safer, innovative and updated experience for the supported lifetime of the device. A free upgrade¹ for Windows 10 will be made available to customers running Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1, who upgrade in the first year. “Windows 10 marks the beginning of the more personal computing era in the mobile-first, cloud-first world,” said Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. “Our ambition is for the 1.5 billion people who are using Windows today to fall in love with Window 10 and for billions more to decide to make Windows home.” ...

Registration is right around the corner for Microsoft’s premier developer conference, Build 2015. It’s a 3-day conference held in San Francisco from the 29th of April to the 1st of May, 2015, with registration costing USD 2095 - but if you’re a student who wants to attend, you’re in luck! As long as you can provide proof that you’re a current, full-time student (at the time of Build), you’ll be eligible to get a free ticket (on a first-come-first-serve basis) to Build 2015 by registering your interest by emailing build@eventcore.com. This complimentary ticket will only cover the cost of the conference and not any travel or accommodation. If you’re going, do let us know at win8sg@microsoft.com!

There are a slew of new courses on Microsoft Virtual Academy relating to Azure IaaS for IT Pros and upcoming Live Events on Azure Websites and C++/DirectX Game Development. Check them out below! Azure IaaS for IT Pros Missed the live streams from the 1st of 4th of December? The streams from the four days have now been made available on MVA and offer the following content (which are great if you’re studying for Microsoft Certification Exam 70-533): Establish the Foundation: Core IaaS Infrastructure Technical Fundamentals ...

The Singapore Windows User Group, Singapore DotNet User Group and Singapore PowerShell User Group have come together to organize the 11th Community Technology Update. This will take place on the 15th of November, 2014, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at Microsoft Singapore’s Auditorium. See below and this link for more information and to sign up. Date 15th November 2014 Time 0900 – 1730 hrs (Registration opens 08:30) (Networking Event starts at 18:00) ...