Microsoft's Surface revenue surges by 39 per cent in the quarter

Microsoft which recently became the most valuable company reported  $32 billion in revenues and a net income of $8.4 billion for the quarter. While Microsoft's continued success rides on it's extensive cloud services offerings, the company's Surface division is proving to be an impressive earner for the Redmond giant.

Surface revenues grew by 39 per cent in the quarter, proving that Microsoft was right to continue refining and expanding its hardware portfolio. The recent release of the Surface Pro 6 as well as the lower-priced Surface Go, there really is a Surface device for every type of user in both enterprise and consumer markets. There's also indication that Microsoft's Surface team is working on new products, possibly even the long rumoured 'Andromeda' foldable. It will be interesting to see what's next from Microsoft not just in terms of services and productivity but also in terms of hardware.

Canadian Designer Hayley Elsaesser's Creative Class with Microsoft Surface

By Sonya Davidson

When it comes to sharing the creative process, Canadian fashion designer Hayley Elsaesser tells us she’s super excited.  At a recent creative class hosted by Microsoft Canada, Hayley shared how Microsoft's Surface is very much a part of her design and overall business process.

Following the success of the Toronto Fashion Week show this past Spring where she included her Cosmic Dread collection, Hayley reached out to Microsoft Canada and mentioned that she really wanted to share her experience with a few of Toronto’s creative industry. The idea that creating stuff on the Surface is so easy for her, she felt passionate about showing others what it can do.

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Latest Surface 'Andromeda' patent hints at a locking mechanism

One of the most anticipated products to come out of Microsoft is the Surface 'Andromeda' device which is a folding dual-screen computer that will serve as a Windows device that will be able to make calls and access mobile data. Various patents pertaining to this mystery device have already leaked out and the latest one details a locking mechanism. 

Microsoft's rich heritage of hinges and locks shows that the company can solve complex problems when it comes to making multifunctional devices. The latest patent which was found h0x0d and shared on Twitter shows a clever 0-360 degree hinge articulation. As with most patents, let's take this with a grain of salt, although there's clearly enough evidence that Microsoft has really fleshed out the folding aspect of such a device which is unlike anything we've seen in the market.

Source: Windows Central

Visit Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces where creative environments meet the latest tech

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toronto- We got a tour of the new Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces in the heart of toronto's business district to get a better look at the future of the workspace designed to complement the changing landscape in Canada.

The event featured a panel discussion with Microsoft, SteelCase and Ipsos leaders as well as a tour of the facilities designed to improve productivity by fostering creativity as well as collaboration. The Microsoft and SteelCase Creative Spaces merge Microsoft Surface hardware and various solutions with a variety of traditional and innovative meeting and work spaces.

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