In the UK we share Microsoft’s global vision to empower every person and organisation to achieve more; but we also pursue a wide range of initiatives with particular resonance and relevance to the UK. From working responsibly and sustainably to ensuring that the technology we create makes life better – not just for our customers, partners and employees, but for everyone.
In the UK we share Microsoft’s global vision to empower every person and organisation to achieve more; but we also pursue a wide range of initiatives with particular resonance and relevance to the UK. From working responsibly and sustainably to ensuring that the technology we create makes life better – not just for our customers, partners and employees, but for everyone. That’s why we are constantly investing in three key areas:
At Microsoft we believe the way we work affects all our stakeholders, including our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders – as well as their communities. Furthermore, these values also need to apply to the thousands of suppliers and partners we work with worldwide.
To ensure this, we follow stringent standards for Citizenship reporting, including the Global Reporting Initiative and Carbon Disclosure Project. These are just some of the key areas covered by our commitment to responsible and diligent Citizenship Reporting.
Cloud computing, which enables people to access and share data and programmes via the internet, is becoming an increasingly popular solution. There are a number of reasons for this, including improved data security and greater work mobility (as it enables personnel to work remotely).
Microsoft is to update its Office 365 platform to support the Open Document Format (ODF), following discussions with the Government Digital Service.
According to a Cabinet Office spokesperson, the deal will provide “continuity for all eligible government and public sector organisations while they migrate on to alternative operating systems”.
Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude has proposed that expensive software produced by firms like Microsoft should be dropped in a bid to make procurement more effective and efficient.
Cloud computing, which enables people to access and share data and programmes via the internet, is becoming an increasingly popular solution. There are a number of reasons for this, including improved data security and greater work mobility (as it enables personnel to work remotely).