You can now download the Windows Phone 8 Hands On Labs from here . [Please read the DISCLAIMER for this blog here .]

The first update, Visual Studio 2012 Update 1, is now available. You can install it today from the download page (see "Visual Studio 2012 Update 1" under the "Additional software" section). This isn’t just about bug fixes, it contains quite a...

As you know Windows Phone 8 was launched a couple of weeks ago and now you can have access to several resources to build applications for this platform. Let me make highlight the most important resources for Windows Phone developers Resources: Windows...

The Windows Phone Store is now available in 50 languages, 191 countries or regions around the world, and stocks 120,000 apps and games. One of the biggest challenges for any app store of this size is not just helping people find great apps, but finding...

Similar to Last Year for Windows Phone 7, Microsoft Learning is thrilled to announce a new Jump Start for developers focused on building apps for Windows Phone 8. This special live online course is scheduled for two full days of fast-paced, demo-rich...

Yes, you heard right.  Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA) now has a collection of free courses in the Windows Server 2012 track.  Download the trial of Windows Server 2012 and follow the roadmap on the Windows Server 2012 track on MVA to familiarize...

  In case you were not already aware, we’ve recently released the long awaited Windows Phone SDK for Windows Phone 8!  With this new Software Development Kit, you will not only be able to build phone applications for Windows Phone 8, but you...

Today, we are excited to announce the availability of an early, preview version of Skype for Windows Phone 8. In this Preview, you'll get all of the Skype basics in the new, modern design along with many of the new features such as integration with the...

When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Where: Media One Hotel Loft 31, Dubai UAE Time: 09:30-15:45 REGISTER HERE The two major technology trends Software as a Service (SaaS) and Apps really changed the application and service landscape. But as of today, only...

Are you a bank that's considering CRM and don't know where to start? In the process of choosing a CRM solution? Want to hear the CRM experience of another bank? Then Nov.14th is your lucky day! Attend the FREE CRM Applications in Banking event s ponsored...

Have you heard of the Windows Azure Platform benefits for BizSpark members? The Windows Azure platform makes it easy for startups to get a production ready solution up and running quickly so you can focus on building your business. Windows Azure offers...

Hello folks, Valid till November 7th, 2012 , don’t miss the chance, you can pay $8 instead of $99 if you register between 10/30/12 and 11/7/12 for an Individual account on your Windows Phone Dev Center. Click here to join. Click here for more details...

Microsoft and its esteemed Platinum Sponsor IDC Solutions would like to invite you to share two days with us at the Office 365 Boot Camp in Dubai on November 12-13th at Le Royal Meridien Hotel .  Microsoft Gulf believes in the power of Boot Camps...