Aussie WinDevs – check out these MSAU events coming your way!

If you are an Aussie Windows Phone or Windows 8 Developer – or prospective Dev – and you are not taking advantage of Microsoft’s local FREE training opportunities, you need to get serious NOW! With a swag of online and … Continue reading

Motorola partnering with Microsoft for nextgen retail Windows 8 Embedded handheld device….as close as we may ever get to a Google Windows Phone!

The world’s largest retail convention is underway in the US right now – the NRF (National Retail Federation’s) BIG SHOW 2013. Microsoft have a strong presence there, and moments ago they confirmed details of their partnership with Motorola Solutions and the … Continue reading

UPDATED! Perth MS Developer Events in December; Your chance for free FEB 2013 Appfest tickets!

With Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 now out in the wild, Microsoft Australia are continuing the push to help local Developers get their heads around coding for these new operating systems. In a move I’m sure our West Australian … Continue reading

All the official help and support you need to select and get started with Windows 8!

We have previously focused here at WPDownUnder on the investment in training and support Microsoft and partners have made for Windows 8/RT in Australian retail. With the official launch on Friday of their new OS, Microsoft have also deployed new support sites … Continue reading

Editorial: Sales Staff in Australia will be primed to sell Windows 8 & Windows RT!

Next week when Windows 8 launches around the world on October 26th, new devices and new OS upgrades will made available to the public for the first time (outside IT pro’s and enthusiasts via MSDN/Technet etc).  Importantly, not just one – … Continue reading