Posts Tagged ‘Microsoft’
Second Des Moines Community Challenge launches
After having 26 local groups participate in community initiatives during last year’s Des Moines Community Challenge, ChangeX and the Microsoft West Des Moines data center complex are offering …
Read MoreOngoing cyberattack detected, affecting versions of Microsoft Exchange Server; at least five Iowa organizations affected
An ongoing cyberattack against U.S. businesses running versions of the Microsoft Exchange Server has already affected at least five Iowa organizations in the last 12 hours, and more will likely be detected, Coralville cybersecurity firm …
Read MoreDMACC, Microsoft to host ‘Careers 4 Women in Technology’ event on Oct. 13
DMACC and Microsoft are co-hosting a free “Careers 4 Women in Technology” virtual event available to young women interested in pursuing a career in technology, DMACC announced this week. The event will be held Oct. …
Read MoreMicrosoft launches Community Empowerment Fund for Des Moines
Applications are open for two Microsoft Community Empowerment Funds targeting Des Moines organizations and nonprofits serving Central Iowa. The two funds will target three priority sectors: digital literacy and participation, environmental sustainability and skill-building, and …
Read MoreMicrosoft Datacenter Academy adds CompTIA Certifications to training
The Microsoft Datacenter Academy program is adding three credential programs led by CompTIA, a provider of vendor-neutral training and skills certifications, CompTIA announced this week. The programs will be available at the five data center …
Read MoreW.D.M. schools receive Microsoft community award for workforce development classes
The West Des Moines school district’s Community Education Department received a $2,670 award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund to support the new CareerUp program. CareerUp will provide workforce development classes tailored to adult English …
Read MoreMicrosoft, Nextlink Internet to expand Airband initiative in Iowa
Microsoft Corp. and Nextlink Internet are partnering to expand the Microsoft Airband Initiative, the Microsoft program dedicated to closing the broadband internet accessibility gap by investing in rural internet access infrastructure.
Microsoft’s partnership with Nextlink …
Microsoft sets up shop at Iowa State Fair amid concern over broadband accessibility for rural residents
When Shelley McKinley visited the Iowa State Fair this year, she made sure to swing by the food vendors.
“It was awesome. I loved it. I got a big huge bucket of those cookies to …
Microsoft unveils tool to allow voters to track their ballots
Microsoft is releasing an open-source software development kit called ElectionGuard that will use encryption techniques to let voters know when their vote is counted ahead of the 2020 election cycle, reports Iowa Public Radio. ElectionGuard …
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Microsoft and partners announce expansion of broadband equity project in Valley Junction
A community broadband equity pilot project between the city of West Des Moines, Microsoft Corp., T-Mobile and other partners is entering phase two of the ambitious three-year plan, officials said at a news conference Wednesday. …
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