David Shamah has been writing about Israeli technology news for over a decade, both in print and on the web, and knows the Israeli tech scene and its start-ups inside out.
On a visit to Israel, the Microsoft CEO discussed Israel's technology scene and how he's counting on the country to provide the machine learning it needs for big data.
Microsoft's two-year-old accelerator program is outperforming its US rivals, according to one exec.
Microsoft Ventures, a worldwide empire of startup accelerators, and a redoubled determination to innovate are all part of the Microsoft future, according to execs.
Microsoft and its venture capital partner are looking for the next million-dollar security idea.
A fresh round of start-ups has been taken on by theTel Aviv-based Accelerator for Windows Azure, which is now serving as a model for Microsoft's accelerators in emerging markets.
On the prowl for top startup tech, Microsoft has invested in a company that is tackling a hot-button enterprise problem.
Microsoft Israel is opening up its accelerator to a second wave of start-ups with what it hopes is a new methodology to help inspire success - housed in the R&D centre that aims to keep the grande dame of tech ahead of the curve.
Microsoft is suing an Israeli reseller for allegedly faking Windows authentication stickers on computers it sold - but the target of the lawsuit is baffled by the legal action.