Innovation in Society

We are working to expand the possibilities for computing every day, delivering solutions and transformative technology that contribute to solving important European socio-economic challenges for governments and business alike. In this section, you will find information on our R&D investments, research laboratories, joint ventures, development centres, and programmes supporting innovation in key areas of socio-economic development in Europe, such as eGovernment, healthcare and environment. Read more about innovations at Microsoft below.

LATEST ENTRIES ON INNOVATION

Portuguese Hospital moves to the cloud to be more efficient in tough economic times

Portuguese Hospital moves to the cloud to be more efficient in tough economic times

Rui Gomes, Director of Technology & Information Systems, Hospital Fernando Fonseca - 16 May 2012

Back in 2010, I had a vision to build an information system that would advance the pace of delivering quality healthcare and challenge the perception that public institutions are slow moving.

The classroom of the future is here

The classroom of the future is here

Futures - 26 April 2012

Innovative teachers + technology + smart policies = the active learning and collaborative skills required for the 21st century.

European Regions for Growth: the opportunity of cloud computing

European Regions for Growth: the opportunity of cloud computing

24 April 2012

Removing barriers to boost cloud computing opportunities, letting our industries and SMEs grow and better compete inside and outside the European Union.

Ray Pinto

Transformative technology for active and healthy ageing

Ray Pinto, Senior Government Affairs Manager - 20 April 2012

In the next 10 years, Europe’s demographic landscape will change dramatically with the population aged 65 years and over reaching 148 million, which is double the figure in 2010. This change will increase the burden on economies, increase the cost of healthcare expenditure, strain pensions and reduce the quality of life of citizens, as noted by Commissioner Kroes on her speech on Active and health...

Rob Bernard

Earth Day 2012: A progress report

Rob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist - 18 April 2012

Three years ago, Microsoft adopted a broad environmental strategy that included commitments both to reduce the impact of our operations and products and to accelerate the use of information technology in addressing serious environmental issues. Our CEO sent out a company-wide email detailing our strategy and highlighted some of the steps the company would take to be more environmentally responsible.

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